Founder & Physiotherapist

Brendan Lehman is the founder of Podium Physiotherapy and Performance and a physiotherapist who believes everyone deserves access to high-level care; not just professional athletes.

Having competed as a varsity athlete in both volleyball and basketball, Brendan understands firsthand the frustration of injuries, setbacks, and the challenge of returning to the activities you love. His own athletic experiences shaped his approach to rehabilitation: combining evidence-based treatment, strength training, and a clear pathway back to performance.

While completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus, Brendan transitioned from athlete to coach, becoming the strength and conditioning coach for the 2015 ACAC championship-winning Vikings volleyball program. During this time, he also coached U15-U18 club volleyball and worked with Volleyball Alberta’s developmental programs, helping young athletes build the skills and physical foundation needed to succeed.

After graduating, Brendan began his career as a kinesiologist in the rehabilitation industry, working with a wide range of individuals and seeing the impact that exercise-based rehabilitation could have on recovery and long-term health. This experience led him to pursue further education, completing his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy with distinction at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland. During his studies, Brendan completed his dissertation on patellar tendon loading strategies while continuing to compete in university basketball.

Following graduation, Brendan expanded his clinical experience working in neurological rehabilitation, treating individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, strokes, and other complex neurological conditions. After returning to Edmonton, he returned to his roots in sports rehabilitation, working with athletes and active individuals looking to overcome injuries and get back to performing at their best.

Through his experiences as an athlete, coach, and clinician, Brendan developed a simple belief: rehabilitation should be more than managing symptoms, it should help people become stronger, more confident, and capable of doing the things they love.

At Podium, Brendan brings a performance-focused approach to every patient, whether they are returning to competitive sport, training for their first race, recovering from surgery, or simply wanting to move without pain. His goal is to provide the same level of thoughtful, individualized care that professional athletes receive, for every person who walks through the door.

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Physiotherapist

Nathan is a physiotherapist with a strong background in performance and movement-based rehabilitation. His treatment approach emphasizes comprehensive one-on-one sessions, in which education and individualized programming are used help clients build confidence, develop resilience, and move pain-free. He believes firmly in Podium’s Philosophy: everyone deserves access to high-level care; not just professional athletes.

Nathan is a marathoner with a deep personal appreciation for distance training and running-related injuries. He has been involved in athletics his entire life, competing in basketball and badminton, and continuing to stay active through running, weightlifting and golf.

As a lifelong athlete, Nathan has firsthand experience recovering from many injuries seen in everyday life, sports, and weightlifting, shaping his practical understanding of the rehabilitation process. During his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree, he worked as a basketball skills coach in St. Albert, collaborating closely with athletes on performance, movement efficiency, and injury prevention.

Clinically, Nathan is passionate about treating court athletes, runners, field athletes, and post-operative conditions, with a significant appreciation for working with weekend warriors and older adults.

Nathan believes rehab should feel collaborative and supportive. His goal is for patients to feel understood and confident in their plan - whether they are returning to competition, improving daily function, or simply moving without pain.

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Dr. Zach earned his Bachelor of Human Biology, Master of Science in Sports Medicine, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from the University of Western States in 2023. He is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and activity levels reduce pain, restore function, and optimize movement.

Dr. Zach provides evidence-based, individualized chiropractic care that includes spinal and extremity adjustments, manual muscle therapy, and cupping techniques to address each patient’s specific needs. Having been involved in sports his entire life, he has also developed a strong passion for helping athletes recover from injuries, enhance performance, and achieve their full potential.

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