Sagewood Wellness

09/10/2026

As a WST Halliwick trained Aquatic Therapist I'm excited to be offering a new program at the SLS Centre in the warm water therapy pool starting in October. See flyer for details.

08/18/2026

Ashley McCune is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and co-founder of Sagewood Wellness Inc., supporting older adults and families in Cochrane, Alberta. She provides individualized, evidence-informed recreation therapy focused on improving wellbeing, independence, and quality of life through meaningful activity, leisure education, and community engagement.

Ashley collaborates with clients, caregivers, and allied health professionals to develop goal-based plans that reflect each person’s values, abilities, and everyday routines.

Listen to her on our latest podcast where she shares how water can become a powerful space for healing, confidence, and community connection, shaped by her experience working in remote communities in the Northwest Territories.

Check out her profile on Allied Care Connect.
https://alliedcareconnect.ca/professional/ashley-mccune

07/08/2026

We are so excited to finally share River Beats!
Laura MacLeod from Heartland Music and Wellness and I have been busy creating a summer experience filled with connection, creativity, and fun.
*Curious about how music therapy can support emotional regulation?
*Interested in how aquatic therapy can improve coordination and confidence?
*Wondering if recreation can support executive functioning and social skills?
Join us for River Beats, a small-group therapeutic camp led by trained therapists where participants will build confidence, strengthen social connections, and discover new ways to learn, grow, and succeed through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Space is limited to 8 participants so secure your spot by following the link to register. https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/slsc/activity/search/detail/49789?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

06/17/2026

Did you know that SLS offers both the Swim Abilities program and a group Aquatic Therapy class?
Swim Abilities focuses on learning to swim, developing water safety skills, and building confidence in the pool.
Aquatic Therapy uses the unique properties of water to support therapeutic goals such as improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility, pain management, and overall function.
Both are valuable, but the right choice depends on your loved one's goals. In many cases, the two programs work beautifully together, Aquatic Therapy builds the foundation, while Swim Abilities builds swimming independence and water safety.
If you have any questions reach out to me, I'm one of the instructors!
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/slsc/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=18&activity_keyword=Aquatic%20Adaptive%20Therapy%20&viewMode=list

06/15/2026

Join us on Tuesday June 16th for an exciting Inclusion Cochrane event. We’re coming together to build connections, celebrate diversity, and strengthen our community. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.

05/31/2026

We had a wonderful day connecting with community at the Seniors Resource Fair yesterday. Special thanks to FCSS for putting on such a great event!

04/25/2026

Day 1 of the International Conference on Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy. I cannot put into words what it’s like being surrounded by so many passionate clinicians and researchers pushing the field forward.

Some highlights so far: learning more about the positive impact aquatic therapy can have on sleep, and exploring how matching rhythm to movement can support meaningful, goal-driven outcomes.

Looking forward to bringing these insights back to Sagewood Wellness

03/23/2026

Stepping a little outside my comfort zone to share something I care about deeply. This video is a simple intro to Recreation Therapy- what it is and why it matters. If you’ve ever wondered how recreation can be used to support wellbeing, this is for you.

02/16/2026