OUR MEDICAL TEAM, SPECIALIZED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND COUNSELLORS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTHY AGING!

We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care for older adults.

Meet OUR TEAM

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Dr. Leyla Samii

MD, FRCPC - Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine

An Internal Medicine specialist and Geriatric Medicine sub-specialist from the University of Calgary. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary.She is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care, focusing on managing age-related conditions and promoting healthy aging.

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Dr. Joshua Benjamin

MD, FRCP(C) Geriatric Psychiatry

A seasoned geriatric psychiatrist with over two decades of experience. His career began in 1999 after completing his residency in Calgary. He's been a steadfast advocate for older adults, serving as both inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist.

Dr. Benjamin's dedication to mentalhealth and neurocognitive issues is evidentin his past role as the medical lead for theAlzheimer's and Dementia Resource Clinic.

He's also served as Clinical Medical Director for inpatient geriatric psychiatry at Rockyview Hospital and the Geriatric Mental Health, Rehab and Recovery Unit at Glenmore Auxiliary Hospital. Currently, Dr. Benjamin currently serves as Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry in Calgary's Department of Psychiatry, shaping the future of geriatric mental health care and earning respect in the community.

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Dr. Jilian Arnold

Bmed(UK), FRCPC -Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine

Completed her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine in Calgary. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. She practices at the Rockyview Hospital and is a founding partner at ACHA.

She is passionate about helping patientsmaintain quality of life for longer andimproving health-span. She has an interestin lifestyle medicine.

Outside of work, she enjoys mountain biking,climbing, and time with family.

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Dr. Varun Bali

MD, FRCPC - Internal Medicine, ABIM -Geriatric Medicine

Grew up in the industrial town of Ludhiana, Punjab. He completed his training in Internal Medicine at UCLA Bakersfield and Geriatric Medicine subspecialty training at OHSU. He truly believes in the words of Dr. William Osler, Father Of Modern Medicine: "One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take the medicine". He helps his patients to achieve healthy aging with a healthy lifestyle and uses medication as an adjunct.

Outside of medicine he plays blues guitarand listens to blues and folk music.

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Dr. Mark Stanton

MSc MD FRCPC -Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine

Passionate about geriatric medical complexity and is committed to the wellbeing and healthy aging of patients. He practices both inpatient and outpatient medicine and holds Royal College accreditation in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

Dr Stanton is a born and raised Calgarian who enjoys working with the dynamic and lively community he serves.

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Jackie Herman

MSW, RSW

She obtained her Master of Social Work degree with a clinical specialization and concentration in Gerontology from the University of Calgary in 2006. Jackie has experience working in several areas of geriatric care, including long-term care, outpatient stroke rehabilitation, community mental health case management, and mental health in-patient rehabilitation.

Jackie has an expertise in counsellingclients experiencing depression, anxiety,grief and loss, trauma, and adjustmentissues relating to aging and health. She isalso extremely knowledgeable about seniorshousing, and health and community servicesfor seniors in Calgary.

In her practice, Jackie uses a number of therapeutic models including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Narrative Therapy.

In her spare time, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in her community.

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Dr. Ehsan Dorri

MD, FRCPC - Geriatric Psychiatry