Meet the 4 Points Team

Alyssa, founder and co-owner of 4 Points Health and Wellness, grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, with a deep passion for health and well-being. After completing university, she worked in an intensive trauma treatment home for children, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of stress, trauma, and physical health on overall well-being. This experience shaped her vision for a more holistic, integrative approach to health—one that goes beyond isolated treatments to address the whole person. In 2014, she founded 4 Points Health and Wellness with the belief that true health is built on four essential pillars: physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. By combining multiple modalities—including physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and movement practices like yoga—she created a space where people could access collaborative care tailored to their unique needs. Having faced her own challenges with burnout and balance, Alyssa is committed to helping others navigate their health journey in a sustainable, empowering way. Her mission is to support individuals in becoming the healthiest versions of themselves—so they can thrive not just in their bodies, but in every aspect of life.

Brett is a second generation Chiropractor, born, raised, and practicing in the Edmonton area. Being both a Chiropractic patient and doctor has given him a unique perspective on treating the human body. Dr. Brett utilizes numerous Chiropractic Techniques ranging from classic adjustments, to low-force and instrument adjusting. This variety allows him to successfully treat and adapt his care to any person, of any age, of any body type; including expectant mothers; newborns, infants and children of all ages; the aging population; and those with acute and chronic conditions. More than anything, Dr. Brett’s passion is showing people the power of prevention through lifestyle change, stopping disease before it starts.

Isaac is a partner at 4 Points Health and Wellness, supporting the management team in strengthening and expanding its client-centered care model. With a background in retail, service-based industries, and business strategy, he focuses on refining operations, improving efficiency, and fostering sustainable growth. His work ensures that practitioners and staff have the tools and structure needed to provide seamless, high-quality care.

Dr. Dueck obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States in Portland Oregon. Ashley was dedicated to becoming a Chiropractor early on in life as the profession helped her pursue excellence throughout an extensive athletic career. She was fortunate to start working and shadowing in a Chiropractic office from the age of 14. Her enthusiasm for sports and a compassion for helping others affords her a unique approach to personalized and comfortable hands on treatment.

Dr. Slater is passionate about health and wellness. She pursued a career as a Chiropractor in hopes of inspiring others to be passionate not only about their health and wellness, but their body as a whole. Dr. Slater is well versed in a variety of different chiropractic techniques, which allows her to provide personalized care for every patient that walks through her door. She prides herself on providing individualized, and comfortable care.

Matt graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in 2019 and joined the 4 Points team in 2022. Prior to completing his physiotherapy program, he graduated from MacEwan University with a Bachelors of Science degree while also playing with the varsity volleyball team for 5 years. Matt prioritizes an active approach to rehab in conjunction with various manual therapy techniques and places a high emphasis on patient education and self management strategies. He is certified in Therapeutic Dry Needling (IMS), which can be a very effective tool to reduce muscle tightness, alleviate pain, and normalize neuromuscular function. You can expect 1 on 1 care throughout the entirety of your session with Matt to ensure that all of your rehab needs and questions are properly addressed. Outside of the clinic, you can find Matt running the river valley trails in the summer and shredding the mountain slopes in the winter.

Pearl is a dedicated physiotherapist who earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in June of 2023. Since then, she has been working to help individuals return to their daily lives and achieve their personal goals. Pearl participated in competitive dance for many years and later tried Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a bit. Whether your goal is spending more time with loved ones or running a marathon, Pearl takes an active approach, creating personalized plans to maximize your chances of success. In her free time, Pearl enjoys spending time with her family, training her adorable puppy Max, and cuddling with her lovable cat, Benny.

Cassidy graduated from the University of Alberta with an MSc in Physiotherapy. She is passionate about helping people in all situations find ways to keep moving. She also works in outpatient neurorehab and aims to use the principles of motor learning in all areas of practice. Cassidy's treatment's incorporate education, targeted therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy all with the aim of working towards your specific goals. Cassidy was a competitive figure skater growing up until undergoing knee surgery. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, surfing, travelling, reading, pickleball, dancing and soccer. Cassidy is available for appointments on Saturdays.

Kendall is a Certified Athletic Therapist who believes in a proactive approach to injury prevention, rather than a reactive one. With this approach Kendall will not only educate you on your current injuries, but also help you understand how these injuries are affecting your body as a whole. After completing her Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degree, majoring in Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University, Kendall has worked 4 years with the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), Football Alberta, and various AAA level hockey teams in both an on-field and clinical setting. Although most of Kendall’s career has been focused on working with athletes, she believes that everyone is an athlete in their everyday life. Whether your goals are to hit a personal record in the gym, or to walk your dog without pain, Kendall can help facilitate a rehabilitation plan personalized to these goals. During your session with Kendall, you can expect a combination of biomechanical assessment, exercise prescription, and manual therapy techniques including trigger point release, joint mobilization, and cupping. Kendall’s goal for you after leaving a session is to help you gain a better understanding of your body and how it moves together.

Vlada specializes in deep tissue work, trigger point and myofascial release with incorporation of Graston technique, as well as cupping. Being heavily involved in fitness herself, Vlada is able to tailor to athletes and patients looking to improve their performance with ease.

Paul Cramer is a Registered Massage Therapist,  Functional Massage Therapist and Educator who brings over 20 years of  training and experience working with clients of all ages. He is  passionate about the relationship between health, fitness, and wellness and empowering clients to achieve their own health goals. He  has developed and utilizes a modality called Functional Massage Therapy (FMT). This is a whole body approach that combines massage therapy with fascial stretching, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations and functional movement to treat and resolve both acute injuries as well as complex and chronic conditions. The focus is to identify address any obstacles that are preventing the the body from moving freely and easily without pain. Paul specializes in mobility and joint health issues with a particular interest in how posture, alignment, and movement patterns affect our overall health. He has a speciality in shoulder conditions that stems from his direct experience recovering from a torn rotator cuff and surgery. His goal is for clients to come away with a positive and lasting experience of their own movement ability. His favorite saying for clients is: When we move well ~ we feel well! Through Functional Massage Therapy, he's had the privilege of helping countless individuals regain their vitality, find relief from chronic pain, and rediscover the joy of fluid, pain-free movement.

Victoria graduated from MacEwan University’s 2200 hour massage therapy program. Overtime, Victoria's life has lead her to find passion in therapeutically and compassionately treating chronic pain, illness, and injury. As someone who lived in chronic pain for years, with very little access to the proper tools for healing, she began to seek knowledge and tools from others. Doing so, has allowed her to understand the plight of living in chronic pain/dysfunction. Through her journey, Victoria learned a lot about the nervous system and how the body can hold onto stress, emotional pain, and/or physical trauma. She has been able to recognize the way her body was compensating, guarding, or storing and this has allowed her to work well with clients to help them unravel their own compensation patterns and pain cycles. Victoria has a multifaceted approach and intuitive touch that allows her to tailor the massage to the individuals needs and their nervous system. Currently, Victoria is certified in trauma-informed care, Hanna Somatic Exercise, and Cupping. She is always continuing to enhance her knowledge with the focus of Rehabilitation Exercise, Somatics, and Therapeutic Massage in order retraining the mind to reconnect to the body. In her spare time, Victoria loves working on and rebuilding vehicles, hiking, camping, painting and dancing. She has a 3 year old husky shepherd named Sunna.

My passion for holistic health stems from my own struggles with anxiety, depression and ultimately multiple sclerosis that I was diagnosed with at age 27. Since then, I have been eager to learn more about the entire body holistically, mind, body and spirit, which I think can often be overlooked. I started my studies in music at Grant MacEwan University but quickly realized that performing was taking a huge toll on my mental and physical health. After that program, the stress had created my first MS flare up which went undiagnosed for 6 years. My journey into health and wellness began soon after my MS diagnosis. I’ve learned how damaging chronic stress can be to the body and how listening to what the body is whispering to you, not yelling, is the first step to make changes that have a great impact to a healthier and more fulfilled life. From there, I decided I not only wanted to help vocalists who struggle with tension in their voice and jaw, but also the nervous system in general. Working with people who struggle with chronic anxiety, fibromyalgia, neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders and overall stress, and tension that get stuck in the body due to trauma. I have also taken a great interest in the practice of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian massage and its truly holistic and somatic way of treating the mind, body and spirit as one. She  graduated from MaKami College in 2017 with 3000 hours and has specified  training in intra-oral for TMJ, laryngeal myofascial release for voice  and swallowing disorders and myofascial cupping, using the tools she  learnt from her training as a vocalist herself. As a  therapist, Alyssia has a passion for treating intuitively and believes  strongly in working with the nervous system rather than against it. As a  result, both the mind and body can have the ability to relax more  effectively, releasing stored up trauma that often is held within the  body. Having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis herself, she empathizes more with the positive neurological effects massage therapy has on both her and her clients.

Oscar is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with a deep understanding of human health, wellness, and the impact of stress on physical and emotional well-being. His interest in the body’s healing processes, health, and disease led him to study Psychology and Medicine, eventually earning a Master’s in Medical Sciences in his home country of Mexico. Additionally, he pursued specialized training in the management and treatment of joint pain and musculoskeletal injuries, allowing him to offer targeted therapies such as sports injury massage, trigger point release, and deep tissue massage. With a passion for helping clients improve their quality of life, Oscar works closely with individuals dealing with tension headaches, sports-related injuries, chronic pain, and stress. His comprehensive approach combines his medical background with his expertise in massage therapy to tailor each treatment to meet the unique needs of his clients. Outside of his professional life, Oscar is a devoted family man, happily married with a vibrant 5-year-old child. His love for life and commitment to personal growth continues to inspire his work as an RMT.

I began my journey with Craniosacral therapy when my elderly dog showed me how profound the effects of this therapy are.  Sparking a transition in how I approached healthcare, I began my training through the Upledger Institute in 2015 and graduated my RMT from MH Vicars school of Massage in 2020.  Wanting to expand my practice to include my passion for animals, I completed my International Diploma of Animal Osteopathy from the London College of Animal Osteopathy in 2023. I love unveiling the root cause to dysfunction in the body, promoting a greater sense of overall well being. My background began in Emergency Medical Services in 2007 where I spent 13 years in the Edmonton region as an Advanced Care Paramedic.

Hello, I'm Laurel. My original Chinese name is Luoluo Liu, and I am your expert in traditional Chinese medicine. I have graduated from renowned universities, both in China and Canada, with a major in traditional Chinese medicine. My diverse expertise includes board-licensed acupuncture with the College and Association of Acupuncturists in Alberta (CAAA), Registered Traditional TuiNa massage therapy with Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC), and Herbalism. Born and raised in China, I am privileged to be the second generation of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners in my family. Inspired by my mother and aunt, both esteemed traditional Chinese medicine doctors, I learned from their wealth of experience. My mother, a respected doctor at the Zhang Zhong Jin Chinese Medical Hospital in China, instilled in me a deep passion for this ancient healing art. Their influence, combined with years of education, forms the foundation of my understanding of how traditional Chinese medicine significantly enhances people's lives. I am particularly enthusiastic about the holistic benefits of traditional Chinese medicine and its harmonious relationship with nature. Since 2013, I have been practicing at an acupuncture clinic in Canada, where I've assisted thousands of patients using traditional acupuncture, herbal medicine, guasha, tuina, and various remedies. Patients from around the world seek my expertise to benefit from the ancient knowledge of traditional healing. Many have become friends over the years, trusting me with their health concerns. In return, they receive a personalized approach, professional diagnosis, and proven effective natural treatments. My primary mission is to advocate for the benefits of traditional medicine and help individuals achieve a better life free from chronic pain and other ailments through the ancient wisdom of the Chinese natural approach to the body and mind. Maintaining a perfect balance between body and mind, akin to day and night, sun and moon, male and female, is essential for good mental and physical health. As expressed in one of my favorite ancient Chinese medicine coursebooks written over 4000 years ago: “The sages of antiquity did not treat those who were already sick but those who were not sick. When a disease has already broken out and is only then treated, would that not be just as late as waiting for thirst before digging a well, or waiting to go into battle before casting weapons?”

Dr. Chun Xia Zou is a skilled Registered Acupuncturist with a strong foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She offers a patient-centered approach, combining ancient healing techniques with modern methodologies to address a variety of health concerns. Dr. Zou specializes in treating conditions such as headaches, facial pain, TMJ disorders, neck and shoulder pain, back pain, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and irregular menstruation. She uses acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, and ear-pressure therapy to create personalized treatment plans that align with each patient's individual needs. Her holistic approach focuses on restoring balance and addressing the underlying causes of discomfort, fostering long-term wellness. Dr. Zou integrates her expertise in TCM with evidence-based practices, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and effective treatment throughout their healing process. Book Your Appointment Today and Take the First Step Towards Better Health!

Eric is a Registered Psychologist, born in Edmonton, and practicing in the community for over 4 years. As a narrative therapist, Eric believes an important part of fostering growth, change, and acceptance surrounds how an individual defines themselves and defines their lives during difficult situations. He works to help clients deconstruct unhelpful narratives and build positive ones.  He has extensive experience working with a wide range of different people, cultures and population groups with a variety of psychological issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships. Eric believes a vital aspect of achieving healthy and helpful therapy is the therapeutic relationship. He seeks the client’s input and guidance in order to make psychological treatment most beneficial for them. In that way, therapy is a collaborative process in its creation, implementation, and maintenance.

Hello! I am:Registered Provisional Psychologist, dog-mom, Canadian Armed Forces spouse and sibling (husband and brother in the infantry at PPCLI), avid chaser of dopamine through an active lifestyle (weightlifting, cycling, HIIT, dog-walking), and lifelong student in pursuit of evidence-based practices, trainings, and experiences to add to my skillset.  I aim to practice what I preach and am equally committed to the health of my clients, as well as my own, and regularly engage in self-care, days off, balanced diet and exercise, quality time with loved ones, and have my own therapist, too! I can provide:client-centered approach (i.e., treatments tailored to your specific needs and lived experiences); supportive and nonjudgmental environment; humour!; personal insight and in-depth understanding of the lives and industry-related experiences of CAF members, Veterans, First Responders, and their loved ones; treatment for issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, anger, coping skills, grief and loss, life transitions, men’s issues, relationships, self-esteem/confidence, self-harm, suicidality, trauma, post-traumatic stress injuries, and disorders, and women’s issues. I offer: individual counselling for adults, teenagers (12+), and couples; FREE initial phone consultations; Animal Assisted Therapy (my 5-year-old Great Dane, Ozzy, is available upon request for your appointment); Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT); Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT); Strength-based therapy, and Trauma Focused therapy. What you can expect: warmth; unconditional support; a professional in your corner; emphasis on holistic and collaborative treatment within 4Points; communication; guidance; brainstorming and creativity; personal growth and development; accountability and empowerment in working toward your goals.

Casey graduated from the University of Alberta as a Registered Dietitian in 2020. She brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to nutrition care. Casey believes in meeting clients exactly where they are in their health journey and creating personalized nutrition strategies that address individual needs and goals. Casey specializes in supporting clients through various life stages and health conditions, including diabetes management, high blood pressure, preconception and pregnancy nutrition, postpartum wellness, infant and child feeding, healthy aging, and more. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, preparing for parenthood, or working toward improved health, she will provide practical guidance with genuine understanding and encouragement every step of the way.

Taurean is a personal trainer who will set the personal training standard from effective and proper application of warm-ups to powerful workouts. Putting the 'personal' back into training is what he strive to do, with an end goal, to empower people to have suffered from setbacks so they can achieve and maintain their own optimal wellness.

Naissa has been kicking around the gym since she was 15! Formal education in fitness and wellness started shortly after and has not stopped yet. While her training style and focus has changed over the years, the keen eye for biomechanics and posture has only grown stronger. Naissa loves to work the problem with a combo of weird X ray vision, Stott pilates and TRX to help you earn a more resilient body - whether that was what you wanted or not. Your goals and interests live at the heart of her training programs, but she will always give you just a bit extra for homework.

Caitlin brings a vibrant energy and a wealth of experience to 4 Points Health and Wellness. With over 15 years immersed in competitive dance and a lifelong dedication to active living, she understands the commitment it takes to reach peak performance.  As a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Caitlin's programs consider your unique goals, skill level, and personal preferences. She also offers specialized training for dancers, incorporating technique, stretching, and strength training to enhance overall performance. Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced athlete, Caitlin is dedicated to providing the support, motivation, and guidance you need to succeed. Let her help you transform your fitness aspirations into reality!

Mirosh’s thought of what she could achieve while staying physically active and made her decide to pursue her fitness career at NAIT.  Her goal is to help others see their potential and see them succeed, whether they want to find a new hobby, a healthy lifestyle, or a new beginning; "It’s never late to reassemble and make it happen".

Mary is a street dog from Thailand who can usually be found sleeping on her bed or beside Alyssa. She’s still a little anxious at times, but loves being an assistant trainer and distracting clients with cuddles during their water breaks. This duo is inseparable.

Goldie is our amazing front door Greeter and Assistant to the Office Manager, Sam! When she’s not at work Goldie loves breaking apart toys and running around the house. At the office she loves frolicking through the turf in the gym and receiving pets from everyone.