our story
we’re passionate about improving lives.
safe, fun, and inclusive
Our whole body approach and specialized expertise in physiotherapy, yoga, and wellness services help you to become healthy and whole. By combining ancient yoga postures based in fundamental human movements with the modern practice of physiotherapy that has adopted much of the same treatment protocols, we are committed to providing physical therapy and yoga to individuals and groups who have typically not had access to such services. Core to our beliefs is that yoga is for everyone, and everyone deserves to live and move free of pain.
achieve health and movement goals
Experienced Team of Wellness Practitioners
Founded by Adrianne Vangool, Vangool Wellness is all about giving people the tools to live better and do the things that are important to them, and making physiotherapy, yoga, and other wellness services accessible to all.
Our growing wellness team is made up of specialists that can provide a multi-disciplinary approach to preventing, treating and maintaining your injuries. We take a proactive, long term approach to wellness and we face challenges head on, working with our clients so they achieve their health and movement goals, liberating them to do the things they want to do.
50% Indigenous Owned
Vangool Wellness is 50% owned by Adrianne’s business and life partner Matthew Dunn, who is Dene and a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Matthew provides strategic advice on ensuring that Vangool Wellness is a safe and inclusive clinic for Indigenous clients, and supports business development opportunities with Indigenous organizations.
Vangool Wellness strives to offer a welcoming and culturally-safe environment that addresses historical health inequities due to colonialism, while making space for Indigenous wellness practices.
Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action
22. We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients.
23. We call upon all levels of government to: increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health-care field, ensure the retention of Aboriginal health-care providers in Aboriginal communities and provide cultural competency training for all health-care professionals.