Candace Mazur

BSc, MScPT
Candace Mazur

About Candace Mazur

Candace’s journey began in the vibrant community of St. Albert, where she transformed her passion for movement into a career. Growing up, Candace’s days were filled with the rhythm of gymnastics routines, flipping off diving boards, and the thrill of BMX racing, activities that shaped her understanding of the human body and its incredible capabilities.

Candace’s first experience with physical therapy was following a bad ankle injury and seeing her physiotherapist (and now colleague) allowed her to participate in a qualifying race that secured her a spot on team Canada for BMX! This is a big part of why she chose to become a physical therapist herself.

Outside of work you can find Candace staying active by running, going to yoga, and hiking. Candace still enjoys a visit to the local gymnastics club to work on her trampoline and tumbling skills!

Favourite sport to play, favourite sport to watch?

Favourite sport to do is Gymnastics, I love flipping and tumbling – the gymnastics gym is always my happy place. Favourite sport to watch is rugby, even though here in Canada I have to wake up in the middle of the night to watch a match!

Favourite place to relax? What do you like to do there?

On an airplane! I fall asleep before the safety debrief. Pure relaxation must kick in when I know I am going to a different country to explore 🙂

Specialty dish in the kitchen?

My family would say Ukrainian food for Christmas eve! But, I like cooking all cuisines and taking cooking classes in other countries, my current favourite is making Thai Curry and homemade rice noodles!

Random thing you’re scared of (the funnier or more random, the better!)?

Birds!! I have been attacked…a few times! If you see me running around St. Albert I will definitely be dodging birds along the way.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

I am a bit of an adrenaline junkie so I have gone scuba diving, skydiving, and bungee jumping!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would love to go to South Africa to go on a safari and cage dive with great whites.

Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?

Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid – Einstein

Skills & Training

  • Physiotherapist
  • BSc Biology, University of Alberta 2015
  • MScPT Physical Therapy, University of Alberta 2017
  • Cesarean Birth & rehabilitation, 2023
  • Smart PT Spinal Manipulation, 2022
  • Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy: Level II, 2021
  • Dry Needling, 2019
  • Pregnancy, Pelvic girdle pain, and the pelvic floor, 2019
  • Level 1, 2 and 3 Pelvic Health Solutions, 2018
  • K-taping for Women’s health, 2017

Acumen

Candace obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with distinction, in 2015 from the University of Alberta. She took some time off school to travel to New Zealand, where she developed a love for solo travel! She then started her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy and graduated from the University of Alberta in 2017.

Candace has gained certifications in advanced orthopedic manual therapy, spinal manipulations, dry needling, and pelvic health therapy.

Candace finds great joy in engaging with patients from all walks of life. From young athletes pushing their limits to older adults navigating the challenges of age-related conditions, and everyone in between. Although she enjoys working with a diverse population, pelvic health therapy quickly became an area that she is very passionate about. Pelvic health conditions can be sensitive and she strives to create a supportive and encouraging environment where her patients feel comfortable discussing these issues. Candace works alongside some of our local gynecologists to provide multidisciplinary care for patients who are experiencing chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis, adenomyosis, and other pelvic pain conditions.

She has been involved with clinical education and mentoring other pelvic health therapists throughout the city. Candace enjoys normalizing delicate pelvic health topics by creating fun educational videos on TikTok @candace_pt and Instagram @candace_physio