Douglas Gurney

Physiotherapist

With over 16 years of experience in physiotherapy, Doug Gurney graduated from the University of East London in 2008. His career began in large hospitals across England and Ireland, where he treated patients in intensive care, neurological rehabilitation, respiratory care, and trauma settings. Over time, Doug transitioned his focus to sports and musculoskeletal therapy, honing his expertise in helping people recover from surgery and injury.

Doug has worked closely with specialists in rheumatology, orthopaedics, and neurosurgery, assisting both children and adults in their recovery. He has also supported athletes from various disciplines—whether climbing, running, dancing, or wrestling—helping them get back to doing what they love. He enjoys treating all areas of the body and uses a holistic approach, blending strength and conditioning, exercise, dry needling (IMS), manual therapy, myofascial release, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness into his treatments.

Doug believes physiotherapy is not just about treatment, but also about educating patients on the root causes of their pain. As he often says, "At the end of the day, we all want peace of mind and a sense of control over our injuries and pain. It all starts by understanding what's really going on." His approach is collaborative, working with clients to address musculoskeletal issues, with particular interest in muscular balance, control training, and how lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, and work contribute to chronic pain.

When not treating patients, Doug enjoys mountain sports and travel, having explored mountain ranges across the globe—from the Cordillera Blanca in Peru to Japan's Alps, and many places in between. Doug, along with his wife Laura and their three young boys, have recently relocated to the Calgary area, where they are eager to settle in and explore what the nearby mountain ranges have to offer!