KINESIS - Key Persons
Brodi Lockhart was born and raised in Beaverlodge, AB, where he developed a lifelong passion for physical activity and sport. Brodi attended the University of Calgary, receiving a Bachelor of Kinesiology, with Distinction. He then completed his Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta.
Brodi has a professional interest in manual therapy, and has a goal of receiving certifications in acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS).
Brodi was driven to pursue a career in physical therapy following his extensive sporting background in hockey, volleyball and golf. He is excited to be back in Grande Prairie where he can help people achieve their functional goals and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle and is proud to be working in his hometown at the Kinesis Physical Therapy - Beaverlodge Office.
Caitlin graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta. She has a passion for sports rehabilitation and is currently working as the team therapist for the Canadian National Paralympic Volleyball Team. She has also worked with the Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves athletic teams.
Caitlin's goals to advance her practice include completing courses in acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) and to pursue advanced training and certification in manual therapy. Through leading an active lifestyle from a young age, she developed an interest in pursuing physiotherapy as a career in order to help people to get back to the activities they love.
She enjoys staying active through basketball, volleyball, yoga, and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Consultant for the Grande Prairie Storm Hockey Team
- Physical Therapist, Clinic Owner
Dave graduated from the University of Alberta‘s Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001. Since graduation, he has built an extremely busy private practice in Grande Prairie, AB and he is currently the owner of Kinesis Physical Therapy Corp.
Dave has a special interest in the management of sports injuries, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and complex spinal conditions utilizing a combination of manual therapy techniques, targeted rehabilitative exercise and dry needling. Having completed extensive post-graduate education in the area of orthopaedics and having achieved internationally recognized qualifications in hands-on manual and manipulative therapy, he was awarded fellowship standing with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2011 (FCAMPT).
Along with working in private practice, Dave has worked as a consultant for the Grande Prairie Storm hockey team and the Grande Prairie Drillers football team. He has volunteered his medical expertise with Team Alberta at numerous Arctic and Canada Winter Games, was Medical Services Coordinator for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games held in Grande Prairie and has served on the advisory board for the Alberta Sport Development Centre Northwest and the Grouard-McLennan Covenant Health Community Board.
Dave has also worked as a sessional instructor at the Grande Prairie Regional College in the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology (PEAK) and currently sits on the PEAK Department advisory board. Dave enjoys balancing the responsibilities of being a husband, father and physical therapist.
A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Gale completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1989. She completed her Craniosacral Techniques Certification Exam through The Upledger Institute in 2014. Gale has spent the past 30 years focusing on the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. Her interest lies in a holistic, hands-on approach incorporating conventional mobilization and manipulation techniques, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, myofascial release and pain management. Her passion lies in assisting her clients in achieving the best rehabilitation outcomes possible.
Gale acts as a consulting physiotherapist with Kinesis Physical Therapy and also operates a Multiple-Hands Craniosacral Therapy practice. She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the International Association of Healthcare Providers. She is the author of "The Princess and the Pea: A Holistic Approach to Orthopaedic Manual Therapy".
Hosea is a passionate and experienced physiotherapist with a broad knowledge and a keen interest in musculoskeletal conditions, particularly shoulder and knee pain.
Hosea is originally from South Africa, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from The University of Cape Town.
Together with his wife, two kids and loyal dogs, Hosea relocated to Grande Prairie to pursue a new life with his family. For the past 15 years he has worked in both hospital and clinic environments covering acute cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as well as work and sports related conditions. One thing that has continued to stand out over the years as a physiotherapist, is Hosea's connection with his patients. As a down-to-earth person with an earnest interest in improving patient quality of life, he is always known, in his professional settings, as a very caring and devoted physiotherapist.
Hosea is an avid soccer player and started playing for clubs as early as 5 years old. If he isn't on the field, he loves to watch his favourite teams across multiple leagues and has an interest in soccer youth development. He now has big dreams for his two young sons, who he hopes will walk in his footsteps as a fantastic midfielder.