A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Amy Garnett earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 followed by her Master of Physical Therapy in 2014. Since graduating, Amy has taken numerous continuing education courses including:
Manual and manipulative therapy through the Canadian Orthopedic Division, Pelvic Health Certification through Pelvic Health Solutions, and Treating and Training the Female Runner with Julie Wiebe.
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Amy was always active and playing competitive sports. During her time at the U of S, she competed 5 years with the Huskie Women’s Basketball team, fostering her life-long passion for physical activity and exercise and her desire to educate people on proper movement patterns to prevent injury, increase quality of life, and be the best possible versions of themselves!
Amy’s career as a Physical Therapist has included experience in both public and private practice, and has knowledge treating a variety of neurological, cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. She believes in combining her skills in manual therapy with functional movement and exercise to help her clients reach their specific goals. Clinically, Amy has a strong interest in working with women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and helping them build strategies to return to the activities that they want to do.
Amy and her husband Clayton have one son, Dax, and as a family enjoy an active lifestyle spending as much time as possible at their family cabin at Wakaw Lake, running, snowboarding, exploring Saskatoon!
A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Amy Garnett earned her Bachelor of Science in Kines...
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D’Arcy is a Registered Massage Therapist and is a proud member of MTAS (Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan) and International Association of Infant Massage practicing in Saskatoon, SK. She graduated from McKay Massage and Hydrotherapy 2200hr program in Dec 1996. She also currently works as an Educational Assistant in an elementary school and has had over 10 years of experience working with children who have diverse needs and physical abilities. Working with kids is certainly one of her specialties. D’Arcy also works as a
Freelance Makeup Artist/ Esthetician.
D’Arcy has been trained in numerous massage modalities through her years of ongoing education including (but not limited to): Infant Massage Instructor, Myofascial Release and more.
D’Arcy is a Registered Massage Therapist and is a proud member of MTAS (Massage Therapists Associ...
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Ashley McDonald qualified as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), after receiving her diploma with honours from McKay Massage and Hydrotherapy, Saskatoon, Canada in 2007. Ashley is currently a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS). Soon after graduation, Ashley moved to Hong Kong to begin her practicing career. Since then, Ashley has received additional training in Positional Release Therapy and Advanced Soft Tissues Manipulation, Advanced Anatomy, Deep Tissue Therapy, Breast Massage, Acupuncture and Cupping.
As a Massage Therapist, Ashley offers General Swedish Massage with a therapeutic focus using a variety of techniques such as Deep Tissue, Trigger point therapy, Myofascial Release, and Lymphatic Drainage. Ashley also offers treatments for Pre/Post-Natal, Infant, Acute and Chronic Pain, Headaches and Migraines, and General maintenance. In her 14 years of practice, Ashley has treated a wide range of clientele, from new-borns, to corporate warriors, to athletes, to senior citizens, and everyone in-between.
Ashley developed a passion for how the human body functions and responds to pain after having endured two car accidents. On her quest to eliminate her pain, Ashley turned to educating herself by studying Massage Therapy. It is her belief that massage is a huge benefit for managing acute and chronic pain and with the proper treatment, clients can learn to live a more relaxed and pain-free lifestyle. This can in turn help to manage anxiety, insomnia, and stress. Ashley provides her clients with a tailor-made treatment, by assessing any postural, structural and muscular imbalances, which over time, can pre-dispose a client towards pain or injury. Treatments will focus on identifying the cause of discomfort, and treating the cause.
Ashley spent her younger years as a competitive figure skater, volleyball player, and track athlete. She also competed on a national level as an arm-wrestler. This athletic past has helped Ashley to develop a greater understanding of the importance of health and self-care.
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Joleen graduated from the Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. She was born and raised in North Battleford Saskatchewan. She originally moved to British Columbia to explore options in outdoor pursuits and adventure therapy. Her interests expanded to include physical rehabilitation and graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology Exercise Science in 2019 from the University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack British Columbia. She returned to her stomping grounds of Saskatchewan to complete her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan and hopes to combine her love of the outdoors with physical rehabilitation to optimize the benefits for a holistic healing approach. She was excited for the unique opportunity to complete her final clinical placement here at Vangool Wellness. Working under the mentorship of Adrianne Vangool and Amy Garnett she has been able to learn and practice traditional physiotherapy treatments combined with functional movements patterns and breath work of yoga. Through her experience with Vangool Wellness she has been able to use PhysioYoga in one-on- one sessions, group settings consisting of chair yoga, postpartum yoga, and engaged in the community through a student lead initiative for community health called the SWITCH program. She has also completed the Accessible Yoga Teacher Training certification and will use this experience to enrich her future practice. She has loved the opportunity to be a part of the Vangool Wellness team and feels the skills she has learned will enrich her own practice as she moves forward in her career.
Joleen graduated from the Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. She was ...
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Lindsay Tysdal is a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, where she completed both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2008) and her Masters of Physical Therapy (2010). She has obtained her Canadian Acupuncturist (CAFCI), Gokavi Transverse Technique dry needling (CGTTP), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and functional movement screen (FMS) certifications. In addition she has completed numerous exercise prescription, functional testing, manual therapy, myofascial release and cupping courses.
Lindsay’s clinical practice has evolved to comprise an emerging field of concentration: young adult hip pathologies/sport hip pathologies. Over the past several years, Lindsay has had the opportunity to work closely with Saskatoon’s first and currently only Postdoctoral fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in young adult hip pathologies, such as femoral acetabular impingement and hip dysplasia. Together the two have developed screening protocols, conservative management protocols and post operative protocols. They work together to service the needs of young adult patients throughout Saskatchewan.
Clinically, Lindsay’s interests have also come to include pelvic health issues. She is passionate about helping women & men bridge the gap between rehab and fitness. Her work in this area involves prenatal and postpartum care. She is certified to provide pelvic floor rehabilitation for issues such as incontinence, urgency, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain/dysfunction. She
understands the importance of pelvic health in both male and female populations and how dysfunction can play a role in many orthopedic presentations of pain/injury or just contributes to improved sport/recreational pursuit performance.
Lindsay strives to provide care, which combines a strong knowledge of manual therapy skills, acupuncture and/or dry needling treatment (if appropriate), exercise prescription, and client education.
She aims to inspire and support her clients to lead healthy lifestyles. She aspires to help them become engaged, accountable health care consumers.
Lindsay tries her best to be an exemplary healthcare professional through many different recreational fitness pursuits (strength training, swimming, biking, running, paddleboarding, hiking) and is passionate about encouraging and empowering her clients with the knowledge and skills to promote, rehabilitate and maintain their own health.
Lindsay’s goal is to help you achieve yours.
When Lindsay isn’t helping you achieve your goals, she is happy to focus on her first passions: being wife to Jeff, and mom to her twin daughters and son.
Lindsay Tysdal is a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, where she completed both her Ba...
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Vangool Wellness is owned and operated by Adrianne Vangool, a licensed physical therapist and yoga instructor. She is passionate about making physiotherapy and yoga accessible to all. This passion has driven her to start Vangool Wellness, where she focuses on addressing and eliminating the barriers that prevent people from taking part in yoga and from receiving physical therapy services.
Adrianne has experience in homecare and private practice settings, working with individuals with a wide range of injuries from musculoskeletal, neurological, chronic pain, vestibular dysfunction and more. Previously a varsity athlete in pole vault and basketball, she competed internationally in athletics and represented Canada on a number of occasions. Her passion for athletics and training ultimately drew her to yoga. As her passion for yoga deepened, so did her desire to spread the healing benefits of the practice.
Adrianne has since had the privilege of learning from many teachers near and far. She underwent special training in San Francisco, CA to become certified in Therapeutic Yoga, and has spent time learning from Fr. Joe Pereira (student of Iyengar) and Srivatsa Ramaswami (student of Sri TK Krishnamacharya). Adrianne is of the mind set that one is always a student, and is committed to furthering her personal practice with the guidance of her teachers.
Adrianne has a passion for spreading the joy and holistic benefits of yoga to those who are looking to restore balance in their life. With the addition of her children, she has a new appreciation for the rewards of finding that balance!
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