CAPRI Clinic
Care that adapts as needs change.
Chronic back and spine pain management. Clinical, specialist-referral based.
Ask for a referral from your GP before visiting; outcomes vary significantly by physician and condition type
Ask for a referral from your GP before visiting; outcomes vary significantly by physician and condition type
What families look for first.
Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Chronic back and spine pain management
- Pain management referrals, Radio Frequency Neurotomy (RFN) candidates
- Chronic back pain, herniated disc pain, joint pain
- Patients seeking non-surgical pain relief procedures like RFN or stem cell treatment
Ask first if
- Clinic may decline treatment if your condition is deemed beyond what they can manage without surgery; not all patients are accepted for active treatment
- Online hours listed may not match actual clinic closing time; callers report being sent to a closed recording before the posted closing hour
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Lacombe families.
Lacombe, AB
Questions families actually ask.
What types of pain treatments does CAPRI Clinic offer? +
Reviewers mention Radio Frequency Neurotomy (RFN), stem cell injections, and other interventional pain procedures. Patients are typically referred by their family doctor for assessment and treatment.
Do all patients who visit CAPRI Clinic receive treatment? +
Not necessarily. Several reviewers note that after an initial assessment, the clinic determined their condition was beyond what the clinic could treat without surgery and no active treatment was provided.
Are the results from Radio Frequency Neurotomy (RFN) effective? +
Multiple reviewers report significant or complete relief from back pain following RFN procedures, with some describing it as life-changing. Results do vary by individual and condition.
Is a referral required to be seen at CAPRI Clinic? +
Based on reviewer experiences, patients are typically sent by their family doctor, suggesting a referral is part of the process, though the clinic's formal policy is not explicitly stated in reviews.
Is there more than one physician at the clinic? +
Reviewers mention at least two physicians by name — Dr. Burnham and Dr. Playfair — and one reviewer also references a Dr. MacLean, indicating multiple doctors practice at the clinic.
What do reviewers say about the front desk staff? +
Opinions on reception staff are mixed; some reviewers found them friendly and kind, while others describe them as scattered or not sufficiently knowledgeable about patient questions.
Is CAPRI Clinic suitable for patients with connective tissue or hypermobility disorders? +
At least one reviewer with hypermobility issues reports the physician was unfamiliar with the condition and unable to assist, suggesting this may not be a strong area of expertise at the clinic.
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