"Karen is the best Health Care Provider I’ve ever had the good fortune to have! Couldn’t be happier with her and her care. Consider myself blessed to be in her panel of patients!"
We are dedicated to raising the standard of excellence in primary care services for Alberta. Our team of providers and staff have been hand selected with this objective in mind. Meet the members of our clinic teams that are dedicated to delivering the best care experiences to you and your family at each visit.
Primary Care Specialists
Karen Parker brings over 30 years of clinical experience to her primary care practice. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to improving Calgarians’ access to high-quality healthcare services. Compass Health Services is the embodiment of her professional practice model, one that elevates healthcare delivery through exemplary primary care services made possible by highly experienced healthcare professionals working within a Nurse practitioner-led clinical setting.
Christina brings over 35 years of combined clinical experience across pre-hospital (EMT-A), hospital (Med/Surg, SICU/CTICU, ER, Transplant (solid organ) and outpatient (Urgent Care, Primary and Community Care) settings to her primary care practice. She has practiced in diverse practice environments from tertiary medical centres in Boston, MA (USA), Lebanon, NH (USA), Edmonton, AB to remote and isolated communities on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska (USA) and in the Northwest Territories.
Christina also brings over 7 years of formal teaching and precepting experience at the graduate (nurse practitioner and physician’s assistant), undergraduate (registered nurse), and community (parents and other child caretakers) levels. Teaching patients and students goes beyond written and verbal instruction to include use of various visual, auditory, and simulation aides to continuously build patient and student comprehension and self-efficacy.
Administrators
My journey in healthcare began in 2010 as a Medical Office Assistant in a small Northern Alberta community.
Patient care and advocacy is a true passion I have been privileged to foster over the past 14 years through my positions within the primary care system. It is with great anticipation and excitement that I have been given the opportunity to play a vital role in one of the premier Nurse Practitioner Clinics in Alberta.
I look forward to being a part of a solution to the Healthcare Crisis that our province faces and witnessing firsthand the difference that comprehensive accessible healthcare makes in the lives of our patients.
I have a strong background in business development, with expertise in team dynamics, leadership, and customer relationship management.
I am deeply passionate about fostering exceptional experiences for both our patients and our team.
What excites me most is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry in Canada, driving positive change in how high-quality care is delivered.
Testimonials
"Couldn’t be happier..."
"Karen is the best Health Care Provider I’ve ever had the good fortune to have! Couldn’t be happier with her and her care. Consider myself blessed to be in her panel of patients!"
"I feel so lucky to have gotten..."
"I feel so lucky to have gotten into Karen’s practice when I did. She’s by far the number one most amazing health care professional that I’ve ever been in the care of. She’s not only down to earth and understanding, but extremely knowledgeable and caring. She doesn’t treat you like a number, as my last doctor did. She takes the time to address every concern so that you’re not leaving with more questions than you walked in with. I truly couldn’t be more grateful to have her as my NP! Thanks, Karen! Simply put, you’re the best! "
"Always has your best interest at heart..."
"Karen Parker is amazing, and always has your best interest at heart. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a high level professional!"
"Gave me care that was life changing..."
"I had a stroke 17 years ago. At that time I had met Noreen at the vascular risk reduction program. Noreen gave me care that was life changing. Through her knowledge, caring and her network she provided care that was exceptional. Noreen was one of my biggest advocates for my health."
"Thorough and kind..."
"Qualified, caring, compassionate. Noreen was thorough and kind, listened to my concerns & addressed all my questions."
"Nurse Karen is quite possibly one of..."
"Nurse Karen is quite possibly one of the best health care practitioner my partner and I have encountered in our lives, and had the great fortune of discovering. She provides thorough, outstanding, inclusive care with compassion and understanding. She creates a safe space and cares for the whole person. She is easy to talk to, listens carefully and I listen carefully to all that she shares for the benefit of my health and well being. Anyone would be fortunate to be in her care. She’s all sorts of amazing. "
"Karen Parker at Compass Health is an..."
"Karen Parker at Compass Health is an exceptional practitioner. Karen helped me navigate a complex healthcare system that my family physician also found challenging. She has a strong understanding of healthcare pathways, is highly knowledgeable, and is particularly well-versed in women’s health. This is not about private versus publicly funded care. It is about a highly skilled and capable practitioner who advocates effectively and drives meaningful outcomes. When I was advised to “wait for failure,” Karen encouraged active participation and problem-solving, which led to resolution. If you want to be involved in your care, clearly understand your care plan, and see measurable results, this is it. Karen doesn’t just coordinate care, she empowers patients within it. "
"I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with..."
"I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Alec at Compass Health Services and it’s been amazing. Very professional but also empathetic. Karen’s an angel! She truly cares and is amazing at what she does! I’m glad I found them! Such a great team of people! "