Active Balance Health Centre

Leona Ham graduated from the University of Alberta in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. Leona established her career in Sports Therapy in 1997 as an Athletic Therapy diploma graduate and she Certified as an Athletic Therapist in 2001, while attending University to complete her Physiotherapy Degree. Leona also enjoys educating others, she consults to the University of Alberta Rehabilitation Medicine Satellite Campus Team in Calgary to help assistant teach in the Bridging Program. Leona has and continues to volunteer as a therapist or coach in a variety of sports and events in her community. Her Highlights Include:(1) traveling to Germany with the Canadian Trampoline and Tumbling team for their world championships in 2003. This was a special moment as Karen Cockburn, one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians, won her first World Championship.(2) Training the men’s hockey team that won Gold for Team Alberta at the 2003 Canada Games.(3) Medical trainer with her son and daughter’s Hockey Team in the Okotoks Minor Hockey League. Leona has a sincere and empathetic approach to all of her patients. Exercise and activity are important to her and she understands the frustrations that her patients feel have when their favorite activities are limited due to an injury.