INNOVATIVE SPORT MEDICINE PHYSICIANS
MELISSA GOLDSMITH
- REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Melissa grew up in Montreal and completed a degree in Hotel Management. She used this degree to work and travel the world. This is how she discovered her passion for food, nutrition and cooking. Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian. She is dedicated to helping people, which has always shown through her continuous community involvement, both locally and globally.
It is very important to her that people have the education and tools required to live a healthier lifestyle. She is a proud nutrition advocate and a strong believer in preventing and treating medical conditions with healthy living education and specifically tailored diets. Melissa believes that real health starts with real food, and not only should it be easy, it should be tasty and fun too!
MELISSA GOLDSMITH
- REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Melissa grew up in Montreal and completed a degree in Hotel Management. She used this degree to work and travel the world. This is how she discovered her passion for food, nutrition and cooking. Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian. She is dedicated to helping people, which has always shown through her continuous community involvement, both locally and globally.
It is very important to her that people have the education and tools required to live a healthier lifestyle. She is a proud nutrition advocate and a strong believer in preventing and treating medical conditions with healthy living education and specifically tailored diets. Melissa believes that real health starts with real food, and not only should it be easy, it should be tasty and fun too!
MELISSA GOLDSMITH
- REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Melissa grew up in Montreal and completed a degree in Hotel Management. She used this degree to work and travel the world. This is how she discovered her passion for food, nutrition and cooking. Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian. She is dedicated to helping people, which has always shown through her continuous community involvement, both locally and globally.
It is very important to her that people have the education and tools required to live a healthier lifestyle. She is a proud nutrition advocate and a strong believer in preventing and treating medical conditions with healthy living education and specifically tailored diets. Melissa believes that real health starts with real food, and not only should it be easy, it should be tasty and fun too!
INNOVATIVE MASSAGE THERAPISTS
BARB PILAT
- MASSAGE THERAPIST
RMT
Barb has been a registered massage therapist since 1997, when she graduated with an Honours Diploma from Kikkawa College. Barb believes a thorough assessment is an important step to providing individualized and effective treatment. Her skillful hands deliver a deep soft tissue massage enhanced with such techniques as myofascial and trigger point releases, joint mobilization, PNF stretching, neuromuscular therapy, manual lymph drainage and craniosacral therapy.
Over the years she has experience working and successfully treating clients who have recovered from surgery, sport injuries, chronic pain, frozen shoulder, spinal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, TMJ, headaches and many other conditions.
Barb continually works towards expanding her knowledge in order to provide her clients with the greatest level of care possible. She believes massage therapy plays a key role in dealing with many of life’s stressors and is essential for long-term health and wellness.
BENITA BAKER
- Massage Therapist
RMT
Benita has been practicing massage therapy for 10+ years. Her primary focus is on rehab and recovery for her clients. She has been part of the instructional team at MRU since 2014. She has been the Team Massage Therapist for Cavalry FC since 2019. She enjoys various activities including golfing, cycling, participating in the Kidney March, and hanging out with her mini human!
Simon-Daniel Jolicoeur-Forrester
- MASSAGE THERAPIST, CSMTA sport candidate
RMT
Simon is a 2016 graduate from the Mount Royal University massage therapy diploma program and a CSMTA Sport Massage Candidate (2024). In 2018 he received additional training amidst the development of Motion Specific Release (MSR), a manual therapy system that combines western and eastern medical understanding to enhance neuromuscular function, optimize performance and eliminate stubborn pain. This modality was developed by a local Calgary chiropractor.
Embedded in the athletic community since the age of 5, he has played or competed in just about every sport you can imagine. Recently he supported elite athletes like the University of Calgary Dinos at major events such as the 2024 CanWest and U Sports National Championships. He also travelled with Team Canada to the 2024 World Masters Athletics Championships hosted in Sweden.
With over 10yrs+ of experience, Simon has worked in clinical, spa, sport, and charitable settings. His approach is collaborative and individualized—every treatment is tailored to their goals, needs, and lifestyle. He offers thorough assessments, personalized home care, and treatment strategies aimed at accelerating healing to improve both physical, mental well-being.
Beyond the clinic life he enjoys keeping busy pursuing prowess in fitness, writing, chess and exploring the outdoors. Having learned French early, he continues to enjoy learning languages—currently Portuguese and Swedish.