Darcy Friesen (BHK, Dr.Ac., OMT)   

Registered Acupuncturist  

Osteopathic Manual Therapist

By combining over 16 years of post secondary education, Darcy typically integrates several approaches into a single treatment session.

His education started at the University of Windsor, where he obtained his Bachelor of Human Kinetic in Applied Kinesiology (BHK).  After working with the student athletes as an Athletic Therapy Certification Candidate for 5 years, Darcy moved on to Sheridan College to complete the 3 year Diploma in Sport Injury Management.  After returning to Alberta, Darcy completed the 3 year acupuncture program at MacEwan in Edmonton.  

Darcy obtained his Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice, D.O.M.P. with the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Vancouver, British Columbia, while continuing his practice as an Athletic Therapist and Acupuncturist.  He has since retired as a Certified Athletic Therapist, and continues treating as a Registered Acupuncturist, and an Osteopathic Manual Therapist. 

*Darcy no longer accepts new clients.

Karen Zemanek (RMT, Dr.Ac., OMT)

Registered Acupuncturist 

CranioSacral Therapist

Osteopathic Manual Therapist

Karen has completed her diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy (D.O.M.P)  and is also a Registered Acupuncturist. With nine years of post-secondary education and over 20 years of clinical experience, Karen’s intention is to work with the body to maximize results while minimizing stress on the body systems.

Karen’s passion for learning has taken her to Beijing China to observe Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in a hospital setting. She has also travelled to Lucerne Switzerland to train with world renowned Osteopaths. All of these experiences have deepened her appreciation for a holistic approach, and she works to integrate this into her daily practice. 

*Karen currently has a waitlist for all new clients.

Rheanna Robertson (B.Sc.Psych, Dr.Ac.) 

Registered Acupuncturist

Rheanna is a Doctor of Acupuncture with a clinical focus on digestive and mental health conditions, but she welcomes the opportunity to support a wide range of health concerns beyond this scope. Her passion for the mind-body connection began during her Psychology studies at the University of Alberta, where she explored the complex relationships between the immune, endocrine, and neurological systems. Drawn to holistic frameworks of healing, she found her path in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a system that resonated deeply with her understanding of the body’s innate ability to heal through balance and integration. A graduate of the Grant MacEwan Acupuncture program, Rheanna combines scientific insight with traditional wisdom to support patients in a comprehensive, individualized way.

With decades of personal experience using acupuncture to manage stress, support pregnancies, address chronic pain, and eliminate allergies, Rheanna brings both clinical expertise and lived understanding to her practice. She believes effective treatment begins with open communication, clear goals, and a respect for each person’s unique health journey. Whether you're navigating long-standing concerns or seeking preventative care, Rheanna offers an evidence-informed approach that’s tailored to your unique needs.

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Tammie Lubemsky (B.Sc.Kin, Dr.Ac.) 

Registered Acupuncturist

NAET Practitioner

The completion of her BSc in Kinesiology sparked Tammie’s interest in the notion that one's physical health is significantly influenced by one's emotional and psychological well-being. She was drawn to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a complementary and powerfully effective counterpart to Kinesiology in a physiological recovery and healing plan. 

Tammie is a graduate of MacEwan University’s Acupuncture program. She completed a one month internship in a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital in Beijing, China where she gained a greater understanding and knowledge of the power of traditional Chinese modalities in combination with western treatments in optimizing patient healing.

email: tammie@stalbertacupuncture.ca

*Tammie currently has a waitlist for all new clients.

Trish Bjornson (RMT)

Registered Massage Therapist

Trish has over 16 years of experience in the industry having graduated from Makami College in 2009. She continued her education by attending the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy in 2014. During her career she has found joy as both a Massage Therapist and as a second-year instructor in the CDI College massage program. Trish is a results driven therapist who integrates a variety of different massage therapy techniques into her treatments.

Trish offers the following types of massage therapy:

Sports/Injury Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre-Natal Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, 

Lensen - Muscle Energy, Cupping

To book online with Trish click here.