About Revolution Rehab
Thoughtful, personalized rehabilitation designed around real life.
Revolution Rehab is a Winnipeg rehabilitation clinic built on the principles of Athletic Therapy, where care is unrushed, individualized, and grounded in how people actually live and move.
Our Approach
At Revolution Rehab, rehabilitation starts with understanding, not assumptions.
We take time to understand how you move, how your day is structured, and the demands placed on your body. Pain or injury is never viewed in isolation, and decisions are made with your full context in mind.
Rather than relying on rigid protocols or volume-based programs, we focus on a small number of thoughtful interventions that support meaningful change. Progress is measured by how confidently and comfortably you move through daily life, not by how much is done in a session.
The goal is sustainable improvement that supports independence, clarity, and long-term confidence in your body.
Why We Lead With Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy forms the foundation of care at Revolution Rehab.
Certified Athletic Therapists are trained to assess the body as a whole and make rehabilitation decisions based on individual needs, lifestyle demands, and how the body responds over time. This aligns with our belief that effective care should be adaptive, thoughtful, and guided by clinical judgment rather than predetermined treatment plans.
Although Athletic Therapy is often associated with sport, its principles extend far beyond athletics. Careful assessment, individualized planning, and meaningful clinical reasoning are just as important for people managing work demands, posture-related strain, injury, or persistent discomfort.
A Team-Based Clinic With a Clear Focus
Revolution Rehab brings together professionals from multiple disciplines who collaborate to support thoughtful, coordinated care. Each practitioner contributes their expertise while working within a shared philosophy that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and individualized decision-making.
This collaborative approach allows clients to benefit from multiple perspectives without feeling passed between providers or approaches.
Meet the Team
Thoughtful care, delivered by people.
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![Nikki Smith, certified athletic therapist and founder of Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Nikki Smith
FOUNDER
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![Alecs Barzaga, certified athletic therapist at Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Alecs Barzaga
CLINIC MANAGER
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![Jessica Braun, certified athletic therapist at Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Jessica Braun
SOCIAL MEDIA
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![Cheryl Waldner, certified athletic therapist at Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Cheryl Waldner
Certified Athletic Therapist
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![Patrick Boiteau, certified massage therapist at Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Patrick Boiteau
Registered Massage Therapist
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![Qian (Tracy) Gao, certified classical acupuncturist at Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Qian (Tracy) Gao
Classical Acupuncturist
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![Michelle Khaw, certified athletic therapist at Revolution Rehab in Winnipeg.]()
Michelle Khaw
Certified Athletic Therapist
“People are more than just an injury or a diagnosis. Real progress happens when care is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on the individual.”
- Nikki Smith CAT(C)
From the Owner
Founded in 2016 by Certified Athletic Therapist Nikki Smith, Revolution Rehab was created to offer a more thoughtful rehabilitation experience, one that values time, clarity, and individualized decision-making.
Nikki’s commitment to ongoing learning, mentorship, and movement-based care continues to shape how the clinic operates day to day. Under her leadership, care remains therapist-led, collaborative, and focused on people, not protocols.
Since opening, Revolution Rehab has provided care to thousands of individuals across Winnipeg.
If our approach feels like the right fit, we’d be happy to connect.