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Centre for Health, Wellness and Performance (CHWP)

The Centre for Health, Wellness & Performance (CHWP) offers a number of paramedical services that can accessed right on campus! Each of our highly trained practitioners offer a wide range of specialized treatment options and services, and will provide you with an incredible personal & professional experience. 

important Note:

Cancellation Policy: In the absence of 24 hours notice, cancellations will be subject to regular pricing for that respective service.

The Fitness & Lifestyle Centre will be closed on all statutory holidays. The facility may be closed for maintenance as required. Memberships will not be extended or credited for these closures.

CHWP Location

CKHS 225, second floor (Level 2A)

Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Main Campus

Ph: 306-585-4004

Fax: 306-585-5363

E-mail: chwp@uregina.ca

Services Offered

Athletic Therapist placing electrodes to patients abdomen

Athletic Therapy

An athletic therapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, assessing, and treating musculoskeletal injuries. Using techniques like hands-on therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and emergency care, they help active individuals—from weekend warriors to elite athletes—recover quickly and safely.
Physiotherapist assessing balance of patient by observing the patient balance on a bosu ball with one leg

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
A chiropractor is conducting a neck and spine assessment on a patient who is laying down on a chiropractic bed

Chiropractors

Chiropractors are regulated healthcare professionals who treat conditions related to the spine, muscles, and nervou system. Using techniques like manual therapy and soft tissue therapy to alleviate pain, enhance movement, and improve overall well-being.
An acupuncturist is working on the calf muscle of a patient.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. It's designed to stimulate the body's natural healing responses, improve energy flow (known as qi), and promote physical and emotional well-being. Acupuncture is used to help relieve pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, and support overall health—often blending ancient wisdom with modern science.

Massage Therapy

A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is a regulated health professional trained to assess and treat physical discomfort through therapeutic massage techniques.

Meet Our Team!

Dr. Nicole Mitchelson

(She/Her/Hers)

Acupuncture

Dr. Nicole Mitchelson has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 15 years in Regina. Her strengths lie in her ability to connect and understand her clients needs and deliver personalized effective treatments.

Dr. Nicole treats a wide variety of concerns and is specialized in gynecology, pediatrics, facial acupuncture, sports injury, stress management, digestive complaints and general health and wellness. She graduated from the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbology license, tuina massage certification, and Registered Acupuncturist designation. Her internship was at the Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital in Beijing where she rotated between the gynecology, dermatology, internal medicine, and acupuncture wards. She is certified in Advanced Pediatric training, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, specialized fertility treatment, Japanese style acupuncture, and Sports Medicine Acupuncture among many others.

Brooke Schaeffer

(She/Her/Hers)

Athletic Therapist

Brooke is a Certified Athletic Therapist with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) - Human Kinetics (major) Degree and is also certified as a First Responder, which is used in sideline game and event coverage. She has sought out a number of opportunities and worked with various clinics and teams of all ages and levels since 2016, which has given her unique knowledge on injuries and rehabilitation techniques. She has worked with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Rink Winnipeg, AAA Eastman Selects, Cougars Men’s Hockey and Women’s Basketball teams, Rams Football, and the University of Manitoba Bisons soccer, swim, and track and field teams. She has also worked within the Eastman Therapy Clinic, High Performance Training Centre and Athletic Therapy Centre at the University of Manitoba and previously as an Athletic Therapy Admin Assistant at the Centre for Health, Wellness and Performance. She has always been drawn to being healthy and helping others through their health goals whether it be learning how to exercise, getting bigger, faster, stronger, or preventing and rehabbing an injury. Brooke believes that exercise is the most effective medicine for everyone and strives to help people overcome their physical hurdles; guiding them back to an independent quality of life in their daily activities.

Nicole Elkington

(She/Her/Hers)

Athletic Therapist

Works with our Varsity Athletes. She is not currently not accepting new clients

Smiling headshot of athletic therapist Nicole Elkington

Dr. Taeganne Galger

(She/Her/Hers)

Chiropractor

Dr. Taeganne Galger was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, where her lifelong passion for sports and movement began. She earned her Bachelor of Kinesiology in Human Kinetics from the University of Regina, where she also played on the Women’s Soccer Team. Her experiences as an athlete sparked a deep interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and optimizing performance. This led her to pursue her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto.
Taeganne’s treatment philosophy centers around education, movement-based interventions, and patient-centered care. She uses a variety of techniques—including spinal manipulation, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, cupping, and exercise rehabilitation—tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
She loves working with people from all walks of life—from athletes and desk workers to gym enthusiasts and anyone simply looking to move better and feel their best. Taeganne is passionate about empowering her patients with the tools they need to achieve long-term results and improve their overall well-being.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking, playing soccer, strength training, and spending time with her two dogs, Kona and Kai.

Mr. Khiem Nguyen

(He/Hime/His)

Physiotherapist

Khiem was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Attended the University of Saskatchewan where he graduated with a Bachelors of Physiology. He then went on to graduate school at the U of S to attain a Masters of Physical Therapy. Khiem has worked as a Physical Therapist now for over 10 years in various settings such as private practice, hospital and intensive care units, as well as with the RCMP Depot treating cadets during training. His therapy goals include empowering patients with general knowledge of injury and injury prevention to help individuals strive to self treat common injuries. Special interest in athletes looking to improve mobility and stability in sport and strength training.