Lifemark Physiotherapy (Black Gold Drive)

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...

09/28/2026

A little chilly, a lot of community, and some amazing people coming together for a great cause! ⛳️

Lifemark was proud to be the Title Sponsor of the 2nd Annual UofA Physiotherapy Student Union Golf Tournament. University of Alberta PTSA

Supporting the next generation of physiotherapists and collaborating with our community partners is a vital part of what we do. Events like this are a great reminder that building strong relationships, creating opportunities, and giving back are all part of helping our profession move forward.

A huge thank you to my Lifemark team for showing up, pitching in, and making the day happen — and to all the golfers who braved the elements and kept the smiles coming! 🥶 🌬️ ⛳️

We’re grateful to be part of such a great community and look forward to continuing to support the UofA physiotherapy students.

Thanks for having us — already looking forward to next year!

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.

06/19/2026

OPEN HOUSE for all 1st and 2nd year Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy students. Come learn more about what Lifemark has to offer and ask all the questions. No question is off limits. Scan the QR code to register. We are excited to see you there!!!!

06/17/2025

We have openings in this week and next. Give us a call at 780-998-FORT or book online!

08/12/2024

Help us welcome back Arianne!!

Some of you will recognize Arianne as our PT student we had over the Spring. She is going into her final year of her Master's and we are so happy to have her back.

Arianne is originally from Montreal, Quebec, and later moved to Airdrie, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. As a kinesiologist, she helps clients with exercise programs tailored to their daily lifestyles.

When she is not working, you can find Arianne enjoying the outdoors, either on a hike or by the side of a lake. She enjoys puzzles of all types or forms and loves curling up with a good book during her downtime.

08/12/2024

Help us welcome Amneet to the team!🎉

Amneet moved to Alberta in 2024 from British Columbia where she spent 8 years as a registered physiotherapist, obtaining her academic requirements from University of Toronto and University British Columbia. Previous to this, she was a physiotherapy assistant in Surrey, BC.

Amneet holds expertise in various musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and pre and post operative sports injuries. She holds specialized certification in dry needling/IMS to treat various conditions. She has special interest in women's health and holds a pelvic floor certification to help women in the community. Amneet is multilingual, fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi. Her areas of expertise include orthopedics, and her treatment approach consists of manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy.

Outside of her profession, Amneet is a caring mom and wife. Most of her free time is spent with her family and working out in the gym. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, and socializing with friends and family.

Amneet is working daytimes and evenings and looks forward to meeting all the wonderful people in Leduc. To book with Amneet, please call 780-986-2599 or book online at https://www.lifemark.ca/Blackgold-Drive.

07/03/2024

Please help us welcome our new RMT, Yan.

Yan has always enjoyed everything that has to do with sports, which was a big part of why he got into massage therapy. He enjoys working with people to help them with their concerns.

Yan enjoys working out, judo, surfing and hanging out with family and friends.

To book in with Yan, go to our website to book online at https://www.lifemark.ca/Blackgold-Drive or call the clinic at 780-986-2599 and we will be happy to find a time that works for you.

05/29/2024

We are looking to add another RMT to our already amazing RMT team. Please apply at the link below. At this time, we are only looking for those fully registered.

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05/27/2024

Update for all Patients coming in May 27-June 3

Parking will only be available on the North East side of the parking lot due to the Black Gold Pro Rodeo and Fair happening May 30-June 2. Please ensure you have enough time to find a parking spot before your appointment. Parking lot attendants will be on site starting May 30. If you are stopped by an attendant, please let them know you are a patient of the clinic.

Any issues with parking this week can be brought to the attention of our Business Lead, Carlita, who can be contacted via phone at 780-986-25899 or by email [email protected].

We thank all patients of the clinic in advance for their patience and understanding this week.

05/13/2024

A big welcome back to Gary Wedman!

Gary has been practicing Physiotherapy for 30 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 1994. He has also completed training in acupuncture and is a Certified Acupuncture Practitioner by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. He has been a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association since 1994.

Gary began practicing physiotherapy at Leduc Physiotherapy Ltd. in 1994 and purchased the clinic from the original owner in 2001. He owned and operated the clinic until selling it in 2009 to focus more on his young family.

He has recently re-joined the Lifemark Physiotherapy team In Leduc, Alberta and looks forward to helping new and previous clients.

Gary tries to keep his knowledge of shockwave therapy up to date by being a member of the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST). He has attended the 2017 ISMST congress in Spain, 2018 ISMST congress in New Zealand and the 2022 congress in Prague, Czech Republic. He also attended the 2021 ISMST congress virtually during the pandemic which was broadcast from Vienna, Austria. He was internationally certified in Shockwave Therapy at the 2017 congress and re-certified at the 2022 congress.

Gary has been active in the Leduc community since starting his career. He has been a member of the Cycle LA fundraising committee as well as a board member of the Leduc Community Health Foundation. He has also volunteered his services in many community events such as the 2008 Alberta Winter Games, 2016 Alberta Summer Games, Guinness Book of Records longest indoor soccer game attempt (2010), Guinness Book of Records longest soft ball game attempt (2013), and the Multiple Sclerosis 150km Bike Tour.

Personally, Gary enjoys spending time with his children, as well as other extended family and friends. He also enjoys vegetable gardening, movies, dancing and entertaining (cooking/BBQ).

To book in with Gary, please call our clinic at 780-986-2599 or visit us online at https://www.lifemark.ca/Blackgold-Drive

04/30/2024

We are having internet issues for the last couple of days, affecting our scheduling and phones. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are still receiving voicemails. Please leave one and we will return your call as quickly as possible.