Houle Healthcare

29/10/2026

Who says your walker can’t have personality?

Meet the special edition & limited time availability Trillium walker in PURPLE! A little bold, a little playful, and ready to bring some colour to your everyday adventures.

Because your mobility aid should feel like you.

Visit Houle Healthcare to take a closer look and find your fit. Let’s get you rolling in style! Or share this with someone who you think would be the perfect fit!

08/10/2026

Did you know? We have lots to be proud of in the Ottawa area!

Quick acknowledgment to Rae Dulmage who shared this on his page. Rae has always been a proud supporter of accessibility & a real power house for change!

Canada gave the world the electric wheelchair, and gave it away for free 🇨🇦

After the Second World War, penicillin saved thousands of badly wounded soldiers who would never have survived before. Many came home with severe paralysis. A regular wheelchair was useless to them.

So Canada went to work.

In the early 1950s, George Klein, an engineer from Hamilton, Ontario, and his team at the National Research Council in Ottawa built the world's first practical electric wheelchair for quadriplegic veterans.

He worked side by side with the veterans and designed it around them:

✅ A joystick control, decades before video games
✅ A separate motor on each wheel, so it could turn in tight spaces
✅ Enough power to be used indoors and outdoors
✅ One chair steered by cheek pressure, for a veteran who could not use his hands

Then came the most Canadian part of the story.

Klein never patented it. In 1955, Canada handed a prototype to the United States so manufacturers could build it for everyone who needed one.

That chair spent decades at the Smithsonian in Washington. Today it is back home in Ottawa, at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

The power wheelchairs that give countless people their independence today trace back to that lab in Ottawa.

Klein also worked on Canada's first nuclear reactor and the Canadarm. Most Canadians have never heard his name.🍁

07/10/2026

Sometimes healthcare starts with a diagnosis.

But often, it starts with something much simpler:

“Dad can’t get out of bed safely.”

“I need a wheelchair.”

“My knee still hurts after surgery.”

“Mom is falling.”

“I need a hospital bed by Friday.”

“My walker broke.”

“I’m dizzy.”

“I just want to get back to running.”

These problems may look completely different, but they have something important in common:

**Something is standing between a person and the life they want to live.**

That’s why Houle Healthcare brings rehabilitation and medical equipment together in one place.

Physiotherapy. Massage therapy. Wheelchairs. Walkers. Hospital beds. Patient lifts. Repairs. Mobility solutions.

Not because these services naturally fit neatly into one category—but because **people’s lives don’t fit neatly into categories either.**

Our job is to understand what’s standing in your way, help you find the right solution, and make the path forward a little clearer.

Because sometimes you don’t need another place to send you.

**You need someone to help you get around the boulder.**

Houle Healthcare
**We put the CARE in healthcare.**
Community • Accessibility • Respect • Education

28/09/2026

Do you have what it takes??!

All abilities and skill levels welcome to try wheelchair basketball. 🏀

From power wheelchair hockey to wheelchair baseball, accessible bocce, wheelchair baseball and beyond goes to show that the competitive fire is in all of us no matter our individual physical ability levels! 🔥

🏀 Ottawa, it's your turn to hit the court!

As part of Wheelchair Basketball Week, join us at Carleton University for a FREE wheelchair basketball Try It event!

Whether you're brand new to the sport or just looking to give it a shot, everyone is welcome.

📅 September 29
⏰ 7:30–9:00 p.m.
📍 Norm Fenn Gym, Carleton University
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/45ycfw7s

No experience necessary. All abilities welcome!



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🏀 Ottawa, c’est à vous de jouer!

Dans le cadre de la Semaine du basketball en fauteuil roulant, joignez-vous à nous à l’Université Carleton pour une séance d’initiation GRATUITE au basketball en fauteuil roulant!

Que vous soyez novice en la matière ou que vous souhaitiez simplement essayer ce sport, tout le monde est le bienvenu.

📅 29 septembre
⏰ 19 h 30 à 21 h
📍 Gymnase Norm Fenn, Université Carleton
🔗 Inscrivez-vous ici : https://tinyurl.com/45ycfw7s

Aucune expérience requise. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus!

23/09/2026

Very proud to be sharing our nominations for Community impact award & Team of the year award with the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce! It is such a privilege to be in the group of recognized business making a difference in our community! ❤️

🎉 The nominations are in!

We are thrilled to introduce the nominees for the 2026 Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Excellence!

These awards celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations and teams whose hard work, innovation and contributions help make our local business community stronger.

🏆 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Ability Dogs Canada
Dark and Deadly Cafe
Keill & Associates
Storm Internet
Unposed Photography

💚 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville
Andersons Your Independent Grocer
Ash & Arbour Tattoo
Houle Healthcare Inc.
Just Good Compost
Keepsake Educational Services
Pam's Kindness Store (Inclin'd to be Kin'd)
ProActive Athletic Therapy
Timeless Treasures Shop Inc.

🌟 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Blended Beverage & Art Bar
Flora Fitness
The Wedding Nanny

✨ SOLOPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
BookaLube Services Inc.
Carleton Place Gallery
Fynbos Bakery
Maxine Brown INK & Boutique
Second Banana Bookkeeping & Advisory
The Inked Ledger Inc.

👏 TEAM/EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Carleton Place & District Youth Centre
Houle Healthcare Inc.
Hummingbird Chocolates
ProActive Athletic Therapy
Staples Carleton Place
W. Kentfield Renovations

Congratulations to all of our 2026 nominees!

A nomination is something worth celebrating. It means someone took the time to recognize the work you do, the difference you make and the value you bring to our community.

We look forward to celebrating all of our nominees — and announcing this year's recipients — at the 2026 Business Awards of Excellence on October 15 at Stonefields Estate. 🥂 Get your tickets for the Gala today! https://forms.gle/6krNTZvkQZEx63GL6

03/09/2026

You are not alone. Home hospice has lots of resources for anyone who is a caregiver of or a person experiencing life limiting illness.

Day Hospice Program: Because no one should navigate illness or caregiving alone.
Looking for Support While Living with Illness or Caring for a Loved One?
Fridays | 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Carleton Place
Home Hospice North Lanark’s Day Hospice is a free, weekly, in-person program for individuals living with a life-limiting illness. Held every Friday from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Carleton Place, the program offers a safe and welcoming space to relax, connect with others, and enjoy gentle activities such as music and art therapy.
Led by experienced nurses and supported by trained volunteers, Day Hospice is designed to promote comfort, social connection, and quality of life. Light refreshments are provided, and walkers and wheelchairs are welcome (with one-person assist).
Caregivers are also welcome—to participate or to take a few hours of well-deserved respite.
Pre-registration is required.
To learn more or to register, please contact:
Emily: 613-406-7020

25/08/2026

Pain can tell you that something is wrong, but it doesn’t always tell you why.

A physiotherapy assessment looks beyond the painful area to evaluate your movement, strength, mobility and daily activities. The goal is to understand what may be contributing to the problem and build a treatment plan that works in real life.

Whether your pain began suddenly or has been lingering for months, you don’t have to keep guessing about your next step.

Book a physiotherapy assessment with Houle Healthcare in Carleton Place.

Direct billing for insurance!
Book Online | Houle Healthcare
613-257-2264

06/08/2026

We love science!

05/08/2026

🛠️ Trying something new!

This is the first time we’ve built a custom paracord-style foot sling to replace the traditional swing-away footplates on a Type 2 wheelchair.

The goal? Reduce weight, improve clearance in tight spaces, and provide a seating solution that’s better suited to this client’s needs—all while keeping it simple and functional.

We’re always looking for creative ways to customize mobility equipment when standard solutions aren’t the perfect fit. Innovation often starts with trying something different.

What do you think of this design? 🤔

Would you choose a lightweight paracord foot sling over traditional footplates? We’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, or questions in the comments!

23/07/2026

‼️📢 Attention Patients of Dr. Lobo 📢‼️

It is with mixed emotions that we share that Dr. Lobo will be leaving her family medical practice at the end of August. We thank her for her dedication to her patients and the community over the last three years and wish her well as she continues her next chapter.

Ensuring a smooth transition for her patients was one of Dr. Lobo’s greatest priorities so we are pleased to share that Dr. John Bradley will be taking over the practice at the beginning of September.

Watch your inbox for next steps at the end of August. A welcome letter from Dr. Bradley along with ROSTER form will be sent to all patients to be completed and returned to the clinic by January 31, 2027.