Sometimes patients will ask me where I got the name “The Happy Spine”. Well I can tell you, I got the idea years ago, while I was seeing a patient. I was just finishing Bill’s session with him. He was sitting on the table and I was behind him checking his spine. If there are obstructions in the spine, there’s …
“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to control these processes, they often become expert at ignoring their gut feelings and in numbing awareness of what is played out inside. They learn to hide from …
For those of you who have been into the clinic this week, you may have enjoyed a cupcake or two (or three:)). No, we’re not celebrating anyone’s birthday. But it is an important marker in the history of the Happy Spine. This past week has marked my 28th year as a chiropractor! It’s hard to believe that so much time …
Karen came in complaining of tension in her low back over her kidneys and into her hips. She was considering possible kidney problems because they’ve bothered her in the past. She asked if I could check to see if I feel anything there in the kidney area. After making a few contacts to help Karen connect more to her body, …
As some of you might know, I’ve been renovating our downstairs bathroom at home for the last “I don’t even know how long because it’s been so long”. It’s been an education! I’ve watched many YouTube videos making sure that the people in the videos actually know what they’re talking about. I’ve also had ample opportunity to observe myself. And …
Viktor Frankl’s story is inspiring not only because he survived the death camp that he was in during the Second World War; His story is inspiring also because he was able to rise above it all and to create new meaning for himself. After being released, he went on to develop and teach a line of psychotherapy called Logotherapy, teaching …
I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older but I have been thinking more about what I’d like to do with the rest of my life. Of course none of us know how long we have, but I figure while I’m alive, I’d like to live my life with the highest quality I can. And I’d like to accomplish …
Did you know your heart is a powerful energy centre capable of sending out compassion, care, and appreciation? Across time and space we can silently touch the hearts of everyone we encounter. The heart is a wellspring of love, harnessing the power to touch those around you in profound ways. The human heart produces a measurable energy field. But what does that have …
This is the third in a series of articles that is exploring the latest heart research particularly in the fields of neurology, psychoneuroimmunology and bodymind healthcare. Expanding our definition of Health Often times when patients come in for their regular visits, when I ask them how they’re doing, they often will answer in one of two way: They will either …
This is the second in a series of articles that is exploring the latest heart research particularly in the fields of neurology, psychoneuroimmunology and bodymind healthcare. Heart Health “Feelings are something you have; not something you are.” ~ Shannon L. Alder We are very blessed in Ottawa to have the Heart Institute, one of the best in Canada and in …
