a little about..

Who We Are

Our mission is to care for your whole person, guiding you to your natural state of well-being.

We are a family-oriented team of professionals who also live in the real world. We understand the challenges of busy lives while somehow trying to be our best for our families, our patients and ourselves. We also recognize that not everyone is the same. Keeping things as simple as possible is what we strive to do.

What We Do

We specialize in hands-on chiropractic adjustments which allow us to literally be “in touch” with what you need, as well as various soft tissue therapies. We offer a range of massage therapy techniques, from cranial sacral to deep tissue, and active release.

Feeling well has gotten complicated in our world so we have expanded our care to include Nutrition consultations and Health coaching. Working with your individual needs and history, we guide you through the obstacles that get in the way of you feeling energized, happy and full of vitality.

OUR SERVICES

Chiropractic Care

The main goal of our chiropractic care is to not only help relieve your pain and discomfort, and restore your range of motion, but more significantly, to stimulate your nervous system. That is the key to unlock the body’s ability to heal.
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Massage Therapy

Our therapists are trained in a wide range of techniques with the ability to treat all your muscular conditions and pain. You deserve to move with ease.
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Nutrition & Health Coaching

We’ve expanded our nutritional and lifestyle services with the addition of Deena to our team. As our Well-being Educator & Coach, she guides you in creating the self-care habits you need to feel your best.
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We are excited to share …

We are a certified FirstLine Therapy Clinic.

FirstLine Therapy is a restorative lifestyle approach designed to put you back in charge of your health.

This means that we use a research based process to:

evaluate where you are at with a thorough intake and health metrics
customize a food plan that meets your unique needs, with supplementation recommendations as required
address other lifestyle factors to boost your success.

You will walk away with:

knowledge about where you are starting from and clarity about where you want to be with your health
education about what really matters
a customized plan and lifestyle tweaks co-created by you
do-able goals you set for yourself each visit
support you can count on—you are not alone!

It is all about empowering you to feel better than ever.

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FROM OUR PATIENTS ...

Real words from real people!

I saw Dr Scot for the first time a few weeks ago and he has already helped me quite a bit. I was afraid to have my neck adjusted after having a few bad experiences in the past. He told me what I needed to hear and adjusted everything for me and I've started to feel better already. I've never met a chiropractor that adjusted my ankles, hands fingers before and I love it. My neck and shoulders are finally starting to loosen up thanks to Dr Ladell.

Patient

Over the years Dr. Scot has saved my back and posture several times, keeps me functioning. Knowledgeable about causes and effects and best treatment. Does not up-sell treatment, straightforward and honest.

P

I've seen Ed a few times and he's gone out of his way from emergency relief to staying an extra hour after closing to help me. I travel to okotoks from calgary to see him and he's been treating my family for years, even way back with my grandparents! I recommend him to everyone even if its a small commute his service is great and he really knows his stuff.

Apr 8, 2015

MEET OUR FRONT STAFF

Ann

Hello, I am Ann. I work weekdays at the clinic and enjoy seeing our many patients on a regular basis. I take special interest in making sure you are comfortable. I really like living in Okotoks with my family. My husband is a local pastor and we have three terrific kids who are all young adults now. On days off, I enjoy coffee dates, baking and walking our dog.

Tracy

Hello, I am Tracy. I’ve worked with Dr. Scot for many years and followed him from his days at Chinook Centre. I love what I do! I enjoy meeting new patients and catching up with regular patients. I live in Calgary but enjoy the drive to Okotoks. I have 3 kids who keep me busy and love family time with them along with new adventures. I enjoy the outdoors and love travelling.

MEET THE PRACTITIONERS

Dr. Scot Ladell, Chiropractor

I am Dr. Scot. As a second generation chiropractor and athlete, it is obvious to me that what happens in one part of the body affects the whole system. That is how I approach you as a patient. I listen to what you say about your pain, health and lifestyle; I observe how you sit, stand, move and don’t move; I feel the tight spots and imbalances in your body, not just where you say you feel pain. I am a hands-on, manual adjuster; because of this, I easily adapt my treatment plan as needed, each time I see you. I’ve been accused of telling it like it is, even when you don’t want to hear it! Yes, that is true. You can expect me to be straight forward and direct.

I graduated from CMCC in Toronto summa cum laude in 1991. I returned to Calgary and practiced at Chinook Chiropractic Clinic for 24 years. I am very excited about being in Okotoks now, where life is a little slower and the parking is more accessible!

I currently live in the south end of Calgary where I enjoy life with my family. I love being outdoors, playing sports, gardening, cooking, building stuff, and appreciating plenty of fine wine.

Dr. Ed Sands, Chiropractor

I follow a fairly conservative philosophy of Chiropractic, focusing on assessment and treatment of spinal and extremity joint dysfunction. I have certification in Active Release Therapy for both the upper and lower extremities, as well as Kinesio Taping. I have had extensive involvement at the local, provincial and national levels, participating in and chairing numerous committees, including the Calgary Chiropractic Society, insurance committees and have functioned as a peer investigator.

Community involvement is very important to me and started with my move to Okotoks in 1985. I have been a part of the Lions Club, functioning as President for a term. As an appointee by the Town of Okotoks, I served on the High River and District Hospital Board for 7 years, including 3 as Chairman of the Board. I am also now serving in my 7th term on the Okotoks Town Council. I continue to live in Okotoks with my wife, Debbie.

Bronwynne Jack, RMT

Hi, I am Bronwynne! I’ve been a massage therapist for 15 years and am very excited to join the team in Okotoks! I have worked in south Calgary for many years and am happy to be adding my energy here.

My goal is to make every session as unique as you are when coming for a treatment. I want you to feel comfortable enough to ask questions and express your treatment needs. Let me know where you hurt, and if I massage too deep – let me know that as well.

I have a 2200 hour massage diploma, an advanced craniosacral therapy certificate, and a myofascial cupping certificate. I enjoy learning new techniques, so I take courses frequently. When time allows, I enjoy swimming, yoga, cooking and hanging out with friends.

Tamara Dyck, RMT

Deena Lee Cottingham, B.Ed. ACC CHN

Hello! I am a Health & Transformational Life Coach. I work with people who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Whether you are grappling with chronic or recurring illness, or whether you feel a sickness somewhere in your soul, I am here to guide you on the journey from striving and barely surviving, to living a thriving and fulfilling life.

I am certified as a life coach, a holistic nutritional consultant, a meditation teacher, and a fitness professional … plus I am an artist/designer and a mother of four young adults … giving me a vast array of knowledge and skills to draw on in supporting you. Together we visit the wisdom within your body to restore the vitality that is naturally yours. Let’s chat! I am listening.

We are conveniently located in the heart of Olde Towne Okotoks on the main floor of the Okotoks Professional building. There is parking directly in front of and around our office.

Proudly, we finished a massive renovation of our office space and update of all of our equipment. Come see us!

Street Address:
40B Elizabeth Street
Okotoks

Mailing Address:
Box 269
Okotoks, AB
T1S 1A5

Office Hours

APPOINTMENTS
(403) 938-2065

We are open Monday to Friday with morning, afternoon and evening appointments available. We are also open on Saturdays.

Often we can schedule you in within 24 hours of calling, and always do our best to accommodate emergencies. Please ask.

Welcome! Our goal is to make a difference in how you feel everyday, doing the things you love.

We achieve that goal through Chiropractic care & Massage, to create flow through your whole body

... And through Health Coaching, to guide and empower you through courageous changes.