ORKA Performance

We are excited to welcome .justine to the ØRKA Team!

Justine brings a wealth of experience working with athletes here in the City of Calgary.

She is a passionate coach and prides herself on the relationships she builds with her athletes.

If you see her around ØRKA HQ, give her a warm welcome.

Introducing: The ORKA ACL Summit.

A 3-day LIVE EVENT on all things ACL Rehabilitation.

It’s no secret, managing ACL Rehab is never linear.

Practitioners are forced to make decisions in the context of labyrinth-like situations, taking into account multiple domains for safe return to sport, including age, gender, sport, graft harvest type, different training ages, strength, power, motor control, explosiveness, reactive strength and psychological confidence to name but a few domains.

2 years ago, we introduced The ACL Experience, an individually curated virtual educational offering, where knowledge, systems, and ex*****on led participants from all across North America to gain clarity and confidence, have immediate and direct impact on patient outcomes, and kept clients on their caseloads for the entirety of the rehab journey, simultaneously building their brand and positioning as go-to practitioners in their respected communities.

This pivot from virtual to LIVE EVENTS is an attempt to increase reach, and work together with like-minded practitioners to help build out more robust ACL management tool-kit’s, together, bringing in a new standard for ACL Rehabilitation and care across North America.

Coming January 2025. Seats Limited.

Stay Tuned.

We are so excited to announce Strength Through Sport, our partnership with .

The aim of our partnership is to increase access to strength & conditioning for KidSport recipients in Calgary and the surrounding area.

We recognize that it is a very tough time financially for many families, and we feel like our business is finally in a place to make a meaningful impact on the community.

We couldn’t think of a better partnership for us than .

What this will look like is FREE strength & conditioning sessions lead by , every Saturday.

This will be for athletes 14-17 and will be on a first come first basis. Stay tuned for registration links as we will be starting up May 25! This is open for all sports as long as you are a KidSport recipient and you are between 14 and 17 years old.

You can be 10/10 technically but if you are a 2/10 in communication, how do you think people will perceive you in the work place?

We are bringing The Apprenticeship from Art of Coaching to Calgary, because it completely changed everything for us.

We truly believe this is a world class course that would benefit so many people in Calgary (not just allied health), hence why we are hosting and his team for this one of a kind opportunity.

This course is for anyone who knows that better communication transfers to everything you do in life, including in your relationships at work, how you interact with your spouse and kids, to improved confidence.

It’s 2 days, researched backed, and very hands on.

You will see tremendous growth in yourself after 2 days and will have so many take aways to implement.

If you want to secure your seat, hop onto the link in our bio or the Art of Coaching website (www.artofcoaching.com)

Early bird pricing ends this month, so don’t miss out of that. There is also student discounts available through Art of Coaching.

🚨Plinth to Podium ™️ March 2024 🚨

What a weekend it was.

Thank you to everyone who came for our March rendition. You all brought so much to the table.

Every time we run a P2P we have a new found hope for the industry. These individuals no doubt will have a lasting impact on their clients and the industry as a whole.

Some incredible people in the room.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining us on this wild ride.

If you want to level up the game and take part in Plinth to Podium, we only have one more offering for 2024 in November.

More information can be found on our website.

Plinth to Podium Night 1 in the books 🚀

It saw the return of to present on all things Female Athlete.

It’s always one of the highlights of the weekend.

Can’t wait for the rest of the weekend.

We are looking for the next incredible coach to join our team in Calgary!

If you’re an energetic and passionate coach, we want to hear from you.

This is a part-time/coverage role commencing at the end of April 2024.

We are accepting applications through the link in our bio until March 22nd, 2024.

Never Hunt Alone.

A reminder of what’s on the docket for 2024!

We have 2 more offerings of Plinth to Podium, and our Sports Rehab Blueprint will be launching this fall, 2024.

This summer we will also be hosting and the team for the one of a kind, Apprenticeship Course. You seriously won’t want to miss this one.

To learn more, fire us a DM and we will be glad to answer any and all questions.

🚨ORKA Practicals are now LIVE!🚨

This was a long time coming for us. We narrowed down how we wanted to present this information and then spent hours and hours to make sure there was value and that it was digestible.

We’ve had a few lucky practitioners trial the course, and they loved it.

Our first practical is End State Assessment and Interpretation after ACL Reconstruction.

goes into a deep dive on all things End Stage ACL Assessment and you get to experience him interacting with a real life client (consent given).

We can’t wait for you all to experience ORKA Practicals.

Find access in the link in our bio or on our website under “Online Courses.”

Enjoy 🚀

Only a few seats are remaining for our March Plinth to Podium!

We have sold out every single P2P and expect these seats to be scooped up quickly.

If you are wanting to arm yourself with a systems based approach to rehab your athletes and clients through the full journey, then this course is for you.

If you are wanting to secure your seat, hop onto the link in our bio, click Plinth to Podium, and scroll to the bottom to purchase your seat in the course.

We’re excited to see everyone on the course in March.

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We are excited to announce the newest member of our Rehab Department, Jordan Knapman!

Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Check out his bio below!

“Jordan, originally from Ontario, began his journey with a Bachelors of Science in Human Kinetics and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics & Neuroscience from the University of Guelph. Prior to his Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta, Jordan oversaw numerous clinical trials at a major Canadian hospital and continues to be involved in local research projects in stroke rehabilitation.

Jordan utilizes a diverse set of skills, including manual therapy, education, taping, soft tissue mobilization, and exercises-based rehabilitation. He has undergone dry needling training with On Point Needling, adding depth to his offerings. Having experienced injury firsthand, including undergoing surgery, Jordan has a unique perspective on the challenges and mindsets during rehabilitation.

Jordan also has a special interest in Vestibular Rehabilitation, and has completed one of a few competency-based training programs. Jordan provides care across the continuum from sideline to sideline, focusing on returning athletes of all levels to their sports. He has provided on-field coverage for national and international level events, including figure skating and ice hockey.

Beyond the clinic, Jordan embraces the role of a to a lively toddler and a German Shepherd/Husky rescue. He actively competes as a track cyclist, bringing a competitive spirit and firsthand knowledge of the physical demands of sport.

He has a dedication to lifelong learning, drawing inspiration from his diverse experiences to provide the best care possible for the Calgary community.”

Jordan will officially join our team on February 14th, 2024.

Let’s give him the warmest welcome!

🚨FREE COURSE🚨

Introducing our first online course: How to Implement Technology in the Private Sector.

This course will take a deep dive into three different aspects of technology: the Acquisition, Implementation, and Retention phases.

If you have wondered how ORKA utilizes the VALD Performance technology in our private sector business, then this course is for you!

It will be available for free for the next 90 days, before becoming a paid offering!

You can sign up via the link in our bio.

Enjoy.

Have you ever wondered what having your own strength coach would do for your athletic career?

So many athletes have this question, and we have the answer.

It means reducing injuries, becoming more dangerous in your sport, and ultimately giving you the opportunity to thrive in your sport.

It’s no secret that sound strength and conditioning principles can decrease your time lost due to injuries. This is the biggest benefit to athlete development. Throw in an increase in strength, speed, & power, and we’ve found the sweet spot.

Edmonton athletes, we’re ready for you!

The OPP is now live. Expert coaching, performance testing, sport tailored programming, recovery room access, and guidance through all aspects of your sporting career.

If you’re ready, apply on our website in the Contact Us form.

PS. If you’re a hockey athlete, we’ve got the perfect referral path for you.

We are so excited to announce the newest member of ORKA!

A huge welcome goes out to Alex Yaworski. Alex is bringing a wealth of knowledge to our Edmonton team. Alex is a veteran physio with greater than 10 years of experience and is no stranger to the sporting world.

Alex is a former multi-sport athlete in rugby and netball and still gets involved in these sports when she can!

Having spent a decade in varsity sports at the University of Alberta, Alex knows the ins and outs of being part of an interdisciplinary team and living on the sidelines of the sporting world. Her extensive experience includes managing acute injuries, modifying strength and conditioning plans, and seamlessly integrating athletes back into their sports.

Alex will be bringing so much experience to our team and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her into ORKA.

You can catch Alex at ORKA Edmonton starting January 15th. Her schedule is open for booking so hop on the appointments while you can!