Natalee Bouman of Medicine Hat Dies Suddenly: Beloved RMT, Yoga Therapist, and “Natalee Heals” Wellness Founder Mourned Across Alberta
Natalee was the passionate founder of Natural Advanced Therapy, a holistic wellness center in Medicine Hat that specialized in integrating massage therapy, movement, and therapeutic coaching. She was a recognized recipient of the Medicine Hat Business Innovation Grant—an acknowledgment of her ability to reimagine healing spaces and bring health innovation to the community.
Multifaceted Healer
With formal training in massage therapy (Medicine Hat College, 2005–2007) and film production (Toronto Film School, 2020–2022), Natalee combined artistic sensibility with therapeutic expertise . Her qualifications in osteopathic sports therapy, exercise physiology, and yoga therapy allowed her to approach client care with nuance and creativity
💫 A Passion for Connection & Wellness
Natalee’s work was underpinned by a deep curiosity for human resiliency and authentic connection.
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Love for nature and simplicity: She found solace and inspiration in quiet walks beneath Alberta’s wide-open skies—sharing that grounded connection with clients and friends alikeJoyful spirit: Friends remember her radiant smile, warm laughter, and a quiet wit that could brighten any room .
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Mutual growth: Beyond physical healing, Natalee fostered emotional and spiritual well-being, guiding others toward balance and calm in both body and mind.
🧘♀️ Business Innovation & Community Impact
Natalee’s center featured an innovative 1,500 sq ft outdoor wellness space—complete with privacy fencing, a sound system, and astroturf—designed to safely welcome clients during evolving health guidelines . Her holistic philosophy—mind-body-spirit—set a new standard for health-care offerings in Medicine Hat, fostering hope, quality, and transformation.
😢 Sudden Passing & Community Grief
Natalee’s death on July 19, 2025, came as a profound shock. Though the precise cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, the news has created a deep, collective sense of loss throughout Medicine Hat .
Community Remembered
Family, friends, and clients express grief for a light cut tragically short—a person whose caring touch, warm smile, and healing presence touched countless lives
🌺 Legacy of Love, Healing & Innovation
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Healing legacy: Natalee’s integrative, trauma-informed methodology and caring ethos live on in her therapy practice and in every life she comforted.
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Entrepreneurial spirit: Her innovative wellness space continues to inspire new dialogue around health, wellness, and community resilience.
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Inspirational impact: Through her empathy and creativity, Natalee invited others to reclaim their health, step into vulnerability, and embrace the freedom of holistic balance.
🗓️ Memorial Plans
While official details are still being confirmed, a memorial gathering is expected to take place in Medicine Hat, offering the community a space for collective healing, remembrance, and honoring Natalee’s lasting contributions .
💭 Final Reflections
Natalee Bouman’s passing leaves a deep wound in the souls of those who knew her—but her legacy endures:
Her hands helped heal physical strain.
Her warmth tended emotional wounds.
Her presence nurtured hope, creativity, and connection.
Medicine Hat mourns a gentle, determined soul. From grief emerges inspiration: to continue her mission, uplift others, and nurture wellness—as she did so beautifully.