Meet the Team at Willow Park Physiotherapy and Wellness

Rutu Desai, Physical Therapist

Rutu obtained her physiotherapist degree from India and has over five years’ experience, incorporating manual therapy, various supportive modalities and active therapy (exercise rehab). Notably, she holds certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation, further enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive care. Additionally, Rutu is certified to perform Dry Needling/IMS, skillfully utilizing needles to augment the overall efficacy of treatment.

Rutu primarily treats the following conditions:

• Musculoskeletal injuries and pain
• Women’s health pain
• Men and Women’s Pelvic Health
• Sports injuries
• Neurological conditions
• Cardiopulmonary conditions
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

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Dr. Caylee Kosolofski, D.C.

Dr. Caylee’s education began at the University of Alberta before she graduated from the University of Western States in 2018.

She primarily practices the Diversified Technique, though Dr. Caylee is happy to tailor her treatments to your comfort level, which can include Activator or instrument-assisted work instead of hands-on manipulations.

Treatment with Dr. Caylee not only includes joint work but also soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation. She offers the following techniques and therapies:

• Graston Technique
• Myofascial Cupping
• Spinal Decompression
• Webster Technique

To better serve her pregnant patients, Dr. Caylee became certified in the Webster Technique, which helps to support mamas throughout all stages of pregnancy safely. This technique aims to best prepare Mom for delivery by addressing the joints, muscles, and ligaments of the pelvis for a more comfortable and easier birth.

Dr. Caylee loves getting to know your entire family and is interested in working with children but is happy to provide chiropractic care to everyone-from little ones to grandparents and all ages and stages in between.

When she is not in the office, you can find Dr. Caylee outside running, golfing, skiing, or chasing her fur baby at the off-leash park.

Chiropractic care has allowed her to do what she loves, and she wants the same for you! Dr. Caylee will give you the tools you need to meet your goals, and would love to be part of your and your family’s journey to a happy and healthier lifestyle!

Meet Dr. Randhir Lal, Podiatrist

We’re thrilled to have Dr. Lal as a part of our team, and can’t wait for patients to experience his expert care.

Dr. Lal received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, in 1998, and has extensive knowledge and work experience diagnosing and treating dermatological, musculoskeletal, metabolic, and diabetic-related disorders of the foot, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the biomechanics of the foot and ankle. Dr. Lal incorporates the use of orthotics, braces, injections, shockwave therapy, and taping along with a minor in-office surgery for the treatment of foot-related pain, injuries, and conditions.

Dr. Lal takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the care of his patients and works with the healthcare teams at Willow Park Physiotherapy (Leduc), Beaumont Wellness Centre (Beaumont), and 360 Wellness Centre (Spruce Grove) to facilitate this approach.

He is a member of the College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Lal’s philosophy is to be very attentive to his patients and listen to their needs in order to provide care and treatment with the utmost concern for his patient’s welfare and comfort.

Emelie Guenther, Acupuncturist

Emelie is a graduate of the MacEwan acupuncture program and a level 2 reiki practitioner. She enjoys being able to treat the root of a condition in order to accomplish results, improve overall health and function. It is important to her to treat with her hands, mind and heart by taking perspective from traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine.

Emelie took an interest in helping people at a young age through family background in western and alternative medicine. Having gained knowledge through the years she grew a passion for using the different approaches in harmony to encourage further healing in the body. She values continuous learning from education and the world around her. On her off time she has a passion for art, sports and camping.

Emelie has an interest in treating a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to:

• Musculoskeletal conditions, Pain management
• Mental health and wellness ( sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• Digestive system issues
• Fertility and women’s reproductive health, pregnancy health
• Fertility and men’s reproductive health
• Asthma and ENT related conditions

Shawna Welz, RMT

Shawna was born and raised in Ponoka, Alberta. She completed her 2200 hour Massage Certificate from the Alberta Institute of Massage. In 2020, she decided to go back to school and received diploma in Manual Osteopathic Therapy.

When she isn’t helping patients in both Ponoka and Leduc, she teaches massage therapy in Edmonton at MTG Healthcare Academy.
Along with her love for helping people, Shawna has a Bachelor of Education and taught private and group music lessons in Ponoka for many years under the name of Shawna’s Music Studio. She even performed in the CUC Silverwinds Band and Orchestra.

Emelie Guenther, Reiki Practitioner

Emelie is a graduate of the MacEwan acupuncture program and a level 2 reiki practitioner. She enjoys being able to treat the root of a condition in order to accomplish results, improve overall health and function. It is important to her to treat with her hands, mind and heart by taking perspective from traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine.

Emelie took an interest in helping people at a young age through family background in western and alternative medicine. Having gained knowledge through the years she grew a passion for using the different approaches in harmony to encourage further healing in the body. She values continuous learning from education and the world around her. On her off time she has a passion for art, sports and camping.

Emelie has an interest in treating a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to:

• Musculoskeletal conditions, Pain management
• Mental health and wellness ( sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• Digestive system issues
• Fertility and women’s reproductive health, pregnancy health
• Fertility and men’s reproductive health
• Asthma and ENT related conditions

Melissa Hanson, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Melissa is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in the province of Alberta. Melissa graduated from Athabasca University with a Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Sociology minor from the University of Alberta.

Melissa has been active in the community through many years of volunteer work as a youth mentor and distress line listener, where she gained experience working with diverse individuals and managing crises.

Melissa gained further therapy experience through an internship at The Family Center, where she worked with a variety of individuals in an office setting, but also worked within the school system, providing therapy to youth. She believes that when we are hurting that sometimes we need a little support to remind ourselves to take care of ourselves. As such, Melissa incorporates compassion and self-compassion practices to help support her clients, while working from a variety of counselling modalities.

Melissa practices individual therapy for adults and adolescents (16 +) in areas of anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, life transitions, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, women’s issues, perinatal mental health, cultural/racial concerns, and much more. Melissa’s special interests include areas of anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health (from preconception to pregnancy to postpartum), and cultural/racial concerns. This includes working with young adults, expectant parents, and new parents. In order to support individuals planning on starting families, expectant parents, and new parents effectively, Melissa has completed trainings with Postpartum Support International in perinatal mental health: Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy.

Melissa is a wife, a mother to two beautiful girls, and a cat mom to two furry kitties. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys painting, reading, yoga, biking, swimming, travelling, and much more.