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3 Tips to Avoid Injury from Snow Shovelling

By Dr. Jessica Fitzpatrick, DC While there are many fun activities that come with the big snowfalls, unfortunately so too comes the task of snow clean-up with shovelling. Shovelling may not be the most enjoyable pastime of winter, it doesn’t have to be the most...

Managing Soft-Tissue Injuries with Acupuncture

By Dr. Lauren Quattrocchi, DC With conservative healthcare treatment options, the management of soft-tissue injuries, particularly chronic cases, does not always produce the desired results. Incorporating Contemporary Medical Acupuncture into my clinical approach has...

Back Injury Avoidance Strategies for Fall Leaf Raking

By Dr. Jessica Fitzpatrick, DC I see back injuries in clinical practice every fall related to the repetitive nature and inappropriate techniques with raking leaves. The optimal form of treatment is to be proactive and minimize the risk of injury with the proper...

How to Improve your Sitting Habits at Work

By Dr. Lauren Quattrocchi, BSc (Hons), DC Sitting has become the most popular position in the modern workday. On average, the majority of workers sit 9 hours a day. Sitting has become so ingrained into our way of living that we do not even question how much we are...

Cupping Massage – How it can benefit you!

By Catherine Grant, RMT There are various types of cups used for cupping massage including, bamboo, glass, silicone, and plastic. In all types, the goal is to create a vacuum in the cup, which draws the layers of skin and fascia up and creates separation among them....