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Nigel Bauer

Owner / Manager

My journey began more than ten years ago, before my schooling as an acupuncturist. Though never diagnosed, I dealt with depression, insomnia, and acne. My self-esteem and self-confidence were low, I didn’t feel comfortable in my body, and I felt lost. Being frustrated with our medical system, and driven with a need to find some direction in my life, I came across the acupuncture program offered by the University of Grant MacEwan. Enrolled in 2009, I immediately fell in love with the teachings and started to make many changes to my lifestyle.

To this day, I still strive for optimum health. My depression (and anxiety) rarely shows itself, my sleep is drastically better, and my skin cleared up. Then, my journey came to a screeching halt at the end of 2015, when a health scare shook my world. I found myself in the emergency room after Christmas and even spent a night there over New Years. I thought I was having a heart attack, having only turned 29 that December. What it turned out to be was inflammation of my pericardium which was putting pressure on my heart. This incident also lead to me learning that I had a congenital heart defect. It was an eye opener, and really put my life in perspective. Due to the trauma, I began my fight with anxiety. Though it took me half a year to recover, I came back stronger than ever.

I started Risen to create a positive environment in which all can grow and achieve their goals, be it physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. My whole journey up until now has been about personal growth and healing along the way, and I’m not about to stop. I wanted to bring that same energy into this space. For me, a big outlet for my physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being has been my Kwoon at Silent River Kung Fu, and my Box at Wicked Wolf Crossfit. Both have taught me the lesson that small acts build-up into big results. By putting in the work, even just a little bit at a time, you will see great change. Another lesson I have learned is that even when we get stalled by whatever life throws at us, we have the capability to learn and grow and adapt to keep moving forward.

So, be it your first step, or one-hundredth step, I want to help people achieve their goals, and live a happier and healthier life; and to bring out the maximum potential that our incredible bodies have.

Clinic Hours

Monday-Sunday: By Appointment Only

We are still open for Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, and Chiropractor care.

780-988-5462

*These hours are reflected to business hours, however, they may vary upon staff schedule or practitioner availability.

Reception Hours:

Monday-Wednesday  10:00 AM – 8:00PM

Thursday                       11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday                              10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday                            9:00AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday                          *10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

STAT Holidays                                 Closed PM

*Select Sundays Only