Being active has always played an important role in my life. Growing up, I participated in hockey, baseball, track, and cheerleading, just to name a few. More recently I discovered a passion for rock-climbing, hiking, trail running and biking. Recently been dabbling with Xterra racing and loving it. 

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At age 19, I was confronted with some hard challenges within my body that lead me to really question where my future was headed as an athlete.

When my performance in sport seemed to be on a consistent downhill slide, I started to seek out specialists to try to manage my body which seemed to be falling apart. I knew something wasn’t right when getting out of bed in the morning started to feel like a chore, and my 90-year-old grandmother moved better than I did.

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What I didn’t realize was that high-intensity training was more of a detriment to my body’s health than a benefit.

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As I started seeking answers, I felt isolated and misunderstood as I was passed from one specialist to another who suggested that my lack of progress was my fault. They stated “you didn’t do your exercises” or “you’re just making up symptoms” or “you’ll just have to cope with this.

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Thankfully, I discovered MAT and was able to reduce my muscle pain and discomfort, which allowed me to get back to the activities I loved doing. More importantly, it restored my faith in my body’s ability to perform at a high level.

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After seeing first-hand what a difference MAT made in my life, I decided to make it my life quest to help others get back to good health and enjoy their favorite activities.

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My passion is to help anyone who was active or is currently active but has been experiencing setbacks due to compensation patterns that have led to stiffness, loss of range, or debilitating pain.

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Together, we can develop a training regime that’s based on quality not quantity.

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WHAT is MAT?

Muscle Activation Technique re-establishes the proper neuromuscular function in our bodies by getting muscles to fire more efficiently.

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WHO is MAT for?

Everyone. MAT is beneficial for everyone from elite athletes to rehabilitation patients. We treat active adults looking to maintain a healthy body as well as children looking to develop their skills in a variety of sports.

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WHY would MAT help me?

MAT evaluates an individual’s ability to produce efficient muscle contractions. Loss of muscle contractions leads to decreased range of motion therefore affecting physical performance.

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Grab a water bottle. Twist open the top using your hands. Now take away one finger and perform the same task, and repeat it again taking away 2 fingers. Keep repeating this drill until you can only use your palms. You can see how a simple task becomes infinitely harder as your function is increasingly compromised. Your body works the same way! With less muscles participating effectively participating, your day to day tasks become more difficult. MAT helps you restore your ability to utilize all your muscles to their best capabilities.

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HOW does MAT work?

Range of Motion – comparing you to you, asymmetries in ranges indicate potential areas where muscles may not be firing as efficiently as they could be.

Muscle Test – indicates which muscles have decreased contractibility.

Muscle Palpation – precise force is applied to the muscle attachment points, to restore the muscle’s efficiency. After these palpations, the muscle test is done again to see if the muscles’ ability to fire appropriately is returned.

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Services & Pricing: 

Meet & Greets - Free 20-minute meet and greets can be done over the phone or in person. It is a great way to ask more in-depth questions if MAT is right for you. 

Initial Assessment - $210 (+gst) This consists of two 50-minute sessions booked a week apart from each other. We conduct a thorough full body range of motion assessment, discuss your goals with MAT/PT and come up with a game plan on how to reach your goals. 

Follow Up appointments: 

• 25 mins - $75 (+gst) These sessions are designed for kids ages 6-18 or if we are addressing one specific issues or if your nervous system can only tolerate 20 mins 

• 45 mins - $110 (+gst) During these sessions we will meticulously review your range of motion and address any identified muscle asymmetries, promoting sustained balance and performance enhancement 

• 80 mins - $150 (+gst) This is a hybrid session. The time is split between MAT and exercise. 

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Personal Training Sessions:

• 50min Personal Training - $90 (+gst) - 50-minute personal training session tailored to your needs. Whether you want to complete a workout, develop a personalized plan, review exercises, or refine your form for specific movements, this session is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals.

• Group Training: Get Fit Together!  - Want to work out with a buddy (or two)? Our group training sessions are perfect for 2-3 people who want to share the experience and save on costs. You’ll get personalized attention while enjoying the motivation of working out with others. Together, we’ll run through a dynamic workout routine that challenges everyone, whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned pro. Grab your workout partner and let's get stronger together! Split the $110 amongst your group, if it turns out to a single person the session cost will be $90.

• Couple Swap - $220 (+gst) - Did you and your partner want to come in, one person can get a MAT session while the other uses the gym to workout. Go right ahead.   

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Mobile Services: 

Would you like me to come to your location and set up a table to provide treatments?

I offer mobile Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) services on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, available for 6-8 hours.

• 6 hours: $690 + travel fee

• 8 hours: $920 + travel fee

The travel fee is calculated based on the distance from Okotoks to your location, at $0.70 per kilometer (round trip). For example, for a location in Strathmore (78 km one way):
(78 km x 2) x $0.70 = $109 travel fee.

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This is a great option for group sessions, corporate wellness events, or treating multiple clients in one location.

Interested in booking a full day? Send me an email to mymat@live.ca or a text to 403-437-8562 with the day (Wednesday or Friday) and the 6-8 hour time slot you would like me to comeout. I will also need to know the address and information about who I am treating, is it friends and family, is a work group, etc. 

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Is MAT covered by insurance?

Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is considered a non-medical service, similar to personal training. If your insurance plan includes coverage for gym memberships or personal training under a health and wellness spending account, your sessions may be eligible for reimbursement. However, MAT is not widely recognized by most insurance companies, so it’s best to check with your provider for specific details. If coverage isn’t available, I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.