acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Stimulating acupuncture points throughout the body can encourage the release of chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Conditions and ailments that can be alleviated by acupuncture include nausea, headaches and migraines, muscular pain/weakness/injuries, osteoarthritis, asthma, digestion issues, insomnia, depression, and neuropathy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Acupuncture combined as a treatment might include needling, tui-na, gua-sha, fire cupping or cupping, reflexology, electric-stimulation, moxibustion, herbal prescriptions and TCM diet recommendations.
Facial acupuncture can serve as a way to treat/improve tension in the jaw known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Facial acupuncture also has cosmetic benefits, and can contribute to your overall wellness.
Shockwave Therapy
A Non-invasive treatment
Reduces Muscle, Joint, and Bone Pain
What can Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Shockwave Therapy is a non-surgical method that is effective at reducing muscle, ligament, and bone pain.
How does it work?
High-energy sound waves move through the body tissues which stimulates the body's natural healing properties. The sound waves stimulate an increase in blood flow to the area and necessary growth hormones flock to the area where damaged and/or injured muscles, tendons and ligaments are located.
Shockwave therapy encourages the alignment of collagen fibers that add strength to the neighbouring tendons, muscles, and ligaments.
Shockwave therapy also stimulates pain-inhibiting chemicals which reduces pain sensations in treated areas. Shockwave Therapy is useful at treating chronic pain disorders, and pain caused by tension, strains, inflammation, trauma and injuries.
If you are curious about Shockwave Therapy and wonder if it is a suitable treatment option, then ask us. Services can be used as a part of your existing therapy, or as a stand-alone treatment.
What can Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Reduces Muscle, Joint, and Bone Pain
What can Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Shockwave Therapy is most often incorporated into therapeutic treatment plans by physiotherapists, athletic therapists, acupuncturists, and sports medicine doctors.
Shockwave Therapy is able to address small areas and parts of the body that have not responded to other methods of treatment.
- Foot pain such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles' tendinopathy
- Pain in the heel and/or the ball of your foot
- Heel spur
- Back pain
- Arthritis
- Knee pain/rehabilitation
- Leg pain
- Hip pain/rehabilitation
- Elbow pain/injuries (golfer's elbow/tennis elbow)
- Shoulder pain/injuries
- Frozen shoulder
- Stress fractures
- Groin pain/strain
- Shin splints
- Trigger finger
Reduces Muscle, Joint, and Bone Pain
Reduces Muscle, Joint, and Bone Pain
Reduces Muscle, Joint, and Bone Pain
Shockwave Therapy is a preferred treatment method in sports medicine and orthopedic medicine. Individuals who experience plantar fasciitis, who have had knee, hip, and shoulder surgery, and sports-related injuries can benefit from shockwave therapy.
What can I expect?
Appointments are usually between 15-45 minutes in length.
People usually notice some pain relief approximately 24-hours after the treatment. Treatment plans vary but most people get the most benefit from three to five appointments over several weeks.
Speed up your recovery:
Research performed by Storz Medical has shown that shockwave therapy is effective at treating several conditions.
Their studies demonstrated:
- 77% improvement for tennis elbow and 80% improvement for golfer's elbow
- 91% improvement for rotator cuff (shoulder) conditions
- 74% improvement for jumper's knee
- 76% improvement for Achilles tendinopathy
massage therapy
Massage therapy can address various types of pain and discomfort.. Jody, our registered massage therapist, is trained and has experience in Myofascial Release, Scar work, Fascial Cupping, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, treating Acute Injuries, Therapeutic Stretching, integrating Yoga Therapy into Massage Therapy, as well as Relaxation Massage.
physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists have additional training in pelvic floor physio, rehabilitation, and orthopedic physio. Physiotherapy can diagnose and treat patients with persistent pain using a biopsychosocial approach.
mental health
counselling & expressive art therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy is the use of various art forms within the therapy session. The main focus being the act of expressing through creation.
Expressive Arts Therapy has been shown to be helpful for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional behavioural and social struggles, addictions, relationship challenges, and neurological struggles.
The Expressive Arts include painting, drawing, sketching, clay work, collaging, music, poetry, storytelling, dance, drama, and more.
Nurturing Your Relationship
We understand that every relationship faces challenges. Our couples counseling services provide a supportive space for partners to explore their feelings, improve communication, and strengthen their connection.
Whether you’re experiencing conflicts, navigating parenthood, life transitions, or seeking to deepen your bond, we’re here to help.
individual session
Your Personal Journey to Well Being- Individual counseling (ages 5+) is a personalized therapeutic process that provides a safe and supportive place for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
We work collaboratively with you to address personal challenges, develop new skills, enhance self-awareness, and foster emotional well-being.
We believe that family is at the heart of our lives.
Family counseling provides a supportive and safe environment for family members to come together, share their experiences, and work through challenges as a unit.
Whether you’re navigating conflicts, transitions, or simply looking to enhance your family dynamics, we’re here to support you.
Empowering Your Parenting Journey:
We understand that parenting can be both fulfilling and challenging.
Our parent coaching services are designed to support you in navigating the complexities of raising children, whether you choose to include your child in the sessions or prefer to meet one-on-one.
complimentary consultation
Your First Step Toward Healing:
Finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey toward healing and personal growth.
To support you in this process, we offer a complimentary new client consultation designed to help you explore your needs and determine if our services are the right fit for you.
dietitian & nutritional counseling & meal planning
nutrition counselling
Experience a nutritional philosophy that is guided by Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility, intuitive and mindful eating practices and the Health at Every Size® approach.
Areas of Practice:
- nausea/vomiting / food aversions
- safe food handling
- sport nutrition
- type-I diabetes
- childhood weight gain
- childhood weight loss
- weight management
custom meal planning & support
Current clients can benefit from 14-days of meal planning and support from our Registered Dietitian.
For those who want to create a lifestyle change with monthly support: You can register for support that lasts for 3-6 months.
Coaching Packages include an initial consult (1-hour) and follow-up appointments (30-minutes) along with custom meal plans and consistent support.
Pediatric Nutrition:
- Premature/ low birth weight
- Slow weight gain
Solid food integration: Introduction to solids and allergen foods
- Iron deficiency anemia
Feeding difficulty and disorders
- Mild to severe picky eating/ food refusal often seen in children on the autism spectrum
- Sensory food aversion
- ARFI
speech & language pathology
Our speech & language pathologist has witnessed the tremendous impact it can have on individuals in various ways. Having been a client of a speech-language pathologist (SLP) herself when she was younger, Breanna fondly remembers the fun she had during therapy sessions. However, she also recalls the frustration she experienced when she couldn't effectively express herself.
Our speech & language pathologist creates a safe and enjoyable environment and works with toddlers, children, and adults.
- Cognitive Communication
- Aphasia
- Expressive and receptive language
- Reading and writing
- Swallowing
- Fluency (stuttering)
- Speech sounds (Articulation)
- Dysarthria
- Voice disorders
- Singers experiencing voice concerns
for partners & dads
monthly meet up partners & dads
Monthly meet-up for partners/dads
Plan to meet outdoors (weather permitting)
Bring your humour and maybe your clubs. These meet-ups happen at local venues around Airdrie, Acme Carstairs, Crossfield, Didsbury, and Olds.
You might catch us all throwing axes, driving balls/putting at the golf course, or shooting pool.
The second Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.