
Ed Shields
About
Ed graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2000. While studying, he ran with the University of Alberta Golden Bears Track and Field Team where he competed in the middle distance events such as 400m and the 800m. He managed to find time as a trainer with the University of Alberta soccer team where he treated on the field injuries and implemented functional rehabilitation during and after the season.
After graduation, Ed pursued further education in manual therapy, achieving his Level 1 and 2 manual therapy certificates. Ed also became fascinated with the discipline of acupuncture and completed his training with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in May of 2003. Further dry needle techniques have followed with learning Gokavi Transverse Technique, a variation of Intra Muscular Stimulation (IMS). Ed also has another Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance which he completed at the University of Montana in 1994.
Ed grew up in the city of Red Deer, but has lived in Wainwright, Edmonton, Calgary, and Missoula, Montana and currently resides in St. Albert with his family. He is active in his spare time as a runner, speaker for groups about running injury prevention and as a volunteer coach with his children’s indoor and outdoor soccer programs.
Specializations
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Concussion care
- Exercise prescription
- Functional Dry Needling
- Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Mckenzie method
- Orthotics
Languages
- English
Learn more about Lifemark services


Physiotherapy
Whether your goal is rehabilitation from an injury, or disease and disability management, physiotherapy can help get you back to life again.
…

Massage therapy
Stress takes a toll on our bodies. Massage can help ease that stress by reducing muscle tension and helping you relax. It’s also a great way to…


Dizziness and Balance
Do you sometimes feel dizzy, unsteady, or get a spinning sensation? We can help. No matter what your age or how long you’ve been suffering, we’ll…


Pelvic Health
Get support bladder or bowel incontinence, urinary urgency or frequency, pelvic organ prolapse, hip and low back pain, and more.
We can help…


Occupational Therapy
Overcome challenges from illness, injury, or depression with comprehensive support designed to help you improve daily living skills and…


Chiropractic
An imbalance can cause anything from headaches and back pain to problems with your knees and feet — but chiropractic treatment can help.…


Psychology
Are thoughts, emotions and behaviours causing you distress and negatively affecting your ability to work and enjoy life?
Lifemark…


Kinesiology
The way your body moves has a big impact on your health.
We’ll work with you to correct movement issues and help alleviate pain — and you’ll…