Jo-Anne Saunders RMT

09/21/2025

🪽 Stranded Leach’s Storm-Petrels in Conception Bay South

The Town has received reports of stranded Leach’s Storm-Petrels, small, black seabirds with white rumps, along our shores.

Why does this happen?
From mid-September to mid-November, young storm-petrels leave their burrows on Baccalieu Island and head out to sea for the first time. Many are drawn off course by artificial lighting on land and vessels. Once grounded, they sadly cannot take flight again and become stranded.

📉 Over the past 30 years, the global population of storm-petrels has dropped by about 50%. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to 90% of the world’s population.

💡 How you can help:
Reduce outdoor lighting during this season to prevent strandings.

🐦 If you spot a stranded storm-petrel call or text 709-330-8929 or message CPAWS-NL for pick up.

Together, we can help protect this vulnerable seabird.

09/11/2025

09/05/2025

Happy autumn to everyone! I am booking into October, November and December for the remainder of 2025, be sure to secure your appointments early!

My clinic hours are:
Tuesday/Wednesday 1pm-8pm
Thursday 12pm-8pm
Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-2pm

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08/18/2025

A little staycation for a few days, see you Friday!

08/16/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀

The recent and past fires in our province have deeply impacted many, from those evacuated or on alert, to others who are distressed by witnessing events unfold. These experiences can bring feelings of fear, anxiety, helplessness, frustration and more.

We are offering free, 1.5-hour virtual sessions that provide a safe and supportive space to:

✅ Better understand the emotional impacts you may be experiencing

✅ Explore healthy coping strategies

🔔 Sessions are available twice daily, from Thursday, August 14 to Monday, August 18, 2025. 🔔

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆)

3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Newfoundland)
3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Labrador)

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆)

10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (Newfoundland)

10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Labrador)

Open to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador (ages 18+).

When registering, please specify your preferred day and time.

✅ To register, email: 𝗡𝗟𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀@𝗻𝗹𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗮

08/14/2025

Thank You to Our First Responders

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the ongoing fires. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and all first responders working tirelessly to protect our communities. Your bravery and dedication in these dangerous conditions do not go unnoticed. ❤️

We understand these events may cause changes to your schedule. If you need to cancel or reschedule any appointments, please call 📞 709-793-6683 or email 📧 info@ascendhealthnl.com — we’re here to support you.

From all of us at Ascend Health, thank you for your courage, commitment, and service.

08/13/2025

The clinic is still open and operating. We understand some of our patients are either evacuated or on alert, and our thoughts are with you. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you can attend an appointment or not, more from a safety perspective so you are accounted for! ❤️

08/06/2025

07/22/2025

Community-Based Rehabilitation Program — NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 👋🏽

Physiotherapist Julia Windsor brings years of experience as an inpatient therapist and is now leading our Community-Based Rehabilitation Program. She offers:

🏠 Home-based physiotherapy
🫁 Chest physiotherapy
💪 Post-hospitalization reconditioning
❤️ Chronic disease management
⚠️ Falls risk assessments and screening

In collaboration with our Occupational Therapy team, Julia will also support independent living assessments — helping clients stay safe, mobile, and confident in their homes.

🧾 Direct billing available for most insurance plans
📆 Link to book in bio
📞 Or call 709-793-6683 to schedule an assessment

07/04/2025

It's here! Public kayak rentals start tomorrow, Saturday, July 5, at the Botanical Garden! You can rent one of our single or tandem kayaks between 10:00am-12:00noon and 1:00-4:00pm. Rentals are for one hour (including a brief safety orientation). Ask at the front desk when you arrive!

Full details are on our website: https://www.mun.ca/botanicalgarden/whats-on/kayaks-on-oxen-pond/

Happy Paddling!

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Ascend Health!

Time really does fly. It’s hard to believe we’ve been open for just over a year and a half. In that time, we’ve grown into a busy, thriving clinic filled with passionate, caring practitioners and an admin team that keeps us moving forward every single day.

But with growth comes hustle—and sometimes, chaos. It’s easy to get caught up in the pace of it all. Whether you’re running full speed ahead or just trying to stay on your feet, we want to remind you (and ourselves) of something important:

Slow down—life’s not a race.

Take a moment. Breathe. Celebrate the wins, no matter how small. Rest when you need to. Find joy in the ordinary. You don’t have to do it all, and you definitely don’t have to do it all today.

We’re grateful for every one of you who has supported us on this journey. Wishing you a safe and restful Canada Day—however you choose to spend it.

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04/30/2025

I’ll be away this upcoming week, but I look forward to a busy May schedule when I return 😊. There’s still 30 min and 45 min availabilities on weekdays throughout May, and there’s a cancellation list available if you’re looking for a longer appt. See you soon!