Meet the Team at Cove Chiropractic & Wellness
Dr. Brittany Ortynski, Founder
As the founder of Cove Chiropractic & Wellness, Dr. Brittany Ortynski leads a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting whole-body well-being. “My vision has always been to offer well-rounded care that supports both body and mind. Bringing together a team of professionals allows us to help people in many areas of their wellness.”
Her interest in chiropractic care began while completing her kinesiology degree and working in a multidisciplinary clinic. Seeing the positive results of collaborative care inspired Dr. Brittany to pursue a Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, where she graduated in 2018.
She provides care for individuals and families through a variety of techniques and approaches, including manual adjustments, paediatric and family care, sports-related support, pregnancy and postnatal care, and acupuncture. Dr. Brittany combines modern, evidence-informed methods with genuine compassion, taking the time to listen and tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.
Outside the practice, Dr. Brittany enjoys cooking, discovering new restaurants, hosting dinner gatherings, spending time at her family cabin in the summer, and keeping active with Pilates and yoga.
Dr. Laurie Taskinen, Chiropractor
Dr. Laurie is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal health and wellness through safe, effective, and personalized chiropractic care. With a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States and five years of experience, Dr. Laurie treats patients of all ages but specializes in pregnancy, infant, and family wellness. Drawing on her background as a former college athlete, she also enjoys treating sports injuries and supporting athlete wellness. Dr. Laurie is certified in The Webster Technique, and has also taken Breastfeeding and TOTs: Functional support through chiropractic, Postpartum Core and Recovery, and Pediatric Science – The Infant Course.
Dr. Laurie believes in a holistic approach to healthcare, addressing not only symptoms but the root causes of discomfort to promote long-term well-being. Whether treating chronic pain, aiding recovery from an injury, or improving mobility and performance, Dr. Laurie uses evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
When not in the clinic, Dr. Laurie enjoys spending time with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, hiking or relaxing on dog-friendly patios. In the winter, you can find her in the mountains skiing, and year-round, she and her husband love to travel and explore new countries.
Garrett Wong, Physiotherapist
Garrett Wong, MScPT, BScKin, is a registered physiotherapist based in Edmonton, Alberta. He completed both his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. With a diverse background in neurological rehab, transplant care, and orthopaedic physiotherapy, Garrett supports people through all stages of health—whether they’re managing pain, recovering from injury, or simply aiming to move and feel better in daily life.
His approach is grounded in thoughtful assessment, functional movement, and strength-based rehab, tailored to each person’s unique goals. Garrett believes in making physiotherapy clear, empowering, and accessible—whether you’re getting back to work, returning to sport, or just trying to keep up with your kids.
Outside the clinic, Garrett enjoys staying active through sports like golf, bowling, badminton, volleyball, and more. He’s passionate about community service and always looking for new ways to make health care feel more human again!
Ryan Carr, Massage Therapist
I have been in the world of massage therapy for 10 years. I started my adventure back in 2014 earning a diploma from ACMT.
For most of my career, I have focused on sports injury and deep tissue treatments; whether it is breaking down old scar tissue damage or maintaining our new versions of ourselves, I utilize stretching techniques and proper aftercare to benefit you.
I currently am involved in playing hockey, but also football, baseball and other sports for the better part of my life. I’ve experienced pain myself in multiple ways and even breaking my leg, and having a herniated disc.
This gave me a deeper understanding of the body and what it means to stay healthy. By using Movement, I find this is the key to a healthy lifestyle and understanding how to prevent and maintain injuries, aid in the progress in helping and healing the body.
Alanna Lupaschuk, Massage Therapist
With over a decade of experience in massage therapy, I am dedicated to helping clients find relief, relaxation, and overall well-being. I have experience in Swedish relaxation, lymphatic drainage, cupping, deep tissue, and prenatal massage, which I use to tailor each session to target areas of concern, ensuring every client feels comfortable and supported.
My approach is built on openness and education—I believe in setting clear expectations while encouraging clients to take proactive steps in their self-care journey. My background in clinics and spas has given me the expertise to work with a wide range of clients, whether they’re seeking pain relief, stress reduction, or improved mobility.
Growing up in a rural community, I developed a strong appreciation for working with my hands, which naturally led me to massage therapy. I am passionate about maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle, as I enjoy weight training and spending time outdoors camping. I bring this same dedication to wellness into my practice, helping clients feel their best both physically and mentally.
Yasmine Favis, Massage Therapist
My interest in the human body, mixed with my devotion to healing people, ultimately led me to Massage Therapy. I graduated with distinction from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy and have not stopped learning since. My treatments strive to restore emotional, physical, and mental balance through effective touch specific to the client.
I am a therapist who is always ready to learn from, listen to, and educate individuals to enhance their quality of life and empower clients to achieve their fullest potential.
During my free time, I like doing anything that involves physical activity, cooking, and playing board games with friends and family.
Joanna Kula, Registered Massage Therapist
Joanna Kula brings over ten years of experience supporting clients in their health and wellness journeys. A graduate of Makami College’s 3,000-hour advanced clinical massage therapy program, she is also a proud member of NHPC. Her practice includes working with clients seeking relief from discomfort, greater mobility, and improved relaxation.
Joanna is highly skilled in a wide range of massage techniques, including deep tissue, therapeutic, prenatal, hot stone, and cupping. Each session is carefully tailored to the client’s unique needs and goals, whether the focus is reducing tension, enhancing mobility, or providing restorative relaxation.
Clients can expect Joanna to offer a warm, supportive, and welcoming experience. Fluent in both English and Polish, she values building connections with people from all walks of life. As she often says, “Massage is about more than muscles; it’s about giving people space to breathe and reset.
Outside the clinic, Joanna enjoys hot yoga, travelling, discovering new foods, and spending time with her boyfriend and their two pups.
Olivia Silverstone
Olivia’s international nursing expertise includes treating A-list celebrities in London, UK. She has worked in multiple therapeutic areas across pediatrics and surgery throughout her registered nursing career and this unique skill set is now being utilized in her hometown. She is passionate in supporting individuals in their health and wellness journey, and her extensive experiences allow her to customize clients’ care to achieve their personal goals.
From a global perspective, her time in London allowed her to bring the most advanced and modern therapies being offered worldwide back to Windermere, and she can’t wait for you to experience it here at Cove Chiropractic & Wellness!
Cíara Moynihan, Registered Acupuncturist
Cíara became an acupuncturist to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine, which facilitates health on the physical, mental, and emotional levels of the body. As an acupuncturist, she enjoys supporting a deeper self-healing process, allowing her patients to live more vibrant and full lives.
Stress management, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, headaches, migraines, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, cycle health, PMS symptoms, pre-menopause and menopause symptoms, hot flashes, insomnia and sleep health, digestive health, chronic pain, and back pain are all common concerns that are supported with acupuncture.
Cíara has a passion for facial acupuncture and facial rejuvenation acupuncture and has completed further extensive training under leading educators in this field.
Cíara has a gentle and compassionate approach as a practitioner. Her main goal is to create an environment where all her patients feel comfortable, heard, safe, and cared for.
Lyndsay Long, Registered Psychologist
Lyndsay has supported adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of counselling roles. She has extensive experience working with individuals who have faced different types of trauma, including those related to motor vehicle accidents, military service, childhood experiences, relationships, and injuries. She also works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, and anger-related concerns.
Her strong background in sports and fitness allows her to connect with athletes and address sports or performance-related challenges that may arise in therapy.
Clients can expect Lyndsay to offer compassion, warmth, and a non-judgmental space. “I believe in walking alongside clients and tailoring counselling to fit the needs of the individual.” Her therapeutic toolbox includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and other brief therapy models.
Lyndsay is also an approved provider for Veterans Affairs Canada and the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB).
