MYo Lab Health & Wellness

R. Desjardins2 months ago

★★★★★

I came to MYo as I was passing through Calgary to visit a friend and to run a trail race in Alberta. Unfortunately, a few weeks ahead of my departure from Manitoba, a lingering niggle turned into an outright injury - one I desperately hoped to rehab ahead of race day. I initially chose to visit MYo largely out of convenience: it was proximate, had the services I was looking for, and had a wide range of appointment times. I do have a care team in my hometown (RMT, chiro, PT, and AT) all of whom I have carefully chosen based on their expertise and their ability to stay within scope of practice, which I believe is important (I'm quite reluctant to engage with practitioners who go beyond their expertise and do not provide evidence-based rationales for their care). I've been working with these practitioners for years, so it was a bit of a gamble to enlist care from a new team while traveling, especially ahead of an important race. My general sense of the MYo team - at least the practitioners with whom I had the pleasure of working with: they stayed within appropriate parameters and in scope of practice. Kudos as this was very important to me. Overall, my experience has been a very positive one and I would certainly recommend MYo to Calgarians or to those travelling in need of race day tune-ups. I had no issues with coordinating insurance or obtaining my session information to relay to my chiro back home. I hadn't initially set out with the intention of doing as many visits and sessions as I did; however, I do believe the proposed course of treatment was generally well-justified. My initial visit with Dr. Rahul was really lovely: he's attentive, caring, and evidently passionate about his work. While he may not yet have 20 years under his belt, his commitment to his patients is sincere and likely rivals that of senior practitioners. He was also very proactive about providing treatment summaries both for myself and my care team at home. His background in sports and sports med is also a plus in understanding the athletes he treats. I was equally impressed with Ryan (RMT): extremely personable, but more importantly, a therapist who works consensually and who checks in. For women concerned about working with a male RMT, I can assure you Ryan will make you feel comfortable. As with Dr. Rahul, Ryan's background in sports and kinesiology was also an asset. Perhaps my only minor quibble is that I would have preferred for laser and shockwave to be administered by the chiro team or more senior staff. This isn't to say that the assistants weren't personable or professional (they were), but I did find a slight asymmetry between the laser and shockwave sessions I've received at home and those at MYo, where my certified AT and credentialed chiro administered these modalities. To speak to other reviews that have lamented marketing emails and multi-session recommendations: I personally understand how competitive the wellness space can be and it's clear the MYo team wants to engage with their members and community. Small businesses have to work hard to attract and retain clients, so I viewed MYo's marketing emails as exactly that. I also understand that quick fixes seldom work, so it's likely more than one session would be necessary for any long-standing issue (most members I think know this). That said, on this point, I would say MYo should trust its team and care: a satisfied and happy athlete will always return when the standard of care is met, even if they aren't 'sold' on multiple sessions from the outset. Less may be more, in this case :) TL;DR: I have booked for chiro, RMT, shockwave and laser therapy at MYo and can therefore speak to most of their services. This young team is friendly, caring, and passionate and I have notably good things to say about Dr. Rahul, RMT Ryan, office manager Lena, and front desk Tash and Chris. Thank you for making me feel right at home, part of the MYo family, and making me able to pull off 44km of my race when that didn't seem like a possibility two weeks ago. I look forward to a future visit.

Shawn Hill4 months ago

★★★★★

If your body has been trying to tell you something, MYo Lab is where you go to finally listen. After years of dealing with back and hip pain, I found a place that actually fixes the problem rather than slapping a bandaid on it, and honestly it’s been life changing. Lena, Tash, and Chris greet you like a long time friend from day one. They remember your name, make booking completely seamless, and bring an energy that gets every visit off on the right foot. Hospitality pros, full stop. And if you need an extra warm welcome, Indie the clinic pup and Chief Joy Officer is standing by. She’s the sweetest dog and nothing melts away pre-appointment jitters quite like a wagging tail at the door. What sets MYo Lab apart is their three pronged approach: chiropractic care, exercise rehab, and massage therapy. They all working together as one cohesive plan. It’s not just an adjustment and out the door. It’s a full system, and trust me, you can feel the difference. Dr. Evan Schwindt is the real deal on the chiropractic side. His adjustments are precise, purposeful, and tailored specifically to where you are in your recovery. I swear I go from 5’8” to 5’10” every single visit (shout out to my fellow short kings). Dr. Rahul Yadav owns the rehab and exercise portion. His coaching is clear, practical, and actually sticks outside of the clinic, which means results that last. Between him and Dr. Evan, I’ve seen improvements I genuinely didn’t think were possible. Jeffrey rounds it all out as the lowkey secret weapon of the op. His massages are targeted, therapeutic, and perfectly dialed into your treatment plan. The muscle release work he does between adjustments is a genuine game changer. The best part is that everyone here actually talks to each other. They stay aligned on your progress, work as a real team, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. It never feels like you’re being shuffled around. It feels like everyone’s genuinely rooting for you. Professional, fun, and never rushed. Do yourself a favour and book in with the MYo Lab team. You’ll wonder why you waited so long.