Knowledge Base
Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia – Central Sensitization Explained + What To Do About It
You have pain. Many of my patients do, but for most of them, their pain goes away. That is, I help them to heal by adjusting their bones, massaging their muscles, and giving them advice on exercise, nutrition and stress management. However, for some unfortunate ones, the pain does not [...]
Health & Wellness Support
Do you need motivation, inspiration, information or just some support and a touch of wisdom and guidance? Join us every other Thursday. Check out our calendar of events or contact us. You may be brand new on your health & wellness journey or a seasoned veteran. You need to change things [...]
Exciting Changes at the Bracebridge Seniors Centre
Bracebridge is home to many vibrant & active senior citizens and new exciting changes are on the horizon. Read this article to understand the importance of change and listen to the following radio interview with Mel Skretteberg and Catherine MacDonald, members of the Bracebridge Seniors Club administrative committee.
Naturopathic Medicine in Muskoka
We are so happy to have Dr. Nina Lauffer, ND, join our team. She is a fantastic combination of knowledge, caring and passion for both her healing art and her patients. You may have heard about Naturopathic Medicine and want to know more, or at least know if it can [...]
Chiropractic Care for Common Sports Injuries
Here are some home therapy ideas as well as the unique chiropractic approach to the treatment, management and prevention of hamstring strains, low back strains, tennis elbow and runner's knee. Feel free to contact me via phone or email if you have any questions or want to make an appointment [...]
How Digital Gadgets Ruin Our Hand Health
Technology comes with a price. Maybe it is time to question any "over usage" of these devices. http://globalnews.ca/news/2475723/from-smartphone-pinkie-to-blackberry-thumb-how-digital-gadgets-ruin-your-hand-health/?utm_source=1+-+Members&utm_campaign=3775265a02-Weekly_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2bfdce25c0-3775265a02-26540149
Fitness, Nutrition and Weight-loss Articles
This post will be updated on a regular basis. As I find good, relevant articles, I will post them here. Be sure to check in regularly for new content. 6 Bad Diet Habits Associated with Exercising - I have committed all of these faux-pas at least once in all [...]
Healthy Aging
Time marches on. And we can lament this fact or we can enjoy each day, relish the experiences of life and focus on creating wonderful memories. In fact, our attitudes towards aging greatly impact the aging process. A Yale study revealed that those people with a negative outlook on aging [...]
Arthritis, Exercise and Older Adults
Yes, there is a stigma to the word "Senior" in our culture so I have used the kinder term of "Older Adult." Recently I became a memer of the Senior's Centre in Bracebridge for two reasons; one is that I was asked to be a community consultant to the board [...]
Winter Exercise in Muskoka – Snowshoe Bootcamp!
Personally I am a gym person. I go to SNAP Fitness in Bracebridge & Huntsville and I am happy. I also realize that many people do not like going to gyms and prefer to be outside. I fully support you as well and have learned about a fantastic outdoor exercise [...]