Educate. Empower. Impact.
A holistic approach to athlete care.
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Let’s chAT: an Athletic Therapy Round Table
Organic Dialogue. Passionate Pros. Always Engaging.
Join James and his weekly guests who are professionals in the sports field, as they chAT, generating meaningful, thought-provoking dialogue about the growing profession of Athletic Therapy in Canada and globally.
About FIRSTAR
FIRSTAR Therapy’s approach separates us from traditional care – we are focused on putting YOU first.
Utilizing a unique set of skills and thought processes, FIRSTAR will empower you to take control of your wellness and increase your performance on the field, no matterwhere that is.
We are all athletes and our athlete-centric approach to care allows us to get to know you, and what makes you unique.
Catch-up on the latest FIRSTAR news …
Firstar Therapy has partnered with mindframe Fit to create a collaborative approach for teams and organizations across the country – a platform to change the sporting experience!
Listen to the Hockey2Hell and Back Podcast where James and Matthew talk about their groundbreaking new training program that focuses on not just the physical side but more importantly the mental side bringing groundbreaking program on a holistic approach.
James Gardiner on Working with the Blue Jays, to Living in an Ashram, and Putting it All Together with FIRSTAR Therapy and Performance Wellness.
“I had the pleasure of taking James’ Recalibration Workshops earlier this year and it was a game-changer for me in beginning to understand breathwork on a deeper level, and by association understanding myself. Whenever you’re listening to this, the beginner and advanced courses will be starting again soon, and you can find out more information here.”
Find You with James Gardiner
James Gardiner is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, holds a Masters Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science and is a Hatha Yoga practitioner. His new venture, FIRSTAR Therapy sheds light on Performance Wellness, encompassing personal growth and coaching athletes in accessing more of themselves for what they do.
About James
James Gardiner, MSc., CAT(C), CSCS – passionate about the integration of human motion and capabilities into the wellness and performance spaces.
Continuing to grow as a certified professional on a daily basis – James holds the following:
- Master in Science, Kinesiology & Health Science
- Certified Athletic Therapist via the CATA
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist via the NSCA
- Hatha Yoga Teacher, International Vedanta Centres in Sivananda Hatha yoga
Book with FIRSTAR Therapy
We offer a full-range of educational opportunities from 1:1 Coaching, Online Courses and 2-Day Retreats.
Learn more about our array of services.
FIRSTAR Services
We offer a wide range of courses, live workshops/speaking events, Atheltic Therapy, off-site wellness retreats, and more.
EDUCATE
Practitioner education courses
Consultation available for individuals, sports teams & organizations.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Optimizing athlete potential
- Injury deterrence models: building, customizable & deliverable
- Sport-specific training
- Joint & Tissue Care
- Integrative wellness programming
EMPOWER
One-to-one care:
- Orthopaedic musculoskeletal evaluation
- Injury treatment and rehabilitation
- Return to sport programming
Access to a network of professionals:
- MDs & Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Sport chiropractor, RMT, S&C
- And other performance professionals
IMPACT
More than a weekend retreat!
These interactive retreats will recentre you, put you on the path to peak performance – your best you!
The following three options include 2-full days of an integrative model and four weeks of integrated support following:
- Performance Wellness Athlete Retreat
- Performance Wellness Practitioner Workshop Retreat
- Performance Wellness Lifestyle Strategies Retreat
Kind Words from a Colleague
“James is one of the leaders in our field. His desire to seek and share knowledge is the reason ‘Let’s ChAT’ has been such a success. It gives others the opportunity to see the field from different perspectives as well as dive into areas so much bigger than sports medicine. I’m proud to call James my mentor!”
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