Sneaking protein into foods can sometimes be tricky and adding protein powder to baking is even trickier. The internet tells me the secret is to not over mix the protein powder and to bake at a lower temp.

Your heart is roughly the size of both your hands when clasped together.

On average the heat beats 10,000 times a day.

The average heart pumps 5.7 litres of blood a minute!

Your heart beats 100,000 times per day - and it’s all powered by tiny mitochondria. Join us February 14th, the day designated for hearts and understand how nurturing these cellular powerhouses can protect your heart, boost your energy, and help you outsmart cardiovascular diseases of aging.

Learn how small changes can create big improvements in your life! Ask questions, get expert guidance and leave feeling empowered. Bring a friend, wellness is better together.

Every January, millions of people set big goals with the best intentions… and by February, most of those goals are gone. But this isn’t because people are lazy — it’s because New Year’s resolutions work against how your brain and body create habits. Here’s why:

When you exercise, your body does a lot more than move muscles — it launches a full-body response to stress. This reaction can be explained by something called the General Adaptation Syndrome, first described by scientist Hans Selye. He showed that when your body faces any kind of stress — whether it’s from…

Chronic pain is one of the common reasons people seek chiropractic care. Many patients manage pain using a mix of therapies — including medications…

Amber is a Registered Massage Therapist, and has been a member of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia since graduating in March of 2013 from one of the last 3000 hour programs at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC. She…

We are thrilled to welcome RMT Amber McNicol to the team!

Amber brings over 12 years of focused experience in massage therapy!

Muscle relaxants are medicines used to treat pain, tight muscles, or spasms. Common ones include baclofen, tizanidine, and cyclobenzaprine. As a chiropractor, I recommend speaking with your doctor or pharmacist for more details about these medications. Ask them about the study I am discussing below.

As summer winds down and backpacks come back out, many families are preparing for the busy school year ahead. While new shoes, sharpened pencils, and healthy lunches are often top of mind, your child’s physical health — especially their spine and posture — deserves just as much attention. As chiropractors, we see many school-related aches and pains that could have been prevented with just a few simple habits. Here are our top back-to-school tips:

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health at any age—but especially after 55. Regular exercise supports mobility, balance, strength, heart health, and overall energy, while also helping to reduce aches, stiffness, and injury risk. That’s why we’re excited to offer a variety of fitness classes designed specifically for adults 55+, no matter your experience level. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply move your body in a supportive environment, we’ve got something for you!

We’ve all heard it: “Use it or lose it.” Walking regularly is one of the best things you can do for your joints, especially as you age. But many people are surprised when hip or knee pain creeps in despite staying active. So what’s going on?

You may think that a headache is just pain in the head, but did you know there are many different kinds of headache? RMT Maureen Fougere discusses the types of headaches that RMTs can frequently help treat!

Most of us have heard that exercise is good for us—but have you ever wondered why a workout can lift your spirits, calm your mind, and leave you feeling more energized? It’s not just a coincidence or placebo effect. There's real science behind the mood-boosting magic of movement.

It’s no secret that modern life keeps us in our seats. Whether you’re at your desk, in your car, or binging Netflix, sitting has become the default. But a major study has confirmed what health professionals have suspected for years:

How much time do you spend sitting each day? If your answer includes hours at a desk, in a car, or on the couch—you're not alone. But new research suggests your blood pressure might not be loving it.

Management strategies for hip or knee pain….

If there’s one word that keeps showing up in wellness blogs, fitness videos, and food labels alike, it’s protein. Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight, recover from an injury, or just feel more energized—protein seems to be the go-to solution. But why exactly is protein such a hot topic these days? Let’s unpack what’s fueling the protein buzz—and what you actually need to know about it.

Our last article spoke about the importance of consuming adequate protein on a daily basis. Here are some of my top tips on getting enough protein into my diet. (rough estimate of amounts based on portion sizes)