Written by: Dr. Wanda Duong, Doctor of Acupuncture, R.Ac, B.Sc, Dip. TCM and Natural Nutrition Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used for thousands of years to address a variety of health concerns, especially pain. This technique involves carefully inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. While […]
One of the most common winter injuries that we see in our clinic is lower back injuries from snow removal. If you’re not careful, this snowy chore can lead to serious pain and injury. As a Canadian, shovelling is just part of life so take a minute to read our winter shovelling tips. Shovelling snow […]
A Revolution in Wellness with EMSELLA and EMSCULPT Neo When it comes to achieving total-body wellness, few approaches address the importance of core strength and pelvic health as comprehensively as the CORE to FLOOR Program by BTL. This innovative treatment plan combines two cutting-edge technologies—EMSELLA and EMSCULPT Neo—to target areas often overlooked in traditional fitness […]
Written by: Dr. Evan Steinke, B.Sc. DC Chiropractic care is a diverse health practice that has been around since the 1890’s. Since its founding it has been under intense scrutiny and the subject of many misconceptions. This can lead to confusion, misinformation, and make new patients unsure of where to begin. So, let’s discuss the […]
Written by: Dr. Evan Steinke, B.Sc. DC, Chiropractors often will use the term adjustment (aka manipulation) when discussing treatment options with their patients. While I often explain this to people new to chiropractic treatment, both new and old patients need to understand what this treatment is and how it is effective in the treatment of […]
A Revolutionary Solution for Pelvic Floor Health Pelvic health is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of overall wellness. For many, issues like urinary incontinence, weak pelvic muscles, and sexual dysfunction can significantly impact daily life. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed through exercises, physical therapy, or even surgery. However, there’s now a non-invasive, cutting-edge […]
In the world of physical therapy and sports medicine, Active Release Techniques (ART) have emerged as a powerful method for addressing soft tissue injuries. Developed by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, DC, ART is a patented, state-of-the-art movement-based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. This unique approach has gained popularity […]
By Dr. Gayle Maguire, B.Sc, ND It's allergy season and many of us find ourselves reaching for medication for our itchy eyes and runny noses! When it comes to an ND's perspective, most natural approaches to allergies should begin prior to the season, as we hope to soothe and cleanse necessary functions in the body. […]
Written By: Dr. Wanda Duong, DTCM For over a thousand years, herbal therapy has been used all over the world to address a range of health concerns. Looking to nature, those who studied Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), utilized different plant parts to improve and support health. Many plants and plant parts have unique therapeutic properties […]
Written by: Kira Greasley, Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant With the warmer weather around the corner, I thought it would be important to revisit one of the principal components of all bodily fluid and function, WATER. The human body is composed of approximately 70% water and most people only consume enough liquid to quench a dry or […]
