Dr. Bryon graduated with highest honours and the distinction of class Salutatorian from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California. Initially, he was working towards a masters in psychology at the University of Manitoba, with plans of finishing a PhD. After meeting Chantelle at the U of M, and learning more about Chiropractic and its impact to health and the nerve system, he made an immediate shift in education. When Dr. Bryon is not caring for his patients, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters and fishing and camping in western Ontario.

Dr. Chantelle graduated with highest honours from Life Chiropractic College West in California, where she earned the great distinction of class Valedictorian.   Prior to her move to California, Dr. Doerksen obtained a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Manitoba.  After graduation, she and Dr. Bryon returned home to Manitoba and were married.  Together, they created and opened the doors to Thrive.  When away from the office, she enjoys cooking, sewing, and new adventures with Bryon and their two girls.

Ivy joined the Thrive team after returning to Winnipeg after a fifteen-year stint on Vancouver Island, where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, and subsequently spent the next ten years in the beauty and wellness industry. What drew her to Thrive was the atmosphere of care for both the patients and among the staff. She loves being able to talk to and create connections with patients on a daily basis. 

When she’s not behind the front desk, she can usually be found with her nose in a book (it’s an addiction), or frolicking with her other half and their puppy. 

Britney joins the thrive team with positive energy and over 10 years of customer service experience. She is delighted to be in an environment that is focused on keeping people happy and healthy.

When she’s not at the office she enjoys getting lost in a good book, and spending time with her family.

Member in good standing with:  MTAM, MPAA, CMAAC and TCMAAM. Angela received her Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy in 1998 from the Wellington College of Massage Therapy.  She has taken many post graduate courses and has extended her experience in pelvis, sacrum and spine assessment, whiplash injuries and TMJ dysfunction as well as pre and post-natal massage treatments.  Her long career in Massage Therapy has developed a passion for wellness for the body as a whole and decided to complete her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine to become an Acupuncturist.  Angela earned her diploma in Acupuncture from Hua Xia Chinese, Herb, Massage and Acupuncture college in 2019.  The three year curriculum consists of over 2600 hours training in acupuncture, practical clinical exposure, internship and adjunct therapies which include moxibustion, cupping, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and auricular acupuncture.  Her treatment philosophy is to treat the body as a whole, addressing all dimensions of wellness. By forming a team with her patients, she encourages her patients to have balance to all aspects of life: physical, mental, spiritual, health and lifestyle habits.

In 2007, Angela earned her Certificate in Teaching and Adult Education from the University of Manitoba and was a teacher at the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy for many years.   Angela has been working as an established therapist in the River Heights/Charleswood area for over 20 years and is excited for this new journey in overall body wellness that we deliver.  When she is not busy with her practice, Angela enjoys spending time at the cottage with her family as well as practicing hot yoga.

Erika is in her final year of a 3 year program at the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy (2200 hour diploma). She will be fully licensed by summer of 2024!

Erika has been working as a Rehabilitation Aid for over a decade at a very busy private Physiotherapy clinic in the River Heights area.  After hearing a lot about patients complaints and concerns over the years she decided to further her studies and become a licensed massage therapist to help patients with their musculoskeletal concerns.  

Erika is fascinated with the human body and how each of us are uniquely made with different areas of concern. She focuses on deep tissue therapeutic massage therapy to address pain, movement limitations and overall wellness.