Our Services
Massage Therapy
with Simon or Adeline
Manual therapy is the application of hands-on techniques to body tissues with the intent to assess and treat therapeutically.
Simon specializes in...
• Deep Tissue Massages - used to break up scar tissue and muscle adhesions (the “knots” that we feel in our muscles that inhibit our circulation and cause pain and inflammation).
• Neck Discomfort - providing quick neck pain relief and improved range of motion.
Adeline specializes in...
• Massage - a form of manual therapy used to reduce tension, anxiety, stress, and promote overall circulation, relaxation, and flexibility.
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - a popular treatment for myofascial restriction. IASTM uses specially designed instruments to provide a mobilizing effect to myofascial adhesions and scar tissue.
• RAPID Neuro Fascial Reset - RAPID NFR is new soft tissue, movement-based therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous system's role in alleviating pain, tension, and restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
Osteopathic Manual Therapy
with Stephanie
A hands-on manual therapy treatment method that looks at the way the body functions as a whole, rather than viewing its parts or symptoms separately (i.e. a hurt shoulder here, a neck strain there).
Conditions Treated with Osteopathy:
Headaches
Digestion issues
Stress
Concussion symptoms
Pain/ discomfort (muscle & joint)
Overall alignment
Pelvic dysfunction
Sinus issues
Diaphragm/ rib movement
& more!
Through gentle manipulation, osteopathic manual practitioners can help re-align the body to remove any obstruction of nerves, blood& lymph vessels so the physiology can function as intended. During Osteo treatments, Steph targets the nervous system to help calm the body. By calming down the nervous system the body can collectively function, both mechanically and physiologically, to create a better balance from the inside out. Her goal is to remove any compensations caused by new or old injuries, habitual postures and stressors, with the entire body in mind.
Acupuncture
with Rae
Acupuncture is the gentle stimulation of specific points on the body using single-use, sterile disposable needles. The activation of these acupuncture points opens up communication pathways through the various systems of the body.
Acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system to create biochemical changes in the body. This activates our body’s natural healing potential so it can effectively fight disease, support good health and modulate pain.
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) as being an effective treatment for a variety of health conditions such as: pain, injuries, insomnia, stress, mental health, digestive health, women’s health, fertility, and more.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) for pregnancy and fertility support is gaining popularity and validity in the Western world each year. Acupuncture and CHM has shown great results in both men and women, in restoring fertility, improving sperm and egg quality and balancing the endocrine system and hormones.
Acupuncture and CHM can be applied from preparing to conceive to pregnancy to postpartum care.
IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)
and Dry Needling
Our Physiotherapists and our Acupuncturist are trained in IMS/Dry Needling. IMS can be used for chronic pain, new injuries, and neuropathic pain. Nerves can become compressed or irritated for various reasons causing their signals to become exaggerated or perceived as painful ones. The result is pain that exists, often when there are no visible signs of inflammation or tissue damage.
Chronic muscle shortening is a common cause of pain that can be relieved by IMS. Overactivation of the muscle by an irritated nerve causes muscle spasm and chronic muscle shortening can be the result. This muscle shortening will pull on the tendons, straining them and the joints they move. Muscle shortening also increases wear and tear and can contribute to degenerative changes such as tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and degenerative disc problems.
We use the needle point to stimulate the muscle, which then sends a signal through the nerves to help reset our system. The result is the nerve activity being 'reset' and muscle tone decreasing, thus relaxing into a fully lengthened position and alleviating the chronic muscle shortening and correlating symptoms.
A common question is if IMS is painful. This depends on the area being treated, how long the pain has been present, and therefore, how sensitized the tissues are. Often all you feel is your muscle grab. If you are nervous about a pain response, let your therapist know and we will treat accordingly.
Sport Injury Prevention
with Eva
Are you an athlete or do you play sports? Our specialized 1-on-1 assessment, led by skilled physiotherapists, focuses on reducing the risk of common sports injuries in your sport such as sprains, strains, and joint issues.
We conduct thorough assessments to identify individual risk factors, including training habits and physical condition. We also provide personalized fitness plans that incorporate cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility to enhance your overall performance and safety.
Stay hydrated, nourished, and well-rested with our expert guidance on nutrition and recovery strategies. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, our physiotherapists are here to ensure you stay injury-free and enjoy your sport to the fullest. Book your session today and take the first step towards safe and effective sports participation.
Hypermobility or EDS
with Rebecca
For individuals with or suspected hypermobility and/or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) we provide specialized assessments with Rebecca, one of our top-rated physiotherapists.
With extensive experience in treating hypermobility and EDS, you can trust in receiving specialized, compassionate care aimed at enhancing quality of life.
Since these conditions require careful and experienced management due to the unique challenges they present, including joint instability and pain, it is important to work with a practitioner who can advocate with and for you.
Our approach includes tailored exercises to improve joint stability, enhance muscle strength, and promote better posture. We prioritize pain relief and teach pain management techniques, emphasizing the importance of avoiding excessive movements that could exacerbate hypermobility. By helping patients understand their condition, we empower you to manage it.
At our clinic, we understand the complex nature of hypermobility and are committed to providing personalized, effective care to help our patients lead a more comfortable and active life.
Shockwave Therapy
With Any Physiotherapist
Our top-notch shockwave therapy is a non-invasive and efficient treatment designed to stimulate the body's natural healing process. The three-step process addresses specific areas in need, effectively relieving pain and promoting healing in tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
Combined with essential injury management strategies, including exercise therapy and activity modification this comprehensive approach ensures optimal results and faster recovery, allowing you to return to your favorite activities sooner.
Sessions typically last between 5 to 10 minutes, with therapists adjusting intensity levels for your comfort. Multiple sessions (usually 3 to 5) are recommended, spaced 3 to 10 days apart, for maximum effectiveness.
Book in with one of our expert Calgary physiotherapists using the button below.
Concussion
Management
Fix Physio is a certified Complete Concussion Management™ clinic. We utilize a comprehensive, multi-modal approach to concussions, based on current advances in concussion research.
What is a concussion?
A concussion can be simply defined as a disruption in neurological functioning following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. This causes a biochemical imbalance within brain cells as well as decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain.
Essentially, the acceleration/deceleration of the brain in the skull causes a stretching of the nerves. This stretch causes a molecule called ATP to be released, resulting in a bunch of nerves firing at once. This initial stage is an energy crisis and results in low ATP stores, which is an issue because ATP is what tells our nerves to fire, and we need our nerves to fire to do/comprehend everything! It is once these ATP stores are fully restored that we are able to get back to everything we would like to do. The problem is, that you often feel symptom-free before your ATP stores have fully recovered. If this is the case, your brain remains extremely vulnerable to re-injury. We offer both baseline tests and post-concussion testing which will allow us to determine when the time should be right to return to regular activities.
Concussions often occur with various 'peripheral' issues. Ie; neck pain, dizziness, blurred vision, cognitive difficulties, headaches, and more. These peripheral issues are where we can really jump in and help as Physiotherapists. Through various exercises and manual techniques, we have your solution to recovery!
Allow us to help you return to your sport and/or day-to-day life!
Vestibular Rehabilitation
with BreAnne or Rebecca
Dizzy? Lightheaded? Vertigo (ie; room spinning)? Nausea? Imbalance?
Whether your dizziness/vertigo is from BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) or from inhibition of the system that controls dizziness and balance, there are various forms of treatment and exercise that can be done to alleviate your symptoms.
What does treatment involve? --> Depends on what is wrong!
BPPV has a very specific treatment protocol where specific positioning techniques are used depending on which part of the inner ear is involved. Erin who is a certified Vestibular Therapist will assess which positioning technique to use by assessing your eye movement during each test.
Other conditions may involve a combination of manual therapy and a specific exercise program. Exercises prescription is based on 3 principles: adaptation, habituation, and substitution, all based around re-training the system so that certain stimuli no longer make you dizzy.
Temporomandibular/ Jaw Joint Physiotherapy (TMJ)
with Rebecca
Experiencing jaw pain, difficulty in jaw movement, clicking or popping sounds when you move your jaw, frequent headaches and/or ear-related symptoms?
Physiotherapy can help alleviate many of these common Temporomandibular (Jaw) joint symptoms. The TMJ joint is crucial in various activities like talking, chewing, and yawning but TMJ disorders can occur, causing pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and surrounding areas.
Our expert physiotherapists provide pain relief, muscle relaxation jaw mobilization and stabilization as well as individualized exercises to help tackle this issue.
Running Injuries & Prevention
with Rebecca
At Fix Physio, we understand that running is one of the purest forms of human movements. Book with Rebecca to prevent running injuries and/ or treat them if they occur.
In this appointment, Rebecca will assess your strength, mobility, and stability. She will watch you run on the treadmill, video you in slow motion, and then review the videos with you, analyzing your gait. You will receive an individualized exercise plan (designed just for you) that targets any areas of weakness, limited mobility, or instability found in your assessment. She will educate you on ways to improve your gait to reduce injury risk and improve performance. This is a long (90-minute), assessment and education-heavy appointment. Rebecca assesses the whole body, including the trunk, shoulders, feet, and legs, in this assessment. Rebecca loves to run, has taken several courses on treating, assessing, and analyzing runners, and has been on her own runner's rehab journey. Comprehensive run assessments are one of her favorite things to do.
Women's Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
with Aly and Christina
Women's Health Programs are designed to help women prevent, recover from, or cope with the various health issues that can arise during their lifetime. Puberty, pregnancy, childbirth, hormonal changes and menopause are all milestones within a woman’s life and, along with additional medical illnesses like breast cancer, osteoporosis or abdominal/pelvic surgery, women need specialized attention and care during these phases of their life. Our treatments are provided by Aly MacLean and Christina Roman who are licensed Physical Therapist with training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of women’s health conditions. We offer a wide range of treatments covering body dysfunction, sexual health, pre/post natal care, and pelvic floor care.
Our Women’s Health Program is designed to help empower women through use of manual therapy techniques and education. By making information and evidence-based treatments readily available, our aim is to help women stay as healthy and active as possible during each life change and challenge they might face. After an initial assessment with one of our Physical Therapists, including an internal exam, a customized treatment program is designed for each individual. This can include sessions with a Physical Therapist or another member of the Health Care Team.
RAPID NFR
with Adeline
So…What IS Rapid NeuroFascial Reset or RAPID NFR?
RAPID NFR is new soft tissue, movement-based therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous system's role in alleviating pain, tension, and restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
What does it feel like?
Every session is a combination of examination and treatment. The Rapid therapist uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Hypersensitive areas are treated by combining precisely directed tension with specific patient movements.
Rapid sessions may be uncomfortable during the movement phase of the treatment. This occurs as the neurological system is being stimulated to restore normal function. Treating the body at the neurological level stimulates a reprogramming of the tissue – tight muscles relax, range of motion is restored, and the pain is eliminated.
Rapid treatments are performed clothed in comfortable attire.
Why choose RAPID-NFR?
Clients are drawn to Rapid because of the “rapid” or effective response to treatment. This helps active individuals quickly get back to life and living.
How many sessions does it take?
Most painful conditions are resolved in 2-8 treatments.
Conditions treated with RAPID:
Migraines/Headaches
Frozen Shoulder
Golfer’s and Tennis elbow
Low Back Pain
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Whiplash
TMJ-D
Vertigo and Tinnitus
Arthritic Joints
Carpal Tunnel
Sciatic
Bursitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Knee Pain
Quad, Hamstring, and Groin Pulls
Shin Splints
Baker Cysts
Tendinitis
This is just a shortlist. If you are in pain, we can help! Call to book your RAPID appointment today!
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a profession directed at evaluating, restoring, and maintaining physical function. We want to provide you with the tools you need to repair damage and fix any pain/stiffness. Our skilled Physiotherapists are trained in various musculoskeletal injuries as well as concussion management, vestibular (vertigo) therapy, Intermuscular Stimulation (IMS), custom foot orthotics, and of course, the bread and butter of Physiotherapy, exercise prescription.
We can help you with:
Back and neck pain
Concussion
Chronic Pain
Dizziness
Repetitive strains
Arthritis
Sport-related injuries
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Prevention and management of work-related injuries
Motor vehicle accident-related injuries
Your Physiotherapist may chat with you about using different modalities, mobilizing or manipulating joints, stretching muscle or tight tissue in the area, strengthening for proper movement patterns, or breaking down scar tissue to help you work toward fixing the primary problem..
Psychology
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Psychology is a profession that focuses on intervention strategies to improve and maximize mental, cognitive, physical, and other functioning of individuals. Our psychologist utilizes an integrative theoretical approach involving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to consider each person holistically.
Our areas of focus include:
Depression/anxiety
Life transitions/adjustments (career, marriage, retirement, etc)
Trauma (MVA, PTSD, abuse)
Chronic pain management
Couples therapy
Disordered eating patterns
Substance misuse
We strive to help our clients live in a more intentional manner by exploring unconscious patterns that may be creating these difficulties.
For more information visit: flowpsychology.online/