Meet the Team!

Meet the Team

Our team at Shuswap Cardiac Society is committed to improving the cardiac health of our community. We are a group of individuals from various backgrounds and fields, working together to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Get to know our founders and team by scrolling down below.

Dr. Laurie Main – President

Dr. Laurie Main is a specialist in internal medicine and has been practicing here in Salmon Arm for 6 years. Specializing in cardiac cases, Laurie saw a need for a cardiac rehab program that was designed to work with patients and founded in scientifically backed evidence. The Shuswap Cardiac Society is headed by Laurie as our president, and our team is dedicated to improving the quality of cardiovascular care in the Shuswap. With Laurie’s expertise and passion, we work to meet the needs and improve access to cardiac care in Salmon Arm.

Email: president@shuswapcardiacsociety.org

Barry Delany – Treasurer

Barry Delaney is a visionary leader and the President & CEO of SASCU, a credit union with its head office in Salmon Arm which he served passionately. SASCU has five locations, 150 employees and 20,000 members. Barry and his family moved to Salmon Arm eight years ago and loves the North Okanagan. Barry has a passion for community leadership and is proud to be a founding member of this Board. He is married with seven children and has a lifelong interest in aviation, flying regularly to the lower mainland for work and pleasure.

Email: treasurer@shuswapcardiacsociety.org

Alyssa Halvorson – Director

Alyssa is a registered Kinesiologist through the British Columbia Association of Kinesiology and a member of the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. She has her own business (Alyssa Evelopiology), a community-based Kinesiologisy service. She has established a focus on rehabilitation (chronic illnesses, surgeries, injuries, etc.) and enjoys working with the aging population. Alyssa developed a strong interest in cardiac rehabilitation while leading a cardiac program of her own for three years. She was born and raised in Salmon Arm and is passionate and committed to providing the community with assessable knowledge and guidance in achieving fitness, health, and rehabilitation goals.

Email: Director1@shuswapcardiacsociety.org