Community Talk: The role of spirituality in brain health
Proceeds from the evening will go to Dr. Carlos’ Odiyana foundation and to the Dave Irwin Foundation. The Market Bistro is located right beside us at 75 Dyrgas Gate! Read More
Gaia becomes an Amen Affiliated Education Centre
We’re thrilled to announce that Gaia Clinic is now an Amen Affiliated Education Centre (AAEC). The Amen Affiliated Education Centre is a comprehensive, coordinated program that focuses on the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of our patients. As an AAEC member, we are fully accredited and trained on the Amen Clinics methods and practices at helping patients have better brains and lead better lives. Dr. Daniel Amen and Amen Clinics... Read More
Pass Me the Wrench: Gaia welcomes Dr. Rob Roth
Having a full toolkit as a mechanic allows the successful solution of a diverse array of problems; having a full toolkit of different therapies as a doctor allows the successful healing of the most number of clients and conditions. Naturopathic Medicine seeks to transcend the confines of having only one or a limited number of therapeutic approaches to deal with health problems. What is unresponsive to one treatment, or type of treatment, can often... Read More
Studio & Office Space Available for Rent
Looking for a place to host a workshop or meet with clients? Look no further. We’ve opened up our Clinic and are now accepting inquiries from Practitioners looking for office space on either a daily or monthly basis. Please contact us (403-675-4242) to inquire or book an appointment to view the available space. We’re also pleased to announce that our Yoga Studio is now available for rent by the hour. Please click here for more details. Read More
Brain Food: How to eat right to think right
Dr. Thomson gave a talk on Monday March 19th to a sold out crowd at the Crowfoot YMCA. The lecture is part of Amaranth Foods 4th Annual “Spring into Health” presentation series. Once you’ve viewed the presentation, have a look at our Top 10 Cookbooks to Boost your Brain, Body & Spirit Brain Food: How to Eat Right to Think Right Below is a recent article penned by the “The You Docs” — Mehmet Oz, host of “The... Read More
Dave Irwin Foundation Dash for Cash
We were invited to participate in the Dave Irwin Foundation‘s annual DASH FOR CASH fundraiser on Feb 4, 2012 at the Sunshine Village Ski Resort. The event, now in its tenth year, is aimed at raising funds for brain injury research and awareness. This year the Dash for Cash brought in over $40,000 for the Foundation with more coming in each day! A wonderful event with an impressive lineup of “celebrity coaches” including country... Read More
Inspired by Speaking the Truth
Came across a video this morning posted by Owning Pink founder Lissa Rankin. We’re HUGE fans of the TED movement here at Gaia- see for yourself why. With more voices speaking the truth, and more eyeballs seeing the truth, we get one step further on our our quest to achieve optimal health for all. Read More
Sport Concussion Library
We are thrilled to share a new resource for our clients suffering from brain injuries or for those families of athletes wanting to protect their loved ones. The Sport Concussion Library is described as a Comprehensive On-Line Sport Concussion Resource for Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Educators, Researchers, Medical Professionals, and the Public. Established by Paul Echlin, MD, CCFP, Dip Sports Med, Dip ABFM, CAQSM the library launched on December... Read More
RAW Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Prep Time: 30Min. Cook Time: 0 Min. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3 avocados (pitted & skinned) 1/2-cup maple syrup 2-4 tablespoons agave nectar 1-tablespoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 tablespoon olive oil 3/4-cup raw carob powder* 4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder 1-pint raspberries or sliced strawberries Fresh mint leaves *If raw carob is not available, use a total of 2/3-cup coca (as cocoa has a much stronger flavor than carob), adding more to taste Un-Cooking... Read More
Mapping Vitamin Daily’s Brain
Kelsey Dundon, LifeStyle Editor of Vitamin Daily, Canada’s premiere online lifestyle magazine dropped into Gaia Clinic this past summer to learn more about who we are and what we do – her article highlights what it’s like to get your brain function tested and the results generated by the BEAM test. At the Gaia Collaborative Health Centre in Canmore, Alberta, I could have sampled any number of relaxing, reinvigorating treatments... Read More
