Acumen Clinic

What Acumen Clinic does

Acumen Clinic (operating as Acumen Health, formerly Acumen Sports and Shoulder Clinic) is a privately held Canadian orthopedic healthcare provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company delivers an integrated, three-pillar service model — Private Surgery, Reconditioning, and Performance Training — designed to give patients faster access to orthopedic care than the publicly funded provincial medicare system. Acumen's surgeons have formally opted out of provincial health insurance plans, enabling them to perform private surgery on in-province residents at partner non-hospital surgical centres, while the company's six clinics (Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Langley, Montreal) provide pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, athletic therapy, and performance training delivered by certified athletic therapists, kinesiologists, and strength and conditioning specialists.

The technology stack is conventional healthcare SaaS rather than proprietary IP: Telus Health's Practice Solutions Suite serves as the cloud-based EMR, Google Workspace supports internal communication, Google Forms handles patient intake, and Arthrex's Surgical Outcomes System tracks pre- and post-treatment outcomes. The Vald ForceFrame is used for objective strength measurement in motor vehicle accident rehabilitation. Acumen also publishes patient-facing educational content across web and social channels and uses Calendly for self-serve online consultation booking, supported by a traditional sales-led motion in which patient care coordinators guide each patient from consultation through surgery and rehabilitation. Referrals from external healthcare providers are accepted but not required.

Revenue is generated through three fee-for-service streams: out-of-pocket private surgery (one-time, paid in full prior to procedure), reconditioning and rehabilitation services (per-session), and performance training (per-session or program-based). Surgical pricing is quote-based and varies by procedure and facility, with partner surgical centres in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Kelowna, and Phoenix (Banner Health) extending the company's geographic reach beyond its owned clinics. Revenue figures, funding history, and ownership structure beyond founder/physician control are not publicly disclosed in the available data.

Name

Acumen Clinic

Legal name

Acumen Sports and Shoulder Clinic

Website

https://acumensportsandshoulder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acumen Health is a privately held Canadian orthopedic provider operating six clinics that deliver integrated private surgery, rehabilitation, and performance training services to patients seeking faster access outside the public healthcare system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Hip & Knee Reconstruction (Arthroplasty) (HLAKALAH), Shoulder & Elbow (HLAKALAI), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Private orthopedic surgery
• Sports rehabilitation services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Athletic therapy clinic
• Performance training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Surgery Services: Out-of-pocket payments for elective surgical procedures outside the publicly funded medicare system. Services include total joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and other orthopedic procedures. Payment required in full prior to surgical date.
2. Reconditioning and Rehabilitation Services: Fees for athletic therapy, injury assessment, cancer rehabilitation, and return-to-sport programs. Provided by certified athletic therapists and kinesiologists.
3. Performance Training Programs: Fees for one-on-one training, semi-private training, sport-specific training, team training, and remote coaching services delivered by strength and conditioning specialists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acumen Clinic provides private orthopedic surgical care in non-hospital surgical centres, including joint replacements, arthroscopy, and ligament reconstruction procedures across the elbow, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, hip, knee, and shoulder, delivered by sports-medicine-focused orthopedic surgeons. It complements surgery with sports-medicine rehabilitation (reconditioning) delivered by certified athletic therapists and kinesiologists, plus athletic performance training from strength and conditioning specialists, operating from six Canadian clinic locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Langley, and Montreal.

Product overview

Acumen Clinic is a private healthcare system offering a unified platform of orthopedic and rehabilitation services across Canada. The core offering consists of three interconnected service lines: Private Surgery (comprehensive orthopedic surgical care in private surgical centers), Reconditioning (personalized rehabilitation and injury recovery programs), and Performance Training (athletic optimization services). The company operates multiple clinic locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Langley, and Montreal, with surgical procedures performed at partner private surgical centers across Canada and into the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Surgery Comprehensive orthopedic surgical care delivered in private non-hospital surgical centres, offering fast access to specialists for procedures including joint replacements, arthroscopy, and ligament reconstruction across elbow, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, hip, knee, and shoulder.
• Reconditioning Personalized rehabilitation programs delivered by certified athletic therapists, including injury assessment, cancer rehabilitation, knee/hip osteoarthritis programs, and return-to-sport protocols.
• Performance Training Athletic performance optimization services including one-on-one training, semi-private training, sport-specific training, remote coaching, and team training delivered by strength and conditioning specialists.
• Minor Injury Clinic Expedited evaluation and treatment for non-emergency musculoskeletal injuries including sprains, strains, tendinopathies, and soft tissue injuries, with 30-minute consultations available without referral.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Care Specialized rehabilitation for motor vehicle accident injuries including manual therapies, strength training, and performance tracking using technology such as the Vald ForceFrame.
• Elbow Surgery Surgical treatments for elbow conditions including lateral/medial epicondylitis, elbow contracture, ulnar nerve compression, snapping triceps syndrome, arthroscopy, tendon release, and UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery).
• Foot & Ankle Surgery Surgical interventions for foot and ankle conditions including bunion correction, hammertoe correction, Achilles tendon repair, and treatment for chronic ankle instability.
• Hand & Wrist Surgery Surgical procedures for hand and wrist conditions including carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren's contracture release, trigger finger treatment, ganglion cyst removal, tendon repair, nerve repair, and fracture fixation.
• Hip Surgery Hip care services including hip replacement for osteoarthritis and hip arthroscopic surgery for labral tears, femoral impingement, snapping hip, and bursitis.
• Knee Surgery Knee surgical treatments including knee replacement, ligament reconstruction (ACL, MPFL), meniscal surgery, and non-surgical options such as PRP injections.
• Shoulder Surgery Shoulder surgical services including rotator cuff repair, labral repairs, shoulder stabilization, shoulder replacement, treatment for tendinitis/biceps pathology, frozen shoulder, and AC joint reconstruction.
• Cancer Rehabilitation Specialized rehabilitation program supporting cancer patients through treatment and recovery, addressing fatigue, weakness, post-surgical rehabilitation, lymphedema support, and return to daily activities.
• Injury Assessment & Treatment Fast, accurate injury evaluations by athletic therapists with tailored treatment plans addressing the whole body to avoid overlooked weaknesses and reduce re-injury risk.
• Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Programs A 6-week rehabilitation program designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and help delay or avoid joint replacement for osteoarthritis patients.
• Return to Sport/Play Progressive, science-based rehabilitation programs for athletes returning to sport after surgery, including ACL reconstruction, UCL reconstruction, shoulder dislocation, and hip labral repair rehabilitation.
• One-on-One Training Highly individualized performance training experience with personalized programming, expert coaching, real-time feedback, and faster progress for all fitness levels.
• Semi-Private Training Individualized training programs delivered in a motivating small-group environment with 1:4 coach-to-client ratio, combining personalization with group energy and accountability.
• Remote Training Flexible virtual training option with personalized training plans, regular virtual check-ins, progress tracking, and ongoing coach support from any location.
• Sport Specific Semi-Private Training Small group training designed to improve sport-specific skills while pairing athletes of similar age and ability, including movement screens and performance assessments.
• Team Training Comprehensive sport-specific training programs designed to elevate team performance, including movement screens, performance assessments, and individual athlete development within a team setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-70% of patients experience pain relief from PRP injections lasting 6-12 months
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Surgery Solutions (CSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate surgical centre in Calgary, AB where Acumen surgeons perform hip and knee replacement surgeries. One night hotel stay at Best Western included with surgical quotes from this location. Zimmer Biomet implants used at this facility.
• Weiss Surgical CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate surgical centre in Edmonton, AB where Acumen surgeons perform arthroscopic surgeries. Provides operating room time for Acumen's surgical procedures.
• Duval CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate surgical centre in Laval, QC offering hip and knee replacement surgeries for Acumen patients.
• Don Mills Surgical CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate surgical centre in Toronto, ON (also known as Clearpoint Health Centre) where Acumen surgeons perform joint replacement surgeries.
• Okanagan Health Surgical Centre (OHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate surgical centre in Kelowna, BC where Acumen surgeons perform arthroscopic surgeries.
• Banner HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate surgical centre in Phoenix, AZ offering hip and knee replacement surgeries for Acumen patients who choose to travel to the US.
• Zimmer BiometcoreTechnology or IntegrationImplant manufacturer whose products (including Oxford knee replacement) are used for joint replacement surgeries at Canadian Surgery Solutions. Supplies titanium and cobalt chromium components and specialized polyethylene bearings.
• Telus Health (Practice Solutions Suite)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used for patient records. Paperless office system endorsed by OntarioMD and Ontario Medical Association, meeting Canadian data privacy standards.
• Evolve Vancouver FacilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness facility in Vancouver where Acumen's Vancouver clinic is located, providing integrated gym and performance training space.
• Innovative Fitness Walnut GroveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness facility in Langley where Acumen's Langley clinic is located, providing integrated gym and performance training space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banff Sport Medicine: Alberta-based private orthopedic and sports medicine clinic offering surgical, rehabilitation, and performance services. Highly comparable operating model to Acumen in both clinical scope and patient demographic (active/sports-medicine focus).
• Pan Am Clinic: Manitoba-based orthopedic and sports medicine clinic providing surgical, rehabilitation, and research services. Acumen's COO previously worked here as an Orthopedic Research Coordinator, and the clinic serves a comparable multi-disciplinary sports medicine function.
• Clearpoint Health Network: Canadian private surgical centre operator (parent of Don Mills Surgical Centre, one of Acumen's surgical partners). Operates competing orthopedic ASC capacity in Toronto and other markets and is a directly comparable private-pay orthopedic delivery platform.
• Shouldice Hospital: Canadian private specialty surgical hospital focused on hernia repair with adjacent orthopedic offerings. Comparable as an established Canadian private-pay surgical brand competing for the same self-pay patient segment.
• Canadian Surgery Solutions (CSS): Calgary private surgical centre used by Acumen surgeons. Operates competing orthopedic surgical capacity in the same Calgary market Acumen serves and is a directly comparable facility-level peer.
• Steadman Clinic: US-based private orthopedic and sports medicine clinic (Vail, CO) specializing in surgical, rehab, and performance services for elite athletes. Directly comparable integrated orthopedic model and patient demographic.
• Toronto Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre: Toronto-based multi-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine practice providing surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable in clinical scope and Canadian private-pay delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Medcan Clinic: Canadian private multi-specialty health and wellness provider offering executive health, specialty consultations, and rehabilitation. Comparable as a broader-scope Canadian private-pay incumbent with overlapping orthopedic and rehabilitation offerings.
• Cleveland Clinic Canada: Canadian arm of a global private healthcare system offering specialty consultations, sports health, and rehabilitation. Comparable as a brand-driven private-pay orthopedic and sports medicine incumbent competing for the same affluent Canadian patient segment.
• Copeman Healthcare: Canadian private primary and specialty healthcare provider with multi-city clinics. Comparable as a private-pay multi-specialty incumbent with adjacent rehabilitation and orthopedic service lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AcumenClinic
• Facebookfacebook.com/AcumenClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acumen-surgery/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/acumen_health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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