2024 Conference Speakers

Aaron Arkin, BSc, RPSGT, RP

Director of Insomnia Services, Careica Health

Aaron is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and Registered Psychotherapist with a wealth of experience in the sleep industry. He has worked in sleep clinics across Canada and the US, helping to establish their sleep testing and insomnia programs. Aaron’s focus is on behavioural sleep issues—primarily insomnia. In his clinical practice, Aaron utilizes CBT-I to help people suffering from insomnia and behavioural sleep issues. Through his practice, patients learn about their sleep patterns and discover effective tools and strategies to help overcome their sleep issues in the short term and throughout the lifespan.

Amy Soubolsky, BSP, MSc(Pharm), RxFiles Academic Detailing

Amy completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan in 2015. She then practiced as a hospital pharmacist at Battlefords Union Hospital and Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford, SK from 2015-2020, where she spent much of her time developing clinical services for mental health inpatients. To further strengthen her specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and hoping to expand clinical pharmacy services in mental health care, she completed a Master of Science in Pharmacy in September 2022. She now works as a pharmacist clinical specialist for Mental Health & Addictions in Saskatoon on the Adult Psychiatry Pooled Referral team. She also holds a casual position as an information support pharmacist with RxFiles.

Dr. Christopher Voll, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Saskatchewan, Director of Stroke Prevention Clinic; Associate: Clinical Neurologist Lab/Neuromuscular Clinic, RUH; Associate Neurologist: MS Clinic, SCH

Dr. Voll holds and MBBCh University of the Witwaterstrand, MMED (Master Medicine) University of the Witwaterstrand - research entailed investigation of sleep related stroke and platelet dysfunction. He also holds a PhD University of Calgary: Research entailed inviestigation of excitotoxic ischemia brain injury in rat model. Additionally, he has held a Fellowship: Clinical Electrophysiology - Western London, Ont, and is Clinical Professor of Neurology - University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Voll's current interests include: neuromuscular disease, stroke and headache. His outside of work interests include: aviation and Shutzhund.

Dr. Colin Pearce, MD, FRCPC, FACC; Assistant Professor Cardiology, University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Colin Pearce is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with degrees in microbiology, physiology and medicine with distinction in 1995. He subsequently completed Internal Medicine Residency Training in 1999 and Interventional Cardiology Training at Foothills Hospital in Calgary in 2002. Dr. Pearce holds an academic appointment in the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He is currently an attending cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at Royal University Hospital.

Jaclyn Gaucher, physiotherapist & private practice clinic co-owner, Venture Rehabilitation Sciences Group

Graduating from the School of Physical Therapy in 2005 and the College of Kinesiology in 2001 both at the U of S, Jaclyn has been practicing as a Physiotherapist for the past 18 years, starting her career in Prince Albert then moving to Saskatoon to work with Bourassa and Associates Rehabilitation Centre in 2007. After 11 years as an associate, Jaclyn became a partner in the business in 2018 that is now rebranded to Venture Rehabilitation Sciences Group. Credentials include a Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, a member of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy (FCAMPT), and a practitioner of Biomedical Dry Needling. Areas of clinical interest are neuromusculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and rehabilitation management. Jaclyn is a supervisor of WCB/SGI primary and comprehensive services, the clinical coordinator of 3rd party rehabilitation programs. Jaclyn also overseas several of our rural clinics including Kindersley, Tisdale and Rosetown. She is the current Saskatchewan Orthopaedics Division treasurer and Chair of the Coalition of Physical Rehabilitation Centres of Saskatchewan. Jaclyn has participated as a lab assistant with the National Orthopedic Division branch of the Canadian Physical Therapy Association (AIM system) and within the School of Physical Therapy. Outside of her practice both as a clinician and owner, she is busy coaching, being a mom, playing soccer, running/training and traveling.

Dr. Lexy Regush, MD, FRCSC; Assistant Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Saskatchewan

Dr Regush is a community practicing obstetrician and gynecologist in Saskatoon since 2007. She has broad interests in pregnancy while living with HIV, substance misuse in pregnancy, complex gynecologic surgical care and quality improvement. She is currently the Area Department Lead for the Ob/Gyne department in Saskatoon.

Dr. Manrit Kaur Takhar

Dr. Manrit Kaur Takhar is a Psychiatrist in Calgary. She completed her medical degree at University of Manitoba, moving out to Calgary for residency which she completed in 2014. She works primarily at Peter Lougheed Centre as an inpatient and emergency psychiatrist. She also does a bit of outpatient work with North East Mental Health Clinic. Her special interests include Emergency Psychiatry, Cultural Psychiatry, Physician Wellness and Psychodynamic Therapy. She has a passion for teaching and has won teaching awards from the University of Calgary as an Assistant Clinical Professor. She regularly takes on residents and medical students. She is the site coordinator for clinical clerks at PLC for psychiatry. She has several leadership roles given her passion for advocacy. She was instrumental in building PLC Mental Health Day Hospital. She continues to be Clinical Medical Director of General Psychiatric units at PLC. She is the Alberta Medical Association Representative Forum rep for general psychiatry. Also, she is the President of Federation of Medical Women Of Canada Calgary Chapter and the co-president of the PLC Medical Staff Association.

Dr. Robert Skomro, MD, FRCPC; Professor Respirology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Robert Skomro is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan MD program with distinction in 1993. He subsequently completed Internal Medicine Residency Training at University of Saskatchewan, followed by Adult Respirology Training at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Skomro holds an academic appointment in the rank of Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He is former Division Chair of Respirology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and former Medical Director of Saskatoon Sleep Disorders Centre. Dr. Skomro’s practice focuses on a variety of sleep disorders, with predominance of patients with sleep disordered breathing.

Sarah Nadeau, NP, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

Sarah Nadeau convocated from the Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Saskatchewan in 2022. Her nursing background has been primarily in cancer care. As a NP with Sask Cancer, her area of specialty is in hematologic malignancies (specifically indolent lymphomas), cellular therapy and stem cell transplant.

Tyler Friesen, physiotherapist & private practice clinic co-owner, Venture Rehabilitation Sciences Group

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Tyler Friesen obtained an honours degree in Biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan. Tyler has been practicing for over 15 years in the province in both rural and urban centers with Venture Rehabilitation Sciences Group. Tyler became a partner in the business in 2018. Tyler is a part time clinical instructor at the University of Saskatchewan in the physical therapy program and has been involved in this for a number of years. He is an instructor in the National Orthopedic Division branch of the Canadian Physical Therapy Association – AIM education system designed for advanced practice for post graduate physical therapists. Tyler’s credentials also include a Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, a member of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy, and a practitioner of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Tyler continues to challenge himself in his professional life with education in advanced musculoskeletal care, chronic pain, and vestibular practice.

WORKSHOP LEADERS

Dr. Anita Harding, University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Anita Harding completed her medical degree in South-Africa, worked in Unity SK as a General practitioner for 9 years until she had the opportunity to do a OBGYN residency in Saskatoon in 2005. Dr. Harding also completed a fellowship in Urogynecology at the University of Calgary in 2011. Since then she has been practicing in Saskatoon as a Gynecologist with a special interest in Urogynecology. She has a keen interest in practical education, and has done several workshops on Nexplanon over the last 4 years. Dr. Harding also does regular workshops teaching OASIS repair, for both the SOGC and residency programs.

Dr. Paige Grenier, BSc, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Paige Grenier is a general Obstetrician/Gynecologist who practices at Wall Street Medical Group in Saskatoon, SK. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in 2013 and completed a residency training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2019. She has a BSc in Anatomy and Cellular Biology, as well as an undergraduate certificate in Global Health. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She has physician leadership and advocacy roles in the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, the Canadian Menopause Society, the North American Menopause Society, and the Society of Canadian Colposcopists. Her clinical interests include adolescent sexual health and contraception, pelvic floor surgery for treatment of prolapse and incontinence, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, surgical management of pelvic masses, and midlife women’s health through the menopause transition.

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