EDMONTON CHIROPRACTOR AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST
A Multi-disciplinary facility for your body and your sport to keep you moving.
#TOGETHERWEMOVE
Obsessive in results, creative in execution and tied by the same belief:
It takes a village.
Our Offerings
YOUR VENTURE BACK.
As a primary caregiver, a Chiropractor can assess, diagnose and treat your injury with a combination of methods including manual therapy, joint manipulation, acupuncture, Graston, active release therapy, and exercise prescription. The goal of chiropractic care is to return you to your optimal level of functioning and strength.
Type of Treatment
- Adjustments
- Active Release Therapy (ART)
- Graston
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Acupuncture / IMS
What is an adjustment? An Adjustment is a non-invasive procedure consisting of a precise directed movement to help relieve pain and discomfort, and restore range of motion.
Active Release and soft tissue treatment allows your caregiver to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with specific patient movements. ART® is a soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
Graston Technique® (GT) is a unique form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes. GT uses specially designed stainless steel instruments with unique treatment edges and angles to deliver an effective means of manual therapy. The use of GT instruments, when combined with appropriate therapeutic exercise, leads to the restoration of pain-free movement and function. Read more about Graston Technique on our blog.
Your Chiropractor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will include exercise rehabilitation home-care. The best way to get you better, is to keep you moving!
Movement truly is medicine, whether you are looking to walk your dog or run your first marathon. As a health care practitioner and manual therapist, a physiotherapist, will help get you there. With a strong emphasis on functional movement and improvements in functional strength, you will develop a treatment plan that consists of movement that works with you and your lifestyle.
A hands on, 100% one-on-one approach is essential to making this happen – through a well guided exercise rehabilitation programme you will be one step closer to your goals and living a pain free and healthy lifestyle.
In addition to exercise rehabilitation, our physiotherapists utilize a variety of tools to add to the complete care that you receive:
Mobilizations + Manipulations
Exercise Rehabilitation
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
IMS / Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Traction
Cupping
Taping
Your physiotherapist will create a research based plan curated to your specific needs to reduce pain, keep you doing the things you love, and help you feel your best!
Registered Massage Therapists are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining mobility and pain-free functioning of the body. Using a variety of massage techniques such as cupping, fascial stretch therapy and Rapid NeuroFascial reset, the goal is to keep you moving, even when you think you can’t move anymore. We offer a 30 minute spotlight session, 60 minute overhaul session or a 90 minute work over session.
What is cupping? Cupping is a technique derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine that is used to alleviate pain, remove toxins from the muscles and tissue, move congested and stagnant blood, loosen muscles, and encourage new blood flow to the area. Cupping can help with tight fascia and scar tissue breakdown. Read all about cupping on our blog.
What is Fascial Stretch Therapy? Fascial stretch therapy or FST consists of guided stretching techniques to aide in mobilizing your fascia – the dense connective tissue that surrounds all of the muscles in your body. When the fascia becomes ‘tight’ it can lead to discomfort, injury and pain; it feels like a pulling sensation on one side of the body (like with a strained muscle) that just won’t go away. FST works at the level of the joint capsule, and focuses on whole body movement. Fascial stretch therapy is great to improve range of motion, assist with posture, improve athletic performance and functional strength to have you feeling your best.
What is RAPID NeuroFascial Reset? RAPID NeuroFascial reset is a movement based therapeutic technique that focuses on the central nervous system to release tension and strain within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. With RAPID you will notice a change in the muscle tension right away, ensuring that the muscle and tendon ‘reset’ to a more normal and relaxed state – leaving you pain free.
Acupuncture is derived from the Traditional Chinese Medicine practice of taking a needle and placing it into a specific region to bring about a change. At Kinetic, we combine both the Traditional Chinese Medicine practice and Western, or contemporary, acupuncture, which focuses on trigger points in muscles of the body. Acupuncture can assist with relieving muscle tension that can often cause headaches. It can also assist with inflammation reduction such as in a sprained ankle or osteoarthritis of the knee. In addition, acupuncture can assist with nerve pain, hormonal imbalance, fertility and anxiety or stress reduction. Acupuncture can be performed by your chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist.
Also know as ‘dry needling’, IMS is a dynamic, hands-on treatment where the practitioner continually works to stimulate the trigger points within the affected muscle to elicit a ‘twitch’ response. Once a ‘twitch’ response occurs, the muscle effectively is released from its strained or contracted state. The best part? You will notice an immediate relief of pain, tension and a significant improvement of range of motion.
IMS is effective to treat:
- Low back Pain
- Hamstring strain
- Hip tightness
- Runners Knee
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Tennis or Golfers Elbow
- Rotator Cuff/ Shoulder Strain
- Neck Pain and Tightness
We are here to help you with your pre and post natal needs, whether it is chiropractic care, massage, or induction and fertility acupuncture we’ve got you covered! Our therapists are trained to assess your ever-changing needs during this exciting time, implementing techniques such as Webster technique. Staying moving during this time is crucial and we are here to get you there!
Post-partum rehabilitation is essential for your recovery after giving birth and our GrowCo post-natal rehabilitation workshops lead by Dr. Alyssa will help you re-lay the foundations of movement and body function as you heal. Re-establishing the strength of the pelvic floor, your glutes, and your deep core and postural muscles is necessary as part of your postpartum journey. For more information please contact us.
We strive to cultivate community and extend your treatment here at Kinetic beyond the treatment room.
Throughout the year we participate and host various events and educational workshops to keep you moving. We truly believe that it takes a village to reach your personal and professional goals; and we’re here with you every step of the way.
Our annual Kinetic Community Beach Volley Ball Sweat and Yoga Under the Stars are a few of our favourite events where we come together. Stay up-to-date on our events throughout the year by subscribing to our newsletter or checking out our socials.
#TOGETHERWEMOVE
The team was chosen
for their meticulous
attention to detail.
Want to be a member of our team?
Think you’re amazing? Drop us a line if you have a deep seated passion rooted in your community, to provide one-on-one care, and would like the opportunity to collaborate with a team of like-minded manual therapists: chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and health care professionals alike!
What We Treat
We Treat it All
Our guests come and see us for the experience, the knowledge, and the highest level of care.
Whether a 30 minute spotlight session or a 60 minute overhaul, your body is our focus.
-
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injuries are an incredibly common ailment and have a variety of causes. You may experience shoulder pain from falling, overworking, repetitive motion stress, or normal wear and tear.
-
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis, better known as tennis elbow, is a fairly painful condition in which the tendons of your elbow are overloaded due to overuse. Despite its athletic name, tennis elbow is a common condition in other professions in where people make repetitive motions of the arm and wrist, such as being at a computer for a long period or using tools such as a carpenter or mechanic.
-
Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain refers to any injury obtained by twisting, rolling, or awkwardly turning your ankle. Bad ankle sprains can stretch and tear the ligaments that hold your ankle bone together to prevent an excessive range of motion.
-
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is defined by excessive curvature of the spine. It most often occurs during the growth spurt right before puberty. Scoliosis can be caused by serious conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, but the cause of most scoliosis cases is considered idiopathic or unknown.
-
Supportive and Corrective Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping is a rehabilitation method used by chiropractors to support joints and muscles without hampering your body’s range of motion. Kinesiotaping also provides extended soft tissue manipulation since the tape is wearable for days and is comfortable for the patient.
-
Low Back Injuries
A low back injury refers to any pain associated with your muscles, ligaments, or spine in the lower back. Common lower back injuries include muscle strain, ligament strain, arthritis, pinched nerves, osteoporosis, bulging disks, and ruptured / herniated disks.
-
Sciatica / Numbness and Tingling
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that runs from your lower back via your buttock down the back of each of your legs. Sciatica occurs when an injury puts pressure on the sciatic nerve and results in moderate to severe pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, or leg.
-
Postural Issues
Postural issues encompass a range of habits that put your spine in awkward and unnatural positions, causing stress on the spine, joints, and muscles. Common postural issues include slouching when seated, rounded shoulders, one-legged leaning, forward head carriage, bent knees, arching of the lower back, and most commonly known, ‘tech neck’.
-
TMJ / Jaw Issues
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause pain in the jaw joint as well as in the muscles that control your jaw movement. Common causes of pain in the jaw include grinding of the teeth, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, clenching your teeth, motor vehicle accidents, poor posture, stress, gum chewing, and arthritis.
-
Wellness / Supportive Care
Wellness and supportive care are an important part of self-care to maintain optimal body functioning, alignment, and health; essentially it allows you to prevent the injury before it happens. Supportive care consists of a regular schedule of manual muscle therapy and adjustments to keep your body in peak condition regardless of any symptoms present.
-
Wrist Sprain
A sprained wrist is a very common injury in which the ligaments and tendons of the wrist are stretched too far. A sprained wrist can vary from a slight stretch to minor tears in the tendon to a full tear of the ligament.
-
Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common concern for many people and has a variety of causes. You may experience neck pain after a fall or motor vehicle accident, from poor posture, arthritis, nerve compression, whiplash, worn joints, muscle strains, bone spurs, awkward sleep, and certain diseases such as meningitis.
-
Headaches and Migraines
A migraine is defined as a severe throbbing or pulsing on (usually) one side of the head, and can be accompanied by nausea, an ‘aura’, sensitivity to light and sound, and vomiting. A headache is characterized by a less severe pain in the head, neck, or face; often caused my tight muscles in the neck and mid-back.
-
IT Band Syndrome
IT band syndrome is a lateral knee injury in which the IT band becomes inflamed, irritated, or tight. It can be caused by overuse and repetitive flexion and extension of the knee and poor walking and running mechanics. Pain occurs when the tightness of the band causes friction on the outside of the knee.
-
Hip Pain
Your hip may hurt for a number of reasons, some of which include arthritis, impingement, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strain, a labral tear, osteonecrosis, and wear and tear of the joint. Depending on the cause, you may also feel pain in the thigh, grown, buttocks, and either inside or outside the hip joint.
-
Pregnancy
As your pregnancy progresses, your body will change drastically to support the life growing inside of you. As a result, you may experience a variety of aches and pains on your skeleton and supporting tissues. Common pains during pregnancy include back pain, sciatica, pubic pain, carpal tunnel, rib pain, round-ligament pain, leg cramps, and more.
-
Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you’re involved in a car accident, you may experience minor or severe injuries. The most common injuries obtained from a motor vehicle accident include neck injuries such as whiplash, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, shoulder injuries, broken bones, strains and sprains, and psychological trauma.
-
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot in which the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue that runs under the bottom of your foot connecting the heel bone to the toes – develops micro-tears and becomes inflamed after repeated overuse.
-
Babies + Children
Babies and children regularly experience ear infections, latching/breastfeeding challenges, moodiness, acid reflux, colic/irritability, restricted head movement such as torticollis, poor coordination, sleep disturbances, noise sensitivity, respiratory issues, and more.
FAQs
All of our therapists are licensed via their respective colleges and have met the requirements to practice in the province of Alberta.
Your manual therapist will assess what tolerance you have to pressure. While it may be slightly uncomfortable at first, by providing feedback, your therapist will ensure to find a treatment style that is best suited to you.
Yes! We offer direct billing to the following insurance companies.
Alberta Blue Cross
Canada Life
Chambers of Commerce Group
ClaimSecure Insurance
First Canadian
Green Shield
GroupHealth
GroupSource
Industrial Alliance
Johnson Inc
Johnston Group Inc.
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maxiumum Benefit
Sunlife Financial
Please note we will submit your appointment electronically on your behalf, however, should your insurance not cover the entire treatment visit or prompt a declined / unauthorized response when submitted you will be required to pay for the visit
We accept Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Debit. We do our part for the environment and are paper-free. When scheduling your appointment, all the paperwork is provided to you via our online booking system, it’s that easy!
Manual therapy paired with exercise rehabilitation, we provide treatment that goes beyond the treatment room. Kinetic Living offers a no fuss, one on one approach to treatment. Being multi-disciplinary, our practitioners have the ability to come together and collaborate on your treatment plan. We apply the principles of biomechanics and diversified techniques. Getting you moving better is the first step to recovery.
Supportive care is a great way to maintain your mobility, which ultimately can keep you moving well and living the active life that you enjoy.
Yes, please give our team a call to set up your appointment as there are a few additional steps and questions necessary prior to your initial visit. A call to your insurance provider to open a claim, and making a police report will be the first steps in getting you treatment quickly.
Prior to your visit, we will send you an intake form so that we have the most information to make an assessment. You will meet with your manual therapist, and after an evaluation of how you move (or aren’t moving!) together, you will come up with a treatment plan. Then, we put in the work to get you where you need to be.
We recommend that you wear comfortable and flexible clothing to your appointment. Also, bring your Alberta Health Care number along with any additional insurance or benefits coverage that you may have.
Free parking is available in front of The Garneau for 60 minutes by validating your parking when you arrive at our front desk. Alternatively, there is metered City of Edmonton street parking available on 109th Street or 84th Avenue.
STAY CONNECTED
Check us out on Instagram to follow us in our daily pursuits of movement – @Kinetic.Living
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in-the-know.
Your privacy is important to us, so we never share your information.