Meet the Team
At Central Avenue Health Centre, we want to transform your health and enrich your life! In our warm and friendly environment, someone is always waiting to greet you with a smile. We’re genuinely glad that you’ve found us and look forward to meeting you!
Dr. Jim Pankiw, Chiropractor
After a motorbike accident, Dr. Pankiw began getting adjusted regularly. Loving the results he got, he decided to study pre-chiropractic at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy. The next step was to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.
Dr. Pankiw is a member of the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan. He is a Roughrider fan and enjoys doing yard work, traveling and talking politics. His two young adult daughters keep his life interesting.
Dr. Curt Stuckel, Chiropractor
With a want to help others, Dr. Stuckel decided to join the health care profession. He disliked the idea of the sick model of care that most followed and wanted to find a more natural approach. Chiropractic allows him to improve the health and wellbeing of patients with a wellness model of care.
Dr. Stuckel earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy at the University of Saskatchewan. After, he attended Northwestern University of Health Sciences in Minnesota. Outside of the office, he is interested in electronics and building things, playing the guitar or gardening.
Dr. Roy Papish, Chiropractor
An accident at age 4 resulted in a broken arm and spinal injury for Dr. Roy. The spinal injury later resulted in a fused vertebra. After a family member experienced chiropractic, he became interested in the profession. He decided to attend Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Dr. Papish is a member of the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan. He serves on several social, cultural and community-based organization boards. In his spare time, he and his wife enjoy going to Blue Jays games, fishing and traveling. They also like to be with their two adult children who are both registered nurses.
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Valerie Pankiw, Acupuncturist
Valerie discovered acupuncture after becoming a registered orthopedic nurse at Royal University Hospital. A natural approach appealed to her, and she completed a Diploma of Acupuncture at Sri Lanka’s International College of Acupuncture.
She is a member of the Saskatchewan Acupuncture Association and the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada. Born in Toronto, she has lived in Saskatoon for many years. In her free time, she is an avid reader and likes to downhill ski, travel, bike ride and cook.
Aimee Sarazin, Office Manager
Aimee discovered the benefits of chiropractic care many years ago after a snowboarding injury. Since then, she always turns to chiropractic for any slip or fall. She believes that maintenance care is very important to maintain a healthy spine throughout her life. Aimee is passionate about health and wellness and always trying a more holistic option before medications or surgery.
Aimee loves reading, all food-related things, being outdoors, and spending quality time with family and her dogs.
Olivia Parker,
Registered Massage Therapist
Olivia studied three semesters at the University of Saskatchewan for a degree in kinesiology, with the goal of becoming a chiropractor. However, she decided to take a detour and attend Massage School. She graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy and is a Registered Massage Therapist with NHPC. She plans on returning to school to obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic in the future.
She has always been passionate about preventive care and healing the body in a natural way. After multiple sports injuries, she turned to chiropractic care and massage therapy where she discovered her love for helping individuals heal their bodies in a more holistic manner. In her spare time, she enjoys playing a variety of sports and being outdoors.
Megan Jaeb,
Registered Massage Therapist
Megan wanted to become a massage therapist to educate others on how massage can benefit their mind and body. She earned her qualification at McKay Career College and is registered with Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
The best part of Megan’s job is knowing she has assisted someone in improving their health. In her free time, her interests and hobbies include gardening, baking, going to the lake, spending time with loved ones and self-learning new modalities.
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