Active Healthcare Centre Blog

We are happy to welcome a new team member!

2011-11-02T15:48:00.000-07:00

We are happy to have Kate Kitchener join our team! Kate has much experience in the healthcare field with past positions at chiropractic and rehab centres Kate also has training as a radiology technician. Kate is a fantastic addition to our team and will welcome you at our front desk!

Pain Relief at Home!

2011-04-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

Special! Until the end of April:

Buy a TENS machine and receive a tube of Biofreeze FREE!

Tens machines are portable units that can help decrease pain, inflammation and muscle spasm.

Call (705-422-0224) or visit the clinic for more details.

Have Insurance?? Direct Billing is Here! (Great West Life and Members of Veterans Affairs)

2011-02-04T12:48:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION GREAT WEST LIFE CLIENTS

We are pleased to announce that we can offer our chiropractic patients who have extended healthcare benefits through Great West Life direct billing.

This means that we can bill your insurance provider directly at the time of your visit and you do not have to pay up front!!

This service is currently only available for chiropractic services, we hope that in the future this service will also be available for massage therapy.

FOR MEMBERS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: BLUE CROSS HEALTHCARE COVERAGE

We are also pleased to provide direct billing for most members Veterans Affairs who have extended benefits through blue cross. Depending on your coverage we can offer direct billing for chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture.

Our Team Has Grown Again!

2011-01-13T12:06:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to welcome Allison Jackson RMT to our team!

Allison is from the Niagara region and has recently moved to the area. She offers a range of massage techniques from "sports massage" to relaxation and pregnancy massage.

With the addition of Allison to our team we have expanded our massage hours to include Wednesdays. Call now to book your appointment! 422-0224

Happy New Year!!

2010-12-30T08:43:00.000-08:00

We hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas Holiday and we would like to wish you all the best in 2011!

Check your mailboxes for our Christmas cards and use your client appreciation 5.00 discount off any service in January and February!

2010-12-13T19:17:00.000-08:00

November Specials!

2010-11-12T06:32:00.000-08:00

Due to popular demand we now have our "Thumper" massagers in stock and for sale! These make great Christmas presents!

Also, professional quality moist heat packs are 20% off until Dec. 1st. keep warm and cozy this winter season!

Our Team is growing (Literally!)

2010-10-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that Drs. James and Elizabeth Koehle are expecting their first child in the early spring!

Dr. Elizabeth Koehle will continue to practice as normal up until the birth of her child.

It's our three year anniversary! Help us celebrate!

2010-09-23T07:55:00.000-07:00

We would like to thank all our patients for making the first three years a huge success!

In celebration we are doing weekly draws at the clinic for fantastic prizes (gift certificates, lotions, pillows, etc.) Stop by today and enter our draw!

Pregnancy and back pain, keep it in check!

2010-07-15T18:05:00.000-07:00

As published in Body Magazine, written by Dr. Elizabeth Koehle:

One of the most important times for a woman to be receiving chiropractic care is during pregnancy. From the moment of conception, her body goes through a series of remarkable changes. Some are easy to spot: a growing belly, changes in posture and gait—that characteristic pregnancy “waddle.”

What we cannot see are the millions of different hormonal changes and chemical reactions occurring in both the mother and the developing baby, all controlled through the nervous system.

Chiropractic care prior to conception promotes a more regular menstrual cycle and optimum uterine function. It prepares the body to be strong, flexible, and as balanced as possible to carry pregnancy. Adjusting women throughout pregnancy is one of the most rewarding parts of our jobs as chiropractors, because a healthier pregnancy means an easier labour and delivery.

THE STATS

According to recent studies, chiropractic care may result in an easier pregnancy, including increased comfort during the third trimester and delivery, and reduced need for analgesics. In one study, women receiving chiropractic care throughout their first pregnancy had 24% shorter labour times; subjects giving birth for the second or third time reported 39% shorter labour times. In another study, the need for analgesics was reduced by 50% in the patients who had received adjustments. In addition, 84% of women report relief of back pain during pregnancy, with chiropractic care. And because the joints of the pelvis function better, there is significantly less likelihood of back labour (contractions and sharp pain felt in the lower back/ sacral area during labour) when chiropractic care is received during pregnancy.

Chiropractic techniques during pregnancy are modified to involve gentle muscle releases, stretches, and adjustments that are comfortable and safe for the expecting mother and her baby. Because each patient is different, treatment techniques should be modified for each case.

Orthotics on Special until May 31st!

2010-05-20T14:59:00.000-07:00

Thinking about orthotics?? Order a custom pair of foot orthotics and save 50.00 until May 31st!!! You will also beat the HST.

Custom orthotic foot braces are corrective devices made to assist a foot that fails biomechanically, to function normally. The orthotics are made to control abnormal foot function, re-establish proper weight distribution and improve overall biomechanics. Each orthotic is made specifically for your foot. At Active Healthcare Centre we offer a wide range of orthotics to suit each patient’s individual needs. Custom made shoethotics and sandalthotics are also available. From attractive shoes and sandals from name brands such as Mephisto, Bostonian, Rockport and Ecco to running shoes from Asics, Adidas, Brooks and Puma you are sure to find a shoe that works for you!

Our new digs

2010-01-27T19:26:00.000-08:00

We've moved and we are settled in! Visit our new location and see our new digs for yourself. Our new location offers more room, better parking and a very pleasant atmosphere.

We look forward to continuing to offer our patients quality chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture care.

Did you know?? We also offer doula services and personal rehabilitation programs for our patient who have been in a motor vehicle accident or injured at work. (WSIB).

For an appointment call 705-422-0224

Here we GROW again! We are moving across the road to serve you better!

2009-11-10T13:10:00.000-08:00

Exciting news!

In December we are moving our clinic to a bigger and better location across the road ( a stone throw away, across the street..to the corner of 33rd and Mosley St.) .

Our new location offers more treatment space, more visibility and more parking! We look forward to seeing you at our new location in December and in the New Year!

What makes us Different...

2009-08-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

Often we hear stories of people who have been dissapointed or let down with chiropractic treatment in the past. They tell us of how their past experience may have included a very brief treatment (5-7 minutes) and only involved spinal manipulation (adjustments) or that they didn't feel like the whole problem was addressed, and they didn't really understand what their injury was.

At Active Healthcare Centre we believe in treating the root of the problem, and everything that goes with it. We treat the affected joints in addition to the muscles that surround it. This means that at each and every visit you will receive a combination of treatments including muscle work and stretching, modalities (like ultrasound, interferential current, acupuncture, etc.), spinal manipulation and a custom exercise program designed just for you so your injury does not return. Each visit lasts roughly 30 minutes and we take the time to make sure you are well informed about your condition and what you can do to help your body to heal quicker, as well as what you can do to prevent re-injury.

Our doctors are "evidenced based". Meaning they keep up on the newest research, and use treatment protocols that have been proven in high quality research studies. They are constantly taking continuing education courses so that they may offer you the best treatment possible.

IF you have questions or are interested in booking an initial appointment please call the clinic at 705-422-0224.

Chiropractors don't raise stroke risk, study says

2009-07-23T10:16:00.000-07:00

CAROLINE ALPHONSO
TORONTO — From Saturday's Globe and Mail Last updated on Monday, Mar. 30, 2009 02:47PM EDT

A Canadian study indicates there is no increased risk related to chiropractic treatment in the heated debate about whether neck adjustments can trigger a rare type of stroke.

Researchers say patients are no more likely to suffer a stroke following a visit to a chiropractor than they would after stepping into their family doctor's office.

The findings, published today in the journal Spine, help shed light on earlier studies that had cast a cloud on the chiropractic profession and suggested that their actions resulted in some patients suffering a stroke after treatment.

“We didn't see any increased association between chiropractic care and usual family physician care, and the stroke,” said Frank Silver, one of the researchers and also a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto and director of the University Health Network stroke program.

“The association occurs because patients tend to seek care when they're having neck pain or headache, and sometimes they go to a chiropractor, sometimes they go to a physician. But we didn't see an increased likelihood of them having this type of stroke after seeing a chiropractor.”

To read the full article go to : http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article16388.ece

Spotlight on Graston Technique

2009-07-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

What is Graston Technique? This procedure allows healthcare practitioners to detect and treat areas of "scar tissue" or adhedsions in muscles, tendons and ligaments that can lead to pain and dysfunction.

Historically Graston Technique has resolved 87% or more of all conditions treated. Skilled clinician use stainless steel instruments to comb over and "catch" on fibrotic tissue, which immediately identifies the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has been identified, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue so it can be absorbed by the body.

The doctors at Active Healthcare Centre are trained in this remarkable technique. Make and appointment or ask us on your next visit to find out if you are a candidate for this ground breaking technique!

Pictures of the Clinic

2009-06-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

Pictures of our clinic, so you know what to expect upon arrival for your appointment.

Welcome to Active Healthcare Centre's Blog!

2009-06-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Active Healthcare Centre's Blog. Here you will find weekly health tips and other information on how to "stay active and healthy"! This is also a great way to keep you updated on all our clinics events. We hope you enjoy it.

Feel free to let us know topics that interest you, or questions you may have. We will do our best to respond to these posts and supply you with the information you desire.

Drs. James and Elizabeth Koehle