Physiotherapy and clinical lymphatic care in St. Albert
Swelling, pain and stiffness have a cause. We treat it.
Physiotherapy and medical-grade manual lymphatic drainage on St Albert Trail. Post-surgical recovery, lymphedema, lipedema, injury and pain, treated by registered clinicians with a plan you can follow.
- Dr. Vodder trained
- Direct billing available
- Same-day appointments
The difference
This is clinical lymphatic care. Not a spa massage.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a specific medical technique. Done properly it moves lymph fluid through a system that is congested, damaged or recovering from surgery. Done as a relaxation massage, it does very little.
We treat the lymphatic system the way it needs to be treated: assessed first, then a documented protocol using Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Complete Decongestive Therapy and compression, with measurement between sessions so you can see it working.
- Post-surgical drainage after liposuction, tummy tuck and BBL
- Primary and secondary lymphedema, including post-cancer
- Lipedema care and long-term management
- Compression fitting and home routine you can actually keep up
What we treat
Eight services, one clinic, one record of your care
You are assessed once and treated by a team that shares notes, so nobody starts your story from the beginning twice.
Physiotherapy
Back, neck, shoulder and knee pain, post-surgical rehabilitation and the return to normal movement.
Learn moreLymphatic Drainage
Medical-grade manual lymphatic drainage for post-surgical swelling and fluid retention.
Learn moreLymphedema Treatment
Complete Decongestive Therapy, compression and self-management for long-term control.
Learn moreLipedema Care
Assessment, gentle decongestive treatment and a realistic plan for a condition often missed for years.
Learn morePelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain and incontinence, treated privately and without rush.
Learn moreSports Injury
Assessment, hands-on treatment and a graded return, with reinjury risk taken seriously.
Learn moreMotor Vehicle Accident
Whiplash, neck and back injury after a collision, with the paperwork handled properly.
Learn moreWCB Physiotherapy
Approved work injury rehabilitation with reporting handled directly to WCB Alberta.
Learn moreWhat to expect
You will always know what the plan is
No open-ended treatment plans. You get an assessment, a written plan, and a way to measure whether it is doing what we hoped.
Visit one
Assessment and first treatment
A full history and physical assessment, an explanation of what is actually happening, and treatment starting the same visit.
The plan
A written plan you can follow
How often we suggest coming in, what you do between visits, and what we will be watching for.
Measured
Measured, not guessed
Limb measurement for swelling, range and strength for injury. If the numbers are not moving, we change the plan.
Your clinicians
You will know exactly who is treating you
Karthikeyan Diwakar
Registered Massage Therapist, Lymphatic Therapist
Trained in Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy at the Dr. Vodder School International, and registered with the Alberta Lymphedema Association. Certified Manual Osteopath, with a background as a physiotherapist. Leads the clinic's lymphatic programme.
Photo to come
Renju
Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health
Pelvic health rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a focus on pregnancy, postpartum recovery and pelvic pain.
Renju's full name, credentials and headshot, and the college registration numbers for both clinicians. Karthikeyan's credentials above were verified from his public professional listings and still need his sign-off before this goes live.
Why the lymphatic side is different here
Trained where the technique was written
Manual Lymphatic Drainage was developed by Dr. Emil Vodder. Our lymphatic therapist trained in it at the school that carries his name, which is the recognised standard for this work.
Dr. Vodder School International
Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy, trained at source rather than by weekend certificate.
Alberta Lymphedema Association
Registered with the provincial body that maintains Alberta's list of qualified lymphedema therapists.
Certified Manual Osteopath
Plus Registered Massage Therapist, with a clinical background as a physiotherapist.
Finding us
On St Albert Trail, with parking at the door
700 St Albert Trail, St. Albert, AB T8N 7A5. Tap the map and it will open directions from wherever you are.
- 700 St Albert Trail, St. Albert, AB T8N 7A5
- 825-782-2063
- Same-day appointments often available
Questions