Carmel O’Brien-Kelly is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist. Carmel’s main interests of practice are pain reduction and stress management. She started practicing acupuncture in 2003 in Calgary.
Carmel completed a four year program at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, affiliated with BeiJing University, and a six month internship at ZheJiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and University in HangZhou, China.
Carmel began studying alternative medicine in 1996 at the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing. She has completed additional training in the areas of: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Five Element and Esoteric Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy, Acutonics, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Total Body Modification, Gokavi Transverse Technique (a form of Intramuscular Stimulation – I.M.S.), Japanese Acupuncture, and a variety of other alternative modalities.
Her interests include travelling, good food and wine, alternative medicine, and staying fit.
Krista graduated from Dalhousie University in 2012 with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. After graduation Krista returned to St. John’s Newfoundland to begin working in-hospital as an acute care physiotherapist.
After 2 years, Krista started her career in private practice to focus on sports injuries, motor vehicle collisions, general aches, pains and injuries. Krista continues pursuit of knowledge by continuing her education with post graduate courses to provide the best possible care of her patients.
Krista moved to Grande Prairie in 2017. She has integrated into the community through coaching and playing volleyball. Krista enjoys exploring the community and what the area has to offer with her husband, son and 2 dogs.
Krista is excited to take on your rehabilitation needs and is ready for the challenge!
Courses Completed:
EXFRM 2704 Diagnostic Imaging Summative Exam (June 2023)
EXFRM 2702 Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders III - Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity (June 2023)
EXFRM 2701 Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders II - Imaging of the Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity (April 2023)
EXFRM 2700 Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders in Primary Care I (February 2023)
Advanced Vestibular Rehab Course (August 2022)
Introductory Vestibular Rehab Course (August 2022)
Conversations - How to Provide Pelvic Health Virtual Assessments & Treatments (May 2022)
Cervical & Lumbar Spine Assessment (May 2022)
APTEI: BLAME: Flatulence, Tickling & WADs (May 2022)
Introduction to the Canine patient (2021)
TRX training (2021)
Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) certified clinician (2021)
Let’s talk about sex! Addressing sexual function with your patient. Pelvic health course (2021)
Innovative Exercises for the Sensitive Nervous System (April 2019)
Level II/III: Female & Male Pelvic Pain (March 2019)
Level I: The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence (November 2018)
Physiotherapy Management principles for patients who are critically ill by CPA (May 3, 2015)
Physiotherapy Management Principles for Patients with Acute Medical / Surgical Conditions (May 2, 2015)
LEAN- Leadership workshop for Allied Health Professionals (October 24, 2014)
Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Course – Level 2 lower (May-June 2014)
Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Course – Level 1 (September 2012)
The Mullgian Concept Upper & Lower (September 2013)
The Mckenzie Institute International: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part A: The Lumbar Spine (February 2014)
AA1: Foundations of Anatomical Acupuncture (February 2013)
Diabetes Care Certificate (November 2013)
Interprofessional Health Education (2012)
BSN medical – Introduction to Neuro-Proprioceptive Taping (2011)