At Flourish Clinic, we specialize in treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue.
We understand the widespread pain and overwhelming fatigue that accompany these conditions, often leaving patients without hope. Our mission is to improve your quality of life with compassionate care and a proven treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
At Flourish Clinic our focus is to help you regain your health so you can share your gifts with the world. We are experts in:
CIRS is a complex condition often mistaken for fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Common symptoms include intense, widespread pain and post-exertion malaise, which can significantly impact your quality of life. Many patients come to us after visiting fibromyalgia clinics or chronic fatigue clinics, only to find limited relief.
At Flourish Clinic, we offer a different approach—one rooted in the Shoemaker Protocol, the only peer-reviewed method for confirming and treating CIRS.
Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of CIRS and the current research surrounding this condition.
Learn about all thirty-seven non-specific symptoms that are used to help diagnose CIRS.
We stand out among chronic fatigue clinics and fibromyalgia clinics for our comprehensive, research-backed approach. Our team is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life by addressing the root causes of your condition and providing the support you need to flourish.
Mark Volmer specialized in CIRS after a personal experience with his family's illnesses. He discovered CIRS testing while training with Dr. Shoemaker and Dr. Heyman. After successfully treating his family members, he shifted his practice to focus solely on CIRS. He has since treated numerous patients with CIR.
Mark is passionate about helping patients understand the root causes of their fatigue and offers a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment at Flourish Clinic. He believes that CIRS is often overlooked but can have a profound impact on overall health and well-being.
Motivated by the desire to become the support she wished that she had had when she went through her health journey with CIRS, Jane became certified as a Functional Medicine Health Coach, and then Shoemaker certified as a Proficiency Partner Diplomate. Now Jane works with individuals with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and other environmentally-related illnesses.
Recovering from environmentally-related illness doesn’t just mean getting your health back; it means getting your life back. No one knows this better than Jane. She is thrilled to join the Flourish team so she can help guide others as they too regain their lives.
Jane lives in Calgary, Alberta with her husband. She loves growing her own food and taking long walks.
As a Holistic Nutritionist and a Bulletproof Coach™ at Flourish Clinic, I am committed to helping our patients:
Learn to nourish their body in a healthy and sustainable way;
Make powerful lifestyle shifts ;
Achieve their personal health goals.
I graduated from the U of C Nursing program in 2004 and worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 10 years.
A Cochrane therapist, Eve has years of experience working in the mental health field. She began her career as a Registered Nurse working in hospice, inpatient psychiatry, rehab (trauma and addictions) and primary care. During this time she provided counselling as well as private client support.
Eve’s Cochrane counselling practice uses a holistic approach to care. She knows what it’s like to feel unsafe in your own body and is able to use her experiences to help her patients. Eve is able to work with patients of all ages.
I’m a registered massage therapist at Flourish Clinic.During a treatment with me, I will ask you about:
your day-to-day life,
any pain you may be feeling presently or chronically,
limitations in how your body moves,
your last massage,
your expectations for this treatment
I will listen, not only with my ears but with my heart. I will provide a safe space for you to share what you need to say and truly listen to you. This interview is a crucial part of the treatment as it gives me a snapshot of your life and pain. It gives me an understanding of how this pain came to be and enables me to create the best treatment plan for you!
Flourish Clinic is proud to have two therapy dogs on staff.
Zen is a large but calm presence at Flourish. He lives and works with Mark Volmer, Clinic Director. (pictured left)
Charlie lives and works with Steph, our Registered Massage Therapist.
We use the Shoemaker Protocol to confirm the presence of CIRS, addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the development of fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses. This protocol is 80-88% successful, providing hope and healing to those who have struggled with chronic conditions. Our certified Shoemaker Protocol practitioners are trained by Dr. Shoemaker himself, ensuring you receive the most accurate and effective care.
For one price, you will receive:
All testing, including the GENIE test. The GENIE is the only test in the world that looks at your mitochondrial DNA. It helps us identify precisely where your fatigue is coming from
Meet monthly with one of our Shoemaker Protocol Practitioners so they can track your progress. You will also have the ability to contact them directly with your questions.
Receive up to 12 appointments with a CIRS counsellor. We believe true healing is holistic.
One on one support coaching with our CIRS Support Coach as needed.
I started working with Mark which had me moving towards health and that felt fantastic. As healing can go I went through ups and downs and I just finished the CIRS protocol and I feel amazing.
AMBER
Mark V is an incredible human and an outstanding CIRS practitioner. Flourish Clinic has the smoothest operations of any medical practice I’ve ever interacted with. His staff is awesome.
ANTHONY
From the moment you walk thru the door you feel welcomed, like old friends picking up right where you left off. You never feel rushed and you continue to be fully supported outside of regular office...
KIM
I had seen over 62 doctors, specialists, and practitioners in four different countries in 20 years... until we found Mark in December 2019 by searching the internet. My husband and I were always on the lookout for a possible cure for 'electroallergy', the rare...
MARISA
Flourish Clinic is more than a fibromyalgia pain clinic or a chronic fatigue syndrome clinic—we are your partner in healing. Our holistic treatment plans include:
We help identify and eliminate bio-toxins from your living space, a critical step in restoring your immune system’s health.
Serving patients worldwide, we offer remote appointments and unlimited support with our health coaches.
We provide ongoing emotional and psychological care, essential for managing chronic illnesses.
Please refer to our CIRS Treatment Program for more information about how we work with CIRS patients. Other practitioner fees are listed on our booking page, or contact us for specific information.
We are located at 201 – 1 Bow Ridge Road, Cochrane, Alberta. Our clinic is on the second floor – stairs are located in the middle of the building. With the exception of Steph, all of our practitioners are also available to work with patients virtually.
Fees vary depending on practitioner and service. Fees are listed on our booking page or contact us for specific information. Please refer to our CIRS Treatment Program page for more information about how we work with CIRS patients.
Yes, all of our practitioners are accepting new patients. Patients can be seen in person at our Cochrane clinic or virtually if applicable.
While we deeply appreciate referrals our practitioners do not require one. Any relevant lab and test results can be emailed to hello @ flourishclinic.com or brought to your first appointment.
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At Flourish Clinic our focus is to help you regain your health so that you have the energy to share your gifts and passions with the world. The practitioners of Flourish Clinic use a wide variety of modalities. These include:
We stand out among chronic fatigue clinics and fibromyalgia clinics for our comprehensive, research-backed approach. Our team is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life by addressing the root causes of your condition and providing the support you need to flourish.