About HERO Performance Health

HERO Performance Health is a Calgary-based sports performance and rehabilitation clinic built for elite competitive youth athletes and the parents who are all-in on supporting their kids’ dreams. We combine clinical treatment with functional movement expertise to keep young athletes performing and injury-free. We're currently growing fast and building toward multi-sport care for gymnasts, hockey players, dancers, figure skaters, and more.

About Dr. Kyle Ryley

Dr. Kyle Ryley (DTCM, R.Ac) is HERO's co-founder and lead practitioner — a former national-level competitive gymnast, high performance gymnastics coach, and current Team Alberta medical staff member. He built HERO around a simple idea: elite young athletes deserve sports medicine built specifically for them, not adapted from general practice. You'll work directly alongside him, with hands-on mentorship in treating elite young athletes — not a hands-off referral relationship down the hall.

Why Join HERO

- Work directly & indirectly alongside Dr. Kyle Ryley in a niche, high-performing sports clinic — this is a true ground-floor opportunity to help build the clinical team from day one
- Hands-on mentorship from Dr. Kyle Ryley — learn his approach to elite athlete care and integrated treatment planning directly, not from a distance
- Flexible part-time schedule — evenings and weekends, 8–12 hours/week to start, with forecasted growth in 2027 and beyond through our community partnerships
- Paid bi-weekly team case review, with real cases, shared problem-solving, and mentorship from Dr. Ryley. Lunch is on us
- Room to grow as we expand into new sports and, eventually, current locations
- A tight-knit, mission-driven team focused on keeping young athletes healthy and performing

About the Role





HERO is looking for a Registered Acupuncturist & DTCM to join our sports performance clinic, delivering acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care to competitive youth athletes (primarily gymnastics and hockey, expanding into other sports). This role suits a practitioner who is passionate about sports and youth athletic performance. You'll work alongside founder Dr.

Kyle Ryley (DTCM, R.Ac) as part of an integrated care approach that keeps young athletes training and competing at their best.

Responsibilities

- Assess and treat competitive youth athletes (gymnastics to start, expanding into other sports) and general patients using acupuncture and TCM, with approaches suited to young, high-training-load bodies
- Perform TCM assessments, including pattern diagnosis, and build individualized treatment and recovery plans
- Work alongside Dr. Kyle Ryley on combined treatment plans, including regular case review and mentorship sessions
- Support athletes through training, competition, and recovery cycles, adjusting care to where they are in their season
- Communicate clearly with athletes, parents, and coaches about findings, progress, and what to expect
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in Jane App
- Uphold HERO's standards for safe, athlete-centered care with minors

Qualifications

- Registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA); Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) credential preferred
- Active professional liability insurance in good standing (e.g., through your association or an equivalent provider)




- Experience with athletic populations, or a demonstrated commitment to developing it
- Comfortable with functional movement assessment and collaborative, multidisciplinary care
- Comfortable working with youth athletes (10 ) and their families
- Relationships with local gyms, clubs, or coaches an asset
- Satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (required prior to start)

Compensation & Schedule

- Employee position, part-time, 8–12 hours/week to start, with with forecasted growth in 2027 and beyond through our community partnerships (evenings and weekends)
- Starting at $50.00/hour for all scheduled clinic time, including charting and team meetings — rate increases with experience and specialization
- Hiring process includes one paid trial shift before a final offer
- Practitioner is responsible for their own professional liability insurance and College of Acupuncturists of Alberta dues
- Immediate start available once we find the right fit

How to Apply

We're looking for the right fit, not just a fast hire — we'd rather wait for the right practitioner than fill this seat quickly. Tell us a story: describe a time you helped an athlete or patient work through an injury and get back to what they love. Send that story along with your resume. We read every submission personally.

Quick Facts

- Job Type: Part-time, Employee
- Location: Calgary, AB (on-site)
- Schedule: Evenings & weekends, 8–12 hrs/week to start, with a forecasted growth year ahead through community partnerships
- Pay: Starting at $50.00/hour for all scheduled clinic time, including charting and team meetings

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 12.0 per week

Perks

- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncturist) (Calgary)
🏢 HERO Performance Health
📍 Calgary