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Chiropractic
All your life you’ve had your teeth, eyes, hearing, blood pressure and heart checked…how many years has it been since you’ve had your spinal check-up? Unfortunately, most of us have never had this done – and it shows! Most people’s spines are suffering from a lifetime of neglect.
Did You Know…
Doctors of Chiropractic work with the nervous system?
The nervous system controls all bodily functions and systems?
Chiropractic is the largest natural healing profession in the world?
Chiropractic Philosophy
In recent years orthodox medical opinion has changed to “active management” based on “early rehabilitation and restorative function”. In other words, Chiropractors aim to treat the cause, not the symptoms. This has been the chiropractic principal for over a hundred years and is our primary goal here at the back to wellness centre.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used for over 3000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has impressive effects on patients.
Very fine needles are inserted at various locations on the body. These sterile needles are disposable and only used once. Points are picked according to patient presentation including symptoms, history, pulses, colour of tongue and face. Once this information is obtained a diagnosis is made and an appropriate treatment is given.
The effects of acupuncture are felt almost immediately. Generally six treatments are necessary however for most acute conditions the effect can take place within the first few visits.
Ideally, once the acupuncture sessions have begun, patients should schedule their pending appointments for every 2-5 days. Long delays between sessions can slow down the progress of treatments.
The eastern philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses a holistic and complimentary approach to treating the body. Acupuncture is one of many components of this age-old practice. Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of ailments including: arthritis, migraines, sinusitis, PMS, tennis elbow, injuries, chronic back pain, and low energy.
Some Benefits Of Acupuncture:
Acupuncture can assist you in re-establishing your body’s healthy equilibrium and functions; and sometimes a better alternative to surgery and pharmaceuticals.
You are treated according to your needs, there is no one resolution based on a number of symptoms, your acupuncturist will spend time with you in order to offer you personalized patient centred care.
Acupuncture is a great tool in “preventive” medicine, and not simply just a solution and is a great addition to the rest of your health and wellness practices.
Acupuncture has been used for centuries, and it works to help alleviate pain, discomfort, illnesses, immune systems and much much more.
Acupuncture can help alleviate some of the stresses of life, most people leave sessions with a deep sense of relaxation.
Kinesiology / Active Rehab
Kinesiology studies the mechanics of human movement and how they impact our health and wellbeing.
Kinesiologists help individuals cope with physical injuries and also work to manage, rehabilitate, and prevent disorders that impede movement. They demonstrate proper muscle movements to ward off further sprains and injuries.
Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. It is also an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. It can also greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury.
Massage can increase the fresh oxygenated blood supply to the muscles and organs, and aid the drainage of venous blood, promoting the removal of waste products from the body. Massage therapy increases the flow of lymphatic material and white blood cell production thereby boosting one’s natural immunity. Massage influences the equilibrium in the nervous system.
Massage Therapists often operate in conjunction with Chiropractors and Naturopathic Doctors to achieve maximum benefits for the patient.
Benefits Of Massage:
Enhancing general relaxation
Reducing muscular tension and associated discomfort
Reducing anxiety
Improving sleep
Increasing feelings of well-being
Enhancing tissue elasticity and flexibility
Increasing range of motion in joints
Relaxing tight muscles
Relieving muscle aches and stiffness
Speeding recovery from exercise
Promoting well nourished – healthy skin
Improving circulation of blood + lymph
Improving immune system functioning
Improving energy flow
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is best described as an umbrella term that encompasses effective natural treatments. The best combination of therapies is picked and a treatment plan is customized according to your main health concerns.
Treatment programs typically last six months. It consists of an in-depth history intake, lab test screening, diet counseling, natural medicines, and follow up visits to monitor your progress.
These treatments include:
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Diet / Nutritional counseling
Lifestyle counseling
Stress management
BIE allergy assessment and supportive treatment
Some commonly treated conditions include: arthritic conditions, depression & anxiety, digestive ailments, food & environmental allergies, heart disease, menopause, peri-menopause, PMS, seasonal allergies, and weight concerns. Dr. Kassam is your primary health care practitioner and does also see acute conditions such as colds, flu, and injuries (not needing emergency care).
Naturopathic Philosophy
focus and treat the cause of the condition
use only natural forms of treatment
recognize the connection between the mind & body
role of the doctor is a teacher
treatment enhances the body’s own ability to heal itself
* Lab screening tests include: digestive function; mineral & vitamin levels, adrenal (stress) hormone function; female & male hormonal levels; and standard Lifelabs testing – as and when indicated.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy combines in-depth knowledge of how the body works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability. A physiotherapist’s goal is to restore, maintain and maximize your strength, function, movement and overall well-being.
Physiotherapists prescribe personalized therapeutic exercises, and provide essential education about the body, what keeps it from moving well, how to restore mobility and independence, and how to avoid or prevent bodily harm.
Your physiotherapist will begin treatment with an extensive assessment that may include health history, evaluation of pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes, sensation, and heart and lung function. Based on this assessment, your physiotherapist will establish a diagnosis and work in partnership with you to develop an individualized treatment program and prognosis.
Expect your physiotherapist to guide you in performing therapeutic exercises in between appointments. Your progress will be monitored at follow-up visits and your physiotherapist may adjust your treatment according to changes in your body.
By integrating targeted therapeutic strategies, interventions, methods and techniques, your physiotherapist will assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability. The hands-on care physiotherapists provide varies from person to person with a focus on the individual needs and personal health and lifestyle goals of the client.
Your physiotherapist assessment may include measures of body functions, strength and weakness testing, and observed or instrumented analysis of gait, posture, balance, joint range of motion, and functional movement. Your physiotherapist’s therapeutic treatment plan will involve education, exercise, and manual therapy components. Depending on your condition, this may include mobilization, manual therapy, work hardening, techniques and modalities to reduce pain, acupuncture, corrective techniques to improve heart and lung function and cardiac conditioning, demonstration of therapeutic exercise, and education about your condition, treatment plan and prognosis for getting better.
By combining the principles of evidence-informed practice, evaluative skills, clinical and professional judgment, your physiotherapist will work closely with you, and often with other health care professionals, to ensure that your health goals are met.
Intern Massage Treatment
This treatment is provided by students who are graduating but do not have their RMT license yet. They have practical experience at the college and are eager to help you! Please note that these treatments are not covered by extended health, ICBC or Work Safe claims.
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