Dr. Tobie Spitzer, Dr. Ac. & Dr. Brady Nakama, Dr. Ac. 10 Years of Collaborative Care, 25 years combined experience

Dr. Tobie Spitzer and Dr. Brady Nakama are Doctors of Acupuncture who have been working together for over a decade, offering a thoughtful, collaborative approach. Their long-standing partnership is rooted in shared values, mutual trust, and a commitment to personalized care.

Tobie has been in practice since 2010 and has had the privilege of being an integral part of many patients’ healing journeys. She strives to create a supportive environment where every patient feels truly seen and heard. With a warm smile and a thoughtful, attentive presence, Tobie brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to each treatment.

Brady began practicing in 2015 and brings a calm, attentive presence to every session. He values clarity and efficiency, but never at the expense of warmth or genuine connection. With a respect for each patient’s unique path to healing, Brady takes time to listen and understand before guiding them through their treatment journey. He enjoys building long-term relationships with his patients and helping them feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way.

Together, blending traditional acupuncture with modern clinical insight. Brady and Tobie create a welcoming, supportive space where patients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their own care. With over 10 years of experience working side by side, their work together.

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Shannon Birkmann is a Registered Massage Therapist with a deep respect for the resilience of the human body. Her practice blends therapeutic skill with an intuitive, client-centred approach, supporting clients through pain management, recovery, and overall well-being.

Shannon’s life outside the clinic reflects her belief in pushing boundaries and embracing challenge. She has cycled solo across Canada, ridden from Canada to Mexico, and once completed a 14-kilometre walk barefoot on Lego — a testament to her grit, humour, and mental endurance.

These experiences shape her work as a therapist: she understands perseverance, discomfort, and the importance of recovery firsthand. Shannon is committed to helping her clients move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with their bodies in a safe and empowering way.

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Julie is a Registered Massage Therapist and a member of CMMOTA, proudly serving clients since graduating from the Massage Therapy program at Lethbridge College in 2013.

With a passion for therapeutic care, Julie specializes in treating migraines, neck pain, and jaw tension- areas where she finds it especially rewarding to help clients experience meaningful relief. Her approach combines skilled techniques with a deep understanding of how chronic tension impacts daily life.

Julie brings additional training in therapeutic techniques, cupping therapy, jaw, and treatments for low back, legs, and feet. She enjoys supporting clients through prenatal care and motor vehicle recovery.

Outside the treatment room, Julie is an early rider who starts her day with yoga and ends it with the comforting scent of something baking in the oven, often sourdough, her specialty. Her and her husband are proud parents of two and share their lives with a gentle (and very fluffy) Great Pyrenees.

Julie brings the same care and intention to her practice as she does to the rest of her life, grounded, nurturing, and focused on helping others feel their best.

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Nicole has been a Registered Massage therapist since 2010, after graduating from Lethbridge College (now Lethbridge Polytechnic). With more than a decade of experience, she is passionate about helping clients find relief, relaxation, and balance through personalized treatments.

She offers techniques such as hot stone massage, cupping therapy, and prenatal massage. Each tailored to individual needs. Nicole also provides focused treatments for headache and migraine relief, as well as athletic recovery and prevention with a special focus on runners.

Dedicated to supporting her clients overall well-being, Nicole creates a welcoming space to unwind, reset, and restore both body and mind.

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Dr. Nakama is passionate about re-connecting people with their health, allowing them to achieve their goals and realize the freedom to live the life they have always wanted—whether that be increasing productivity at work, climbing a mountain half-way around the world or keeping up with their grandkids. He enjoys working with men, women, and children in a family practice setting as well as athletes of all types seeking to optimize performance and overcome injuries; professionals looking to increase productivity and minimize sick days; and has a special focus in digestive health including IBS, SIBO, and general dysfunction. In general, he works to remove obstacles to health, including pain and mobility issues, in order to help patients obtain, maintain, or regain the life they want to live. Dr. Nakama believes that health is much more than just the absence of disease. It is what enables us to follow our dreams, live the life we desire, and enjoy what matters most. Healthy, active, and passionate people are the foundation of a strong community and serve as role models for the people around them. In helping people to achieve their goals he feels he is doing his small part in helping the world towards a better place. Dr. Nakama received his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge followed by his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (Now CCNM). He is a member in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta. Dr. Nakama is skilled in the use of clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle counselling, with additional advanced training in prolotherapy, regenerative injection therapy, and intravenous (IV) nutritional therapy. In addition to self-directed research Dr. Nakama regularly attends conferences and workshops in order to stay up to date on the latest research and clinical expertise in the areas of naturopathic medicine and patient care.

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In 2008; Daylean graduated from the Lethbridge College with a Massage Therapy Diploma. After graduation she moved to Slave Lake and started her career. During this time, she worked to increase her knowledge of massage modalities, including Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Cupping, and Heated Rattan techniques. Daylean focuses on a wholistic approach to assist her clients to achieve and maintain personal well-being.

In 2022, Daylean and her family moved back to Lethbridge, where she has been bringing her talent to the city. Meeting new friends and expanding on her modalities along the way.

Daylean enjoys spending time with her husband and girls; taking a bike ride or watching movies.

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Originally from the West Kootenays, Megan moved to Lethbridge to study massage therapy at what is now Lethbridge Polytechnic, graduating in 2017 as a Registered Massage Therapist.

Passionate about helping her clients reach their goals, Megan tailors each session to whats needed most-whether that’s preparing for a marathon, easing migraines, or simply taking time to unwind with deep, restorative pressure.

At R3 Collective Health, Megan is excited to be a part of a space where the community can RESET. RESTORE. RECONNECT. with their bodies.

Her treatments include:

Cupping

Swedish Massage

Deep Pressure Massage

Prenatal Massage

Migraine Massage

Megan looks forwards to meeting you and spporting you in your journey to better health and well-being.

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Anna graduated from the Alberta Institute of Massage in Red Deer in 2013, and is a member of good standing with the massage association CMMOTA.

Certifications: Therapeutic, Relaxation, and Prenatal

Hot stone

Cupping and Gua Sha

Reflexology

Rattan

Anna has been a massage therapist for 12 years and is currently doing a refresher course for Gua sha. She took her two year massage diploma in Red Deer except for Rattan, which was in Lethbridge. Anna enjoys helping people achieve physical and emotional well being by reducing pain, alleviating stress, and improving circulation through hands-on skills.

Some of the areas Anna likes to treat are: neck, feet, scalp, lower and upper back, and jaw (TMJ).

Outside of work, Anna dabbles in different craft projects and enjoys nature while walking.

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