Health & Wellness Network

Welcome! I'm Wes Paterson, President and Senior Management Consultant at Paterson Consulting Inc. I help organizations turn strategy into measurable results through practical, hands-on consulting, leadership development, and training.

As a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), I partner with executives and teams to strengthen strategy, culture, and performance. My work spans strategic planning, organizational change, operational excellence, and leadership development, with deep experience across the manufacturing and oil & gas sectors. Grounded in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, I help clients simplify complexity, improve how work gets done, and build the leadership capacity needed to sustain the gains.

Increasingly, my focus includes digital transformation, helping organizations adopt modern tools, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working. Through close collaboration with technology partners including Ionic and EGS, I help clients modernize operations, connect their data, and equip their people to thrive through change.

Alongside consulting, I deliver corporate training, workshops, certification programs, and keynote presentations designed to develop confident, capable leaders at every level. As a business author and professional speaker, I'm also available to bring practical insight and energy to your next event, in person or virtual.

Whether you're refining your strategy, developing your leaders, or navigating transformation, let's talk about how we can move your organization forward.

Wesley Paterson, CMC, B.Mgmt, DBA, AIT Blue Seal

Martin Gendron, MACP, RSW, is a retired Military Medic from the Canadian Armed Forces with extensive experience in first responder roles, including firefighter, EMT, and Hazmat and High Angle Rescue Technician. 

A husband and father of two, Martin deeply values family and mental health. Originally from Quebec and bilingual in French and English, he now calls Alberta home, where he has established roots on a small ranch where he built a relaxing stable in Cypress County, just 20 minutes east of Medicine Hat. 

As a lifelong learner and passionate animal advocate, Martin discovered the transformative healing power of horses over ten years ago. This experience ignited his passion for helping others through Equine Assisted Interventions, where he combines his extensive background in mental health and his love for animals to support individuals on their journey to wellness.

VirtuClinic - Complete Workplace Wellness. One Provider.

Using wellness as a strategic investment, our ground-breaking support reduces absenteeism, fast-tracks access to mental health support, speeds return-to-work, and lowers disability and WCB claim costs while driving measurable ROI (2-4x). For businesses, this means significant health-related costs, improved productivity, employee retention and delivering unmatched service.

VirtuClinic’s centralized system integrates seamlessly with HR and benefits programs, offering actionable reporting and a unified solution that replaces fragmented EAPs and standalone services. No more wasting time contacting multiple offices asking for updates waiting for callbacks, calling again, etc. We take care of all employee health and workplace wellness items, while keeping your business informed and up-to-date.

Online Clinic with full Medical Scope

We deliver a complete spectrum of physical and mental health services for individuals, families, and businesses. Our nurse practitioners have the same authority as a family medical doctor.

Fast Access to WCB-Alberta Assessment and Claims

As an authorized WCB-Alberta provider, we specialize in rapid workplace injury care, occupational health support, and streamlined return-to-work solutions. We save employers 50% costs on the first day alone and can help reduce WCB premiums.

Digital Health Advisors - 24/7 Access to Triage and Navigation

VirtuClinic's revolutionary Digital Health Advisors are essential for modern business success, providing employees with 24/7, privacy-first access to trusted health and mental wellness support. We help businesses save money by replacing costly on-call providers. Our Advisors deliver accurate, comprehensive, empathetic, and 100% private service.

We close critical gaps in healthcare access, especially for small and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house health teams or those with remote, rural, or high-risk workforces.

Industries we Serve: Construction, Food Processors, Forest Teams, Hotel and Hospitality, Human Resources and Business Owners, Insurance Brokers and Consultants, Manufacturers, Municipal and Public Sector, Office and Administrative, Oil, Gas, and Energy, Resident and Healthcare Teams, Safety and Industry Partnerships, Occupational Health and WCB-Alberta

Whether addressing ongoing wellness, or complex occupational health needs, VirtuClinic delivers faster, easier, and more effective health support - setting a new standard for workplace wellness across Alberta.

Medicine Hat Business Owner

Emilie is a Certified Pedorthist with a BSc. in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge. She has worked in this industry since 2012 and enjoys helping people live life with less pain. Prior to moving back to Medicine Hat, Emilie grew up in Medicine Hat and graduated from Crescent Heights High school. A pedorthist has specialized training in modifying footwear and fabricating supportive foot and ankle devices to address conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs. She is also a certified sock fitter and has extensive knowledge in fitting custom and off-the-shelf bracing. Emilie has a vibrant personality and enjoys meeting new people and helping them combat pain.