Meet The Team
Our Story
Our clinic is located in Airdrie, Alberta, offering The Bowen Technique and Registered Massage Therapy, along with mobile wellness services for senior care communities and individuals throughout Airdrie and Calgary.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, effective care that supports healing, restores balance, and enhances overall well-being for patients at every stage of life.
Theresa Hanger
Registered Massage Therapist | Bowen Practitioner
Founder and Owner of Best of Health Inc.
Theresa is the founder of Best of Health and a dedicated health and wellness practitioner with over 30 years of hands-on experience serving patients in Airdrie and Calgary, Alberta. Her approach to care is deeply personal and shaped by her own lifelong healing journey.
In Grade One, she sustained a tailbone injury from a teeter-totter accident that set the stage for chronic pain lasting more than 30 years. Over time, this included persistent sciatica, migraines, and headaches that significantly impacted her quality of life. Even after becoming a Registered Massage Therapist and practicing for nearly 20 years, she continued to search for lasting relief.
Outside of her practice, Theresa is the proud mother of three grown children and enjoys travel, time with family and friends, staying active, and creative renovation projects. She is passionate about functional medicine and is a lifelong learner of the body’s natural ability to heal.
It was through experiencing the Bowen Technique that everything changed. This gentle yet powerful therapy addressed the underlying pain patterns in her body, ultimately allowing her to become pain free. Inspired by the profound transformation she experienced, Theresa pursued formal Bowen Technique training so she could help her patients find the same relief.
Theresa has been practicing the Bowen Technique for the past 14 years and is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach. She specializes in the Bowen Technique, helping patients address chronic pain, digestive imbalances, and nervous system regulation to support whole-body balance and reclaim their quality of life. This is her passion!
My passion for helping people get relief continues to grow as I observe countless patients getting back to enjoying their lives.”
-Theresa Hanger
Sara Thompson
Registered Massage Therapist | Bowen Practitioner | Director of Senior Care
(Airdrie)
Sara is a Registered Massage Therapist specializing in the Bowen Technique, and she is also trained in kinetic massage therapy techniques. She skillfully blends therapeutic and relaxation approaches to provide well-rounded, effective treatments. Dedicated to individualized care, Sara designs each session to meet the unique needs of every patient. Her passion lies in offering compassionate, personalized support, and she values the meaningful one-on-one connections she builds with those she treats.
Sara graduated with honours from Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2019 and is a proud member of the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association.
When she’s not in the treatment room, Sara enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending concerts and theatre performances, baking, and unwinding with a good book.
Fay Allison
Registered Massage Therapist | Bowen Practitioner | Senior Care Services
(Airdrie and Calgary)
Fay is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist with a passion for promoting healing and relaxation through a thoughtful, patient-centred approach. She specializes in the Bowen Technique, as well as senior care massage therapy. Fay also provides therapeutic, relaxation, and cupping massage therapy and has been helping patients achieve their wellness goals since 2019.
With a deep understanding of the body and the unique considerations that come with aging, she tailors each session to meet the individual needs of every patient.
Fay can also incorporate cupping therapy into her treatments, offering an innovative approach to muscle recovery and improved circulation. This time-honoured technique helps release deep-seated tension and supports the body’s natural healing processes, complementing her overall therapeutic offerings.
Outside of her practice, Fay enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling to new places, and has a deep love for animals of all kinds.
Karla Biberger
Registered Massage Therapist | Senior Care Services
(South Calgary)
Karla is a skilled registered massage therapist with over 25 years of experience. She brings a deep-rooted passion for healthcare and a genuine commitment to caring for others. Her journey in wellness has recently expanded with the completion of her Licensed Practical Nursing certification, allowing her to offer an even more informed and holistic approach to patient care.
She believes that every individual deserves to be heard, respected, and treated with compassion. She takes pride in being a thoughtful listener and clear communicator, ensuring that each treatment is carefully tailored to meet the patient’s unique needs. Her approach is grounded in person-centred care, with a particular appreciation for supporting older adults in maintaining comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.
Patients often describe her presence as calm and reassuring, creating a safe and relaxing environment where healing can take place naturally. Outside of her professional life, she is a proud mother of two active boys and enjoys staying active through hiking, biking, camping, and travelling with her family.
She believes it is truly a privilege to support others in their health journey and looks forward to helping patients feel their best.
Patient Success Stories
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Sara is awesome, always seems to find the spots that need working on
Kristen Main
I have been getting treatments from Theresa for a few years now and with regular visits; it has been the best thing I’ve tried to keep my anxiety in check and symptoms from colitis to a minimum. I highly recommend her.
Joshuajohn71
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I am someone who struggles a lot with chronic migraines. I decided that Bowen therapy might be a good fit for me. Upon meeting Theresa for the first appointment she was very pleasant, knowledgeable and cared about getting to the root of the issue. After a few sessions I was already starting to feel consistently better and the frequency... read more of the headaches have gone down quite drastically. It feels like night and day honestly. Very happy with my experience and would recommend to anyone struggling with chronic pain/migraines.
Mike Teskey
Bowen therapy has been a major part in my life for helping me stay active. Before Bowen I would see the chiropractor once a month for chronic back pain. Since finding Bowen over 3 years ago I haven’t seen a chiropractor once in that time period
Greg Lockert
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Very informative. Theresa takes the time to explain everything to you as well as taking the time to learn in great depth what the patients issues are that need to be dealt with. It was a fantastic experience and I very much look forward to my next visit.
Matt Harron
Bowen therapy is an amazing technique that works on nerve re-patterning. The first time i had it done I had a swollen knee that I could barely walk with. After one treatment I was back in action albeit not at full capacity. It is fantastic for disrupting adaptive dysfunctional patterns in our bodies so that... read more the body can self heal. Theresa is an amazing therapist and I would highly recommend her.
Torill Myre
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Great experience! Very professional, skilled and knowledgeable.
Richard-Shelly Bruce
Bowen with Theresa has changed my life. I have a very long history of migraines and also have restless leg syndrome and I was on 2 different medications for my legs. But with Bowen, I was able to get off those medications and my migraines are also gone. I highly recommend Theresa and Bowen
Jackie Crawford
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Theresa is and has been a lifesaver for me and my injuries. Theresa is patient, kind and overall amazing to deal with.
Vee Lincoln
I began seeing Theresa for Bowen Therapy April 2021, following ongoing concerns with post concussion symptoms. Within a few weeks I experienced significant improvement and have continued to use her services for ongoing improvements and maintenance.
Anthea Paterson
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My son goes for regular Bowen treatments with Theresa and facial stretching with Justina. It has increased his mobility, speed and performance as an athlete and has kept him injury free and minimal down time. It has been an excellent complement to his regular training and we both highly recommend Best of Health.
Carrey Brown
Theresa and the Bowen treatment are amazing. Back pain gone! Cortisone injections gone! I feel fantastic. Theresa is so kind and caring. She truly wants you to feel 100%. She knows what it’s like to be in pain! She’s been there! I would highly recommend Theresa as well as the Bowen treatment.
Deb Mytruk
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I had tried numerous types of therapy, very mixed results . I had neck pain, shoulder pain, arm was becoming numb. After a couple of treatments I was feeling much better. Couple more and all pain was gone Extremely pleased about how simple but effective The process was with Theresa compared to other therapies
Croft Axsen
Theresa knows all the signs of stress and how to address them to begin a healing journey in the body. We are so thankful that our teenagers know that when life feels hard or their growing bodies are causing them pain, Bowen Therapy fixes things.
Shula Seekings
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Great service. Helping fix my body 🙂
Kelly Cousins
Sara was wonderful! She took the time to talk with me before my massage and really focused on the areas that I was concerned about. Thank you!
Donna Pittman
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I started seeing Theresa about 3 months ago. I am 55 years old, moderately active and suffer with Recurring hip issues that have required regular cortisone shots. I also had very sore feet, some knee issues. Every week Theresa would focus on areas of concern and every week I experience relief from chronic /ongoing pain. I highly... read more recommend trying this treatment as an alternative to regular massage. It is very effective; my body feels the best it’s been without using any anti inflammatory/pain meds. Theresa is very professional, knowledgeable and a great resource to try for pain management. If your considering this treatment, I highly recommend Best of Health!
Theresa
Theresa at Best of Health has been fantastic! I was suffering from pain related to fibromyalgia so much that it was difficult to get out of bed some days. Theresa was compassionate and kind and treated my inflammation over a course of Bowen treatments. Now I go for periodic maintenance and am so much better it’s hard to believe! ... read more My pain is almost non existent and I have so much energy! Highly recommend!
Michele Meijndert
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Very experienced in Bohem therapy. It has helped my migraines and other health issues.
Rick Diecast
Bowen therapy with Theresa has never failed me. It has been the only therapy that has ever worked for me and I thank God for the gift He has given her in this healing therapy.
Trinity Statnyk