Tanielle earned her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan in 2010. She completed her undergraduate Honors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Regina in 2008, where she also played on the women’s hockey team, receiving the Academic All Canadian scholarship.
Since moving to Calgary in 2010, Tanielle has worked in multi-disciplinary clinics and as a research clinician in sport-related concussion studies at the University of Calgary since 2012. She holds advanced post-graduate certification in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation and is certified as an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist by the University of Pittsburgh. Tanielle holds a Level III certification in manual therapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, as well as training in Active Release techniques, running injuries, and biomedical dry needling. She is dedicated to treating all types of injuries, with specialized expertise in neck pain and headaches. Tanielle focuses on identifying root causes and improving movement patterns to help her patients regain mobility and function. Tanielle values collaboration with other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic approach to patient care, with a strong emphasis on education and prevention.
Early in her career, Tanielle volunteered in Botswana, Africa, where she implemented fall prevention and posture awareness programs in underserved communities. This experience highlights her commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and improving her patients’ quality of life. During this trip, she also had the opportunity to climb and successfully summit Mount Kilimanjaro with her now-husband.
Outside of work, Tanielle enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, hiking, biking, travelling, and coaching her kids in sports.