Active Release Technique is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is healthcare that is backed by science, yet has developed from thousands of years of empirical and practical application. Every aspect of your life and health is taken into consideration to target the root cause of disease that is individual to the person. It is a gentle form of medicine, which encourages healing, vitality, and works with the life force that is intelligent and inherent in each of us.
The Doctor uses the following modalities and resources to treat patients with Naturopathic Medicine:
Homeopathy
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine
Herbal medicine
Nutrition and lifestyle counselling
Hydrotherapy
Laboratory testing
Meditation
Common reasons to visit a Naturopathic Doctor include: mental health, anxiety and depression, stress management, insomnia, weight loss, immune and skin health, digestion including IBS, crohn's, colitis, women's health including menopause, PMS, fertility and cosmetic acupuncture for facial rejuvenation
Chiropractic One of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Ontario, chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal system.Chiropractors practice a manual approach, providing diagnosis, treatment and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints. Chiropractors use a combination of treatments, all of which are predicated on the specific needs of the individual patient. After taking a complete history and diagnosing a patient, a chiropractor can develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan, recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care:
Back pain
Neck pain
Headache
Whiplash
Strains and sprains
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Work and sports injuries
Arthritis
Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs
General health and well-being
SpiderTech Kinesiology Taping SpiderTech tape is manufactured to be the same weight, thickness and elasticity as the skin and is therefore able to integrate with the body’s sensory system. As a result, the tape stimulates your body's natural healing mechanisms. SpiderTech taping technique can help with the following:
Repetitive sprains and strains
Post -operative care and rehabilitation
Acute pain due to injury
Chronic pain
Postural imbalances
Bruising, edema, swelling
Improved athletic performance
Arthritis
Low back and neck pain
Shin splints
Rotator cuff injuries
Plantar Fasciitis
Health & Wellness Talks
The DHW staff would be please to put together a complementary presentation for a specific population in order to implement health, safety and wellness into the workplace, athletic team/club or organization.
Functional Movement Systemscan help athletes and fitness enthusiasts get the most out of their fitness regimen/ training program and achieve their greatest potential. This system reduces the risk of athletic injury and helps to establish a plan and timeline for success.
Discover hidden weaknesses
Prevent injury and promote durability
Build balanced fitness
Magnify your potential
Improve functional fitness & athletic performance
Establish a starting point and realistic goals
Create a completely personalized fitness plan
Identify dangerous weaknesses BEFORE injury occurs
Identify and resolve movement problems
Build lasting fitness instead of temporary ability
Measure and establish a record of progress
Registered Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy helps alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. If utilized early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterns.
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is the insertion of sterile needles into specific anatomical sites in the body in order to treat musculoskeletal injuries. Electro-stimulation can be added to the treatment in order to increase its benefits. Acupuncture is a treatment that goes beyond the skin and impacts the CNS (central nervous system) to help regulate the pain control centers in the brain. Acupuncture releases endorphins (the body's natural pain killers) which in turn allows the body's natural healing process to take place. Acupuncture is a pain free procedure helpful in the treatment of many common conditions that present in a chiropractic clinic.
Modalities
The Chiropractor uses a variety of modalities to assist in treating the patient. At Dalhousie Health and Wellness we are pleased to offer IFC (Interferential current: gentle electrical impulses that pass below the skin to decrease pain and help speed up recovery), TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation: a gentle electrical current is passed through the skin to decrease pain), EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation: a deeper form of muscle stimulation that aids in muscular contraction) and Thumper (a tool used to massage soft tissues).
Custom Foot Orthoticshave been proven effective in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. A custom foot orthotic can help restore the proper mechanics of the gait cycle, aid in proprioception (let the body know where it is in space), alleviate pain and help with shock absorption. A full history and physical examination are required to determine if you are a candidate for custom foot orthotics.
Custom Shoe Fitting Dalhousie Health and Wellness is pleased to offer custom shoe fitting. Dr. Hodges will assess your gait and foot type in order to determine the proper shoe for your specific needs. Running is an inexpensive sport and people often overlook the importance of a properly fitted shoe. Spend the
time and money on a proper shoe to save yourself from injury and pain. Dalhousie Health and Wellness has a wide variety of top names in footwear. Run with comfort and loose the ache! Book your appointment today.
Fitness/Rehabilitation
Group training, personal training and rehabilitation packages are available. Call the clinic for more information.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is healthcare that is backed by science, yet has developed from thousands of years of empirical and practical application. Every aspect of your life and health is taken into consideration to target the root cause of disease that is individual to the person. It is a gentle form of medicine, which encourages healing, vitality, and works with the life force that is intelligent and inherent in each of us.
The Doctor uses the following modalities and resources to treat patients with Naturopathic Medicine:
Homeopathy
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine
Herbal medicine
Nutrition and lifestyle counselling
Hydrotherapy
Laboratory testing
Meditation
Common reasons to visit a Naturopathic Doctor include: mental health, anxiety and depression, stress management, insomnia, weight loss, immune and skin health, digestion including IBS, crohn's, colitis, women's health including menopause, PMS, fertility and cosmetic acupuncture for facial rejuvenation
Chiropractic One of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Ontario, chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal system.Chiropractors practice a manual approach, providing diagnosis, treatment and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints. Chiropractors use a combination of treatments, all of which are predicated on the specific needs of the individual patient. After taking a complete history and diagnosing a patient, a chiropractor can develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan, recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care:
Back pain
Neck pain
Headache
Whiplash
Strains and sprains
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Work and sports injuries
Arthritis
Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs
General health and well-being
SpiderTech Kinesiology Taping SpiderTech tape is manufactured to be the same weight, thickness and elasticity as the skin and is therefore able to integrate with the body’s sensory system. As a result, the tape stimulates your body's natural healing mechanisms. SpiderTech taping technique can help with the following:
Repetitive sprains and strains
Post -operative care and rehabilitation
Acute pain due to injury
Chronic pain
Postural imbalances
Bruising, edema, swelling
Improved athletic performance
Arthritis
Low back and neck pain
Shin splints
Rotator cuff injuries
Plantar Fasciitis
Health & Wellness Talks
The DHW staff would be please to put together a complementary presentation for a specific population in order to implement health, safety and wellness into the workplace, athletic team/club or organization.
Functional Movement Systemscan help athletes and fitness enthusiasts get the most out of their fitness regimen/ training program and achieve their greatest potential. This system reduces the risk of athletic injury and helps to establish a plan and timeline for success.
Discover hidden weaknesses
Prevent injury and promote durability
Build balanced fitness
Magnify your potential
Improve functional fitness & athletic performance
Establish a starting point and realistic goals
Create a completely personalized fitness plan
Identify dangerous weaknesses BEFORE injury occurs
Identify and resolve movement problems
Build lasting fitness instead of temporary ability
Measure and establish a record of progress
Registered Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy helps alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. If utilized early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterns.
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is the insertion of sterile needles into specific anatomical sites in the body in order to treat musculoskeletal injuries. Electro-stimulation can be added to the treatment in order to increase its benefits. Acupuncture is a treatment that goes beyond the skin and impacts the CNS (central nervous system) to help regulate the pain control centers in the brain. Acupuncture releases endorphins (the body's natural pain killers) which in turn allows the body's natural healing process to take place. Acupuncture is a pain free procedure helpful in the treatment of many common conditions that present in a chiropractic clinic.
Modalities
The Chiropractor uses a variety of modalities to assist in treating the patient. At Dalhousie Health and Wellness we are pleased to offer IFC (Interferential current: gentle electrical impulses that pass below the skin to decrease pain and help speed up recovery), TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation: a gentle electrical current is passed through the skin to decrease pain), EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation: a deeper form of muscle stimulation that aids in muscular contraction) and Thumper (a tool used to massage soft tissues).
Custom Foot Orthoticshave been proven effective in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. A custom foot orthotic can help restore the proper mechanics of the gait cycle, aid in proprioception (let the body know where it is in space), alleviate pain and help with shock absorption. A full history and physical examination are required to determine if you are a candidate for custom foot orthotics.
Custom Shoe Fitting Dalhousie Health and Wellness is pleased to offer custom shoe fitting. Dr. Hodges will assess your gait and foot type in order to determine the proper shoe for your specific needs. Running is an inexpensive sport and people often overlook the importance of a properly fitted shoe. Spend the
time and money on a proper shoe to save yourself from injury and pain. Dalhousie Health and Wellness has a wide variety of top names in footwear. Run with comfort and loose the ache! Book your appointment today.
Fitness/Rehabilitation
Group training, personal training and rehabilitation packages are available. Call the clinic for more information.
