Monthly Workshops

All workshops start at 7 PM and are held through an online presentation platform -- Zoom. You will automatically receive a link when you register, as well as a reminder email.

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 offer promotional discounts for those in attendance.  

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

Tuesday, September 7 - Special Presentation: Posture Optimization Online Workshop
Posture correction is a topic that should be understood and addressed individually; through this webinar we hope to start you on the journey toward the most optimal posture for better pain control, strength, and capacity.
Tuesday, September 21 - Pelvic Floor & Women's Health Online Workshop
This workshop will help you develop a clear understanding of what the pelvic floor is and its primary functions, as well as common dysfunctions and what you can do about it.
Tuesday, October 19 - Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Join Melissa Doerksen, who is certified in Rehabilitation Strategies for Patients with Cancer, as she discusses the different ways nutrition and exercise can help you cope with the side-effects of treatment and recovery.

Check back soon to see what else is in-store for 2021!

​Past Presentations

Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis Online Workshop
Join Melissa & Blaine to learn about osteoarthritis and how physiotherapy can help you get back to doing the activities you enjoy!
Shoulder Pain & Dysfunction Online Workshop
Join Melissa Plumb and Mat as they talk about common shoulder problems and how they can me prevented and managed.
Golf Biomechanical Optimization Online Workshop
Golf is one of the most common recreational summer activities that people do. Mobility and strength are critical to ensure pain free and quality performance when it comes to golf.  Join TPI Certified physiotherapist, Adrian Cochet, as he looks at how best to get ready for golf season!
Holistic Headache Management Online Workshop
Headaches can be the product of many problems. They can be related to mechanical issues in the muscles and joints of the neck and head, or they can be related to hormones, stress, diet and many other problems in the body. Join Theresa and special guest Dr. Reid as they explore many the causes and treatments for all these headache influencers.
Low Back Pain & Sciatica Online Workshop
This workshop will help you develop a clear understanding of low back pain, some ways to self-manage pain, as well as highlight what our team can do to help you.
Exercise is Medicine
Join Tanner Hamilton for this special event where he examines how regular exercise can improve your holistic health through physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects. We will also introduce options for you to improve your current activity levels and ways to achieve and promote healthy behaviours.
Younger Next Year Online Workshop
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 aging, and how to improve your health and activity levels so that you feel younger next year!
Neck Pain & Dysfunction Online Workshop
Neck pain is a major complaint for many people.   From whiplash and desk-related postural pain to headaches and general aging, neck pain affects greater than 50% of the population. Join us for this free educational webinar on the causes and management of neck pain!
Neurofascial Release Online Workshop
NFR, or neurofascial release, is a specific stretching sequence developed here at Mackie which will target muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, and fascia, and will even tap into the nervous system. This seminar will guide you through the many benefits that NFR can provide.
Retirement Ready?
Adrian and Blaine will be looking at the importance of being physically ready for retirement, and how we can help you maintain function and mobility to match your plans for the future.
Off-Season Golf Workshop
TPI Certified Physiotherapist, Adrian Cochet, will look at the importance of off-season training to help you maintain your golf form and fitness during the off-season.
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.
Osteoporosis
​During the workshop, Blaine will talk about the reasons we lose bone density, and provide information about the management of the associated symptoms. He will also talk about the role exercise plays in the prevention of bone loss.
Massage & Cupping
​Our massage therapist discusses the benefits and precautions of massage and cupping, as well as giving a cupping demonstration.  They will also discuss what to expect, and what conditions can be helped through cupping and massage.
Journey of Strength
Mat Palmer will be leading 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. Special guests, Jacqueline & Giuseppe Almeida will be joining us for this workshop to present a brief but important discussion entitled Taking Ownership of Life.


​If you have a topic suggestion for one of our free workshops, please let your therapist know or talk to one of the front office staff.