OUR TEAM
Athletic Therapy
DAVE BLATZ
Founder / Owner / Athletic Therapist
Dave's extensive knowledge of sport-related injuries and rehabilitation techniques have been developed over his 20+ years of treating elite athletes and working with leading sport physicians and colleagues. Experiences include working at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Pan-Am Games, Rowing Canada, and lead therapy positions with Baseball Canada, Soccer Canada, Volleyball Canada.
TARAN BRITTON
Athletic Therapist
Discovering his love for sports and Athletic Therapy in high school, Taran graduated from the University of Manitoba with his Bachelor of Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy, giving him the opportunity to combine his love of sports and the ability to use his knowledge to help people get better.
ASHLEY GERBRANDT
Athletic Therapist
Ashley's excellent exercise assessment and skill-set lend an excellent benefit to patients participating in aquatic form of weightless movement therapy. She also specializes in pelvic therapy.
Physiotherapy
ERIC LARSON
Physiotherapist
Eric graduated from the university of Manitoba in 2013 with a degree in physiotherapy. Since then he has taken courses in acupuncture, k-taping, as well has gotten his sports physio certification. He has a passion for sports and helps out with the SRSS football and rugby teams as well as other teams in the community.
Massage Therapy
AHMED LAARISSA
Registered Massage Therapist
A former professional soccer player, Ahmed understands the impact of injury and importance of recovery. He can provide his clients with neurofascia reset, functional muscle release, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, deep tissue and relaxation massage.
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Dr. patrick fredette
Sports Medicine Physician
Dr. Fredette assess all orthopaedic / musculoskeletal injuries and can provide clinical diagnosis, requisition diagnostic testing, refer to physio / athletic therapies, and prescribe medications.
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Dr. robert LONGSTAFFE
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Longstaffe's specialties include sports medicine and arthroscopy with a special interest in complex knee reconstruction, osteotomies and knee arthroplasty.
Dr. JAMES LONGSTAFFE
Orthopaedic Surgeon
One of the brightest stars in the orthopaedic surgical world, Dr. Longstaffe also works with the Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Winnipeg Jets. He has recently opened his own clinic in the South of Winnipeg: Fort Whyte Orthopaedics
REGISTERED DIETITAN
aMY OBIREK BLATZ
Registered Dietitian
Amy has a special interest in working with athletes and active individuals, understanding the role of nutrition in optimizing sports/athletic performance, but also as the foundation for overall health.
administrative staff
PAMELA PLETT
Office Manager
Pam plays a key role in keeping Eastman Therapy Centre running smoothly. With a strong focus on organization, problem-solving, and improving systems, she supports both the team and client experience behind the scenes every day.
HELENA REIMER
Administrative Assistant
Helena is part of our admin team and helps with the everyday flow of the clinic. From booking appointments to helping with paperwork and communication, she plays an important role in keeping things running well.
CHANTELLE LAMONTAGNE
Administrative Assistant
Chantelle is one of the first friendly faces clients see when they arrive at Eastman Therapy Centre. She helps create a welcoming, organized, and supportive clinic experience, making sure clients feel cared for from the moment they walk in or contact the clinic.