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Physiotherapy, Clinical Kinesiology, Dietitian care, VO₂ & RMR testing, and Mental Health Counselling in One Team

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Fax referrals to: 587-441-8383

Starts: same-week

Report: 2–3 business days

What to include


Minimum clinical info: working Dx, goals/return-to-work status, precautions, medications, imaging/labs (if relevant), activity restrictions.

Administrative: patient legal name, DOB, phone/email, preferred contact, language needs.

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Typical Referral Pathways

  • Persistent MSK pain

    • Screen red flags → graded exposure & self-management → flare plan.
    • Team: Kinesiology + Physiotherapy. Update: 4–6 weeks.

  • Cardiometabolic risk (HTN, T2D, dyslipidemia, obesity)

    • Activity prescription to targets, strength progression, BP/HR monitoring.
    • Dietitian coaching.
    • Optional VO₂/RMR to individualize dosing. Update: 4–6 weeks.

  • Concussion

    • Vestibular/oculomotor, balance, exertional tolerance (e.g., Buffalo progression).
    • Return-to-learn/work/sport criteria. Escalate red flags same day.

  • Mental health / Counselling (anxiety, depression, stress/adjustment, insomnia, pain overlap)

    • Screen: PHQ-9, GAD-7 (baseline + 4–6 weeks); risk screen when indicated.
    • Plan (stepped care, ~6–8 visits): brief CBT/behavioral activation, problem-solving, motivational interviewing; CBT-I-informed sleep work when needed; graded activity with Kinesiology/Physio if MSK/pain.
    • Coordinate: summary to MRP with consent; escalate for suicidality, psychosis/mania, severe SUD, IPV risk (urgent MD/ED/community crisis).
    • Metrics: PHQ-9/GAD-7 trends; sleep diary if relevant.


Coverage & fees


Coverage varies by provider type and plan.


Many plans cover Physiotherapy, Psychologist/Counselling Therapist/MSW-RCSW and Dietitian; Kinesiology coverage varies.


Testing (VO₂/RMR) is typically private-pay.


Patients receive itemized receipts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a physician referral?

    No. Some plans require a referral for reimbursement—check your coverage details.

  • How fast can patients be seen?

    We aim for same-week starts; telehealth often sooner.

  • Can I request specific protocols or tests?

    Yes—note preferences (e.g., treadmill vs bike, Buffalo progression, CBT-I focus).

  • How do you share updates?

    Fax or secure email, per your preference; cadence as above.

  • Privacy & consent?

    We follow Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA); we share the minimum necessary with consent or as permitted by law.