CLIENT SPOTLIGHT | Meet Gerry 👋
You may recognize Gerry from some of our posts around FSWC — but today, we wanted to share a little more about his journey and just how far he’s come.
After experiencing a stroke, Gerry came to FSWC using a wheelchair. One of his biggest goals was to regain his ability to walk.
Since then, Gerry has made some incredible progress. Today, he can:
💪 Stand from seated independently
⚖️ Maintain standing balance
🚶 Walk with or without a cane
🪜 Navigate stairs and get in and out of his house
👕 Complete most of his dressing independently
🏠 Move back home after initially being discharged to a care home
As Gerry has progressed, his goals have progressed with him. Since he has attained his initial goal of walking, his focus has shifted toward gaining more movement and function through his affected shoulder, forearm, and hand.
And he has some bigger goals ahead, too — getting back to driving and enjoying the activities he did before his stroke, like camping. 🏕️
Gerry says it can be easy to focus on where he wants to be next, but looking back helps him recognize just how much progress he’s made.
The goals may keep changing, but so does what Gerry is capable of. 👏
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08/25/2026
👏 Wishing Aidan all the best!
After completing his fieldwork placement with us and spending the summer as part of the FSWC team, it's time for Aidan's next adventure.
This fall, he'll be heading to the United States to continue his education and pursue his goal of becoming a chiropractor.
Thank you, Aidan, for all your hard work and the positive energy you brought to FSWC. We're excited to see all that you'll accomplish and wish you nothing but the best in this next chapter!
08/24/2026
👏 That's a wrap!
Today marks the final day of fieldwork for Abbey and Mikayla at FSWC.
As part of the University of Regina's Bachelor of Kinesiology program, students complete a fieldwork placement to gain valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting. We've loved having Abbey and Mikayla learn alongside our team this semester.
Thanks for all your hard work, enthusiasm, and willingness to jump in. Wishing you both all the best!
08/21/2026
👏 Wishing Bryce all the best!
This week, we're saying goodbye to Bryce as he heads back to school to continue his education.
Bryce first joined FSWC as a University of Regina fieldwork student before becoming a member of our team in January 2025. Since joining FSWC, Bryce has become a familiar face in our children's program, building great connections with our young clients and their families. We're thankful for everything he's contributed to the team!
Thank you for everything, Bryce! We wish you all the best as you take on this next chapter!
Ever wondered what it feels like to wear a TheraSuit®? 👀
Earlier this week, our students got the chance to find out for themselves!
As part of their learning experience at FSWC, they were suited up to get a better understanding of one of the tools we can incorporate into therapy with our clients.
The TheraSuit® is a soft, dynamic suit made up of a vest, shorts, knee pads and specially positioned elastic bands. The elastic bands can be adjusted to help provide support and resistance while encouraging more optimal alignment and movement patterns.
So, how can it help our clients? 💪
Depending on each client’s individual goals, the TheraSuit can be incorporated into therapy to help work on things like:
• Body awareness and proprioceptive input
• Postural alignment and stability
• Practicing functional movements and movement patterns
The important part is that the suit doesn’t do the work for you! Instead, it can provide additional input and support while our clients actively work through exercises and functional activities with their therapist.
And sometimes the best way to understand what our clients experience is to experience a little bit of it yourself! We love giving our students opportunities like this to connect what they’re learning with the tools and techniques they see being used in the clinic every day.
Have you seen the TheraSuit in action at FSWC before?
08/18/2026
🥈 A huge congratulations to Brandon! 👏
Brandon competed at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat last week for golf and came home with a silver medal in his division! 🎉
Erika and Eli were pretty excited to celebrate with him back at FSWC — and check out that hardware! 🥈
Way to go, Brandon! What an awesome accomplishment!
08/15/2026
Happening right now!
Adaptive Recreation Expo
12pm to 4pm - we would love to see you. Come and check out the recreational, sport, and leisure opportunities in and around Regina & Saskatchewan.
08/13/2026
We’re excited to welcome the Adaptive Rec Expo to First Steps Wellness Centre this Saturday!
Come check out the different organizations, adaptive equipment providers, and recreation opportunities available across Saskatchewan — and be sure to stop by the FSWC booth and say hi!
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕛 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 First Steps Wellness Centre – 2339 2nd Ave, Regina
JUST 3 MORE DAYS!
The countdown is on! Only 3 days until the Adaptive Rec Expo!
Come join us this Saturday and connect with community organizations, adaptive equipment providers, and recreation partners who are showcasing how they can help people living with disabilities across Saskatchewan.
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 First Steps Wellness Centre – 2339 2nd Ave, Regina
Come learn, connect, and discover the possibilities in adaptive recreation! 💪♿️
📨 [email protected]
📱 306.652.9644
08/13/2026
We’re happy to share that FSWC’s own will be a speaker at the 2026 GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada National Conference in Calgary this September! 🎉
This national conference brings together individuals and families impacted by GBS, CIDP, MMN and related variants, along with healthcare professionals, experts and resources from across the community.
Andy will be representing First Steps Wellness Centre and sharing his knowledge and experience in strength, mobility and neurological rehabilitation. He’ll also be onsite throughout the conference to connect with attendees, and answer questions.
It’s an incredible opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge, and connect with people from across Canada and beyond!
📍 Calgary, Alberta
📅 September 19-20, 2026
If you or someone you know is part of the GBS, CIDP, MMN or variant community, this is an event worth checking out!
Have you registered yet? ✨
Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your spot today!
We’ve got an incredible lineup of speakers and resource people, including physiotherapist Andrew Schmidt from First Steps Wellness Centre. Andrew will be onsite throughout the event to answer your questions about strength and mobility exercises and lead engaging wellness activities.
And that’s just the beginning. You’ll also enjoy a great program featuring:
👉Mix & Mingle evening
👉Screening of the documentary No One Rides Alone
👉Disability Tax Clinic available all weekend
👉Daily wellness breaks
👉Calgary Walk and Roll
👉Ask the Expert Panels
👉And many other amazing sessions!
Early bird rate: $150 CAD
After May 31: $190 CAD
Open to International GBS, CIDP, MMN and variant community!
Register here: https://gbscidp.ca/event/2026-calgary-national-conference/
Stepping into each box may look simple, but it takes a lot of focus and control.
This activity helps work on:
👣 Foot placement and step accuracy
⚖️ Balance and postural control
💪 Single-leg strength and stability
🧠 Motor planning and coordination
🔄 Weight shifting from one leg to the other
👀 Body awareness and controlled movement
Taking the time to place each foot with purpose helps build the coordination and confidence needed for walking through everyday environments!
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