Monthly Workshops

All workshops start at 7 PM and are held in the gym at Mackie Physiotherapy.  Seating is limited, so reserve your spot early!

These workshops provide information about anatomy, causes, symptoms, and management of the associated conditions, and are designed to provide a question and answer session at the end.  All workshops are free, and we often offer promotional discounts for those in attendance.  With the clinics there is a small fee per participant, and you can pay when you arrive at the clinic.

To find out more about any of these workshops, or to register, click on the button provided.

January 22 - Journey of Strength
​Our Personal Trainer, Mat Palmer, will join Blaine in this special presentation workshop to discuss how strength can help us stay healthy as we age, and how it can lead to greater independence and adventure...

January 29  - Chronic Pain 
​Chronic pain affects up to 20% of the adult population. Maintaining an active lifestyle or improving your activity tolerance is not easy or simple when faced with flare ups and pain that persists. Gaining an understanding of how pain works can be an important tool in managing chronic pain and regaining function.
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February 26 - Low Back Pain & Sciatica
​This workshop will examine the anatomy of the low back, as well as the causes of low back pain.  We will also spend some time looking at how to prevent and manage low back pain and sciatica.
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March 15 - Pelvic Floor
​Nadia Philipenko is offering this session about common problems involving the pelvic floor. 
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Coming in 2019...

Other presentations planned for next year include Younger Next Year, osteoarthritis, TMJ, and workshops about specific areas of the body and their complications. 

​Past Presentations

February - Low Back Pain & Sciatica

This workshop would be beneficial for anyone who suffers from pelvic floor dysfunction due to childbirth, diastasis recti, incontinence, nocturtia (waking frequently to urinate), or vaginal prolapse.

March  - Women's Health & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

This workshop would be beneficial for anyone who suffers from pelvic floor dysfunction due to childbirth, diastasis recti, incontinence, nocturtia (waking frequently to urinate), or vaginal prolapse.

April - Balance, Dizziness, and Vestibular Health and Rehabilitation

This workshop is for those who experience balance issues or dizziness due to any of the following conditions: Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV), various neurological conditions, visually induced dizziness, dizziness caused by a neck dysfunction, and motion sensitivity.

May  - Question & Answer Panel with all of our Therapists!

Do you have a question for one of our therapists?  Email us a question and we will answer it for you in this one hour Q&A!
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Special Presentation - Pregnancy & Post-partum Exercise Class  

Designed with pregnant and post-partum women in mind, this exercise class will help get you back into the swing of things.

June - Younger Next Year with Special Guests, Pine View Farms

Back by popular demand, this workshop uses the book by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, MD to take a look at how to reduce the symptoms of ageing, and how to improve your health and activity levels so that you feel younger next year!
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July - Arthritis

This workshop will look at the causes and symptoms of arthritis, and how to manage the associated symptoms.
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August - Low Back & Sciatica Pain

This workshop will examine the anatomy of the low back, as well as the causes of low back pain.  We will also spend some time looking at how to prevent and manage low back pain and sciatica.
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September - Shoulder Injuries & Treatment

Melissa will be looking at the anatomy of the shoulder, as well as the causes of shoulder injuries and pain. She will also spend some time talking about how to manage pain, and how physio and acupuncture can help.

September - Special Presentation - Chronic Pain 

This special presentation is back by popular demand! 

October - The Journey of Strength

Our Personal Trainer, Mat Palmer, will join Blaine in this special presentation workshop to discuss how strength can help us stay healthy as we age, and how it can lead to greater independence and adventure...

November - Your Core & Pelvic Floor

Nadia Philipenko and Christianne Godart will be partnering together to bring you a special presentation about the importance of strength in your core and pelvic floor. This workshop is designed for women of all ages, all chapters of athleticism, and all fitness levels, regardless of whether or not you have been pregnant. We also encourage dads and dads-to-be, as well as coaches, trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, Crossfit coaches, and lifting coaches to attend.
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December - Massage & Cupping

Our massage therapist, Andrew Chiles, will discuss the benefits and precautions of massage and cupping, as well as give a cupping demonstration.  He will also discuss what to expect, and what conditions can be helped through cupping and massage.