The Bridge Advanced Sports Therapy and Training

Lethbridge, here we come! We’re thrilled to announce that The Bridge will soon be expanding to Southern Alberta with a new clinic location in Lethbridge. We’re looking forward to bringing our proactive approach to #YQL to help the community reach all of their health and fitness goals. The clinic will host an all-star team of physios, chiros, massage therapists and strength professionals to help athletes of all ages and abilities reach new heights.... The doors will be opening in February 2021 and we can’t wait to share our new clinic with you! Stay tuned for some behind-the-scenes looks as the new space comes together over the coming weeks.

We couldn't be more excited to announce yet another addition to our growing team in South Edmonton: Sapphire Kroetsch will be taking patients starting this week! If Sapphire looks familiar to you, there might be a reason why: she started out as a patient of ours years ago and has been working with us as a Patient Experience Rep throughout her Masters degree. "I strongly believe that movement enriches people’s lives. I am passionate about creating a personalized, evidenc...e-based, active rehabilitation program and providing you with the tools to take charge of your recovery. My goal is to get you back to doing the things you love, feeling stronger than ever." If you want to book in with Sapphire, she's taking patients in South Edmonton on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday! Give us a call at 780.988.9668 to book your first session today. See more

Turns out that our track also doubles as extremely effective Santa Claus camouflage...

With local gyms closing down due to the recent Alberta restrictions, we want to help you get creative with your training this Christmas and keep your progress on track while staying safe at home. Our Home Alone package includes: A 30-minute virtual consultation with one of our therapists to assess how you’re moving, your goals and how we can keep you progressing with the equipment and space available to you at home... A 30-minute virtual training session to work with one of our experts on form and technique to answer all of your questions and make sure you’re performing all of your movements with confidence. A four-week, completely customized home training program on the Bridge Athletic app, including coach feedback and communication, exercise videos, and performance tracking to make recording your progress easy. If you’re interested, give us a call, send us a DM or shoot us an email to book your sessions or ask for more info!

Bittersweet goodbyes were made even more bitter by the necessity for a virtual goodbye party as @rich.klen departed us for a move back home to Prince George in 2021. If you've been lucky enough to work with Rich, as a patient or a peer, you know that the level of expertise and knowledge he brought to every appointment was only exceeded by his capacity for attention and empathy. Rich, thanks for all of the laughs shared and memories made in and outside of the clinic over the l...ast few years. It's been nothing but a pleasure to work beside you. BC is lucky to have you back. If you have a parting message or memory for Rich, please drop it in the comments so we can try to convince him to stay, or at the very least make him cry on the way out. Hoping our paths cross again soon, visit often

One of the main reasons we see athletes in the clinic is because they've started some training or an exercise program that their body doesn't have the capacity to perform properly. Over time, as they progress their volume and load, the body's ability to compensate for this lack of capacity fails and injury prevails. Coming in to see us for a movement assessment with one of our therapists is a great way to have your mobility and strength analyzed to make sure you possess the a...bility to perform certain essential movements key to preventing injury in your sport. Getting proactive about your health is one of the best things you can do to keep you moving and performing at your best. Hit the link below to book in for a movement assessment with our team of physios and chiros. We can help athletes of all levels, in person or virtually! thebridge.janeapp.com

Edmonton & Sherwood Park! We wanted to check in yet again to let you all know that our physiotherapy, chiropractic and athletic therapy services are still open at all of our clinics moving forward. Massage will unfortunately be shut down for the duration of the new public health measures, beginning this Sunday, December 13th. It’s a privilege to keep our doors open to you and to continue serving our community. We will do our part by continuing to uphold our commitment to stri...ct cleaning and sanitization, physical distancing, and masking within our facilities and appreciate your cooperation in keeping everyone safe. We continue to encourage our patients to access us and our services through our online options! These virtual 1-on-1 sessions are a highly effective, accessible and safe way to connect with your therapist or coach at home to keep your progress on track. In health, Your team at The Bridge

James Greene, Strength Coach & Athletic Therapist What sparked your interest for your career? Simply put, I want to help people better themselves and achieve their goals.... What aspect of your practice are you most passionate about? Education and knowledge transfer. I truly believe if people can better understand their body, learn to use it and why/how to do certain things, they are more likely to do the big and little things to be better human beings. Do you have any favourite injuries or body sites to work with? Do you specialize in anything specifically? Functional movement as a whole in regards to chronic injury or performance. I look at the body as a whole, determine which functional limitations exist which could be causing predispositions to injuries or performance. Sports in particular. What can patients expect from a session with you? Authenticity, no bull. I strive to be same the person I am inside the clinic in which I am outside of the clinic. What are you up to when you're not at The Bridge? All things mountains. Running, Climbing (Trad, Ice, Alpine, Sport), Ski Touring, Mountaineering, Hiking, Scrambling and drinking beer by a fire. "I have done my job if we can correctly identify your limitations, robustly transfer the knowledge of why it is an issue and what we need to do about it, then build a short and long term plan to accomplish your goals. If you leave feeling ready to take the next steps and knowing what they are and how they fit into your life as whole, you will be successful." Book your next session with James here! https://thebridge.janeapp.com//the-bridge-south-edmo/book

Meet the Team! Ashley Garner, Chiropractor What sparked your interest for your career? I always wanted to work in the medical field, but with a conservative care approach that did not involve prescribing medications. Growing up with an athletic background led me to a particular interest in working with athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to the pros. ... What aspect of your practice are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about building meaningful relationships with people while helping them to not only reach their goals, but achieve things they didn’t know were possible. Do you have any favourite injuries or body sites to work with? Do you specialize in anything specifically? I like everything, but I'd have to say my favourite areas to treat are the neck and jaw. I have also really enjoyed treating pregnant women! What can patients expect from a session with you? You can expect a thorough assessment at your first visit, followed by treatments consisting of ART, adjustments and rehab exercises to give you the tools to take control of your own health. Sometimes I like to add in instrument assisted soft tissue techniques such as Gaston or cupping to keep people on their toes! A typical follow up appointment with me is around 20 minutes, which is often longer than your average rack and crack chiropractor! What are you up to when you're not at The Bridge? Hiking, playing soccer, petting dogs, & trying new restaurants around Edmonton! Follow this link in to book your next session with Ashley: https://thebridge.janeapp.com//the-bridge-south-edmo/book