Our Team
Dr. Kaila Holtz
Physiatrist
Dr. Kaila Holtz, Triumph Health’s Medical Director is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a board certified Physiatrist in the United States and holds a Diploma in Sports Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine (CASEM).
Prior to medicine, Dr. Holtz competed for Canada on the women’s national softball team winning silver at the 2003 Pan-Am Games and placing 5th at the Athens Olympics. Her practice focuses on the non-operative management of joint, muscle and tendon disorders with a focus on orthobiologic injections like hyaluronic acid, prolotherapy and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. She enjoys helping athletes of all ages and levels of fitness. She also specializes in workplace injuries and medicolegal assessments and is an active educator and writer with a special focus on overhead sports.
Outside of medicine you will find her training for a fitness goal, travelling with family or coaching.
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine, Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Residency:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Medical School:
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Master of Science in Kinesiology:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed
Physiatrist
Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed is a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with additional subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine. His practice focuses on non-surgical patient centred approaches to improve function and quality of life. He prioritises an emphasis on exercise as medicine, lifestyle changes and nutrition, while also recognizing the utility of appropriate pharmacological management. In his practice he employs the use of diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as fluoroscopically guided interventional spine procedures. During his sports medicine training in the United States, Dr. El-Sayed served as an NCAA division 1 team physician with the University of Washington Huskies and the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Panthers.
He led medical coverage for the Seattle Marathon, and provided medical care for IronMan triathlons as well as PAC-12 Swimming & Diving championships. He also had experience providing medical care in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks. Dr. El-Sayed enjoys working with patients from all backgrounds, ages and ability levels in preventing and treating musculoskeletal and sports related injuries and medical conditions.
He strongly believes that complex presentations require comprehensive and tailored treatment plans in conjunction with the individual’s goals and priorities.
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine: University of Washington: Seattle, Washington, USA
Residency:
Physical Medicine & Rehab: Medical College of Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Internship:
Internal Medicine: State University of New York: Buffalo, New York, USA
Medical School:
Midwestern University: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
BSc in Kinesiology:
McMaster University: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Paul Adamiak
Physiatrist
Dr. Paul Adamiak is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his Medical Degree at the University of Calgary (2017) and his residency training through the University of British Columbia.
Prior to medicine Dr. Adamiak completed undergraduate training in Bioinformatics and obtained a Masters of Science; both through the University of Calgary. He is actively involved in teaching medical trainees of all levels from a range of specialities, and has research interests in design and provision of adaptive technology, and rehabilitation medicine for adolescents and young adults.
Residency:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
Medical School:
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Master of Science in Bioinformatics:
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Heather Wray
Primary Care Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physician
Dr. Heather Wray has been a primary care sport & exercise medicine (SEM) physician since 2013. Prior to medicine, she was a certified exercise physiologist. She earned her M.D. from the University of Calgary, and completed her residency and SEM fellowship at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wray has provided medical coverage for a variety of athletic events, including the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games, FIFA Women’s World Cups, and National Ballet. She is an avid runner, commuting cyclist, advocate for healthy urban design, and mother of three lovable rascals.
Fellowship:
University of Toronto
Residency:
University of Toronto
Medical School:
University of Calgary
Jenn D.
Medical Office Assistant / Care Coordinator
Julia C.
Director of Operations and IME Services
Our Mission
Musculoskeletal complaints are among the most common reasons patients seek medical care. Only a small percentage of musculoskeletal injuries require surgical referral.
Our mission is to:
- Improve health literacy for non-operative musculoskeletal conditions.
- Engage patients in exercise therapy.
- Provide appropriate bracing and equipment prescriptions.
- Recommend and perform evidence-based treatment. Make timely surgical referrals when necessary.
Corporate “Core Values”
- Put the patient’s health first.
- Timely, clear communication.
- Supportive and inclusive environment.
- Process-driven teamwork.
- Community resource for non-operative musculoskeletal medicine.
Who We Are
Triumph Health opened in 2020 because we saw a gap in comprehensive non-operative musculoskeletal care in Vancouver, BC. Getting a timely diagnosis and treatment plan are key to minimizing the impact of functional impairments from musculoskeletal injury.
Our care model is a partnership between clinician and patient. We focus on optimizing musculoskeletal health and improving function rather than reducing pain. Pain relief is a secondary benefit. After each visit, patients are provided clear communication regarding their diagnosis, necessary investigations and treatment plan.
We connect patients with trusted allied health and exercise professionals in their communities.