Ian continues to bring 30 years of clinical experience to treating lymphedema as a Vodder Certified Lymphatic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist (MTAA).
In 2010 he co-founded Salutaris Centre for Lymphatic & Massage Therapy in Edmonton with Dr. Dianne Kipnes leading it to be recognized by Alberta Health Services (AHS) as a comprehensive lymphedema clinic serving cancer and non-cancer related adult and pediatric clients.
In 2022 Ian merged Salutaris Centre with InStep Physiotherapy to create a sustainable integrated model for lymphatic therapy. He currently manages the lymphatic & massage therapy services for InStep.
Ian continues to receive lymphedema and chronic edema referrals from Orthopedic Surgeons, Oncologists, Dermatologists, Pain Specialists, Family Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists.
In 2014 Ian delivered a paper at the International Lymphedema Framework Conference in Glasgow, Scotland entitled Putting Lymphedema on the Map in Alberta. In addition he has presented numerous sessions on lymphatic therapy to healthcare professionals, industry and patient groups. He also initiated and presented two Patient Education Series on Chronic Edema & Lymphedema in conjunction with MacEwan University and 3M Canada.
Following his participation in the development of a lymphatic research initiative at the Synder Institute for Chronic Disease, University of Calgary Ian was asked to co-lead an Alberta Lymphedema Network research initiative between:
University of Calgary Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases,
University of Calgary Kipnes Lymphatic Imaging Suite,
University of Alberta National Institute of Nanotechnology and
University of Alberta Human Metabolomics Project
to create a collaborative, sustainable, province-wide lymphedema research project for presentation to Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions.
Ian holds an undergraduate degree in Physical Education from the University of Alberta and a Diploma in Massage Therapy from MacEwan University.
Ian served on the:
Board of the North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy
Canadian Lymphedema Framework Education Working Group
Past & Current Member of:
The National Lymphedema Network (USA)
International Society of Lymphology (ISL)
Massage Therapist Association of Alberta MTAA)
In 2014 Ian was presented with the inaugural award by the MTAA for Professional Practice.
