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
-
I got my first Bowen body work in 5 treatments and the experience gave me so much back pain relief after my pregnancy!
Jessica Jensen
Sara is awesome, always seems to find the spots that need working on
Kristen Main
-
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
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
-
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
Theresa is very professional, she hears your concerns and works with you to address the issues you are experiencing. She has helped tremendously in just 4 visits.
Shirley Tarry
-
Professional, competent. Really takes the time to get to the root cause of your issues.
buffalojane78
Sara was very knowledgeable and detailed with evaluation…Massage was amazing and extremely helpful for mobility and tightness.
Trent Bagnall
-
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
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
-
As I walked out of my session I began to feel a calming feeling wash over me. This really helped with my anxiety.
Chad Eagleson
Thank you for the time spent in a calm, relaxing environment that puts my health and well-being as a priority
Miriam Rashleigh
-
Nice relaxing atmosphere. Theresa was thorough and explained everything in plain language.
Barb K. Rangen
My appointments are always helpful to ease the pain I have from sciatica. Theresa is great at her profession.
Crazy Gordon
-
Very experienced in Bohem therapy. It has helped my migraines and other health issues.
Rick Diecast
Theresa did amazing work on me. She was very knowledgeable as to the source of my aches and pains. I feel so much better! Theresa is also such a kind lady!! I highly recommend Best of Health 🙂
Megan Kendrick
-
Theresa is absolutely amazing. I started seeing her for Bowen therapy almost a year ago to help with body numbness due to Multiple Sclerosis. She helped me get through the first year of living with MS, and I’ll be forever grateful for her patience, kindness, and determination to help me find relief. Bowen therapy has been an integral part to... read more my treatment plan and has made such a difference for me.
Whitney Sinclair
Best of Health is changing my life!! I am beginning to understand that there is hope for me. I CAN let go of a life’s worth of anger and disappointment to gain freedom and peace. I highly recommend this company for anyone who wants to be happy with him or herself.
Barb Hack
-
My experience with Best of Health was excellent. Very professional with no time wasted. I am looking forward to my next follow-up visit.
Craig Toews
Theresa is and has been a lifesaver for me and my injuries. Theresa is patient, kind and overall amazing to deal with.
Vee Lincoln