Lifemark Physiotherapy (Willow Brook)

10/21/2026

Tight muscles? Stiff neck or back? A little warmth may help. ♨️

Heat therapy can help relax tense muscles, temporarily ease discomfort, and make everyday movement feel more comfortable.

The Sukha Digital Moist Heating Pad offers a convenient way to incorporate heat therapy into your routine, whether you’re unwinding after a long day or managing recurring muscle stiffness.

At Lifemark, we offer a range of recovery and wellness products designed to complement your care at home.

🏠 Support that goes home with you 👇

Speak with your clinician about which products may be right for you. Product selection and availability vary by location. Contact your nearest Lifemark clinic to learn more: https://bit.ly/4yybv4U

10/20/2026

🧩 A puzzle here, a little colouring there! 🎨 Who knew everyday activities could support so many skills?

Puzzles and colouring are more than just relaxing ways to pass the time. They're also activities occupational therapists may use to help support:

🧠 Focus and concentration: Staying engaged with a task

✋ Fine motor skills: Practicing controlled hand and finger movements

👀 Visual perception: Recognizing shapes, patterns, and details

🤝 Hand-eye coordination: Helping your eyes and hands work together

🎨 Creativity and problem-solving: Exploring different approaches and finding solutions

Occupational therapy focuses on helping people participate in the everyday activities that matter to them, and sometimes, that can involve something as simple as a puzzle or colouring!

Want to give these activities a try at home? Grab a puzzle or your favourite colouring book and spend a few minutes doing something that's both enjoyable and engaging.

💬 Are you team puzzles 🧩 or team colouring 🎨? Let us know in the comments!

10/19/2026

Maybe you take the longer route to avoid the highway. You wait until traffic is lighter. Or you let someone else drive because certain trips make you anxious.

Driving anxiety can quietly start shaping where you go and how you get there.

Occupational therapy can help you understand what may be keeping that anxiety going and gradually work toward the driving or passenger situations that matter in your everyday life.

🚗 Learn more about driving anxiety, avoidance, and how occupational therapy may help. 👇

Maybe you take the long way to avoid the highway. You wait until traffic is lighter. Or you ask someone else to drive because certain trips make you anxious.

10/13/2026

🍂 Follow the path to fall savings. You’ve found it!

Our Fall Sale is officially here! Save up to 25% on select products at participating Lifemark clinics, including:

🍁 Sukha Massage Gun: $89.99
🍁 Biofreeze: 2 for $30
🍁 Sukha Heating Pad: $119.99

Support that goes home with you. 💙

Contact a participating clinic near you or book an appointment to learn more: https://bit.ly/4jxzVIf

*Offer available October 1 to November 8 at participating clinics. Product availability may vary.

10/12/2026

Bloating or constipation this Thanksgiving? 🦃 Gentle abdominal massage may help you feel more comfortable.

Our manual osteopath Katie Stanley demonstrates the ILU massage, also called the “I Love You” massage. Its strokes follow the path of your large intestine and may help gas and stool move along.

This self-massage technique may ease constipation and related bloating or gas discomfort. 👀 Watch the demonstration and save it to revisit later.

Wait a few hours after a large meal. Use gentle pressure and stop if it hurts. ⚠️ Check with a clinician first if you’re pregnant, have had recent abdominal surgery, or have a bowel condition or abdominal hernia. This video is for general education only. Seek medical advice for ongoing symptoms.

10/09/2026

We said what we said. 😌💪

Okay, okay... strength training might not be everyone’s favourite. But finding the right exercises, the right level and a routine that works for you can make all the difference.

Consider this your sign to give it another shot. 👀

And if you’re not sure where to start or want some guidance building a routine that works for you, a physiotherapist can help.

Learn more or book an appointment at https://bit.ly/4ATrtJf

10/01/2026

October is Occupational Therapy Month! 🙌

All month long, we're celebrating the Occupational Therapists across Lifemark and the important work they do to help people participate more fully in the activities that matter to them.

Whether they're supporting recovery, independence, a return to work or the routines of everyday life, our OTs make a difference in so many ways. 💙

Here are some of the wonderful OT teams across Lifemark – join us in thanking them for everything they do.

Happy Occupational Therapy Month!

09/30/2026

When your vestibular and visual systems are not working together as well as they should, everyday movement can feel more challenging. Turning your head while walking, looking around a busy store, reading signs while moving, or changing direction quickly may bring on dizziness or unsteadiness.

The exercises demonstrated in this video are examples of gaze stabilization, convergence, and eye-head coordination work that may be used in vestibular rehabilitation. The goal is to gradually help your brain make better use of the information coming from your eyes, inner ear, and body as you move.

A vestibular therapist can assess what may be contributing to your symptoms and choose exercises that match your needs, tolerance, and goals.

👉 Learn more about vestibular rehabilitation at Lifemark: https://bit.ly/4hv42NP

⚠️ These exercises may not be appropriate for every cause of dizziness or vertigo. Speak with a vestibular therapist before starting.

09/29/2026

Knee pain can have a way of showing up after a longer walk, a workout, or a busy day on your feet.

Topical menthol may provide temporary relief from minor knee pain by creating a cooling sensation that changes how discomfort feels. Learn when menthol may be helpful, how it compares with ice and heat, and how it can support your physiotherapy and knee rehabilitation plan. 👇

You’ve been working hard with your physiotherapist and starting to see real progress for your knee pain. But every time you push a little harder—a longer walk, a busier day at work, a return to your favourite sport or activity—the soreness in your knee creeps back in. Between sessions, you wan...

09/23/2026

That pain, tingling, or numbness that seems to travel from your lower back or buttock down your leg? It may be sciatica.

Nerve flossing is one gentle exercise a physiotherapist may use to help manage these nerve-related symptoms for some people.

If symptoms are sticking around or getting in the way of your day, a physiotherapist can assess what may be contributing and help you find the right approach. Find a clinic near you 👉 https://bit.ly/4yc29fY

⚠️ This exercise is for general education only. Stop if symptoms worsen and speak with a healthcare professional if you have concerns.

05/13/2025

We're excited to welcome Carlos Salcedo to the Lifemark Willow Brook team!

Carlos is a Registered Massage Therapist and Manual Osteopath with a strong foundation in movement and injury prevention, thanks to his 6+ years as a Certified Personal Trainer. His holistic approach combines relaxation with targeted treatment to help you feel and move better.

Carlos offers a range of techniques, including:
✅ Swedish Massage – For stress relief and improved circulation
✅ Deep Tissue Massage – To target chronic tension and restore mobility
✅ Therapeutic Massage – Focused on injury recovery and posture
✅ Lymphatic Drainage – Supporting detox and immune health

Whether you're recovering from an injury or simply need to unwind, Carlos is here to help you reach your wellness goals.

📅 Now accepting new patients – book your appointment with Carlos today! https://bit.ly/4k3rT79

09/18/2023

September 17-23 is Balance Awareness Week. In honour of this week, we are shining a spotlight on our Vestibular Physiotherapists.

Meet Varun Grover

Varun completed his physiotherapy education from GGSIP University and completed his Master of Exercise Physiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Varun is trained and certified in K-tape (sports taping), McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis trherapy for lumbar spine (for low back pain and injuries), spinal manipulation therapy and functional dry needling.

Varun has worked as a registered physiotherapist in Ontario and Alberta. His clinical interests include orthopaedic injuries, arthritis, geriatric and concussion rehab, sports and gym/work-out injuries and day-to-day postural and repetitive stress injuries. He continues to upgrade his clinical skills and knowledge in these fields.

Varun's treatment sessions are mostly one-on-one, hands-on manual therapy. He believes in an active rehab model for a strong and sustainable recovery. Varun believes in adding value to each treatment session by using an evidence-based approach for individualized care, by adding graded exercises and self management techniques, and by providing targeted education to promote long-term health.

Varun loves his work. He is energetic and loves helping people through their recovery.

To learn more about vestibular rehabilitation visit https://www.instagram.com/p/CixXtNmOiFn/...

To book online with Varun, visit https://www.lifemark.ca/Willow-Brook or call our clinic 888-898-5547.

12/02/2022

The Lifemark Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Students are now both accepting applications until January 31, 2023!

These two scholarships were created to support diversity within the occupational therapy and physiotherapy professions. The annual scholarships are available to students from our Black and Indigenous communities and provide financial support in the form of a $5,000 award for those pursuing post-secondary learning in a recognized Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Masters program in Canada.

Apply for The Lifemark Scholarship for Black Students here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fece8f4b-0227-4caf-9cd1-0b464217347b&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=455503&lang

Apply for The Lifemark Scholarship for Indigenous Students here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fece8f4b-0227-4caf-9cd1-0b464217347b&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=455729&lang=en_CA&source=EN

09/27/2022

Hey Lifemark Willow Brook supporters!
Did you know that we have a National Lifemark account that posts valuable content daily that you might be missing out on? If you wish to get daily posts in your feed that provide you with information about health and wellness topics from our amazing staff across the country, then head over to Lifemark Health https://www.facebook.com/LifemarkHealth and give the account a LIKE/FOLLOW.
Continue to stay tuned into our page as well for regular clinic and staff updates.

09/16/2021

Congratulations to our Clinic Director, Rafael Ramos De Burgos, BSC.(PT)., MSC, FDN, CMT who has been voted one of the TOP THREE best physiotherapists in Airdrie.

Check out https://threebestrated.ca/physical-therapists-in-airdrie-ab to see Rafael' s bio and report.

To book an appointment with Rafael, please visit https://www.lifemark.ca/Willow-Brook to book online or call our clinic at 403-948-5888.

02/04/2021

Are you, or is someone you know, looking for work in Calgary?

Lifemark’s program, WORKinYYC, has the ability to accept new clients to start their program, which aims to rapidly attach participants to vacancies in the labour market in in-demand positions.

Individuals must:
• Be able to start the program within the next 1-2 weeks
• Be prepared to attend interviews and/or connect to work within 1-2 weeks of the program start
• Be work-ready, including having access to transportation, managed child and family care, no concerns related to COVID-19, access to work clothes, access to food to pack a lunch, etc.
• Be enthusiastic about the work opportunities currently present in the labour market

In Calgary, we currently have the following opportunities available:
• Industries: Retail and wholesale trade, health care and social assistance, construction, administrative support and waste remediation, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, accommodation and food services, other services
• Positions: include labourer, production worker, cashier, retail clerk, cleaner, administrative assistant, computer trainer, data entry, line cook, kitchen helper, customer service representative, medical office assistant, shipper/receiver, sales associate, marketing manager
• Starting wage range: $15 - $18/hr and up

If interested or know someone that is, please email [email protected] or call 403-297-9500

10/26/2020

This is Massage Therapy Awareness week. We would like to feature our massage therapist Elisa Pellerin. Please call our office today to book in. 403-948-5888.

Elisa is a 2013 graduate of a 2200-hour diploma from Eastern College in Moncton New-Brunswick. She has moved to Airdrie in 2014 to pursue her career as a registered massage therapist.

Elisa has a passion for the care of her clients. She will listen to all goals and concerns from the clients before treatment and then will design a treatment plan best suitable in order to enhance overall well-being.
Elisa specializes in therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point release, relaxation, manual lymphatic drainage and pre- and post-natal treatment. She also works very closely with her physiotherapy team to insure she can provide the best possible care for our WCB and MVA clients as well.

Elisa takes pride in serving the clients she cares for and looks forward to meeting and treating new clients in the future.

06/12/2019

We're always looking for innovative ways to treat our patients' injuries, and Amanda Kerr, 1st year U of A PT student doing her placement with us, has done just that!

Amanda developed this "Hand Therapy board", a low cost and highly functional device designed to help treat hand-related injuries to get back to function. Great work Amanda!

12/19/2018

We had a BLAST competing against our rivals Lifemark Sport Medicine (Genesis Place) at the Archery Games Calgary