Empower Clinics Provides Corporate Updates Highlighting Triple Digit Patient Growth and Subsidiary Sun Valley Health Launches New Modalities and Patient Services
VANCOUVER, Oct. 10, 2019 /CNW/ - EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (OTC: EPWCF) (Frankfurt 8EC) ("Empower" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated and growth-oriented CBD life sciences company, a multi-state operator of medical health & wellness clinics, a CBD product producer and operator of an extraction facility in Oregon, is pleased to announce it is launching seven new modalities and services for patients in the Sun Valley Health clinics commencing Monday October 14th, 2019.
The Company also has patient visits in corporate clinics increase by triple digits, with September 2019 patients seen increasing by 307% to 1,884 versus September 2018 with 614 patients seen.
"The tremendous year-over-year increase in patient visits is a testament to the operating strengths and patient management demonstrated by our clinic team members, each and every day," said Steven McAuley, CEO of Empower. "Their passion for patient wellbeing and the use of numerous communication tools ensures world-class service is provided throughout the entire patient journey."
As part of the Company's continued expansion of our health & wellness clinic model, we have already set up retail CBD product sales in-clinic, and now we have launched expanded physician based services.
New Modalities and Services
- Physician's CBD Enhanced Massage, Acupuncture, or Cupping Sessions
- CBD-Cannabis-Supplement Consumption & Coaching Consultation
- Introduction to Alternative Health and Cannabinoid Therapies by a Physician
- Comprehensive Naturopathic Patient Analysis & Consultation
- Dietary Antigen Testing, Physician Consultation/Action Plan, & Concierge Blood Draw
- Neurotransmitter (urine) Profile & Physician Consultation/Action Plan
- Spectracell Micronutrient Test & Physician Consultation/Action Plan
"By offering our new suite of laboratory testing, alternative health consulting, and CBD therapies we are able to address the needs of our current patients and serve the community outside of cannabis that are seeking alternative health care," states Dustin Klein, Director & VP Business Development. "Incorporating our new modalities, high quality vitamins, supplements, and CBD products into our network of clinics is a natural progression toward our goal of becoming the nation's premier alternative healthcare provider."
Additional UPDATES
- New Modalities and Patient Services The Company continues to see patient visits in corporate clinics increase by triple digits, with September 2019 patients seen increasing by 307% to 1,884 over July 2018 614 patients seen.
- Sun Valley Health Franchise Sun Valley Health www.sunvalleyhealth.com has been actively participating in various franchise and cannabis expos in St. Louis, Chicago and Houston to market the Sun Valley Health franchise program, attracting numerous qualified candidates for available territory locations. The Company has accepted many applications and has provided the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to qualified applicants in anticipation of completing the first initial territory sales.
ABOUT EMPOWER
Empower is a vertically-integrated health & wellness brand with it's first hemp-derived CBD extraction facility under development, the Company produces its proprietary line of cannabidiol (CBD) based products and distributes products through company owned and franchised clinics, with wholesale partnerships, online channels and with new retail opportunities nationwide in the U.S. The company is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed wellness clinics, focused on helping patients improve and protect their health, through innovative physician recommended treatment options. The company has commenced activity on how to connect its significant data, to the potential of the efficacy of alternative treatment options related to hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) therapies.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer
DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as "plans", "continues", "expects", "projects", "intends", "believes", "anticipates", "estimates", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding; the Company's intention to open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility, the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the terms of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the effectiveness of the extraction technology; the expected benefits for Empower's patient base and customers; the benefits of CBD based products; the effect of the approval of the Farm Bill; the growth of the Company's patient list and that the Company will be positioned to be a market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including; that the Company may not open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company's business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; and other factors beyond the Company's control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.
SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.
CONTACTS: Investors: Steve Low, Boom Capital Markets, [email protected], 647-620-5101; Investors: Steven McAuley, CEO, [email protected], 604-789-2146; For French inquiries: Remy Scalabrini, Maricom Inc., E: [email protected], T: (888) 585-MARI
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