Introducing

The RAYMEX™ Lift

No matter your age, you’re too young to give up on your passions and independence. The RAYMEX™ Lift was invented to help people continue doing the things they love.

About

The RAYMEX™ Lift helps prevent falls and assists with fall recovery

A portable, personal lift that also doubles as a better alternative to a rollator walker, the device has an elevating seat that can descend to floor level, raise to a height of 24”, and stop anywhere in between.

Designed to help people maintain their independence and active lifestyle as they age, the RAYMEX™ Lift aids with everyday activities while also always being ready to lift a fallen person from the floor.

Prevent falls

Regain the freedom to do the things you love most, adjust the seat height for support in daily activities.

Recover from falls

Peace of mind that you can easily recover from falls, simply lower the seat to the floor and the RAYMEX™ lifts you safely up.

Support rehabilitation and safe exercise

The RAYMEX™ Lift makes a great physical therapy tool, with a seat that can be raised and lowered to any height.

Available for purchase in the second half of 2024

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Healthcare providers will welcome the lower cost and ease of use with the RAYMEX™ Lift

There are up to one million¹ falls per year in US hospitals, making falls the most common adverse event among both patients and healthcare workers. Each long-term disability claim from a hospital worker has an average cost of $15,680².

When lifting aids are provided³

60% fewer injuries

87% fewer lost workdays

90% lower workers compensation costs

¹ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
² Occupational Safety and Health Administration
³Long-Term Efficacy of an Ergonomics Program That Includes Patient-Handling Devices on Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries to Nursing Personnel

Available for purchase in the second half of 2024

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Clinical Testimonials

“…the elevating seat is a game changer. The sooner they could go to this device, the sooner they can get to independent living. I like how the seat is flush to the floor… one of it’s best features”

Jacob Ruehlicke

Physiotherapist, Kitchener, Ontario

“The variable height seat – there’s nothing like it. Very innovative.”

Katie Harder

Occupational Therapist and Professional Practice Lead, Kitchener, Ontario

“thinking of a patient who had hemi-paralysis who was large at 6’6” & 260lbs… would fall at home and his wife could not get him back up and had to repeatedly call an ambulance”

Dr. Jonathan Fox

MD, Fall River, NS

“People can use this to reduce fatigue and for transfer capability.”

Sharon Houle

Occupational Therapist and Team Lead, Halifax, NS

Our Team

We are comprised of leaders in the technology, engineering, and clinical sectors

With real-world experience in physical and occupational therapy, human kinetics, and caregiving.
Our team have seen first-hand where the traditional rollator walker falls short and recognized the opportunity to re-imagine a tool to help aid in aging with dignity.

Tracey McGillivray, MEDI, MBA, BCSS
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Over three decades as a recognised leader, Tracey has led two multinational companies to the top of the IT services industry. Upon retirement, Tracey obtained a Master of Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo, where she received the Economic Development Award and the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development Award of Excellence and Merit. Tracey serves on the Board of Governors at Acadia University and was inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. She is bilingual (English and French), has functional capabilities in Spanish, and has lived and worked in various parts of the world, including Asia, the UK, Europe, and various parts of the US and South America.

Liam Maaskant, B.Eng., B.ASc.
Mechanical Engineer, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer

Liam graduated with his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) in 2022 from Dalhousie University, was named one of the Top 10 Innovators in Canada for the Class of 2022 and received AGE-WELL’s Emerging Entrepreneur Award. Liam was an Academic All-Canadian and received the prestigious  Dr. Randy Gregg award for outstanding academic, athletic, and community service performance as the top student athlete in Canada in 2020. While receiving his Bachelor of Applied Science from Acadia University in 2019, Liam was a mentor and program leader in Acadia’s renowned S.M.I.L.E. program, where he developed a passion for helping people with disabilities achieve their full potential.

Dr. Gary McGillivray, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer

Gary obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in 1979, where he was class Valedictorian and Student Union Operations Director. He completed medical school in 1983 followed by an Orthopaedic Surgery residency in 1988, also at Dalhousie. Gary then spent a year at the University of California, San Diego as a fellow in Hand and Microsurgery. Subsequently he has held faculty positions at Dalhousie University, Loma Linda University and since 1997, Emory University in Atlanta where he was also the Orthopedic  Residency Program Director for eight years. He retired from faculty in 2018 to pursue other interests and retains Emeritus status at Emory University. Dr. McGillivary has numerous scientific presentations, peer reviewed publications and textbook chapters to his credit.

Suling Duong, Reg OT (ON)
Registered Occupational Therapist and Chief Occupational Therapist

Suling graduated from Dalhousie University’s School of Occupational Therapy in 2003, where she was also a member of Dalhousie’s national women’s soccer championship team in 1999 and their 1998 bronze medal team. She has spent two decades working with interdisciplinary teams across a realm of health care settings. She has spent much of her career working with older adults and Veterans and has specialized training in falls prevention and post-fall interventions. She received her Behaviour Change Competency Peer Lead Training and Certification from the Nova Scotia Health Authority Behaviour Change Institute in 2019, and has served in supervisory roles to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistants and as a Clinical Preceptor to Master-level Occupational Therapy students.

Francois Perrault, Chief Financial Officer

François Perrault, CA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

François is a senior executive with extensive experience in finance, corporate services, risk management, M&A, operations and management consulting in a variety of industries in the public and private sectors. He has been a public company CFO, and a senior leader with multinational corporations and the Canadian Public Service. François is a seasoned change agent experienced in helping organizations successfully navigate start-up, high growth, transformation, going public, divestiture, post-acquisition integration and turnaround scenarios. François graduated from the University of Ottawa with a B. Comm (Honours) degree and obtained his Chartered Accountancy designation while working with PwC. François has worked and lived in the US and the UK and is perfectly fluent in French and English.

John Glowacki, MBA
Chief Revenue Officer

John has the distinction of serving in the Governments of the United States and Canada. Appointed by the Prime Minister in 2014 for 3 years as a Deputy Minister and COO of Shared Services Canada (SSC), John had direct authority as the largest economic buyer of IT in Canada. Previously,  he was a Corporate Vice President in a fiduciary role as CTO of a US Fortune 200 multinational, supporting many governments and industries and has led large-scale turnarounds in the private and public sectors. John retired from the U.S. Air Force, as a Combat Controller, while at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in 2000, where he spent 11 years of his 21-year military career. John holds an MBA from George Mason University and has served on several non-profit boards.

Industry Recognition

Winner of the 2022 Aging 2.0 Longevity Economy Showcase pitch competition in Atlantic Canada

Invited to present at Revolutionize 2022, sponsored by the Age-Friendly Institute and Aging 2.0

Impact and Audience Choice award winners at RESNA 2022 conference

Semi-Finalist: Global InnovationSearch 2023

Graduate: CDL Prime Stream 2023

Awarded to Co-founder/Chief Product Officer Liam Maaskant :

Named Top 10 Innovator in Canada (Class of ’22) by The Logic

Age-Well’s Emerging Entrepreneur award

Approach

Timeline & updates

When co-founder Tracey was searching for a product to help her father recover from falls, she was unable to find an appropriate solution. Noticing a gap in the market, Tracey, Liam and the team began a process of research, discovery, design, and prototype development.

Partnered with commercial experts to build the RAYMEX™ Lift, launch date is set for the second half of 2024.

Initial idea

Fall 2019

When Tracey’s father, Ray, began falling regularly at home in 2019, she was unable to find an appropriate solution to help him maintain his independence at home. Tracey discovered this was not just a problem for her parents, this was a growing global health challenge that needed a new solution.

Partnership between Tracey and Liam

November 2019 – January 2020

Tracey and Liam, RAYMEX™ Lift co-founders, met through their shared undergraduate alma mater, Acadia University. Both had leadership roles in Acadia Athletics events and, knowing Liam’s background in Mechanical Engineering, Tracey asked Liam to join forces to create the RAYMEX™ Lift together.

Developing the product

May 2020 – August 2022

The RAYMEX™ team was working out of Dalhousie University’s Emera ideaHUB under the guidance of Dr. Clifton Johnston, the ideaHUB’s Academic Director. Once the design was finalized, the team developed three functional prototypes and engaged experts to provide valuable insight and feedback. The third prototype became the basis for the RAYMEX™ Lift.

Production

August 2022 – current

Our third prototype provided the basis for the RAYMEX™ Lift design, and we are partnered with a design manufacturer who helped us create our fourth prototype, our market-ready prototype and will build our production devices.

Product launch

Q3-Q4 2024

The RAYMEX™ Lift will be completed with regulatory establishment licenses, registrations, and device listings in Canada and the US respectively.

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Introducing

The RAYMEX™ Lift

About

The RAYMEX™ Lift helps prevent falls and assists with fall recovery

Prevent falls

Recover from falls

Support rehabilitation and safe exercise

Available for purchase in the second half of 2024

Healthcare providers will welcome the lower cost and ease of use with the RAYMEX™ Lift

When lifting aids are provided3

Clinical Testimonials

Our Team

We are comprised of leaders in the technology, engineering, and clinical sectors

Industry Recognition

Approach

Timeline & updates

Initial idea

Partnership between Tracey and Liam

Developing the product

Production

Product launch

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When lifting aids are provided³