“A CHT is an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who has a minimum of three years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. In addition, the CHT has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper-quarter rehabilitation. Every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years.” (Source: Hand Therapy Certification Commission)
At Group23 Sports Medicine, we are fortunate to have one of the first physiotherapists to receive a CHT designation in Alberta; currently, there are only a few CHTs working in private clinics in our province.
We Offer Tailored, Patient-Centric Plans to Help Individuals Rise Above Their Injuries
Stacey, Keri-Ann, Mark, and Stephen are experts in hand and wrist therapy. They are dedicated to providing the best care and physiotherapy services to help you return to an active lifestyle. Contact us, and our specialists will be happy to support you.
Physiotherapy Lead/Certified Hand Therapist
BscPT, CHT
Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy with Distinction from the University of Alberta (1993). After a few years of general orthopedic practice, she became more interested in hands and their complex healing pattern and so joined the Foothills Hospital Hand Clinic team. She obtained her designation as a Certified Hand Therapist in 1998 and was the second therapist in Calgary to do so. Stacey is still one of very few CHTs in private practice in Alberta and her practice is focused on treating only injuries to the wrist and hand. She sees all types of patients including athletic injuries, arthritis management, post-trauma, and repetitive strain injury. Stacey’s treatment plan may include splinting when appropriate (custom or off the shelf), and patient education and a home program are always the foundation of care.
Stacey is an active mentor to physiotherapists wanting to learn more about treating hands and has set up the Hand Therapy team here at Group23. She is also a resource of other therapists in the Calgary area and enjoys teaching. She has worked closely with many Calgary hand surgeons over the years and networks with other health professionals when necessary to provide the best care possible for each client.
Stacey is a native Calgarian and bilingual graduate of Western Canada High School. Her former competitive hockey player and figure skater are now flown from the nest, so she is transitioning from her life of being a busy rink mom!
**as of January 2025 Stacey Will is only taking new patients by direct referral (from surgeon or specialist). Please call our admin team to book or be placed on her waitlist – or please book with Mark, Keri-Ann, or Stephen! While not CHTs they have a lot of experience with all manner of wrist and hand injuries. We work as a team, and Stacey is there everyday so her expertise will be part of your care plan when needed.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
BScKin, MScPT, FCAMPT, CMAP
Physiotherapist
MScPT, MSc, BKin