Tina Jensen RMT

12/02/2025

11/24/2025

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"My name's Raymond. I'm 73. I work the parking lot at St. Joseph's Hospital. Minimum wage, orange vest, a whistle I barely use. Most people don't even look at me. I'm just the old man waving cars into spaces.
But I see everything.

Like the black sedan that circled the lot every morning at 6 a.m. for three weeks. Young man driving, grandmother in the passenger seat. Chemotherapy, I figured. He'd drop her at the entrance, then spend 20 minutes hunting for parking, missing her appointments.

One morning, I stopped him. "What time tomorrow?"
"6:15," he said, confused.
"Space A-7 will be empty. I'll save it."
He blinked. "You... you can do that?"
"I can now," I said.

Next morning, I stood in A-7, holding my ground as cars circled angrily. When his sedan pulled up, I moved. He rolled down his window, speechless. "Why?"
"Because she needs you in there with her," I said. "Not out here stressing."
He cried. Right there in the parking lot.

Word spread quietly. A father with a sick baby asked if I could help. A woman visiting her dying husband. I started arriving at 5 a.m., notebook in hand, tracking who needed what. Saved spots became sacred. People stopped honking. They waited. Because they knew someone else was fighting something bigger than traffic.
But here's what changed everything, A businessman in a Mercedes screamed at me one morning. "I'm not sick! I need that spot for a meeting!"

"Then walk," I said calmly. "That space is for someone whose hands are shaking too hard to grip a steering wheel."

He sped off, furious. But a woman behind him got out of her car and hugged me. "My son has leukemia," she sobbed. "Thank you for seeing us."

The hospital tried to stop me. "Liability issues," they said. But then families started writing letters. Dozens. "Raymond made the worst days bearable." "He gave us one less thing to break over."

Last month, they made it official. "Reserved Parking for Families in Crisis." Ten spots, marked with blue signs. And they asked me to manage it.

But the best part? A man I'd helped two years ago, his mother survived, came back. He's a carpenter. Built a small wooden box, mounted it by the reserved spaces. Inside? Prayer cards, tissues, breath mints, and a note,

"Take what you need. You're not alone. -Raymond & Friends"
People leave things now. Granola bars. Phone chargers. Yesterday, someone left a hand-knitted blanket.
I'm 73. I direct traffic in a hospital parking lot. But I've learned this: Healing doesn't just happen in operating rooms. Sometimes it starts in a parking space. When someone says, "I see your crisis. Let me carry this one small piece."

So pay attention. At the grocery checkout, the coffee line, wherever you are. Someone's drowning in the little things while fighting the big ones.

Hold a door. Save a spot. Carry the weight no one else sees.
It's not glamorous. But it's everything."
Let this story reach more hearts....
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By Mary Nelson

10/17/2025

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10/13/2025

Grateful for growth.
Grateful for community.
Grateful for YOU.
Happy Thanksgiving from the new space! 🦃

10/11/2025

🍂 Fall is in full swing and Red Deer’s trails are showing off! 🍁

Looking for the best fall walks to soak in the season? We've rounded up 5 must-visit spots in Red Deer that showcase stunning views, bright leaves, and the perfect backdrops for a relaxing stroll. 🧡

Check out the blog for full details, plus info on Red Deer’s off-leash dog parks! 🐾

👉 Read more and plan your fall adventure: https://visitreddeer.com/story/5-scenic-fall-walks-in-red-deer-alberta-you-cant-miss/

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09/28/2025

✨ Exciting News ✨
I’ve moved into a new space! Starting October 6, 2025, all appointments will be at:

📍 Suite 104, 550 Laura Ave, Red Deer County

I can’t wait to welcome you into this fresh new chapter 🌿🪷Thank you for continuing to support me — here’s to new energy and even better care! 💖

09/23/2025

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🍂 Can you feel it? The crisp air, the golden leaves, and yes… the pumpkin spice! 🍁

Happy first day of fall, Red Deer! There’s no better time to get outside and explore all the beauty our region has to offer this season.

We want to hear from you! What are your fall favourites in Red Deer!?👇

09/19/2025

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A Hard Lesson in Compassion
A man who works a ranch for any length of time comes to know that life and death are two sides of the same coin, and sometimes the coin flips against you. We lost a horse this week. It wasn’t the work of a rustler’s rope or a mountain cat, but something that comes from within—a twisted gut, the old-timers call it. Colic, the men of science say. It’s a bitter thing to watch, a fine animal tied in knots by its own insides.

There’s not much anybody can do when it takes hold. You walk the horse, keep it on its feet, and you hope. You hope the knot will work itself loose, that nature will have a change of heart. The hands, they did what they could. They walked that horse through the heat of a long, hard day, the sun beating down on man and beast alike. They kept it moving, a slow, stumbling march against a fate that was already closing in.

But the sun went down, and the cool of the night brought no relief. By the time the first light of dawn was over, the fight was done. The horse was gone.

A man sees enough of that, he builds a callus on his heart. You have to, or it will break you. I’ve seen my share of loss, and I stood there, watching the morning come, feeling that old, familiar ache. But for some of the younger hands, the ones not so acquainted with the harsh arithmetic of this life, it was a fresh wound. I saw tears in the eyes of ladies who’d face any other challenge without flinching.

And that’s when I knew what the real lesson was. It wasn’t about the horse, not really. It was about the pain in their faces, the compassion that welled up in them. That’s the thing that sets a human apart. It’s a fire that no machine, no thinking contraption, can ever kindle. It’s the bedrock of what we are.

A man can lose a horse, he can lose a herd, he can lose it all. But if he holds on to that, to the thing that lets him feel for another’s suffering, he hasn’t lost a thing. Don’t ever let it go. Don’t ever let them tell you it’s a weakness. It’s the last, best part of being human

09/18/2025

🎉What’s Going on This Weekend | September 19-21 🎉

A packed weekend ahead for Central Alberta!

🏒 Red Deer Rebels Home Opener vs. Edmonton Oil Kings
September 19, 7 p.m. | Marchant Crane Centrium
Cheer on the Red Deer Rebels as they hit the ice for their home opener against the Edmonton Oil Kings! Gather your friends and family for a night of fast-paced hockey action.

✈️ Girls in Aviation Day - Red Deer Regional Airport
September 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Red Deer Regional Airport
Explore the fascinating world of aviation — absolutely FREE! Meet pilots, local companies, colleges, and aviation professionals. Enjoy hands-on activities that teach aviation principles and STEM concepts. Register for your free spot at www.girlsinaviationalberta.com

🎤 Bingo Loco
September 20, Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. | Westerner Park
Bingo like you’ve never seen it before! This interactive stage show features dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes ranging from air fryers to international holidays. A wild night of fun not to be missed!

🧄 Red Deer Garlic Festival and Market
September 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Common Ground Garden Project, Live In Capstone
Celebrate the harvest at the 7th annual Garlic Festival and Market! Sample local garlic, enjoy live music, workshops, food trucks, and free kid-friendly activities at the Little Clove Kid Zone.

🎉 Capstone Block Party
September 21, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Capstone Business Block
Capstone is coming alive with its first-ever Block Party! Enjoy live music, a beverage garden, aerial acrobatics, stilt walkers, roaming entertainers, local food trucks, games, inflatables, puppy snuggles, and more.

📸 Make sure to tag us in your weekend adventures!



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09/08/2025

🪷Exciting News 🪷
I’m officially moving my massage space! Construction has begun (see sneak peek ), and I’ll be welcoming you into my new location starting October 1st.

Don’t worry—it’s just two buildings north of my current spot, so still close and convenient. I can’t wait to share this beautiful new space with you and continue supporting your wellness journey. 💆‍♀️🌿

Stay tuned for updates as the room comes together—I’m so excited to show you the finished space!

09/02/2025