Clinic Directors

As a team, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby and Dr. Kevin Ashby strongly believe in empowering their patients and clients to a healthier way of life with 30+ years of combined clinical experience in evidence-based care, education, and dynamic training techniques. Hence, they appear regularly on Calgary’s City TV, CBC Living Calgary, they are contributing writers for Impact Magazine, conduct corporate seminars as experts on the topic of health and fitness.

Both Doctors continue to train for competitions as well as training others for their journey in the sport.  Dr’s Wendy and Kevin Ashby are the co-founders and co-presidents of Natural Physique and Athletics Association (NPAA), and are actively involved in promoting health and fitness in the sport of natural bodybuilding. “As Doctors of Chiropractic, we take our position very seriously, we practice what we teach, and hope to help all of our patients achieve the best health practices possible”.  

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Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby

Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinic Director
Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours) in Exercise and Health Physiology. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby later studied at U of C’s Human Performance Laboratory and earned a Master of Science degree from the faculty of Medicine (with a specialization in Joint Injury and Arthritis). Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby obtained her degree in Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and is the Co-Director of Endurance on 8th Health Centre.

While attending University, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby began a coaching career as a NCCP level 2 gymnastics coach and trained gymnasts for over 10 years. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby has worked with many patients and athletes and has a great ability to connect with members from all age groups and backgrounds. In addition to practicing Chiropractic, Dr. Carvalho-Ashby became a Certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby is very enthusiastic about combining her skills as a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Personal Trainer to efficiently rehabilitate her patients to a pre-injury state and help them to ultimately achieve their health, fitness and wellness goals.

In recent years, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby, added to her list of accomplishments by training for multiple fitness/figure competitions. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby is regarded as a Professional Figure World Champion as she has achieved a top three placing at the 2008 World Championships. Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby and Dr. Kevin Ashby also hold titles as National and North American Pairs Bodybuilding Champions. Wendy is also the Co-Founder and Co-President of Natural Physique and Athletics Association (NPAA).

Dr. Kevin Ashby

Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinic Director

Dr. Kevin Ashby completed his Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology at the University of Calgary and obtained his degree in Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. During his studies in Toronto, he had the privilege of treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in various multidisciplinary settings. Additionally, Dr. Ashby obtained his certification in Active Release Techniques (ART) and in Certified Personal Training. Dr. Kevin Ashby is the Co-Director of Endurance on 8th Health Centre.

Health and wellness have always been an instrumental component of Dr. Ashby’s life. As a child diagnosed with Asthma, he participated in competitive ice hockey for seven years and later played and coached competitive basketball. Nowadays, he continues to stay active as a professional natural bodybuilder and one-half of the National/North American Pairs Champions (with his wife Dr. Carvalho-Ashby) with the World Natural Sports Organization. Dr. Ashby’s non-stop involvement in professional and recreational sports has helped him learn how to motivate others to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Kevin Ashby is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Natural Physique and Athletics Association (NPAA). He has been instrumental in helping grow the sport of natural bodybuilding in Alberta and British Columbia. Dr. Kevin Ashby feels privileged to share his beliefs in holistic health care and the promotion of wellness to people of all walks of life.

Dr. Shabnam Saran

Dr. Shabnam Saran received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona.  Prior, she received a golf scholarship to Sam Houston State University in Texas, where she earned  a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Biology.  

Dr. Saran emphasizes individualized patient care and employs a variety of modalities in order to tailor treatment to her patient’s needs.  She utilizes various modalities including clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, botanical medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and injection therapies.  

Dr. Saran is a member of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta as well as the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.  In her spare time she enjoys traveling, playing sports and most importantly spending time with family and friends.

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