family doctors with psychiatry training:

Dr. Amanda (Mandy) Lim is an Associate Physician at Joyce Health. She also provides free counselling services. She was raised in Calgary and obtained her Bachelor's of Science, Medical Degree, and completed her residency training in Family Medicine here as well. She completed her CanReach certification in 2022 and is very excited to work at Joyce Health as she is passionate about mental health and well-being, and caring for families with an interpersonal focus. When she’s not seeing patients, you can find her with her husband and young children, making music, dabbling in photography, crafting or tossing a Frisbee.

Dr. Ingunn Benediktsson is an Associate Physician at Joyce Health. She was born in Iceland but grew up in Calgary.  Dr. Benediktsson comes to medicine after a previous career in music; she completed a Bachelor and Master of Music Performance in Toronto, Ontario at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She returned to Calgary and completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Calgary. Dr. Benediktsson obtained her medical degree from the University of Calgary and completed her residency training in Calgary. She obtained further training in child mental health via CanREACH in 2024.

Dr. Benediktsson has three young boys, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her kids and crazy dog.

Associate Physician at Joyce Health

Hello, my name is Dr. Christa Klapko! I am a born and raised Calgarian. I did my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Lethbridge, then I headed up north to Edmonton for Medical School at the University of Alberta. I was lucky to come home for my family medicine residency training through the University of Calgary. Most recently, I completed the CanREACH program in Pediatric Mental Health. 

I have a wonderful, supportive husband and three beautiful children that keep us occupied during most of our free time! 

In the summer you can find my family and I at the lake, enjoying cabin time filled with boating and a variety of water sports. I am very excited to be joining wonderful colleagues at Joyce Health. 

Associate Physician at Joyce Health

Providing free counselling services (i.e. CBT, DBT)

Dr. Magdalene Leung is a proud native Calgarian. Academically, she received both her Bachelors and Masters of Science at the University of Calgary. She completed her medical school at Queens University in Ontario and her residency training in family medicine at the University of Calgary. 

She believes that everyone is resilient, resourceful and capable of making and sustaining change. Her psychotherapy framework are grounded on a holistic model that focuses on four domains: biological; psychological; social and spiritual.  She has used strategies including: motivational interviewing; cognitive behavioral therapy skills (CBT); dialectical behavioral therapy skills (DBT) and interpersonal therapy skills to help patients deal with mental health challenges such as: day-to-day stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, insomnia, loss of a loved one and addiction.  She has worked with many patients in 1:1, family counselling as well as group therapy for the past five years. She feels very privileged to have the opportunity to work at Joyce Health and to help people in Alberta and the NWT.

Associate Physician at Joyce Health

Hira Waqar is a family physician in Cochrane, Alberta. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary before pursuing her medical education at the American University of the Caribbean. Dr. Waqar is passionate about preventative medicine, women’s health, and mental health. She is also CANREACH certified, showcasing her commitment to providing access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health services. In addition to her clinical work, Hira actively contributes to the medical community as a moderator for the Alberta International Medical Graduates Association (AIMGA), where she supports international medical graduates in their professional development. Dr. Hira Waqar’s journey reflects her dedication to enhancing the well-being of her patients and fostering a healthier community through comprehensive, patient-centered care. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, reading books and playing board games with her family and Friends. 

Associate Physician at Joyce Health

Dr Stone is an Associate Physician with Joyce Health. She is originally from Grande Prairie but has since lived and worked across Alberta.

She completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus in Camrose, then later medical school and family medicine residency training at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She completed extra training in CanREACH in 2022.

Dr Stone is a former biathlete who has enjoyed coaching and volunteering with youth in sport. In her spare time, she enjoys being active and learning new skills (most recently, the kayak roll). She is excited to be working with Joyce Health to provide pediatric mental health care. 

Associate Physician at Joyce Health

Dr. Gerhard van der Westhuizen is an Associate Physician at Joyce Health. 

He is originally from South Africa, where he completed his medical studies (MBChB) at the University of Pretoria. 

After graduation, Gerhard worked as medical officer, and then as general practitioner in rural South Africa. 

He immigrated to Canada in 1997. 

He has been working as a family physician ever since, and more recently also as hospitalist in mental health and addictions.

He is passionate about working in mental health, and in particular with children and young adults.

In his spare time he enjoys travelling and seeing the world, as well as spending as much time as possible outdoors.

Associate Physician at Joyce Health Providing free counselling services

Dr. Alisha Rai is a South African-born, Calgary-based family physician, disability advocate, and mother. Her journey through infertility, birth trauma, and raising a child with cerebral palsy fuels her passion for supporting families facing complex medical and emotional challenges. These lived experiences have given her a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological struggles many families endure. She is the co-founder of Hope for Cerebral Palsy, a nonprofit that funds early intervention therapies for children with cerebral palsy. As a TEDx speaker, Dr. Rai uses her platform to raise awareness and advocate for compassionate, inclusive care that addresses both the physical and mental health needs of children and their families. 

Associate Physician at Joyce Health

Dr. Harpreet Kaur Aujla is a compassionate family physician with a a decade of experience in patient care. Dr Aujla hails from India, where she earned her medical degree. After moving to Canada, she pursued her specialty training in family medicine from the University of Manitoba. She practiced as a family physician as well as emergency physician in a rural area in Manitoba which equipped her with skills and knowledge to serve diverse communities. 

Dr. Aujla received her CanREACH certification in 2019. Her focus on mental health reflects her understanding of its critical role in the overall well being of a person.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Aujla nurtures a love for reading and traveling.

Dr Aujla is fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.

Dr Yan Yu is a family physician and the Founder and Director of Joyce Health. He attended medical school and completed residency in Family Medicine both at the University of Calgary, and studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. 

Dr Yu has worked in pediatric mental health at the Alberta Children’s Hospital for over 6 years. He obtained his CanREACH certification in 2023 and is passionate about improving the mental health of children and young adults. In his spare time he creates medical videos on Youtube, and enjoys spending time with his wife Jois (Pronounced: “Joyce”) and his son. 

Dr Yu is pleased to provide service in English and Mandarin Chinese.