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LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic

WE ARE NOT YOUR ORDINARY GYM

LIVE WELL is a medical fitness clinic specializing in supervised exercise and healthy lifestyle coaching for people who have chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and for prevention.

We think of ourselves as the “anti-gym.”  At LIVE WELL, we focus on how you feel, not how you look. This isn’t the place to lose weight as fast as possible or to learn to be a competitive athlete. At LIVE WELL you will fit in, feel comfortable and find exercise fun, social and inspiring!

Trying to lose weight, reduce your cholesterol, decrease your blood pressure, or just get healthier? Our exercise physiologists will tailor a program for your unique needs, ensuring you are in safe and caring hands.

OUR CALLING?


ObesityDiabetesHeart Disease, and Prevention. Our medically-designed programs are geared towards preventing and managing these chronic diseases and other health issues. Some of our members have been able to go off blood pressure medications, reduce their insulin and drop 50 lbs! Join us to get on the path to a healthier, more active life!

Our ProActive Program Targets 4 Primary Outcomes:

Increased Happiness Quotient
Our program will increase your energy level; reduce stress; lift your mood; improve your ability to undertake normal activities of daily living; increase your strength; reduce anxiety and symptoms of depression (common with many chronic diseases); and slow the rate at which many diseases progress.
Improved Blood Sugar Control
Exercise can improve your A1C levels, blood glucose levels, and glycemic control, all so important to those living with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Optimized Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is one of the fastest health vitals to improve with exercise. A regular exercise program can lower your blood pressure within weeks.
Lower Cholesterol
Studies show that exercise is by far, the best way to increase your HDL (good cholesterol) which in turn decreases your LDL (bad cholesterol).
Improved Weight Management
Learn how to implement the things you know you should do, but don’t know why you’re not doing them. Our health coaching program will enable you to make life long lifestyle changes to reach your healthy weight.
You Drugmart

You Drugmart is your local Winnipeg pharmacy. Located in the heart of Elmwood near Chalmers, we are just minutes from Downtown Winnipeg, on Johnson Avenue West. Visit the YouDrugmart pharmacy to fill a prescription, order a prescription refill, get diabetes advice and training, review your medications, get health advice, and so much more. Our team of friendly pharmacists and technicians will be happy to help you with your health needs. Whether you live in Elmwood or work in Downtown Winnipeg, we are here to serve your needs with a convenient pharmacy location that includes parking in the front and free city-wide prescription delivery.

Pharmacies have changed over the years. It may seem to you like large chain drugstores are more interested in selling you the latest electronic gadgets instead of helping you with your health. YouDrugmart is your local community pharmacy in Winnipeg, which means our focus is on providing prescriptions and other health products, along with a healthy dose of medical information. The convenient layout of our community pharmacy means you can easily find the over-the-counter health products you need or aim straight for our pharmacy counter. Once there, you can fill a prescription or ask our pharmacists for health advice. We pride ourselves on keeping the wait time for your prescription as short as possible while you relax in our clean and comfortable waiting room. You can even browse through our selection of health information while you wait. As a compounding pharmacy in Winnipeg, we can also customize your prescriptions according to your doctor’s instructions, so you get the ingredients you need in the form that is most convenient for you, without extra ingredients that can cause irritation and allergies.

We know how busy life can get, so at YouDrugmart we offer you a variety of ways to fill a prescription. As a Winnipeg pharmacy, we provide free delivery across the city if you have trouble reaching our location in person. We offer easy prescription transfers from other drugstores and bill your insurance company directly for your purchase. You can order your prescription refills online if you wish, and to make sure you never run out of your important medication, we even provide you with refill reminders. With our competitive prices, we make sure you never pay more than necessary for the prescription medication you need for your health.

Sometimes it may seem that you are on so many prescription medications it is hard to keep track of them. At YouDrugmart, we can review your medications and offer you medication counseling to reduce the chance of a medication conflict or an adverse reaction. Our pharmacists can even review your vitamins and health supplements to ensure they are compatible with your prescription medications. At our Winnipeg pharmacy, you can get compliance packaging, which is also known as blister packaging. This is a card that holds your weekly medications, organized by which pills you need to take when. The card is easy to open, and helps you know which medication you need to take at what time of day. This helps you reduce your chance of double-dosing or missing a dose of a vital medication, no matter how many prescriptions you are taking. This is especially useful for Winnipeg seniors who are managing multiple health issues.

One of our specialties here at YouDrugmart is caring for diabetics. Not only do we fill prescriptions for diabetes medications, we also provide a variety of diabetic supplies so you can track your blood sugar and manage your medication. Our professional pharmacy staff can answer your questions or help show you how to use your blood glucose meters and other medical devices, or review your devices and medications to ensure you have all the tools you need to manage your diabetes.

When you are looking for a pharmacy in Winnipeg, think about your health needs. If you want a friendly neighbourhood pharmacy that will get to know you and your health needs, and customize your service with friendly health advice, visit YouDrugmart in Winnipeg. Our Winnipeg pharmacy is conveniently located in Elmwood near Chalmers, close to Downtown Winnipeg, so we can serve the needs of our community.

Aquae Vitae

Aquae Vitae

We are Central Alberta’s Monsahee Water Solution

Delivering the very best in true Mountain Spring Water right to your door!

Arrange to have water delivered anywhere in Central Alberta.

A True Devotion to Quality

Our commitment to you is to provide only the best water to help contribute to your health and overall quality of life. In assessments conducted by the Integrative Medicine Institute*, our water was confirmed to contain Ideal Values in tests of pH, mineral content and energy potential.

Bottled at the Source • Bottled Fresh • BPA Free • Mountain Spring

PURIFIED WATER

Purified water is tap water that comes from lakes, streams, rivers or groundwater. It may be distilled, meaning that it has no mineral content, or treated by reverse osmosis, meaning that it has very low mineral content.

REGULAR SPRING WATER

Spring water cannot be part of a community water source, nor can it be treated to modify its original composition. As a result, all of its natural minerals remain, but all the original toxins remain as well, this includes chemicals used for agricultural purposes.

THE MONASHEE DIFFERENCE

Monashee Water is true spring water. Our water contains no chemicals or additives, only essential minerals as natural as Earth itself. It’s also slightly alkaline, which many health practitioners believe helps balance your body’s pH and, as a result, combat disease.

Better Water means Better Health

Water is the second most important nutrient next to oxygen, and yet the majority of us are consuming water which is not bringing health and vitality to our bodies.

Are you ready for a sample?

We believe the water speaks for itself, try it and experience true mountain spring water – contact us today!
Nourishing Health

NOURISHING HEALTH

Mind, Body & Emotion Therapy.

Individual therapy should fit the individual. Everyone is unique and has their own life story.  Therapy should start with that, spending time learning about the pivotal moments in your life that have shaped you into who you are today.  Goals in therapy are deeply personal.  Timing is everything. I practice from a client centered approach and will meet you where you are ready to start.  My goal is to help promote the best you and offer evidenced based interventions to treat illness and foster a healthy lifestyle .  Once we have a mutual understanding of your goals we can discuss course of treatment and purpose.  Good therapy is not forever and our time together should reflect that, moving forward one breath at a time.

For more information visit: www.nourishingh.com

Harbourview Therapy Inc.

Harbourview Therapy Inc. is a multi-disciplinary clinic that provides client-centered approach to rehabilitating your injuries.  We provide Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy and Massage Therapy in Northeast Winnipeg to those who have suffered from a muscle, bone or joint injury. Our philosophy is to prevent injuries through education, rehab, and the promotion of an active lifestyle so you can…Get Better. Quicker.

We have the ability to treat a wide range of injuries sustained from work (WCB), motor vehicle collisions (MPI) or through sport and play.

We also have a Registered Dietitian (by appointment only ) who can assist with a vast assortment of issues from diabetes to weight loss to eating for sports performance.

We are able to bill insurance companies directly and even have online booking available.

To book an initial consultation with one of our experts, please contact us today via phone or email. You can even schedule an appointment through our web portal. We look forward to hearing from you.

Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety

We promote patient safety to patients, families, the public and healthcare providers.  We do this through helping healthcare organizations and healthcare providers learn about leading practices to improve patient safety. We also empower patients and families to be engaged with their healthcare team, to ask questions, to be informed and to take part in decision-making.

Patient safety is actions taken and practices followed by healthcare providers, organizations and the public to prevent harm to patients from healthcare services. Patient safety is about partnerships in healthcare. Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, including patients themselves.

The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety is committed to helping healthcare organizations and healthcare providers learn about leading practices to improve patient safety.

We also empower patients and families to be engaged with their healthcare team, to ask questions, to be informed and to take part in decision-making.

The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety:

• develops, shares and promotes patient safety resources

• hosts and sponsors patient safety education

• advises on patient safety related policy and legislation

• raises awareness about patient

safety issues and our organization

Resources and Tips includes:

• tools developed by MIPS for patients and families

• tools developed by MIPS for healthcare providers

• tips on valuable resources and information for those interested in learning more about important patient safety topics

• research summaries (abstracts) and articles on selected patient safety topics

• information on how to borrow MIPS’ books and reports

• order form to order tools developed by MIPS

 

The Hamlets at Deer Park

The Hamlets Group of communities, operated by H & H Total Care Services are experienced operators of senior living communities in British Columbia and Alberta. We are committed to running exceptional independent living, assisted living and residential care communities.

Living at The Hamlets at Deer Park in Red Deer, Alberta takes the worry out of senior retirement home living.

Have the Independent Lifestyle You Want!

Our exceptional and attentive team will ensure you can relax and take the opportunity to enjoy friends, family and new found freedom while you continue to live the independent lifestyle you want, coupled with the support you need.  Our aim is to enrich the lives of each and every one of our residents based on their unique needs and desires.

Happy couple at The Hamlets at Deer Park

Services

The Hamlets at Deer Park provides support and services that allow our residents to enjoy independent living as long as possible. The Hamlets package includes:

  • 24/7 emergency support through our certified care staff and our Tunstall system
  • Continental breakfast and two full meals per day in our elegant dining room
  • Utilities
  • Basic cable
  • Weekly housekeeping and flat linen service
  • Recreation activities
  • Bus for scheduled trips

Our dining services feature a selection of delicious, home cooked meals. The Hamlets at Deer Park has certified care staff on 24/7 with a Registered Nurse on call. Emergency support and response is available for your peace of mind. We also offer a range of optional health services.

Daily organized recreation and socialization activities, as well as schedule exercise and outings ensure that you are active and entertained. Convenience services such as weekly housekeeping and flat laundry services are provided. Our friendly, well-trained staff is available to provide the support and assistance required to allow our residents to focus on the finer things in life.

Aquae Vitae
AquaeVitaeLogo

 We are Central Alberta’s Monashee Water Solution

Delivering the very best in true Mountain Spring Water right to your door!

Arrange to have water delivered anywhere in Central Alberta.

A True Devotion to Quality

Our commitment to you is to provide only the best water to help contribute to your health and overall quality of life. In assessments conducted by the Integrative Medicine Institute*, our water was confirmed to contain Ideal Values in tests of pH, mineral content and energy potential.

Bottled at the Source • Bottled Fresh • BPA Free • Mountain Spring

PURIFIED WATER

Purified water is tap water that comes from lakes, streams, rivers or groundwater. It may be distilled, meaning that it has no mineral content, or treated by reverse osmosis, meaning that it has very low mineral content.

REGULAR SPRING WATER

Spring water cannot be part of a community water source, nor can it be treated to modify its original composition. As a result, all of its natural minerals remain, but all the original toxins remain as well, this includes chemicals used for agricultural purposes.

THE MONASHEE DIFFERENCE

Monashee Water is true spring water. Our water contains no chemicals or additives, only essential minerals as natural as Earth itself. It’s also slightly alkaline, which many health practitioners believe helps balance your body’s pH and, as a result, combat disease.

Better Water means Better Health

Water is the second most important nutrient next to oxygen, and yet the majority of us are consuming water which is not bringing health and vitality to our bodies.

Are you ready for a sample?

We believe the water speaks for itself, try it and experience true mountain spring water – contact us today!
Chavah Childbirth Services Inc
Chavah photo of Family

Chavah Logo

Chavah Childbirth Services (CCS) is a community of birth professionals serving the cities of Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer including Cochrane, Airdrie, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sundre, Olds and all surrounding areas. We offer quality care for the childbearing year and a space for birth and postpartum professionals to build a strong sense of community.

Our ongoing professional development, unsurpassed commitment to the families we serve, and desire for giving back to the community guarantees a first-class experience with CCS every time!

Chavah - childbirth education

Birth Doula

Labour and birth doulas provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers, and their families, before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the  healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. Learn More.

Postpartum Doula Care

Whether it’s for a few hours a day or overnight CCS has you covered! A postpartum doula will help build confidence and provide professional support, to all members of the new family, in the comfort of your home. Learn more.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding is a skill like any other and mother and baby learn with practice. You do not need to embark on this adventure alone, our Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) is available to help you succeed! Learn more.

Sleep For The Whole Family

Sleep for the whole family is critical for emotional, physical and psychological well-being! Our Infant Sleep Specialist encourages healthy sleep habits while following your own parenting instincts.

We will answer your sleep-related questions, provide information on age appropriate sleep patterns for your baby and create a customized plan to optimize sleep and achieve overall balance in your families life. Learn more.
Innovation Dermatology

Expert skin care you can trust.

A caring and honest approach from Central Alberta’s only full time dermatologist-led clinic. At Innovation Dermatology we advocate the proverbial ‘ounce of prevention’ approach for your skin care needs. We not only want to treat your current skin issues we want to proactively prevent future ones from developing.

 

Medical

Medical

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail diseases. We want to help you understand your skin condition and leave with a comprehensive treatment plan.

Trips to any doctor can be made to be less stressful and more productive for patients with a few simple steps. Our friendly and helpful staff pride themselves on assisting you throughout your visit with us. See here to find out how to prepare for your skin exam and what to bring to your appointment.

 

Cosmetic

Cosmetic Skin Care

Innovation Dermatology is Central Alberta’s only cosmetic facility that is dermatologist led. We will help you achieve healthy looking skin at any age. Honesty and integrity are part of our core values.  We will only recommend treatments or products that we know will benefit our patients.

 

Surgical

Surgical

At Innovation Dermatology we are Central Alberta’s only accredited skin non-hospital surgical facility, providing both insured and non-insured services.
Here at Innovation Dermatology we want you to have a healthy understanding of your skin. There are many cosmetic skin blemishes and moles that can potentially turn into cancerous skin cells. It is important to know the warning signs so that we can spot these early, and safely and effectively remove potentially dangerous skin conditions.

For More Information

For our many different services feel free to look through our website and see if there are any services that you’d like any more information about; if so, feel free to send us an email or give us a call. For any of your skincare needs, think of Innovation Dermatology, because you only have one skin.
Nimbleback

Are you tired of feeling tension in your back, neck and shoulders?

Using your breath, gravity and stretching, The Beam by Nimbleback Inc. can help improve your posture while reducing unpleasant tension.

Lie back on The Beam to release, relax, and restore your sore, tense muscles in just minutes a day.

Nimbleback - release tension in your back, neck and shoulders in just 10 minutes a day

What is The Beam™ by Nimbleback?

The Beam™ is a simple self-care tool used for exercise which may have some benefits when used with yoga stretching and breathing exercises.  The Beam™ is based on yoga stretching theory and uses the breath to focus on releasing tension.

Can The Beam™ by Nimbleback be used with other exercises?

Nimbleback recommends adding The Beam™ into your regular exercise routine whether that be running, walking, swimming, yoga, hockey, baseball, cross fit, gymnastics, foam rolling, fitness classes and any other activity you love to do to keep you moving.

What inspired The Beam™ by Nimbleback?

The Beam™ by Nimbleback was inspired by yoga poses that focus on the back combined with breathing.

Are there exercise videos showing How To Use The Beam™ by Nimbleback?

You can find videos at nimbleback.com or on our Youtube channel:  Nimbleback.

Can I use The Beam™ by Nimbleback while pregnant?

Depending on your comfort level and what trimester you are, The Beam™ by Nimbleback can be used while pregnant by using it sitting up against a wall or on a chair/couch.  Before using The Beam™ by Nimbleback while you are pregnant, Nimbleback recommends consulting a doctor.

What else should I know about The Beam™ by Nimbleback?

The Beam™ by Nimbleback is latex free, waterproof/sweat resistant and is made from a soft rubber/foam compound that supports your spine. The Beam™ can be used in your daily exercise routine and can be added to your strengthening and stretching exercises.