Most of us wish for good health.
My belief is everyone should be knowledgeable about their own
health and wellness. When a health challenge occurs for a patient,
I offer choices of care based on my 17 years of experience.
Type of Care
Care programs are determined on
an individual basis;
intensive - relief orientated
rehabilitation - promoting inner
well being
maintenance - regular support
During the acute stage of your
condition, visits can be frequent depending upon the severity
of your challenge. The main objective is to reduce your symptoms
and discomfort. A progress examination will determine when you
move into the rehabilitation phase of care. At this stage the
objective is to stabilize your condition and allow your body to
heal completely. Here exercise becomes important. When the restoration
of health is symptomatically and objectively achieved, many patients
choose regular chiropractic adjustments similar in goal as automobile
and dental maintenance.
Based on your lifestyle and health
background, an optimal schedule of preventative chiropractic care
will be set with check ups to make sure all is well. Most patients
enjoy more energy and vitality when they are adjusted regularly.
Sports
I work with many atheletes and
sports people who sustain frequent strains and injuries. I have
developed a strong program to address their specific needs and
assist them in retaining flexibility and good postural health.
Since an early age I have actively participated in sports, becoming
an avid runner completing in marathons, 10K races and 2 triathlons.
My own experience in athletics has given me invaluable insight
to the stresses and conditions that can arise and the personal
knowledge necessary to assist me in treating and correcting these
conditions.
"I see the chiropractor
on a regular basis. I find that after my treatments I have better
flexibility and improved range of motion. I recover quicker
from injuries. I have more "jump" in my game and it
improves my performance."
-Joe Sakic ('Burnaby Joe')
Team Captain Colorado Avalanche
9-time NHL all-star
Most Valuable Player NHL, 2001
2 Stanley Cups
Olympic Gold Medallist, 2002
613 goals, 794 assists
Played in all 82 games last year.
Rehabilitation and Maintenance
Why?
Research suggests ligaments and muscles
take longer to heal than indicated by how you feel.
Prevention of relapses. Regular adjustments can help avoid
the ups and downs of flare ups.
Avoidance of future problems. Various stresses, both emotional
and physical, occur every day in our lives and preventative
adjustments can help you keep your spine and nervous system
well. Result - you are more able to cope and keep your health
well.
Economic sense. Regular chiropractic care can help avoid
the expense of dealing with avoidable problems, in much the
same way regular brushing can assist in avoiding expensive
dental treatments!
Feel great. Enjoy your life to the fullest without the restrictions
and pain.
Become a participant in your health. Learn to be an active
participant in your recovery, ask questions, become involved
and informed. The more energy you put into your health the
more rewards you will get out of it!
Kids and Babies
Young children benefit greatly from chiropractic treatment.
I have three beautiful children who I care for by giving them
regular chiropractic treatments. Keeping the spine healthy
through regular spinal check-ups is just as important for
children as it is for adults.
The birth process is potentially traumatic to a baby. During
the pushing stage the cervical spine may be injured as the
baby is compressed and pushed down the birth canal. Chiropractic
analyzes and corrects subluxations, or misalignments, caused
at birth. Common
symptoms of misalignments can be colic and ear disorders.
Any trauma that injures the spine, such as falls, sports,
even posture can affect the development of the growing spine.
Growing pains in children are not normal and may signal spinal
nerve problems. Prevention and early detection is important.
