Lifemark

03/31/2026

Finding a voice that feels like you can be an important part of gender-affirming care.

On Transgender Day of Visibility, Lifemark Speech-Language Pathologist Ben Gaunce shares how gender-affirming voice care can support transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Voice and communication shape many everyday moments – introducing yourself, speaking at work, or connecting with others. Gender-affirming voice care focuses on exploring communication goals in a supportive, individualized way, while prioritizing vocal health and safety.

03/30/2026

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with a uterus, yet many go years without answers or a diagnosis.

If you’ve been experiencing painful periods, pelvic discomfort, painful in*******se, bowel or bladder issues, or ongoing fatigue, you’re not alone – and your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.

We’ve put together a helpful resource that breaks down:
✅ What endometriosis is
✅ How it affects the body
✅ Common symptoms and why diagnosis can take time
✅ How pelvic health physiotherapy can help manage pain and improve daily function

Pelvic health physiotherapists play an important role in helping individuals with endometriosis find relief through gentle, targeted techniques that support mobility, reduce pain, and address pelvic floor dysfunction.

If you’re looking for guidance, support, or clarity, this article is a great place to start.

👉 Read the full article to learn more and explore your next steps. https://tinyurl.com/3y64jwvy

03/30/2026

Is doomscrolling stealing your peace? 🤳🏼

Scrolling through negative news or social media can keep your nervous system on high alert. Over time, it may affect your mental health, sleep, and even contribute to headaches or tech neck.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, tired, or overwhelmed after scrolling, it may be time to reset your digital habits.

Learn what doomscrolling really is, why it’s hard to stop, and practical ways to break the cycle, with insights from Amber Tilitzky, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Lifemark. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yewbxcp7

03/26/2026

Calf cramps can be more than just a quick annoyance. They can interrupt exercise, walking, sleep, and day-to-day movement.

A mix of calf stretching and ankle mobility work may help reduce tightness through the lower leg and improve how the area moves. These stretches are simple, practical, and easy to add into a general mobility routine.

New to these stretches? Start slowly and ease off if anything feels painful.

If calf cramps happen often, keep coming back, or start affecting your daily activities 👉 a Lifemark physiotherapist can help identify possible contributing factors and recommend treatment based on your needs. Book at a clinic near you across Canada: https://tinyurl.com/wnp6efbv

💾 Save this for the next time your calves start acting up.

03/24/2026

Neck pain after a long day on your phone or laptop is easy to brush off, but your posture during screen time can put more demand on your neck than many people realize. 🤳🏼

The farther forward your head moves, the more your neck and upper back have to take on. Over time, that repeated strain can show up as stiffness, soreness, tension, or what many people call tech neck. 🧑‍💻📱

A physiotherapist can help identify what may be contributing to your discomfort and build a treatment plan around your symptoms, routine, and movement needs. Depending on the issue, that may include targeted exercises, mobility work, posture education, strengthening, and hands-on treatment where appropriate.

If scrolling, texting, or desk work is leaving your neck feeling tight or sore, it may be time to check in with a physiotherapist. 👉 Book an appointment near you: https://tinyurl.com/4p2ssbrb

03/20/2026

Looking for spring activity ideas that feel realistic after a long winter? 🌷 Our latest article shares 5 simple ways to stay active in spring, along with practical tips for getting back into movement safely.

Whether you are easing back into exercise, looking for low-impact ways to move more, or trying to stay active with less pain and stiffness, this article can help. 🏃‍➡️👟 It also covers helpful spring reminders like dressing for changing temperatures and choosing supportive footwear.

🔗 Read the full article to explore the ideas and learn how a physiotherapist can support your spring activity goals. https://tinyurl.com/5bmvnf6y

Discover practical ways to stay active in spring, from indoor swimming to outdoor hiking. Boost your energy and support your health with these seasonal activity tips for Canadians.

03/17/2026

We're excited to share that Lifemark is an official event sponsor of the 2026 Vancouver Sun Run, Canada's largest 10K road race since 1985, taking place on Sunday, April 19! 🏃‍♂️🌤️

Join us at the Post Race Party, where our team will be offering post-race recovery support at our Lifemark booth. Whether you're walking, jogging, sprinting, or cheering, we can't wait to connect with the community and celebrate this iconic event.

Learn more about the Vancouver Sun Run 👉 https://www.vancouversunrun.com/

03/13/2026

Looking for ways to start building core awareness with diastasis recti? Here are four gentle exercises you can try:

🔷 Core activation with heel slide
🔶 Purpose: Improves deep abdominal recruitment, builds motor control for early-stage core rehab, and is an early exercise to try for postpartum, diastasis recti, and low back rehab

🔷 Core activation with bent-knee fall-out
🔶 Purpose: Helps improve pelvic stability and transversus abdominis activation while controlling hip movement, emphasizing anti-rotation control of the pelvis

🔷 Dead bug
🔶 Purpose: Challenges the ability to maintain a neutral spine, bring your hips and knees up to 90 and point your arms toward the ceiling

🔷 Side plank with clamshell
🔶 Purpose: Helps improve lateral core stability with hip abductor strengthening, targeting the gluteus medius, obliques, and deep core muscles

⚠️ Disclaimer: These exercises are a general guideline and do not replace seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist for an individualized assessment. If you're unsure about completing these exercises, please consult a healthcare professional before trying them.

👉 Book with a pelvic health physiotherapist near you today for personalized care: https://tinyurl.com/byv2z8w5

03/10/2026

Let's talk about diastasis recti (re**us diastasis) – a condition that commonly develops during pregnancy and may continue postpartum.

In this video, pelvic health physiotherapist Helen Lo from Peak Health & Performance explains:

✔️ What diastasis recti is
✔️ Whether it's normal
✔️ What you can do if you have it

For some people, it can improve over time, but guidance can help you better understand how your core handles pressure and movement.

A pelvic health physiotherapist can assess your core function and help guide your return to exercise and daily activities.

🎥 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll be covering exercises and diastasis recti.

If you have questions about postpartum recovery or pelvic health, consider connecting with a Lifemark pelvic health physiotherapist near you today: https://tinyurl.com/mten2wy7

03/08/2026

This International Women's Day, we're recognizing the incredible women who help shape Lifemark every day. 💜

Women represent more than 65% of our national workforce, contributing as clinicians, leaders, mentors, caregivers, and changemakers across our organization.

This year's theme, , reminds us that when we share our time, knowledge, and support, we help create opportunities for others and strengthen our communities.

To the women across Lifemark who lead, support, and inspire others every day – thank you for the impact you make in our clinics, teams, and communities across Canada.

02/27/2026

Ever feel like your brain is “buffering”?

Brain fog is a term many people use to describe mental sluggishness – trouble focusing, remembering, planning, or finding the right words. It can be linked to stress, fatigue, poor sleep, or emotional overload.

Small daily adjustments can help lift that haze. And if brain fog begins to interfere with your work, home life, or well-being, professional support can provide practical strategies tailored to you.

Read the article below to learn:
• What brain fog feels like
• Why it happens
• 7 simple strategies that may help
• When to consider speaking with a professional

https://tinyurl.com/39kzm7m2

The cursor blinks on an empty screen. You’ve read the same email three times, but the words won’t stick. It feels like a thick haze has settled over your thoughts, making even simple decisions feel heavy. This experience of mental sluggishness is often called brain fog, and it can make it hard t...