Meet the Team at
Century Park Pain and Health Clinic
Get to Know Us
Dr. Daniel Bateman
Dr. Dan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western States, and also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. His personal experiences recovering from a spinal injury have directed his career choice to become a chiropractor.
When he broke his neck, the resulting chronic neck and back pain only resolved with consistent chiropractic care. Because chiropractic has changed his life, Dr. Dan wants everyone else to experience these same benefits and find relief from their pain and discomfort.
Dr. Mana Azizi
For the past 17 years, Dr. Mana has cultivated the hearts of many patients by providing outstanding service, going above and beyond in her work. Time and time again, her patients praise her on her professionalism, as well as her ability to build strong relationships with them.
Sheetal Shah
Sheetal is an experienced Homeopathic Practitioner, who is enthusiastic about promoting mind-body awareness through homeopathy. She believes in and practices classical homeopathy. She has trained in homeopathy for 8.5 years, completing a 5.5 year Bachelors Degree in Homeopathic Medical Science, followed by 3 year after degree in Homeopathy.
Xiaobo Chen, R.AC & RMT
Belinda joined the Century Park Pain and Health Clinic team as a Certified Acupuncturist and Registered Massage Therapist in 2008. She trained in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medical Science in China, graduating in 1990. Belinda then completed her Certification of Acupuncture Safety and became a Registered Acupuncturist, as well as Registered Massage Therapist, in the province of Alberta.
Rebecca Johnson-Choma, RMT
Rebecca graduated from MaKami College in June 2020 as a Registered Massage Therapist. Along with her RMT training, she has training in the following areas: Swedish, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian (2 forms of relaxation), Reflexology (hand and foot), Therapeutic, Lymphatic, Cupping, Pregnancy and Hot Stone.
Kenisha Wilson, RMT
To prepare for her career, Kenisha graduated from the advanced 3000-hour program at Makami College. Passionate about helping people, her goal is to help her clients return to their day-to-day lives as quickly and effectively as possible through therapeutic touch.
She offers a wide variety of massage techniques but specializes in “to-the-point” methods that quickly reduce or eliminate soreness and pain, such as Rapid NeuroFascial Reset and cupping. Kenisha is also well-versed in relaxation techniques, including Swedish massage and hot stone therapy.
Kenisha is also a Manual Osteopathic Therapist (MOT), offering gentle hands-on corrections for the body. This therapy treats all of the body’s systems, from bones to organs, and helps unwind trauma within the body.
Offering a safe, warm, and comforting space, Kenisha is here for you. She wants to help you feel relaxed, recharged, and ready to be the best version of yourself!
Zhixin “Cindy” Wang, Registered Acupuncturist
Graduating from Grant MacEwan University, Cindy is a Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Massage Therapist committed to promoting a high quality of life for her patients. Known for her kind and gentle approach, she treats every person with compassion and has received praise from patients for her caring nature.
Cindy focuses on acute and chronic pain management, anxiety, gynecological issues, facial rejuvenation, recovery from motor vehicle accidents and surgeries, as well as support during chemotherapy.
To help enhance her patients’ wellness, Cindy uses various acupuncture techniques, including cupping, Tuina massage, Gua Sha, ear needling, and more.
Gugan Dakshnamurthy, Physiotherapist
Gugan received his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India. After completing the course, he has worked in various clinics and hospitals with more than 9 years of experience in musculoskeletal disorders and cardiac rehabilitation. Clinically, Gugan has a special interest in treating the neck, shoulder, and knee.
Melissa Hanson, M.C., PMH-C, Registered Provisional Psychologist
To prepare for her career, Melissa graduated from Athabasca University with a Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Sociology minor from the University of Alberta. She has been an active community member through years of volunteer work as a youth mentor and distress line listener, where she gained experience working with diverse individuals and managing crises.
Melissa further developed her therapy skills through an internship at The Family Center, where she provided therapy to individuals in an office setting and within the school system, working closely with youth.
- Solution-focused therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Mindfulness-based approaches
Using a relational, client-centered, and strengths-based approach, Melissa empowers clients to utilize their own agency and resources. She tailors her methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. Melissa provides individual therapy for adults and adolescents (16+) in areas such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, life transitions, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, women’s issues, perinatal mental health, and cultural/racial concerns.
Melissa’s special interests include anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health (from preconception to postpartum), and cultural/racial concerns. She has completed specialized training with Postpartum Support International in perinatal mental health, including “Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care” and “Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy.”
Outside of her professional life, Melissa is a wife, a mother to two beautiful girls, and a cat mom to two furry kitties. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, reading, yoga, biking, swimming, traveling, and more.
