Our Team

Linette Lahey

BScPT, Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) Level 1

Owner/Physical Therapist

Linette is a Physiotherapist and co-owner of Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Ltd. Her passion for physio is evident in her treatment philosophy and vision for the clinic. Her professional interests include sports injuries (high knowledge of gymnastics), posture, paediatric orthopaedic and neurodevelopmental conditions. Linette has trained in paediatric vestibular rehabilitation and has completed her Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) level 1 training. Her combined experience and training make for a robust skill set, which she loves to share with CYP clients. When she’s not at the clinic, Linette is on the move – enjoying running, walking, traveling and spending time with her family.

Keltie Wattie

BScKin, MScPT, Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Dry Needling Practitioner

Owner/Physical Therapist

Keltie is a Physiotherapist and co-owner of Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Ltd. Keltie holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, she has also completed training in medical acupuncture and dry needling, as well as paediatric vestibular rehabilitation. Keltie has completed two Return to Play pediatric concussion courses. One on the Assessment of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms and one focusing on the Treatment of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms. She is passionate about working with kids who have had concussion to get them back in the game. At the clinic Keltie enjoys assessing and treating children and adults with sports injuries, orthopaedic, neurological and developmental conditions. A long time Highland dancer herself – Keltie has special interest in dance related injuries. She continues to be involved in the Highland dance community as a teacher, and judge at dance competitions. Keltie, her husband and two kids love to keep physically active. You may find them skiing, running or anywhere near a beach enjoying water sports!

Amy Fernandes

Physical Therapist
BMR(PT), Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Dry Needling Practitioner

Social Media Lead

Amy joined the CYP team in early 2013. After graduating from the University of Manitoba, Amy worked in a private setting in the area of orthopaedics and sports medicine. She also worked with preschool-aged children with neurological impairments and developmental delays in preschool and home settings. Amy has completed training in medical acupuncture/dry needling/manual therapy and spinal manipulation, toe walking and the paediatric vestibular system. Amy had always known she wanted to work with children and has had a great passion for it. As a former gymnast and gymnastics coach, she understands the demands sports and everyday life can have on the body and loves to help children and teens meet those demands with healthy bodies. When not in the clinic, Amy can be found spending time with her daughter Mara and can also be seen hiking, running, golfing or reading a good book.

Morgan McDonald

Physical Therapist
BScKin, MPHTY, Certified in Pediatric Pelvic Health, Dry Needling Practitioner

Clinical Lead

Morgan was born and raised in Calgary and grew up participating in many competitive sports such as badminton, soccer, running, volleyball and golf. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta and then her Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in Australia. Since graduating, Morgan has worked as a physiotherapist in private practice settings in the area of orthopaedics and sports medicine. She has been with the CYP team since 2012. Morgan enjoys working with children and adults of all ages with a variety of orthopaedic conditions as well as babies and children with gross motor delays and torticollis. Morgan has also gone on to complete training in Dry Needling as well as obtaining her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist designation (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Morgan has completed two Return to Play pediatric concussion courses. One on the Assessment of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms and one focusing on the Treatment of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms. She has also completed training for Pediatric Pelvic Health and can help children with bladder and bowel concerns. 

In her spare time, Morgan enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children as well as golfing, skiing and playing badminton. Morgan continues to strive to help patients of all ages reach their fitness and injury prevention objectives by looking at the whole body and taking a hands-on approach to her treatments. 

Megan Wilson

Physical Therapist
BSc, MPT, Dry Needling Practitioner

Team Values Lead

Megan joined the CYP team in 2016. After graduating from the University of Sydney in Australia in 2013, Megan has worked in both an adult and paediatric private practice and acute hospital settings. Megan has gone on to complete her certification in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), her certification in dry needling, her Orthodiv level 1 training and completed her McKenzie Part A training. When she is not at work, she can be found in the mountains exploring, and planning her next travel adventure.

Leah Wetter

Physical Therapist
BScPT

Leah joined the team at CYP in 2015 and has worked as a paediatric physiotherapist for over ten years working with children with a variety of neurological, developmental and orthopaedic conditions. Along the way, she has taken a variety of professional courses in Neuro-developmental Treatment (NDT), Vestibular Rehabilitation and Kinesiotaping in paediatrics. When she isn’t working, Leah is kept busy running after her four children Kai, Maya, Freya and Finn. Along with her husband Patrick, her family enjoys camping, hiking, yoga, cross-country skiing and travelling.

Bhanupriya Pathak

Physical Therapist
BScPT

Tracy Banister

Physical Therapist
MScPT, Dry Needling Practitioner

Tracy joined the CYP team in 2016. Since graduating from the University of Alberta, Tracy has worked in adult private practice, on the Neuro team at the Foothills hospital, and at the CYP clinic. Tracy has also completed training in medical acupuncture and dry needling. Tracy has always been passionate about working with the paediatric population, spending eight years teaching children dance and now continues to work with children at the CYP clinic. In her spare time, Tracy enjoys snowboarding, dance, golf, summertime on Mara Lake, and spending time with her family! Tracy believes that physical activity is the key to health and enjoys helping patients of all ages reach their physical goals.

Shannon Forsyth

Physical Therapist
BHK, MScPT, Certified in Pediatric Pelvic Health, Dry Needling Practitioner

Shannon completed a Master of Science in physiotherapy at the University of Alberta in 2014. Before physiotherapy, she completed a certificate in athletic therapy as well as her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist training (CSCS). She has worked with professional basketball and rugby teams, university level soccer, basketball, and volleyball teams, as well as high school hockey teams.

Since graduating, Shannon has worked as a physiotherapist in private practise settings in the area of orthopaedics and sports medicine. She has also worked in schools and the community helping children build confidence in their gross motor skills and ensuring accessibility in and around schools. Shannon enjoys working with children and adults of all ages with a variety of orthopaedic and neurological conditions.

Shannon’s children have all had difficulties with constipation in infancy and throughout the toddler years. Navigating these challenges piqued her interest in paediatric pelvic health and she began training in this area. Working from a family-centred framework, she can help with issues such as bedwetting, fecal incontinence, and constipation.

When she is not working, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Her favourite activities include road biking, any form of skiing, and playing volleyball with her friends.

Holly Maher

Physical Therapist
BKin, MScPT, Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) Level 2

Holly joined the CYP team in September 2021! Holly is from Ontario, but after coming west for a snowboard trip, the mountains stole her heart and she never left! Holly completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Brock University and her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Holly enjoys treating a diverse population working with children of all ages and abilities. Holly has experience working with children in private practice orthopaedics, and with neurologically involved children at both CYP and with the Neurological Child Development Team in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Holly is excited to be offering Cuevas Medek Exercise therapy within her sessions as well as offering intensive therapy blocks. She has completed Level 1 and Level 2 CME training.

When Holly isn’t working she can be found exploring the mountains with her dog Sadie. 

Ben Stout

Physical Therapist
BScKin, MScPT

Ben graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology and a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta. Ben found his passion for working with kids during his time volunteering as a ski instructor with Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing, UofA sport camps and as a kinesiologist at a private pediatric clinic. Since graduating he has worked in private practice, in schools developing children’s gross motor skills, and joined the CYP team in 2021. Ben enjoys getting people back to the activities that they love, as well as helping them reach their physical goals. Away from work Ben can be found backcountry skiing, mountain biking, or playing a variety of sports with friends.

Sydney DeBlois

Physical Therapist
BSc, MScPT

Sydney joined the CYP team in 2023 after receiving both her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta. 

Sydney’s interest in human movement began during her time as a ballet dancer, where she had the opportunity to see how different injuries and conditions impact movement. This interest led her to pursue a career in physiotherapy!

Sydney enjoys working with children and adults with various orthopedic, neurological, and developmental conditions. She strives to bring a creative and fun approach to treatments, with a focus on function, participation, and independence. Sydney strongly believes that movement should be accessible to everyone and looks forward to helping clients reach their goals – whatever they may be!

When not in the clinic, you can find Sydney hiking, skiing, playing a game with her softball team, or on the hunt for Calgary’s best restaurant. 

Jasmin Kamboz

Physical Therapist
BKin, MPT, Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP - CPT)

Jasmin graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with her Masters of Physical Therapy. She completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Regina with a major in Human Kinetics. Jasmin has been passionate in working with children and youth through her time spent coaching handball, teaching Punjabi, personal training, and volunteering as a youth support. In her clinical experience at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital she had the opportunity to further develop her passion in working with youth in physical therapy. Jasmin has experience working in private and public practice with various populations including orthopaedic and neurological conditions. In her spare time Jasmin likes to be active in the outdoors hiking, running, and rollerblading. She is excited to continue making physical activity fun and therapeutic to help build a love for movement.

Naomi Brown

Occupational Therapist
BKin, MScOT

Naomi joined the CYP team in 2021 and could not be more excited to be bringing occupational therapy to the team! She obtained her Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, and then a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Since graduating she has worked primarily in a mental health setting focusing on independence with activities of daily living, and management of other physical conditions. Her favourite part of occupational therapy is the ability to approach clients with a holistic lens and she is looking forward to applying this to her passion for working with children. Naomi strives to empower patients of all ages to set and reach their own goals and hopes for everyone to have some fun along the way. When not in the clinic, Naomi likes to spend her time going for walks with friends, spending time with family, reading, and searching out the next best place to get ice cream!

Dylann Saby

Clinic Aide

Debi Tetz

Office Administrator

Calgary Youth Physiotherapy welcomed Debi to the team in November 2015 as the north clinic Office Administrator. After a career in advertising, Debi was looking for a change and CYP was the perfect fit.

Now that her two boys are all grown up, Debi and her husband are empty nesters who enjoy spending time with friends. Debi volunteers for several charities and cheers on her beloved Blue Jays, Flames and Stampeders at every opportunity.

Milk chocolate and some good reality TV are Debi’s guilty pleasures. No need to ask Debi if she takes cream in her coffee… she’s never taken a sip!

Jane Mummery

Office Manager

Jane is our office manager and full time front desk staff member at our South Location. She is friendly, organized and always happy to help our visitors and patients.

Yvonne Hanson

Office Administrator

Kari Betts

Office Administrator

Young Chae

Office Administrator