Jo-Anne Saunders RMT

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

01/27/2026

The clinic is closing early today for the incoming weather - stay home and stay safe! If you haven’t rebooked your appt from today, I will email you some options!

Due to weather conditions, Ascend Health will be closing at 1:00 PM today to allow our staff time to get home safely before the snow picks up.

All clients with appointments will be contacted directly to reschedule.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

01/19/2026

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS AT URGENT CARE CENTRE 
(Jan 19, 2026)

NL Health Services has announced that the new Urgent Care Centre (East), located at 28 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s, is now offering booked appointments.

The booking option opens today, Monday, January 19, with appointments beginning Tuesday, January 20. Going forward, next-day appointments will be available.

Appointments open for booking each day at 11:00 a.m. More appointment times will continue to be added.

Booking options:
- Online through the NL Health Services website
- By text: 1-855-709-8559
- By phone: 1-855-709-8559

Due to high call volumes, booking online or by text is encouraged when possible.

The same phone number can also be used to:
- Get updates when appointments are full for the day
- Check if the centre is unable to see new patients due to demand

People may wish to call or text ahead before arriving.

Walk-in services continue to be offered daily until capacity is reached.

About Urgent Care
Urgent care is for health issues that need quick attention but are not emergencies. Examples include:
- Sprains, strains, and minor breaks
- Cuts, burns, and skin infections
- Respiratory infections with fever or cough
- Stomach illness with vomiting or diarrhea
- Urinary tract infections

Urgent care is not for serious conditions like chest pain, breathing problems, or stroke symptoms. These require emergency care.

Other Care Options:

Community Walk-In Clinic: 50 Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s
- Call 1-709-777-0800 or text 1-877-709-2005 to check availability.

Virtual Primary Care for those without a family doctor or nurse practitioner

811 HealthLine (24/7):
- Medical advice
- Health information
- Mental health crisis support

In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

01/18/2026

A longer amount of time is more helpful than a longer distance.

01/11/2026

Exciting news! 🤩 The Community Park Outdoor Skating Rink is officially open for the winter season!

⛸ Open daily (weather permitting) from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a brief daily closure from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for ice maintenance, or as conditions warrant.

📍 Located at 20 Bishops Road, Long Pond, CBS

To learn more, including ice surface rules, please visit:
https://www.conceptionbaysouth.ca/outdoor-rink-opens/

📷 Krista Webber

01/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jon Reid to the Ascend Health team 💪

Jon is a former high performance junior and university hockey athlete with a strong background in strength and conditioning. Following his playing career, he completed an undergraduate degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology at Memorial University. During his graduate studies, Jon collaborated with sports scientists around the world, shaping his evidence based, sport science driven approach📊

Over the past 8 years, Jon has worked with athletes ranging from youth to professional, including three years as Strength Coach for the NL Growlers and contract work with Hockey NL. He is also a member of the NL Kinesiology Association, allowing him to work with a wide range of clients at Ascend Health.

Jon’s schedule opens Monday.

Past clients can connect with Jon directly for booking details.
New clients, keep an eye on our page for upcoming booking info and service offerings.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Ascend Health team. Grateful for this community, grateful for our crew, and grateful to be able to do what we do.

Wishing you rest, laughs, and a chance to slow down and recharge 🎄

12/19/2025

Happy holidays everyone! Christmas is coming up quickly, the clinic will be shut Dec 24-28th. The cancellation list has worked really well - thank you for your support!

12/08/2025