Level Up Wellness Group

06/17/2026

Meet Payton Lundquist!
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Meet Payton Lundquist, a Registered Psychologist at Level Up Wellness Group. Payton specializes in supporting individuals through trauma, addiction, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors, helping clients navigate their inner worlds with compassion and courage.
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Trained in EMDR and Existential Analysis, Payton uses a person-centered approach to create a warm, trusting space for healing. She believes every person has the resilience to face difficult emotions and strives to empower her clients to find fulfillment and purpose.
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Learn more about Payton and book a session: https://luwg.ca/payton-lundquist/
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06/15/2026

The "Therapeutic Medical" Model
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At Level Up Wellness Group, we bridge the gap between medicine and therapy through our unique "Therapeutic Medical" model. This approach ensures that your physical and mental health are treated as one unified system, rather than isolated symptoms.
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Our team of Nurse Practitioners and Psychologists work collaboratively to provide thorough diagnostic assessments and medication plans. This integrated approach ensures no part of your wellness journey is overlooked, providing you with the most effective path toward total healing.
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Discover our approach here: https://luwg.ca/psychiatric-mental-health/
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06/15/2026

ADHD Diagnosis Dilemma : "Take this 3-minute quiz.""Get diagnosed in a 15-minute telehealth call."

Properly diagnosing ADHD in adults is deeply complex. It is a nuanced process that cannot, and should not be rushed.

🧠 1. The "Iceberg" of Adult Symptoms

In children, ADHD often presents as physical hyperactivity. In adults, it turns inward.

It looks like chronic mental fatigue, executive dysfunction, and emotional dysregulation.

🎭 2. The Great Imposters (Overlapping Conditions)
ADHD rarely travels alone, and its symptoms heavily mimic other mental health conditions. A rushed conversation can easily lead to a dangerous misdiagnosis. Consider the overlaps:

Anxiety & Depression: ADHD overwhelm can cause depression. Conversely, severe anxiety causes a lack of focus that looks exactly like ADHD.

Autism (AuDHD): Many neurodivergent adults carry both, but they heavily mask one another.

CPTSD & Trauma: Trauma deeply impacts the brain's executive functioning, mimicking ADHD inattentiveness.

Sleep & Bipolar Disorders: Both cause racing thoughts and erratic energy cycles that mimic hyperactivity.

⏳ 3. Untangling Decades of "Masking"

To meet the true diagnostic criteria, ADHD symptoms must have been present since childhood. A thorough assessment requires looking at your history and untangling 20, 30, or 40+ years of coping mechanisms.

You cannot unwrap a lifetime of survival strategies in a quarter of an hour.

🎯 Why the RIGHT Diagnosis Changes Everything

Getting the wrong label means getting the wrong treatment plan:
The Risk: Giving stimulants to someone whose root issue is severe anxiety can send panic attacks into overdrive.
The Reality: Treating someone purely for depression when they are actually suffering from untreated ADHD burnout will never fix the underlying struggle.

The Bottom Line: You deserve more than a drive-thru diagnosis.

Book a thorough, professional assessment with us today.

06/13/2026

Curious about how Naturopathic Medicine fits into your healthcare routine?

There are plenty of misconceptions surrounding this field of medicine, and we want to help break those myths. To give you a clear, firsthand look at how holistic care can support you, Dr. Jordan is offering complimentary 15-minute virtual Meet & Greets for a limited time.

Whether you’re wondering about an ND's credentials or want to know how Dr. Jordan can help manage your specific health goals, this no-obligation call is the perfect opportunity to find out.

Invest in your health and get the facts. Click below to secure your spot with Dr. Jordan today. Check out her bio to book or contact the office at [email protected]

Available for all Albertans!

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06/12/2026

Applying traditional "biological family" rules to a blended family is like trying to run iOS on a 1990s toaster, the operating systems simply don't match. 📱🔌

Too often, couples in blended families seek guidance only to receive textbook advice meant for nuclear households. Tips like "just discipline them like your own" or "standardize the house rules" don't account for the complex layers of a blended dynamic.

Blended families aren’t traditional families with a few extra steps. They involve navigating unique loyalty conflicts, shifting co-parenting schedules, and building relationships from scratch rather than from a pre-installed biological bond. To thrive, you don't need a generic parenting manual, you need a specialized strategy.

If you are working hard to navigate these dynamics and want clinical, evidence-based support that honors your specific reality, Jenny Taylor can help. Jenny possesses specialized training dedicated exclusively to supporting adults through the unique complexities of the blended family journey.

Based in Alberta, Jenny provides expert virtual support to couples and individuals across the entire province, helping you trade the chaos for a sustainable game plan.

💼 Ready to build a stronger blueprint for your family? Connect with us or click the link in our bio to book a FREE 20 MINUTE VIRTUAL MEET AND GREET session with Jenny Taylor today.

06/11/2026

Our 3 ADHD Assessment Pathways
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We offer ADHD and neurodiversity assessments designed to fit your specific needs and timeline. Because no two neurodivergent journeys are exactly alike, you can choose from three distinct assessment pathways to find the perfect balance of diagnostic clarity, academic or workplace advocacy, and medical support.
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Our Psychology-Led Assessment provides deep diagnostic clarity and a 5–10 page report for formal advocacy and accommodations. The Psych-Med Assessment offers an integrated experience, pairing psychological testing with medical collaboration for immediate treatment planning. For a streamlined focus on medication as a core support pillar, our Nurse Practitioner (Medical) Assessment specializes in expert management and targeted interventions.
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Which ADHD pathway is right for you? Find your fit and select a provider here: https://luwg.ca/adhd-assessments/
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06/11/2026

Don’t suffer! We can help

Histamines (messengers) and cytokines (proteins) are inflammation creators, interrelated but different when you learn about immune science. Kids when they get pandas pans onsets tend to have tummy, skin, sinus, etcetera responses that will pop up! For example, my 7r old daughter had blotches on her skin, my son heavy bruising, sinus issues, stomach pain, and more, all intermittent.

This video and the pending 2026 paper in Nature Communications will explain how vital it is to calm these reactions down. New discoveries in long covid, m.s., autoimmune encephalitis, Alzheimers and more is turning science upside down and will serve the patient far better in years ahead. (Image taken from FB Healing ADHD & Aspergers)

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Research | PANDAS Network https://share.google/5LjhDuTUkxFHplza7

06/11/2026

The Facepalm of the Century!

Tell me your previous assessor used DSM criteria from 1985 without telling me they used a DSM criteria from 1985. 🤦‍♀️💼

"Oh, you can look at my nose for three seconds and you successfully hold down a 9-to-5? Pack it up, everyone, they're cured!"

Shoutout to all our neuroaffirming practitioners out there fighting the good fight against outdated stereotypes. We see you, we hear you, and yes, you can absolutely be autistic and employed.

06/10/2026

Meet Darielle Rairdan!
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Meet Darielle Rairdan, a Registered Provisional Psychologist at Level Up Wellness Group. With over 10 years of experience and a unique background as a competitive gymnast and coach, Darielle understands the intense pressure of performance anxiety and its impact on growth.
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Darielle uses her insight to help teens and young adults (ages 8–30) build mental resilience and navigate the stress of life transitions. She believes therapy is not one-size-fits-all, blending CBT, DBT, and SFBT to ensure her support is practical, relevant, and centered on your goals.
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Learn more about Darielle and book a session: https://vist.ly/57avu 🔗

06/09/2026

Psychiatric Medicine
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Our Psychiatric & Mental Health Services provide a vital medical foundation for your wellness journey. We offer expert diagnostic assessments and medication management to ensure a holistic and collaborative approach to your overall care.
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We believe that mental health is deeply connected to physical health. Our team works closely with you to ensure that your medical and therapeutic goals are fully aligned, providing a unified path toward healing and emotional stability.
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Explore our full range of services here: https://luwg.ca/psychiatric-mental-health/
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