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Current Events

  • Great Pause: Menopause Below the Belt

    Pelvic Floor, Bladder Leaks & the Things No One Warned You About You’ve made it through hot flashes. You’ve wrestled with mid-life weight gain. And now… it’s time to talk about what’s happening below the belt. Because somewhere between perimenopause and menopause, many women quietly start wondering: Why do [...]

  • The (M) Factor 2 – Before the Pause [Perimenopause]

    You’re Invited: The (M) Factor 2 – Before the Pause [Perimenopause] A Perimenopause Screening Event Thursday, March 19 at 7pm Okotoks Cinemas Tickets available on Eventbrite for: HERE. Active Balance Health Centre is proud to host a special screening of The (M) Factor 2 - Before the Pause [Perimenopause] [...]

  • Great Pause: Mid-Life Weight Gain

    If you’re approaching your 40s or 50s and your body suddenly feels different, you’re not alone. Your jeans fit tighter. Your belly feels softer. The scale creeps up — even though nothing seems to have changed. It’s frustrating. And for many women, it feels deeply unfair. But menopause weight [...]

Mark Your Calendar Events

  • Strong Women, Healthy Kids: The Foothills Health Expo

    Information coming soon for the first annual... Strong Women, Healthy Kids: The Foothills Health Expo Active Balance Health Centre so excited to work with Local.Love.Co.  Together, we are bringing you the first annual Strong Women, Healthy Kids: Foothills Health Expo on Saturday, June 6 being held at the Vikings Rental [...]

  • Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Back Pain & Chiropractic Care

    Details coming soon - speaker Dr. Rebecca McAllister    The Age-Friendly Speaker Series is a partnership with the Okotoks Public Library and Okotoks & District Seniors Club to share information on topics relevant to healthy aging and to learn about the resources and supports that are available locally.   Times [...]

  • Age-Friendly Speaker Series – Pelvic Floor Health

      Tune in for an informative session on pelvic floor health with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Leona Ham, and why it matters at every stage of life. Learn about common concerns, prevention strategies, and practical ways to support strength, mobility, and overall well-being through education and healthy habits.   The Age-Friendly [...]

  • Age-Friendly Speaker Series – Naturopathic Medicine

      Are you curious about naturopathic medicine but unsure what it involves? Join local Naturopathic Doctor, Annie Cannon, for an informative discussion exploring the principles of naturopathic medicine, its potential benefits, and the many ways natural remedies and holistic approaches can support your overall health and well-being. This session will [...]

  • Age-Friendly Speaker Series

    Active Balance Health Centre is excited to have been invited back to participate in the 2026 Town of Okotoks Age‑Friendly Speaker Series, a program dedicated to inspiring, informing, and empowering older adults in our community.  This year, we’re proud to feature three of our practitioners, Dr. Annie Cannon, Naturopathic Doctor [...]

Past Events

  • The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause

    This event has already passed. ABHC Presents The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause Join us for a night of laughter, education, and empowerment as we dive into the world of menopause! Active Balance Health Centre is proud to present this groundbreaking documentary at the Okotoks Cinemas, where we’ll [...]

  • Healthy Body Talk Series Summary – 2025

    We are sorry you missed it. If you’re interested in listening to these informative sessions, Leona has it recorded. Please reach out by email if you’d like to connect with her for a listen. leona@activebalancehealth.ca Part One – A Menopause Roadmap Please join Leona, ABHC’s pelvic floor physiotherapist, as she launches [...]

  • Great Pause: OMG, Me too!!

    OMG, ME TOO! Perimenopause & Menopause — Let’s Talk About It. Hot flashes? Mood swings? Sleep doing its own thing? Wondering “Is this normal?!” You’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone. Join us for an evening of real talk, myth-busting, practical tools, and a whole lot [...]