Sarah Blue Thomson
- Hands-on manual therapy for joint and soft tissue dysfunction.
- Therapeutic exercise and individualized rehabilitation programs.
- Shockwave therapy for tendon and soft tissue conditions.
- Dry needling for muscle pain and trigger point relief.
- Vestibular and post-concussion rehabilitation for balance issues.
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One Wellness
177 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, AB, T1W 0A3
Sarah is passionate about helping people move better and return to the activities they love. Her treatment style begins with understanding each client’s unique goals and working collaboratively to create individualized rehabilitation programs that support long-term success. She values client-centred care and believes that education, empowerment, and active participation are key to meaningful and lasting recovery. Her approach combines hands-on treatment, symptom management strategies, and customized therapeutic exercise to support both recovery and performance. Raised in Canmore, Sarah grew up immersed in an active mountain lifestyle. Her background includes cross-country ski racing and coaching children’s sports teams, experiences that shaped her appreciation for movement, resilience, and community. Today, she continues to enjoy the outdoors as a weekend warrior in the mountains and brings this understanding of active living into her clinical practice. Sarah works with clients of all ages, abilities, and activity levels, and genuinely enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships. She was drawn to physiotherapy after witnessing its powerful impact on her own life and the lives of those around her. Growing up in a mountain town, she saw firsthand how physiotherapy supports not only physical recovery from injury, but also confidence, independence, and a return to full participation in life. Offerings: Physiotherapy Manual Therapy Shockwave Therapy Dry Needling Vestibular Rehabilitation Post-Concussion Rehabilitation Exercise Prescription Running Assessment Education: •Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology from University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus •Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta •Fundamentals of Running Injuries •Dry Needling: Upper/Lower Quadrant •Vestibular & Concussion Management •Assessment & Management of Acute Knee Injuries What does Sarah do for fun? Sarah spends the vast majority of her personal time in the mountains. In the winter, she can be found backcountry skiing, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. When the snow begins to melt, she swaps out skis for wheels, and can usually be found on her mountain bike, gravel bike, or road bike. She loves backpacking, trail running, and can occasionally also be found on a rope doing sport climbs or glacier trips. When she has tired herself out from all of her beloved activities, Sarah can be found playing with her dogs, reading good books, baking sourdough bread, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
A Running Assessment performed by a physiotherapist is a comprehensive evaluation designed to analyze your running technique, biomechanics, and physical condition to identify factors that may contribute to pain, injury, or performance limitations. What the Assessment Includes: -Initial Consultation & History Taking -Discussion of running history, training volume, injury history, and goals -Review of footwear and terrain preferences -Physical Examination -Assessment of joint mobility, muscle flexibility, strength, and core stability -Postural analysis and functional movement screening -Video Gait Analysis -Slow-motion video capture of your running from multiple angles (usually on a treadmill) -Evaluation of stride length, foot strike pattern, cadence, pelvic and trunk control, arm swing, and overall running mechanics -Footwear Assessment -Review of your current running shoes -Recommendations for appropriate footwear or orthotics if needed -Findings & Recommendations -Identification of biomechanical inefficiencies or imbalances -Tailored exercise program to address weaknesses, improve technique, and prevent injuries -Running cues or drills to enhance form and performance Who It's For: This assessment benefits runners of all levels—whether you're recovering from an injury, looking to prevent future issues, or aiming to improve your efficiency and performance.