Sara has been involved in the dance community since childhood. She has trained at a variety of dance studios across Saskatchewan completing full examination syllabi in Ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), as well as in Tap and Jazz through the Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association (CDTA) and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT). During her training, Sara had the privilege of performing and completing pre-professional and professional work across Canada, the United States and Brazil.
Following her dance training, Sara had decided to continue to pursue dance teacher training. She holds Registered Ballet Teacher status with the RAD, Associate of the RAD, Licentiate Member of the CDTA Stage Division (Jazz), Associate Member of the CDTA Modern and Ballet Divisions, Certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor through Namaskar Yoga (Yoga Alliance) and Certified in Total Barre (Merrithew). She has now taught and adjudicated ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, musical theatre, contemporary jazz, and lyrical jazz over the past 20+ years at a variety of studios across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Sara’s passion for dance has also been a part of her career pursuits. Sara has completed a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Physical Therapy along with numerous post-graduate courses and certifications to advance her training. Sara can provide Biomedical Dry Needling, Acupuncture, K-Taping, Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Graston Technique, Lymphatic Therapy, Kinstretch, and Functional Anatomy specific treatment sessions. Sara has worked for many years in a variety of areas of Physical Therapy including: inpatient orthopedics, chronic pain, sports physiotherapy, post-surgical orthopedics, and general private practice.
Sara continues to work with pre-professional and professional dancers. Sara was the Medical Team Lead and Physiotherapist for the Alberta Ballet Company and Alberta Ballet School in Calgary. Sara has also had the opportunity to work with dancers, performers and companies: Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound, Tate McRae, MOMIX, Tango Fire, the Royal Ballet, Ivanochko et cie, Le Ballets Jazz de Montreal, Ballet Jorgen, Cirque du Soleil, Globe Theatre, and Pilobolus Dance Companies. Sara has had the opportunity to work with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team as their Physiotherapist during the football season since 2018.
Sara had been involved in research studies for the University of Calgary on Injury Prevention for Dancers, as well as providing lectures on safe dance practice and injury prevention throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Sara has been able to continue to promote safe dance practice through Empower Movement Studio workshops and educational programming. Empower Movement Studio focuses on the essential education needed for artistic athletics, athletes and the public to work on staying healthy and injury free.
Sara is the Clinic Director of Empower Physiotherapy and strives to "empower" others toward improving their health and well being through education and movement.
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Chiropractic Appointment
Your initial assessment is a one-on-one appointment and includes a collection of your medical history, physical testing, a short treatment session incorporating Chiropractic techniques and planning.…
40 min
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Massage
Provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, your 30-Minute massage appointment includes a brief assessment or consultation, change time, and treatment using a variety of therapeutic, deep tissue, and…
2 options
30–60 min
Artistic Athlete - Assessment
Specific for Dancers, Cheerleaders, Gymnasts, Acrobatics, and/or Performing Artists, the initial includes collection of your medical history, and physical testing. A short treatment and planning…
Open to Dancers, Performing Artists, Gymnasts, Cheerleaders, and Athletes for Injury Prevention Screening Testing and Evaluation. Includes review of screening results, recommendations, and exercises…
$19075 min
Artistic Athlete - Re-Assessment
For Returning Clients Only: please book this option if it you have a new injury or body concern needing addressed or if is has been less than 12 months since your last visit to the clinic.
If it…
$11545 min
Biomedical Dry Needling- First Session Appointment - Physiotherapy
Biomedical Dry Needling appointments MUST be arranged through your Empower Physiotherapy practitioner following a Physiotherapy Initial Assessment. These appointments are utilized to see another…
30 min
Appointment
Your initial assessment is a one-on-one appointment and includes a collection of your medical history, physical testing, a short treatment session and planning. Please book this option if it is…
For those with chronic illness diagnosis, hypermobility syndromes, and/or autoimmune illness, assessments have been designed with a special interest in assisting this population. Assessment will be…
$19075 min
RCMP/CAF/VA Physiotherapy Appointment
For members of the RCMP, Canadian Armed Forces, and Veterans. Please bring your ID number with you to your appointment.
2 options
30–60 min
Re-Assessment
For Returning Clients Only: please book this option if it you have a body concern needing to be re-assessed or if it has been LESS than 12 months since your last visit with this selected…
$11545 min
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Physiotherapy Assessment Appointment
For Rider Cheer: please book this option if it you have a new injury or body concern needing addressed.
Transfer of care from one practitioner to another may be declined by the clinic to assist in…
45 min
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Physiotherapy Kinesiotape or Sports Taping Appointment
For Rider Cheer: a 10 minute - follow up appointment for completing taping prior to practice, promo events, or game days.
10 min
Youth Appointment (Under 12 Years of Age)
For UNDER 12 years old, our Youth Initial appointment is a one-on-one assessment and includes a collection of medical history, physical testing, and treatment planning. Please book this option if…
$11545 min
Artistic Athlete - Training Session - Up to
Up to 60 minutes of customized training to work on strength, mobility, flexibility, or alignment goals specialized for Artistic Athletes.
$8060 min
Artistic Athlete - Training Session
An online 60 minute customized training session to work on specialized strength, mobility and flexibility work for the artistic athlete community.
$8060 min
Technique Tune Ups - Session
Book a single, 5 pack or 10 pack of a dance or acrobatic training session to work on goals specific to your training.
2 options
$60–$80· 45–60 minFrom $60 to $80 for 45–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest pilates appointments this clinic charges for.
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Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Chiropractic Acupuncture Appointment
Specific acupuncture and chiropractic treatment addressing your injury or condition will be provided.
Acupuncture Chiropractic Follow Up Appointments can be booked after completion of an…
30 min
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Chiropractic Standard Appointment
Standard Follow Up Appointments are to be booked only after completion of your Initial Appointment/Re-Assessment Session. Specific one-on-one treatment addressing your injury or condition will be…
15 min
Artistic Athlete - Extended Appointment
Artistic Athlete Extended Follow Up Appointments can be booked after completion of your Initial Appointment Session. Specific treatment for Dancers, Acrobats, Cheerleaders, and/or Performing Artists…
2 options
$145–$165· 45–60 minFrom $145 to $165 for 45–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest physiotherapy appointments this clinic charges for.
Artistic Athlete - Standard Appointment
Artistic Athlete Standard Follow Up Appointments can be booked after completion of your Initial Appointment Session.
Specific treatment for Dancers, Acrobats, Cheerleaders, and/or Performing…
Biomedical Dry Needling appointments MUST be arranged through your Empower Physiotherapy practitioner and only after having an initial assessment.
This booking is for a Follow Up Appointment for…
$7015 min
Extended Appointment
Extended Follow Up Appointments can only be booked after completion of your Initial Appointment. Session. Specific one-on-one treatment addressing your injury or condition will be provided for up to…
2 options
$145–$160· 45–55 minFrom $145 to $160 for 45–55 min — the cheapest and the dearest physiotherapy appointments this clinic charges for.
Follow Up Appointments in this category are reserved for those with chronic illness diagnosis, hypermobility syndromes, and/or autoimmune illness following an assessment. Discussion on current…
$14545 min
Lymphatic Appointment
Follow Up Lymphatic Appointments can be booked after completion of an Initial Appointment Session. Specific and customized lymphatic treatment addressing your injury or condition will be provided…
$11040 min
Physiotherapy Acupuncture Appointment
Specific acupuncture ONLY treatment addressing your injury or condition will be provided. Should you want physiotherapy treatment differing from acupuncture, the Standard Follow Up or Extended…
$11040 min
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team - Mini Physiotherapy Appointment
Mini Follow Up Appointments - Specific treatment addressing your injury or condition will be provided for only up to 15 minutes of time.
Should you have a new injury an Assessment is recommended.…
15 min
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team Member - Standard Physiotherapy Appointment
Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team Standard Follow Up Appointments are reserved for members of the Cheer Team.
Should you want more one on one time with the Physiotherapist or have more than one…
25 min
Standard Appointment
Standard Follow Up Appointments are to be booked after completion of your Initial Appointment Session. Specific one-on-one treatment addressing your injury or condition will be provided for up to 25…
