Originally from Alberta, Dr. Galasso graduated from the University of Calgary with her undergraduate degree and then furthered her education by attending the University of Saskatchewan to focus her research interests in toxicology, specifically in understanding the many ways in which biological, chemical, and physical hazards can impact one’s health. During this time, her research helped her discover the benefits of complementary medicine to help manage disease and illness.
Dr. Galasso graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has been in practice since 2011. Over the years, Dr. Galasso has worked with a diverse patient population, helping them throughout all stages of their lives but has a clinical focus on pregnancy, infancy, adolescence, and the postpartum period.
Dr. Galasso has taken advanced training in pregnancy to be able to treat the unique aches and pains that accompany pregnancy to ensure your treatments are safe and effective, helping you to have a healthy and comfortable pregnancy. She maintains an up-to-date certification in Webster Technique to ensure her treatments remain evidence based and adhere to the high International Chiropractic Paediatric Association standards.
With a special interest in treating infants and children, Dr. Galasso continues to advance her skill set and knowledge to be able to offer the safest and most effective care for your little ones. She has advanced training in assessing and treating issues with infant oral function (tongue ties), torticollis and changes in head shapes to help little ones avoid helmets.
In addition to being a Family Chiropractor, Dr. Galasso is a DONA trained birth doula, studied midwifery at Ryerson University, holds a graduate certificate from the University of Alberta in Sexual Health in Rehabilitative Medicine, is a childbirth and lactation educator, is a pre- and post-natal yoga teacher, and is the only chiropractor in Alberta to be a certified ROST therapist for symphysis pubis dysfunction and pelvic girdle pain conditions. In these roles Dr. Galasso has had the privilege of supporting thousands of patients and their families during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. She draws on her experience and education to offer insightful and practical preparation suggestions for both the emotional and physiological experiences of pregnancy, labour and the fourth trimester, ensuring she provides a truly whole-person approach in the care she provides.
Dr. Galasso believes in providing families with body-positive, personalized care that respects and honours where each person is in their health journey. Her goal is to support patients so they can make informed decisions about their health that aligns with their own unique health vision. Dr. Galasso understands that patients are more than just a list of symptoms and will hold space for patients, so their voice is amplified in the development of a treatment plan that works towards achieving their health goals.
Dr. Galasso’s practice is comprised of diverse families that are in various stages of their parenthood journeys. ALL families and people are welcome and respected in her practice.