Active Sports Therapy

How about a like for our new team member!? We're excited to introduce you to Dr. Kurt Whitney, our newest addition to the AST chiropractic team. Dr. Kurt is a born and raised Calgarian and a graduate of UBC and the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kurt is certified in Active Release Therapy and Functional Movement Systems. He is highly motivated to provide top tier treatments to his patients utilizing current evidence-based methods, with a focus o...n soft tissue treatment, spinal manipulation and rehabilitative exercises. As a former athlete, Dr. Kurt has dealt with a multitude of injuries and understands the impact that injuries can have, not only on a patient’s physical health but their mental health as well so he fits in perfectly with our motto of helping our patients get back to doing all of the things that they love! #yycchiro #yycsportsinjury #activesportstherapy #yycnow #calgary #activereleasetechnique #functionalmovementsystems

Have you noticed that with working from home, you've been feeling stiff? Maybe you're even lacking energy and motivation? We've noticed people working from home aren't getting enough movement throughout their days and we all know how much sitting all day can be detrimental to your physical health. On top of all of that, some people may also notice drops in energy levels and productivity. This is why our movement specialist Sarah Kuindersma is offering a mobility class that... you can join into from home. The mobility classes are 25-30 minutes in length and can be done at your home desk. They are designed to reduce muscle tension, leaving you refreshed to allow for that increase in productivity. Another bonus is that you'll improve your posture which will result in less back pain. When: Sarah will be running four Wednesday classes in a row including January 13, 20, 27 and February 3 all beginning at 12:00 noon. Where: From your desk on via Zoom How to Sign Up: Call or email our front desk team at 403-278-1405 or [email protected] and ask to sign up. Cost: $10 for a drop in or $30 for the four class series We hope to see you there! #yycnow #activesportstherapy #yycchiro #yycmuslceactivation #muscleactivationtechniques #yycphysio #yycfitness See more

Dear AST Community, In light of yesterday’s announcements for the province of Alberta we wanted to keep you updated on the services at our clinic. We are pleased to inform you that the following services remain OPEN for patient visits:... Chiropractic Physiotherapy Naturopathic and Integrated Medicine Holistic Nutritional Consulting Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine We are sad to announce that Massage Therapy will be closed as of December 13th. If you have an appointment between now and the 13th, know that your appointment still stands and our therapists look forward to seeing you. What does this mean for you? If you have a scheduled massage post December 13th, our front desk team will automatically cancel your appointment for you and contact you to see if you’d like to book in with one of our chiropractors or physiotherapists to continue your care. We know that massage is an important part of many of your treatment plans that help to keep you pain free, and doing the things that you love. In the meantime, please know that we have other services and practitioners to help until your RMT can get you back on the table. Active Release Techniques, Shockwave, Acupuncture, and IMS are just a few services that can provide assistance and relief for an array of injuries so we encourage you to book in and continue your care. All other appointments and services remain OPEN and are proceeding as normal. As usual, we are committed to your health and safety through our high standards surrounding Covid-19 protocols and will continue to deliver the best in care for you. 403-278-1405, email [email protected] Book online if you are an existing patient See more

Dr. Lovely hits the blog with some great info on supporting your immune system and discusses the connection between your brain and gut. Within it, a list of some things you can easily start doing today to help support your immunity. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/supporting-your-immune-s/

Dr. Gayle, our ND, has put together a list of apps that she finds to be great tools to help you with your health and wellness goals. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/a-naturopathic-doctors-f/

Patients and our team are so excited for this announcement. Sarah Kuindersma, our Muscle Activation Technique Specialist is back and accepting patients again. Sarah is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm and Friday's from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. You can call, email, or use our new online booking system to make your appointment.... #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycmassage #yycmasks #yycliving #yycnow #yycevents #yycphotographer #yycsports #yycsportstherapy #yycnaturopath #yycnutrition #yycinfluencer #yyc

Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful day from all of us at Active Sports Therapy.

So many injuries can quickly and effectively be treated with this unique soft tissue therapy. Book today because the sooner you get started, the sooner you'll begin to feel better!

Any headache sufferer knows that headaches can be among the most frustrating and debilitating health problems. When headaches develop they often interfere or prevent many of our most basic daily activities such as using the computer, reading, carrying on a conversation, and even thinking. Learn about how Active Release Techniques (ART) may be a solution for you. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/improved-treatment-for-h/

If you suffer from sciatica, here is a great blog for you to ready to both learn about it, and to understand possible treatment options. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/the-many-faces-of-sciati/

Say hello to Emily. She recently joined our front desk team at Active Sports Therapy. You may know her as one of our clinic assistants but after graduating with her degree in Kinesiology she’s helping us out up front for a while #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycliving #yycmassagetherapy #activesportstherapy

Dr. Corey Finan BSc., DC, CCSP - has put together a great blog on understanding different types of pain. Learn the difference between neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain here. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/understanding-pain-sourc/ #pain #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycmassagetherapy #paintherapy

Please give a warm welcome to Emma. She recently joined our awesome front desk team at Active Sports Therapy. #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycliving #yycmassagetherapy #activesportstherapy

Congratulations to the Kananaskis and Canmore Kleanup that ended as a huge success. Over 110 groups registered for the event which was not only a clean up but an awareness campaign about the amount of litter being left behind on the hiking trails. Here's just a sample of participants including some of our team members - Dr. Dave, Dr. Vikki, Jean, Sarah, and other friends of AST. AST chipped in some free massages as prizes and the winners definitely earned it! ... #kleanupkananaskis

7:45 am Monday morning and ready for an 8:00 am start to the week. We have extended our hours to allow for more flexibility in bookings as well as to ensure no over crowding. Grateful to have lots of space to spread out! New office hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am - 8 pm ... Friday 8am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9 am - 4 pm #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycmassage #yycmasks #yycliving #yycnow #yycevents #yycphotographer #yycsports #yycsportstherapy #yycnaturopath #yycnutrition #yycinfluencer #yyc

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is an effective treatment for chronic pain of neuropathic origin. This technique uses needles similar to the needles used in acupuncture to find and diagnose muscle shortening in deep muscles. This technique is great because it has very few side effects. Learn all about it and see if it might be right for you! http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/what-is-intramuscular-st/

We are proud to support the Kananaskis and Canmore Clean Up Event. One of our great team members has been busy organizing this event to help keep the hiking trails clean and free of trash. Do a hike, pick up trash and win sweet prizes! ... Head on over to the event link to learn more and see how you can help.

You've asked for it and it's finally here! Online booking for appointments for chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, MAT, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. A few things to note: -Only 'current' patients can book online... -You are able to book 48 hours in advance -PLEASE CALL if you cannot find a suitable appointment time or you need to get in sooner -Not all practitioners and appointment 'types/length' are available online -You must review all of the Covid-19 screening questions and accept prior to booking Give it a try for your next booking, we hope you find this option convenient! Head to our site www.activesportstherapy.ca and find the ONLINE BOOKING link. #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycsports #yycsportsinjury #yycnow #yycathletes #muscleactivationtechnique #activereleasetechnique #yycmassagetherapy #getbacktoyourgame #unifiedteamcare

The hiking trails outside of Calgary have been buzzing with people getting their hike on. If you're one of those people, check out this video from Sarah Kuindersma, MAT Specialist at AST that walks you through a post hiking mobility routine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blkaxW6jaAY

Dr. Gayle takes a quick review of natural supplements for anxiety in our latest blog. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/a-review-of-natural-supp/

We're excited to be back seeing our patients and helping them get back to doing the things they love. Here's Sarah, MAT specialist with one of hers. Maybe should have been an air high 5 but all involved were too excited!

How about a help us welcome our newest team member, Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wanda Duong DTCM, R.Ac., BSc. Biological Sciences, Dip. Natural Nutrition Wanda has a special interest in sports medicine acupuncture focusing on the importance of prevention, recovery, and injury rehabilitation. Although trained to address many conditions, she has experienced great success in addressing muscle and joint pain. She enjoys working with individuals pre/post-natal, includin...g induction and reproductive issues, helps manage anxiety, stress and associated stress symptoms, and many other areas including immune support, sleep issues, and digestion. Wanda values her patients, their health, and their health journey and brings into her practice different modalities to provide the best care she can. This might include Chinese medicine acupuncture, sports medicine acupuncture, cupping, gua-sha, moxibustion, auricular therapy, diet therapy, and Chinese herbal formulas to promote and encourage healing and overall health. In addition to all of this, she's also a competitive dragon boat paddler, who loves painting, music, being outdoors and being a mother to her chihuahuas! Read more: http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/wanda-duong/

Wishing all of the Father's out there a wonderful day!

Attention golfers, join us this Thursday for a free webinar, The Body-Swing Connection for Golfers. In this webinar hosted by Dr. James DC, who is also Titleist Performance Institute Certified , you will learn: To take a closer look at examining your joints and how they move.... Learn how lack of range of motion and strength influence what you see on the course in every phase of the swing. Learn to hopefully swing better, move better, and understand your mechanics in a stronger way. When: Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 pm Where: You'll be joining us online via Zoom Sign up here: https://kj423.infusionsoft.com/app/form/register-for-lecture #calgarygolf #yycgolf #yycchiro #yycchiropractor #yycsports #golf #golfchiropractor #yycsports #sportsinjury

Happy Hamstrings! A video by Sarah Kuindersma, MAT Specialist. This 30 min hamstring routine takes into consideration other things in the body that might be leading to tightness. Such as breathing or even your glutes not firing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpIgosbctUE... There is also an 8min version if you’re short for time that can be found here: https://youtu.be/ePxVExu14KQ

We are excited to announce that we are now able to bring back the following services as of Friday, June 12th as part of Alberta's Phase Two reopening strategy. Massage Therapy Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) Athletic Therapy... Traditional Chinese Medicine Give us a call call to get yourself booked in 403-278-1405 As you may know, chiropractic, physiotherapy, integrated medicine, and naturopathic medicine have been available already as part of Phase One. This means that all services at AST are now open to accept patients in the clinic. We know many of you have been waiting patiently so please know that we're ready, and eager to help you get back to feeling great and doing all of the things that you love! #yycchiro #yycphysio #yycmassage #yycnow #sportsinjury #yycsports See more

Some great tips from one of our Physiotherpists, Ellen Rossiter if your work setup is causing you pain. http://www.activesportstherapy.ca/tips-for-your-workspace-/

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