Erin the A.T.

I am sitting here this evening knowing the morning of April 11th will be a tougher day than usual.
This is a photo of me with our U of Lethbridge's varsity medical staff gathered in remembrance of the Humboldt Broncos 16 lost loved ones - You can see we are wearing green ribbons with the initials D.B. on them - Dayna Brons was the hockey team's Athletic Therapist, the only female on the bus as well as a classmate of mine from A.T. school at Mount Royal University. She was the 16th and final individual to pass away from the bus accident on April 11, 2018, at the age of 24.
Sending extra care today to anyone who has also lost a loved one too soon. If you haven't signed your donor card and spoken with your loved ones about your wishes, then I hope you are moved today to do so.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter break!
See you back on April 8th for regular clinic appointment hours. (Stay tuned for the new and improved online booking site and patient portal also launching April 8th!)

The experience that you have at your appointment matters to me. Having an injury can be a frustrating time, and so it is important to me that I can provide you with what you are needing most in that moment. Here is an example of how I aim for you to leave your appointment feeling. 😊

Erin did a great job of going through what caused my injury and what steps to take for recovery. They explained each step very clearly and went over what to expect in the short and long term.

⭐I definitely left the session with a lot more of a positive outlook on my injury! ~Travis


Canadian Athletic Therapists Association

I am proud to announce that I am partnering with !

I use Nuun electrolytes to proactively hydrate when I plan to move and sweat. My favourite flavours are Tri-Berry or Tropical. I'll be using them as I snowboard, hike, rock climb and chase adventures outdoors in 2024. What movement are you pursuing this year?

As always - keep moving, keep living and stay well!

2023 was a big year! Thank you for being a part of it with me.
I've been walking the long, hard and lonely road of a 1-woman Athletic Therapy business. The great news is that 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 - 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆. Suddenly I don't feel so lonely when I am pouring my passion into something meaningful for a person in need.
Not many know what it's like to be an Athletic Therapist, let alone being self-employed. But if you have had a chance to experience an appointment with me, then I hope you find that you know what my values are and who I am as a practitioner a little better.
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. Cheers to 2024, and I hope you have planned something good for yourself this year. As always - keep moving, keep living and stay well!


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Photo credit goes to the lovely duo Danielle and Jeremy at Danemy Photography

Give the gift of stretch with an e-gift card this . If you know someone who would appreciate some Fascial Stretch Therapy in their life, then please feel free to purchase from my website! You can purchase an amount on the e-gift card for 1 or multiple FST sessions.

It's not Wednesday today, but it is Halloween...have a spooky night!
If you are dealing with some scary pain or injury please come see me, and you can book online from the link in my profile.

Being able to move without dysfunction or pain means you can live your life, and keep working on a healthier version of yourself every day.

Don't settle for a life you aren't happy with.

Keep moving, keep living and STAY WELL.

If you are looking to work with me to change your pain, rehab an injury or confront some performance limiting symptoms, then please book online using the link in my bio.

The last photo will be the biggest cheesiest photo you've seen today! Tour de Frank community boulder competition was a success last weekend in Frank Slide Crowsnest Pass. I really enjoyed climbing with the FLINTA crush crew from Coulee Climbing , but was also inspired by watching the more experienced climbers who made me want to persevere through some routes.
A big thank you is in order for Trent Hoover and the volunteer guides(Kyle, Lacey, Alyssa and Chris) that helped everyone climb hard and safe. We appreciated the beta Object Climbing
What amazing fall weather we had from mother nature too!
📸Photo credit goes to Peter Kwan
Tour de Frank couldn't have happened without sponsors for the event either, make sure to share how much fun you had, and the routes you added on your scorecard by tagging them!
👏Crack Attack
👏Shellshock
👏Curly
👏Foxhole left
👏Foxhole centre

When you come by for your Athletic Therapy or Fascial Stretch Therapy session, you just might catch a glimpse of Toby on your way in or out!
For those inquiring about allergies, Toby does not come into the treatment room.
Check the link in my bio if you'd like to book an appointment online!
📸Photo credit: Danemy Photography

I hope you had a great Canada Day on native land, and enjoyed some celebrations in the beautiful weather (bonus points for no sunburn!) ☀️
I am closed for the holiday Monday. Regular hours resume Wednesday!

So you're a Physiotherapist, but for sports, right?"
Close, but no cigar.
⭐️The "AT mindset" is a big part of what makes us a different breed. This is influenced by the sideline-clinic dual environment we work in.⭐️
1. An Athletic Therapists' approach to someone's (not always those who play a sport) pain/injury experience is different than a Physiotherapist, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 of a sport - but this applies to non-sport individuals as well...we are constantly visualizing what is going on throughout your day and how that is affecting you, whether we are on your "sport sideline" to see it or not.
2. Most Physiotherapists work in a clinical setting only, meaning ATs are the first to respond to acute injuries, and catch chronic/overuse problems early. 𝗔𝗧𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 before an ambulance can arrive. 𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
3. Overall, physiotherapists are practitioners who treat disorders of the body that affect movement. This can be from medical conditions in addition to injuries that occur to the bones, muscles and joints. Imagine learning to walk again after a stroke or move your rib cage with breathing again after an open heart surgery. In contrast, an Athletic Therapist's scope of practice is specific to prevent, rehabilitate and recondition bone, muscle, and joint conditions. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.
Check out my website's FAQ section for more detail on how Physiotherapy and Athletic Therapy are different.


Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
Alberta Athletic Therapists Association

Movement is most often an additional benefit to other things I am already doing, such as
1. Working on my mental health and challenging my brain's fear of heights
2. Getting social with friends and family
3. Getting out of town to a new environment where I can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature
These are a lot of strategies I use with the individuals I work with as well. 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 such as changing how much motion you have, how strong you are or what level your pain is at. 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.
I'm really excited at how far I have come with my bouldering skills. A big thanks to and for curating a fantastic climbing experience and building an awesome climbing community here in Southern Alberta. I look forward to signing up for the intermediate climbing class they offer so I can keep crushing blue routes (and maybe even work on some orange ones!)
Spring break included going to Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas. I learned how to belay other lead climber friends and was so inspired. Watching what my lead climbing friends were doing when they were lead climbing has me looking forward to giving it a go myself soon! Now to take a lead climbing course at .uleth
I am so thankful that Lethbridge is close to the mountains. Many memories have been made with friends and family at . I am always pleased with the family-run feel of this mountain and it's never a dull moment with the fantastic conditions they get. What a hidden gem.
The triple crown hikes of : Alderson-Carthew, Akamina Ridge and Crypt Lake. Though I have done Crypt and Akamina before, I am looking forward to completing all of them in the same hiking season!
Photo credit:
Danemy Photography

Soon studio
Manuel Merchan

Athletic Therapy and Fascial Stretch Therapy appointments are now available to book online!
Click the book online button on my website home page, or the link below
https://book-erin-the-at.square.site/
See you soon!
Photo credit: .photography
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
Alberta Athletic Therapists Association

I hope you enjoyed a great May long weekend!
Some nice weather to be had 😊 and of course, hopefully there was something to keep you moving and active!
I am closed for the holiday Monday. Regular hours will resume Wednesday.

I am away for the Spring Break, but will be back with many adventure stories to share with you!
I hope you get to enjoy some chocolate and solitude this long weekend 😊
See you soon! 👋 Erin
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How you define yourself affects your choices.
Your choices affect your lifestyle.
Your lifestyle affects your health.
Your health affects YOU, a human with unique interests and goals.
🔑When individuals come through rehabilitation and look back at what they have been through, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿. Think about any person that you have seen highlights of their rehab journey - think about Kevin Hart's car accident for example, or any pro-athlete's injury comeback. Each of these individuals comments on the physical and mental challenges they faced along the way, and how thankful they were to have their support system at home and be surrounded by healthcare professionals to guide them on their journey. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.
It is the joy you get from your movement activity that makes you an . You do it with the intent of being able to do it again tomorrow, and maybe even do it better. 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 of doing what they need and want to do, even if there are physical and mental challenges along the way. is a quality that doesn't have to be attached to a sport, jersey or team. Our body does not discriminate between movement for life or for sport...it all counts!
𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻 "𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲," 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗢𝗨!


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Cata Canada

Clinic appointments are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 6 pm.
Is your body holding you back from living the active life that you need AND want?
Let's be honest, life itself is a "sport" that everyone gets to play. You deserve to thrive in it, and not need to say no or hold back from doing the things you enjoy. Whether that's gardening, hairdressing, traveling, sports....you name it! 🥌🏓🏋️🧘‍♂️🏊‍♂️🚵‍♂️🧗⚽️🤼‍♂️🤸‍♀️ 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 - 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨. We are all movers in one form or another! 😊
📌Link is in my profile up top if you'd like to contact me and get booked!

If you're curious about the services I offer, or want to check out some FAQ's about Athletic Therapy, head on over to my website!
𝐌𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨! This will be a new button on my website, and I will let you know when it is up.
In the meantime, if you are looking to book in for an Athletic Therapy appointment please feel free to call, email or send a message to me on here as well.

Alberta Athletic Therapists Association
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association

As my logo suggests, my name is Erin, and I'm an "A.T." = Athletic Therapist.
I'm not a Physiotherapist, and I'm DEFINITELY not a "trainer" who took a weekend course to tape ankles.
Athletic Therapy is my profession. I am a Canadian Certified Athletic Therapist.
‍👍𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝘼𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮!

Alberta Athletic Therapists Association
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association

Heads up! I will be closed February 20th for the Family Day Monday.
I hope you enjoy some sunshine and solitude!

Erin the A.T. is finally born with a logo to represent!
There are many important people behind my business that I do not want to go unseen because I would not be here without them!
My sister SOON Studio is the creator behind my logo. It was a fun evolution to the final version you see here.

Keep your eyes peeled, my website will be live soon with details about my clinic hours, services and more!

I would like to extend a huge thank you to Danielle and Jeremy, the professionals behind Danemy Photography who have helped me create the story about my business through visuals.

Hello! I am Erin... a proud and passionate Athletic Therapist (AT). If you've made it to my page, thank you for your interest!
This photo was taken at a train station in Australia after rock climbing in the glasshouse mountains. (fun fact, I am half Australian!) I enjoy travelling, being active outdoors and spending time with family.
The reason I wanted to start this page was to help you to get to know me, and to give you a better understanding of why and how I could help you! (you might be surprised).
If you like learning about how your body works, or are curious to know more about AT and FST, then please follow along! Thank you for your support!

Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Alberta Athletic Therapists Association

AT's are a bit of a different breed of healthcare provider than Physiotherapists.

Firstly, Athletic Therapists are found in both sideline AND clinical environments. This means that we are present on the sideline to keep athletes safe during training and competition. The second an injury happens, we are right there to help. Most Physiotherapists work in a clinical setting only. Some Orthopedic Physiotherapists go on to become "Sport Certified" to work sideline just like an Athletic Therapist.

Second, an Athletic Therapist's scope of practice is specific to prevent, rehabilitate and recondition bone, muscle, and joint conditions. Our best work is to not only return you to a pre-injury state, but also to prepare you for your return to activity where you feel fully confident and comfortable again. We are also trained as sport first responders for our sideline role.

Third, whether you play a sport or not, AT's specialize in preparing you for your athletic endeavours, whereas a Physiotherapist's scope of practice is more broad. There are other branches of physiotherapy outside of the most commonly known "orthopedic" physiotherapy, such as neurologic or cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. Overall, physiotherapists are practitioners who treat disorders of the body that affect movement. This can be from medical conditions like a stroke, cystic fibrosis, or a heart attack, in addition to injuries that occur to the bones, muscles and joints.

Athletic Therapists are a unique practitioner with a specific scope of practice, and so it cannot be billed as Physiotherapy. Check your insurance policy and see if "Athletic Therapy" is listed under the 'extended health' section of your plan.

If you are self employed, or have purchased your own health insurance, you can directly ask your insurance provider to have Athletic Therapy added as a practitioner under the "paramedical practitioners" list on the "extended health" section of your plan.

​If you are employed, you will need to have your employer contact your insurance company to change what is available for coverage on your plan.

​Follow this link to see a general list of insurance companies that have covered Athletic Therapy in Canada. https://athletictherapy.org/en/public-resources/insurance-information/

I can answer this with another question. How do you define an "athlete?"

If you described someone as being "athletic" you would probably be imagining someone who is physically fit, and proficient at physically taxing activities. The real question is does "athletic" always have to be attached to a sport? You could be a farmer, hairdresser, world traveler...etc. and still meet this criteria.

Athletic Therapists are trained to fully understand what "athletic" demands are being placed on your body on a day to day basis. Athletic Therapists are also very good at understanding how your "sport" works because we spend so much time observing them from a sideline perspective. We really try to get in your shoes and see what you go through.

Being physically active is a "sport" and also a necessity of life. Everyone is an "athlete" in their own way, and for their own reasons.

AT's help active individuals get back to active things, no matter where that falls on the spectrum of life-athlete to pro-athlete. We are in the business of helping all walks of life to be lifelong athletes in a way that is uniquely meaningful.