Restorative Whole Health

Restorative Whole Health Whole-person care in Okotoks.

From physiotherapy and chiropractic to massage, nutrition, and psychology—our team helps you reset, realign, restore, and recover for lasting well-being.

07/31/2026

👀 Parent pop quiz…

Did you know Canada has official daily movement guidelines for kids ages 5–11? Most parents don’t.

The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (developed by CSEP, ParticipACTION, and the Public Health Agency of Canada) outline exactly what a healthy day of movement should look like for children.

Here’s what they recommend:
🏃 At least 60 minutes/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
💪 Vigorous activity + muscle/bone-strengthening at least 3x/week
🚶 Several hours of light, active play (structured + unstructured)
🌳 A daily mix of indoor, outdoor, and varied environments
📵 Max 2 hours/day of recreational screen time

It’s a lot to fit into a busy family week.

Most kids in Canada aren’t hitting these targets. That’s why we love camp.

At Camp Move Your Mood, kids naturally check those boxes without even realizing it!

Here’s how CMYM stacks up:
✅ 60+ min of MVPA — built into every camp day
✅ Strength-based movement all week — running, jumping, climbing, throwing
✅ Hours of active play — structured and unstructured
✅ Outdoors, daily — rain or shine
✅ Screen time — zero. Every minute at CMYM is a moving, connecting, unplugged minute.

CMYM isn’t just camp. It’s a full day that meets (and exceeds) what the evidence says kids need to thrive. 💛

📍 Ages 5–11 | Okotoks, AB
Link in bio to register 🌱

07/29/2026

PSA: Tennis elbow might be contagious. 🎾😅

At least that’s the office joke — every spring & summer when golf and racket season kicks off, the elbow tendinopathies start rolling in. (You can’t actually catch it… probably. 😉)

Jokes aside, “tennis elbow” is one of the most misunderstood tendon problems we treat. Here’s what the evidence says 👇

❌ It’s not “tendonitis.” Not inflammation, not wear and tear — it’s a change in how the tendon functions. That’s why anti-inflammatories barely help and why it lingers when you treat it like a quick fix.

⏱️ Healing takes months, not weeks. Pain settles before the tendon’s truly ready — which is exactly why it comes back. Slowly slowly wins the race. 🐢

🏋️ Load is the medicine. Not too much, not too little. And the activity that flared you up won’t build the strength to fix it — targeted, progressive loading does. No force plates required.

🩻 You probably don’t need a scan. Imaging often doesn’t match symptoms — plenty of people have abnormal-looking tendons and zero pain. We scan only when the picture doesn’t add up.

💉 Injections, shockwave? Adjuncts, not replacements. Research now favours PRP over cortisone — but nothing rebuilds a tendon without load.

🧠 Chronic pain is bigger than the elbow. Inflammation, sleep, stress and hormones all shape how you heal. Whole person, not just the elbow.

This is where a team matters. Physio to guide your loading, RMT for some active release and manual therapy, chiropractic with Graston — and our dietitian when the inflammatory side needs support. A plan built for your tendon, not a generic stretch-and-wait. 💚

📍 Restorative Whole Health | Okotoks

Tendon pain that won’t quit? Link in bio to book.

07/24/2026

Camp Move Your Mood — where kids are learning to include the child standing alone.
They’re learning to lose with grace and win with humility.
They’re learning how to solve problems without an adult stepping in.
They’re learning to use their voice.
They’re learning when to lead and when to follow.
They’re learning to move their bodies in new ways.
They’re learning to trust themselves.
They’re learning that everyone belongs in the game.

They spend most of the day playing games…

But really, they’re practicing:

Empathy.
Leadership.
Inclusion.
Courage.
Communication.
Resilience.
Problem-solving.
Confidence.
Emotional regulation.
Belonging.

They’re building the tools to stay well for life.
That’s the whole point of Camp Move Your Mood. 🧡

Orenda Society

We have exciting news!! Avi Brar is joining our team as a Registered Dietitian! ✨Avi has over six years of clinical expe...
04/28/2026

We have exciting news!! Avi Brar is joining our team as a Registered Dietitian! ✨

Avi has over six years of clinical experience. Her interest in nutrition began with a curiosity about how food supports the body and has since evolved into a deeper understanding of its impact on energy, mood, and overall health. Through her work, she has seen how often generic plans and trending diets fall short, shaping her focus on individualized, realistic care.

Her areas of focus include chronic disease prevention and management (including cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar), weight management, and personalized meal planning. She also has a special interest in women’s health, hormone support, GLP-1 care, and culturally inclusive nutrition, including South Asian dietary patterns.

Outside of work, Avi enjoys a good sweat from spin classes, recharging with some quiet alone time, and spending time with friends and family over great food and drinks! Always aiming for balance, not perfection.

Please help us welcome Avi to the Restorative community. She’ll be available Thursday evenings, Friday mornings, and Saturdays virtually starting Friday, May 1st. You can find her full bio and credentials on our website.

CLINICIAN SPOTLIGHT!✨ Kelly MacKay♋️ Cancer 🦀 - you could say feelings are my thing!🧠 Counselling Therapist • BA, BEd, M...
04/24/2026

CLINICIAN SPOTLIGHT!

✨ Kelly MacKay
♋️ Cancer 🦀 - you could say feelings are my thing!
🧠 Counselling Therapist • BA, BEd, MACP, CCC
📍 From: Quispamsis, New Brunswick

🎯 My Secret Superpower: Helping others to connect their life’s puzzle pieces, so that the past makes more sense and the future feels a little lighter.

💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Me: Come as you are! Casual vibes, here for the laughs and the tears, never trying to change you. Just your copilot, navigating where you’ve been and where you want to go.

🏃 Fun Outside the Clinic: Teaching group fitness classes, moon-lighting as a taxi driver for my three kids, hanging out in the mountains, watching + playing soccer, a great DIY home project or thrifting!

☕️ Fav Drink: I’ll never say ‘no’ to a latte w/ whole milk!

💡Pro Tip: What we react to most strongly is often pointing to a part of us that hasn’t yet been healed.

04/23/2026

Strength isn’t built alone. It’s built together.

This is what community looks like at Restorative. Every age. Every ability. Every story.

When you join our Strength in Movement class, you’re not just signing up for a class - you’re joining a group of like-minded people with a common goal to be stronger and healthier.

10-class pass: $200 | Single class drop in: $25

Your first step? Link in bio.

RWH Team

Our March REPORT is in - check out all the things our team loved last month!The Movement, our e-newsletter, will be sent...
04/21/2026

Our March REPORT is in - check out all the things our team loved last month!

The Movement, our e-newsletter, will be sent out later this week. There’s still time to sign up at the link in our bio to receive all the details!

RWH Team

Not all summer camps are created equal.At Camp Move Your Mood, we’re not just keeping kids busy - we’re helping them bui...
04/14/2026

Not all summer camps are created equal.

At Camp Move Your Mood, we’re not just keeping kids busy - we’re helping them build confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness that lasts far beyond summer. They’ll learn how to:
✔️ Understand and regulate their emotions
✔️ Build confidence in their bodies and abilities
✔️ Develop resilience through challenges
✔️ Connect with others in a positive, supportive environment

This camp blends physical activity, mindfulness, and reflection to help kids grow inside and out.

Spots are limited. Register today to secure your child’s place. Link in our bio for all the details.

CMYM Team

Not all grief is obvious. Some losses are quiet, seemingly small, or even invisible. Sometimes they go unrecognized by t...
04/08/2026

Not all grief is obvious. Some losses are quiet, seemingly small, or even invisible. Sometimes they go unrecognized by the world around us. Socially, we might call this micro-grief. In therapy, we’d call this disenfranchised grief.

Losing a version of yourself, a relationship, a dream, or a life you imagined still counts, even if no one else sees it. 🫶 When unacknowledged or minimized, these losses can contribute to prolonged distress, emotional dysregulation, and impact our sense of identity and well-being.

Many of us are carrying grief in a way that we didn’t even realize we were holding. 🕊️ Giving space to notice and process these overlooked losses is such an important step towards emotional well-being. Our therapy team is here to support anyone navigating these quiet losses. 🌿

This is what we mean by “whole health.”Not just fixing injuries. Building trust that spans generations. Creating a place...
04/02/2026

This is what we mean by “whole health.”

Not just fixing injuries. Building trust that spans generations. Creating a place where kids learn—by watching their parents—what it means to take care of your body and ask for help when you need it.

To every parent reading this: your kids are watching. They’re learning what consistency looks like. What resilience looks like. What it means to invest in yourself so you can keep showing up for what matters.

What legacy are you building?

💬 Tag a parent who’s raising the next generation of movers
📖 Tell us: What movement legacy are you creating? Comment below ⬇️

Address

South Calgary, Okotoks, And Surrounding Area
Foothills, AB
T1S1A2

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+15877570166

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