Meet the Team
Our practitioners embody the heart, mind & soul behind Symmetry BodyMind Wellness. We don't believe in a quick-fix along your health journey, and we're sure that wherever you're headed, you'll need support from experienced practitioners to achieve your goals.
Shirley Fogen
Registered Massage Therapist | ART Provider
Shirley has over 28 years’ experience as a registered massage therapist working with a wide variety of clients ranging from elite athletes to weekend warriors to people struggling with daily stressors at work and home. She has worked in multi-disciplinary clinics collaborating with Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Sports Medicine Doctors, Doctors of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, Pilates Therapists, Pedorthists, and other Registered Massage Therapists.
Shirley is a full body certified provider of Active Release Techniques, A.R.T. Biomechanics, SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) and Frequency Specific Microcurrent. She is continually taking courses that enhance her practice and allow her to provide a more comprehensive and individualized treatment plan that allow her clients to get back to their active and busy lifestyle.
“Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration, and inspiration” – Evan Esar
1 hour massage | 60 min - $110.00
90 minute massage | 90 min - $170.00
30 minute massage | 30 min - $65.00
ART treatment | 30 min - $90.00
45 minute massage | 45 min - $80.00
ART massage | 60 min - $150.00
Low Level Laser Treatment
| 15 min - $30.00
15 minutes Low Level Laser treatment for pain and accelerating your body's natural healing ability
Please contact us to book this treatment. 403-244-7665 symmetryacumassage@gmail.com
Massage with Laser treatment added on
| 75 min - $140.00
15 minute laser treatment followed by a 60 minute massage
Please contact us to book this treatment. 403-244-7665 symmetryacumassage@gmail.com
Sports injury
Muscle injury & imbalance
Pain
Range of movement
Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9:30am-6pm
Wednesday 9:30am-6pm
Thursday 9:30am-6pm
Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
When I’m not working I love to travel and meet people from all over the world. I can also be found paddle boarding, camping and hiking in the summer.
Osteopathic Manual Therapist | Coach & Kinesiologist
DOMP | D. Sc.O | BSc Kin | CF L.2
Sophie Girdler
Originally from Ontario, Sophie has spent 17 years educating herself in biomechanics, strength and conditioning, nutrition and osteopathy to support her clients on their health journey. Learning from her own training and setbacks in athletics, Sophie believes that everyone has the potential to turn adversity into an incredible new reality.
A graduate from the Canadian College of Osteopathy with a BSc in Kinesiology from McGill University, Sophie provides a holistic approach to guiding clients in their fitness journey. Her focus is finding balance in life and body via exercise, nutrition, sleep, breath work and mindfulness. As a personal trainer over the last 13 years, she has inspired and guided thousands of individuals from all fitness levels and backgrounds to become their strongest and healthiest versions of themselves.
Since moving to Calgary in 2021, she emersed herself into the Crossfit community and began growing and expanding her osteopathic practice between athletes, children, young and elderly individuals with pain, dysfunction in their musculoskeletal systems, dysregulation of the nervous system (which could affect digestion, sleep, anxiety, depression, headaches, fertility and recovery from traumas, and surgeries. Sophie’s passion of helping people is felt immediately as you begin your initial assessment. Her kindness, and empathetic nature transpires into her treatments as many clients feel relief of their chief complaints after the first session.
75-90 minute Initial Assessment and Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatment | 90 min - $165.00
45-60 minute Osteopathic Manual Therapy Follow Up | 60 min - $140.00 45-60 min
75-90 minute Osteopathic follow up session | 90 min - $202.50
20 minute In-person Consult
| 20 min - $40.00
Curious about osteopathy? Wondering how Osteopathic treatment can help you with your pain, discomfort and would like an assessment prior to committing to treatment.
10 minute Phone call Consult
| 10 min - free
If you are curious about Osteopathic Manual Therapy, and want to have an in person or over the phone consult prior to an assessment and treatment, this booking is for you.
Infant/Child Osteopathic Assessment + Treatment
| 45 min - $90.00
For babies, children under 13 who are in need of a global approach to their discomfort or pain, or who need help with their sleep, energy, concentration, mobility or digestion. This 45-minute session allows the child and parent to have an understanding of the areas of tension that could be holding them back from experiencing relief.
Infant/Child Osteopathic Follow up
| 30 min - $80.00
For babies, children under 13 who are in need of a global approach to their discomfort or pain, or who need help with their sleep, energy, concentration, mobility or digestion. This 30--minute session allows the child and parent to have an understanding of the areas of tension that could be holding them back from experiencing relief
Mental emotional regulation
Cranial tension relief
Post MVA/trauma/fall recovery
Pain management and relief
Sleep disturbances
Digestion and hormonal regulation
Scar tissue/post surgery
TMJ
Mon 8:00am-3:45pm
Tues 10:00am-4:30pm
Wed 11:45-6:00pm
Thur 11:45-6:30pm
Friday 8:00am-3:00
Saturday (once a month) 8:30am-3:00pm
Sophie loves to move. You can easily find her biking to work, walking the Bow River, hiking locally, or in the mountain, or with her husband and friends at CrossFit. Sophie equally loves her rest and recovery, which means she adores getting massage, and osteo treatments, as well as enjoys travel, trying new foods, curling up to a good book, being in the sun or on the couch watching a great movie or show.
Joseph Coccagna
Registered Acupuncturist | HBA
Our bodies are incredible and capable machines hardwired to grow, heal, and thrive – all 37 trillion cells! Of course, life happens and sometimes our body needs a little nudge. That’s where Joseph comes in.
Using acupuncture, dietary/lifestyle adjustments, and a number of supporting modalities (e.g. cupping, gua sha, tui na, electrical stimulation, auricular acupuncture, acupressure, etc) he helps your body to do what it was designed to do.
Joseph’s philosophy is simple: his space is welcome and safe to everyone, he will make sure you feel seen and understood and will treat the whole “you” – body mind & spirit. If you are curious if Chinese Medicine can be helpful for you, please contact him!
Initial Assessment + Treatment
| 90 min - $135.00
Initial consultations are for new patients! These appointments include an in-depth initial intake, plus an acupuncture treatment which may also include cupping, guasha, tuina massage, and e-stim acupuncture, depending on your needs.
Follow Up Treatment
| 60 min - $90.00
For returning patients, these treatments include a briefer intake to discuss any changes since we last saw each other, and then a treatment. which will include acupuncture with other possible modalities such as cupping, guasha, tuina massage, and estim acupuncture, depending on your needs.
Consultation
| 20 min - free
Complimentary in-person or phone call consultation to determine how you can benefit from acupuncture.
Cupping Session
| 30 min - $50.00
For those just wanting some quick fascial release work
digestive health
stress
fatigue
pain
mental and emotional well-being
gynecology
sleep disturbances
ENT conditions
Monday 8am-5pm
Tuesday 1pm-8pm
Wednesday 8am-5pm
Thursday 1pm-8pm
Friday 8am-1pm
Saturday as needed
In my free time I can be found exploring a new trail, trying a new recipe in the kitchen, experiencing everything Calgary has to offer, and playing my guitar.
I’m also a filmmaker. I create films for small brands and local business.
Ulkar Mammadova
Osteopathic Manual Therapist | Kinesiologist
DOMP | D. Sc.O | BSc Kin
She earned a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from McGill University, where she acquired a love of anatomy, biomechanics, and the complexities of the human body as a whole. This, paired with her passion for sports, led her to work with athletes and those who lead active lifestyles, culminating in the completion of a post-graduate degree in Sports Therapy from Mount Royal University.
As an athletic therapist, she believes in continuing professional growth and completed her osteopathy program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy to broaden her spectrum of therapy approaches.
She believes that movement and the ability to execute a desired physical job without suffering is critical to people's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. She is well-positioned to assist her patients in their healing process by relying on the depth of both her personal and professional experiences.
60 minute Returning Client from Sophie Initial assessment + treatment | 60 min - $140
75-90 minute Initial Assessment and Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatment | 90 min - $165.00
45-60 minute Osteopathic Manual Therapy Follow Up | 60 min - $140.00 45-60 min
75-90 minute Osteopathic follow up session | 90 min - $202.50
Infant/Child Osteopathic Assessment + Treatment
| 45 min - $90.00
For babies, children under 13 who are in need of a global approach to their discomfort or pain, or who need help with their sleep, energy, concentration, mobility or digestion. This 45-minute session allows the child and parent to have an understanding of the areas of tension that could be holding them back from experiencing relief.
Infant/Child Osteopathic Follow up
| 30 min - $60.00
For babies, children under 13 who are in need of a global approach to their discomfort or pain, or who need help with their sleep, energy, concentration, mobility or digestion. This 30--minute session allows the child and parent to have an understanding of the areas of tension that could be holding them back from experiencing relief.
Mental emotional regulation
Cranial tension relief
Post MVA/trauma/fall recovery
Pain management and relief
Sleep disturbances
Digestion and hormonal regulation
Scar tissue/post surgery
TMJ
Monday & Wednesday
Ryan Staal
Manual Osteopathic Therapist
Ryan is a dedicated professional with a decade-long journey as a personal trainer, aimed at providing a tailored and transformative journey for each client. His passion lies in empowering and challenging individuals to embrace a more impactful and enriching life. Throughout his career, he's realized the pivotal role movement mechanics play in overall well-being, and this insight led him to seamlessly integrate exercise into his Osteopathic Treatments. With a distinguished Manual Osteopathic Therapist degree from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada and an academic background including a Bachelors in Physical Education from the University of Alberta with a focus on Sport Performance, as well as a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Red Deer College, Ryan brings a holistic approach to health optimization. His dedication, honed skills, and academic achievements are a testament to his commitment to fostering a healthier and more fulfilling life for his clients.
60 minute Returning Client from Sophie Initial assessment + treatment | 60 min - $140
75-90 minute Initial Assessment and Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatment | 90 min - $165.00
45-60 minute Osteopathic Manual Therapy Follow Up | 60 min - $140.00 45-60 min
75-90 minute Osteopathic follow up session
| 90 min - $202.50
Mental emotional regulation
Cranial tension relief
Post MVA/trauma/fall recovery
Pain management and relief
Sleep disturbances
Digestion and hormonal regulation
Scar tissue/post surgery
TMJ
Tuesday & Friday
Gabriele Demuth
NeurOptimal Trainer | Life Coach
Gabriele is originally from Brazil, with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology, now she works as a NeurOptimal Trainer and also as a Life Coach.
She believes life deserves to be pleasant and enjoyable, with Brain Training and Life Coaching tools, she helps clients to improve their lifestyle so they can deeply connect to their lives and what really matters to them.
She loves nature, hiking, skiing and running. By staying connected to herself through meditation and yoga, she finds a lifestyle that makes sense, using this passion to improve her practice in all ways, helping teenagers, adults and elderly who want to have a better, calmer and more connected lifestyle.
60 minute Initial Assessment and NeurOptimal Brain Training - $120
45 minute NeurOptimal Session - $95
20 minute - Get to Know NeurOptimal Brain Training in Person - $40
Curious about Brain Training and NeurOptimal? Not sure if this is for you? Let's meet and talk about it!
10 minute Discovery Phone Call - free
Phone call to discover is this is for you and to clarify any doubts you might have prior to your session
Weekend Rent - NeurOptimal Brain Training - $350
Rent NeurOptimal and do it in your home! Enjoy unlimited sessions for you and loved ones. You will be teached how to use and all necessary support will be provided.
50 minute Life Coaching - $100
Do you need some help to overcome challenges and reach your ultimate goals so you can thrive in life? Life Coaching might be a good option for you. In this approach we focus on helping you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be in life.
Stress
Anxiety
Sleep Disturbances - Insomnia
Fatigue
Attention / Focus
Performance Improvement (SPORTS, WORK, SCHOOL)
Monday 9:30am-7:30pm
Tuesday 8am-7:30pm
Wednesday 8am-7:30pm
Thursday 8am-7:30pm
Friday 8am-7:30pm
Saturday - as needed
I love traveling. Since I was a kid my biggest dream has been to travel around the world. To meet all the different types of cultures and people. I love to know more about people's stories, and in the same way I love to hear, I love to talk. So you can always expect to find me chatting and laughing around.
I am passionate about exploring new things and discovering all the nature can give to us! So in summer we might find each other hiking or camping!