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One of the questions we occasionally receive is: “Why do I have to pay for a consultation? Isn't health care free in Canada?” It's a fair question — and it comes from a common misunderstanding about the difference between publicly funded health care and privately purchased health services. Peak Performance Recovery Lab is a private clinic offering non-diagnostic, self-pay services. We are not an Alberta Health Services facility, and our appointments are not billed to the Albe

PRP is Platelet-Rich Plasma. A small sample of your blood is collected and placed into a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates the different parts of your blood. The platelet-rich portion is collected. What are platelets? Platelets are tiny cells that circulate in your bloodstream. Their first job is to help stop bleeding. Their second job is to release signalling proteins that help organize tissue repair after an injury. Think of platelets as construction managers, they

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