Marina is a University of Saskatchewan graduate in both the Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology programs. Being from Saskatoon, she has a sweet spot for the prairies and loves providing physical therapy care in her hometown. Clinical interests of Marina’s include orthopedics, geriatric care, and Pelvic Health. She obtained her Pelvic Health levels through Pelvic Health Solutions in 2023.
Marina continues to foster a lifelong and close relationship with physical activity and sport. She recognizes the deep value that movement and activity have in enhancing well-being and happiness, so she will work tirelessly to help you achieve your physical wellness goals. Marina believes that health is multi-faceted and does not have a one-size-fits-all solution, so she makes tailoring care to meet individual needs a top priority. She uses a blend of education, manual treatment, and conditioning to help her clients along their health journey.
Outside of the clinic Marina enjoys spending time with her community of friends and family. She loves the beautiful outdoors, and tries to get out rock climbing, ultra running, cross country skiing, and hiking as often as she can. Marina is always open to adventure recommendations!
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My love of health promotion began at a young age when I became fascinated by movement, biomechanics, anatomy and human sciences. This fascination drew me to a degree in Rehab Medicine where I now work with seniors and people living with physical and cognitive challenges. In my career as an Occupational Therapist I thrive on inspiring people to overcome obstacles, achieve more than they thought possible, and improve their quality of life. This belief goes hand in hand with my love of group fitness and yoga. We all have different ailments and injuries but we are all capable of reaching movement goals. My passion is meeting those who feel uncertain or uneasy and showing them that they are able, that they are stronger than they think they are, and that they too can learn and grow. Success is not measured by the shape or your body. It is measured in happiness and the joy of movement. No single person is perfect, myself included, but we can all reach success by finding something that we love, surrounding ourselves with positive people, and reveling in our body’s capabilities.
My love of health promotion began at a young age when I became fascinated by movement, biomechani...
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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.
D’Arcy has been trained in numerous massage modalities through her years of ongoing education including (but not limited to): Infant Massage Instructor, Pediatric Massage , Myofascial Release, Primitive Reflexes and more.
D’Arcy is a Registered Massage Therapist and is a proud member of MTAS (Massage Therapists Associ...
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Megan earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of
Saskatchewan in 2014, followed by a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Glasgow
Caledonian University in 2019. Since then, she has become certified in Selective
Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA) – A method for diagnosing and treating
musculoskeletal disorders by identifying movement pattern dysfunctions. and Bone Fit,
which focuses on evidence-based exercise management for osteoporosis.
Fun Fact: Megan is also in the process of obtaining her Diploma in Canine
Rehabilitation, so she can also use her skills to treat dogs!
Originally from Jasper, Megan moved to Saskatoon at age eight and now resides in the
town Davidson. She was highly active growing up, participating in fastball, high school
volleyball, dance, and rowing. During university, Megan transitioned from being an
athlete to caring for athletes as a volunteer student trainer for the U of S Huskies. Under
the mentorship of the University’s head physiotherapist, she worked with the Women’s
Volleyball Team and Men’s Football Team for five years, which sparked her interest in
physiotherapy.
Megan has worked as a physical therapist in private practice in Saskatoon and rural
communities. With three years of experience as a bracing technician, she has in-depth
knowledge of bracing as a tool to help with recovery and getting back to activity sooner.
Her clinical areas of interest include musculoskeletal and sports injuries, exercise
prescription, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis management, and providing care across
the lifespan—from infants to seniors.
Megan believes that physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping individuals remain active
and continue doing the activities they enjoy. She utilizes a combination of education,
exercise prescription, and manual therapy to create tailored treatment plans that
empower each patient to take control of their recovery. She believes in taking a holistic
approach to address the body as a whole, rather than just focusing on the area of pain.
In her spare time Megan enjoys spending time with her Husband and
dog outside, whether going for walks, camping, paddleboarding, golfing, or cross-
country skiing.
Megan earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of
Saskatchewan in 2014, fo...
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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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