Clinical Programs

Take charge of your health

At the Wellness Institute, our clinical programs equip you with the tools to live your best life. Here, you’ll receive professional support from our team of clinicians to promote your health and develop a sustainable wellness plan.

Our programs target a range of conditions while offering individualized support for each patient. Many services include virtual options so you can continue your wellness journey at home.

You may be eligible for coverage through Manitoba Health, Manitoba Blue Cross and other insurance providers. To find out more, call our clinic at 204-632-3900.

Our certified clinical team includes:

  • Registered Dieticians
  • Physiotherapists
  • Kinesiologists/Clinical Exercise Physiologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Registered Massage Therapists
  • Registered Social Workers/Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Nurses

Clinical Programs

Cardiac Rehabilitation

A 16-week, supervised exercise and education program for people with cardiovascular disease and heart conditions.

Recommended for heart attack recovery, coronary artery disease, heart failure, angina, cardiomyopathy, peripheral artery disease, and more.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

An 8-week, supervised exercise and education program focused on self-management of chronic lung conditions.

Recommended for COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, severe asthma, and other respiratory conditions.

GLA:D (Good Life With Arthritis)

A neuromuscular supervised exercise and education program designed to help people with osteoarthritis manage symptoms and improve joint stability.

Recommended for mild to severe osteoarthritis.

Minds in Motion

A weekly, social wellness program for people with mild to moderate dementia to attend with a friend or family member.

Delivered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

Chronic Disease Management

Our Chronic Disease Management programs target a host of conditions, including brain health, kidney disease, memory and aging, and more. With a focus on preventative health, our expert staff can help you manage your symptoms and develop a wellness plan.

Group Programs:

  • KidneyFit
  • Cancer Wellness

Self-Managed Programs:

  • Get Better Together
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
  • Total Brain Health
  • Memory and Aging Program (MAP)

Weight Loss and Risk Reduction Clinic

A comprehensive, 6-month medical weight loss program supported by evidence-based practices. Includes one-on-one health coaching, dietician support, clinical counselling and access to exercise facilities.

Reccomended for obesity and associated health risks.

Post Hip & Knee Replacement

A rehabilitation program for people recovering from post-knee replacement or post-hip replacement surgery. Choose from individual and group treatment options to fit with your unique lifestyle and needs.

Recommended for post-knee replacement and post-hip replacement surgery.

Neuro-Fit

An 8-week exercise program geared at people living with and recovering from neurological conditions.

Recommended for ALS, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Guillaine-Barré syndrome, dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, post-polio syndrome, and  Huntington’s disease.