Academic Calendar

Department of Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services is focused on the health and well-being of individuals and their communities. Faculty members with strong connections to professional practice prepare students for professions that enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed to be successful in their chosen field.

Department Chair 

Natalia Rohatyn-Martin, PhD (Alberta)
Educational Psychology

Acupuncture

Faculty

Nadine Crocker, MSc (Alberta)
Physical Therapy

Andrea House, Dip (MacEwan), BA (Alberta)
Acupuncture. French Literature. R.Ac.

Esther Lee, MSc (Kyung Hee)
Oriental Medicine. R.Ac.

Devin McIsaac, Dip (MacEwan)
Acupuncture/Holistic Health Practitioner. R.Ac.

Monica Patt, Dip (MacEwan) 
Acupuncture. R.Ac.

Christina Pistotnik, Dip (MacEwan)
Acupuncture. R.Ac.

Anna Rissanen, PhD (Eastern Finland)
Neuroscience

Amanda Roth, Dip (MacEwan)
Acupuncture. R.Ac. RMT.

Debi Sawchuk, Dip (MacEwan)
Acupuncture. R.Ac.

Barkley Tan, MSc (Nanjing)
Acupuncture. R.Ac.

Darren Tellier, BA (Alberta)
Psychology. TCMD. R.Ac.

Jessica Walker, BA (Alberta)
Cultural Anthropology, R.Ac.

Jiulin Wang, MD (China), MSc (Nanjing University of TCM)
Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCMD. R.Ac.

Annie Wu, Dip (MacEwan)
Acupuncture. R.Ac.

Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration

Faculty

Marilyn Connor, MA (Yorkville), MBA (Royal Roads)
Counselling Psychology. Leadership

Petrina Ferreira, MA (Royal Roads)
Learning and Technology

Aaron Turpin, PhD (Toronto)
Philosophy

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Ann Basualdo, MEd (British Columbia)
Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer

Faculty

Katherine Adams, M.Ed. (Victoria)
Education

Paul Chahal, PhD (Alberta)
Exercise Physiology

John Corlett, PhD (Simon Fraser)
Kinesiology

Dave Kato, MA (Indiana State)
Sports Medicine/Exercise Physiology

Adrian Popescu, PhD (Alberta)
Physical Education

Cynthia Puddu, MSc (Alberta)
Physical Education

John Valentine, PhD (Carleton)
Canadian Studies

Educational Assistant

Faculty

Maria Di Stasio, PhD (McGill)
Educational Psychology

Shauna Pilipchuk, BCR (Calgary)
Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

Debbie Royer, MEd (Alberta)
Policy Studies

Linda Scouten, MEd (Alberta)
Adult Education

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Ann Basualdo, MEd (British Columbia)
Early Childhood Education

Hearing Aid Practitioner

Faculty

Cheryl Blair, AuD (Dalhousie)
Audiology. R.Aud.

Jodi Haberstock, AuD (A.T. Still)
Audiology, R.Aud. (courtesy)

Lisa Lopez, AuD (Central Michigan)
Audiology. R.Aud.

Raeanne Rowswell, AuD (A.T. Still)
Audiology. R.Aud.

Patti-Jo Sullivan, AuD (A.T. Still)
Audiology. R.Aud.

Michael Vekasi, MClSc (Western Ontario)
Audiology. R.Aud.

Tara Winsor, AuD (Florida)
Audiology. R.Aud.

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Roseleen John, MScOT (Alberta), MSc (Alberta)
Neuroscience

Massage Therapy

Faculty

Gail Amort-Larson, MSc (Alberta)
Physical Education

Jacqueline Chalifoux, BSc (Alberta)
Psychology. RMT.

Pam Cushing, BA (Alberta)
Gerontology. RMT.

Jerrett Hansen, Dip (CCHST)
Massage Therapy. RMT. 

Ladine Irving-Martin, BA (Alberta), Dip (West Coast College of Massage).
English Literature, RMT.

Dana Miller, Dip (MacEwan)
Massage Therapy. RMT.

Jeff Moggach, MA (Royal Roads)
Learning and Technology. RMT.

Sarah Oddoye, Dip (CCMH)
Massage Therapy. RMT.

Rowe Anne Rivet, BA (Alberta)
Education. RMT.

Lois Wihlidal, MSc (Alberta)
Physical Therapy

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Roseleen John, MScOT (Alberta), MSc (Alberta)
Neuroscience

Therapist Assistant

Faculty

Eija Aalto, PhD, (UofO, Finland)
Logopedics

Gail Amort-Larson, MSc (Alberta)
Physical Education

Bonnie Baxter, MS (Minot State University)
Communication Disorders. R.SLP.

Brendan Cavanagh, MScPT (Alberta)
Physical Therapy

Carolyn Fleck-Prediger, PhD (Alberta)
Neuroscience

Jessie Frankel, MSc (Alberta)
Speech Language Pathology

Roseleen John, MSc (Alberta)
Occupational Therapy, Neuroscience

Victoria John, PhD
Health Policy and Management

Sharon Ling, MSc (Toronto)
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Jody Marshall, MEd (Alberta)
Speech Language Pathology

Liane Nickel, MSc (Alberta)
Speech Language Pathology

Shauna Pilipchuk, BCR (Calgary)

Cassie Prochnau, MScOT (Alberta)
Occupational Therapy

Vicki Ternes, MEd (Saskatchewan) 

Cindy Wong, BScPT (Alberta)
Physical Therapy

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Roseleen John, MScOT (Alberta), MSc (Alberta)
Neuroscience