Balanced Wellness Family Chiropractic
26 Eddie Lane E3L 0E2 Saint Stephen, NB, Canada

You have a current opportunity, and that is to be proactive with your health The year is coming to an end, and it's time to prioritize yourself! Take the time to see what your body is craving and give it what it needs. There’s a vast difference between treating the effects and adjusting the cause Chiropractic is a doctor and patient collaboration to create a care plan that aims to treat the cause by adjusting the spine and creating a healthier and happier lifestyle. ... Many chronic conditions could be avoided or greatly improved with different lifestyle habits! Sleep, nutrition, exercise, happiness, sunshine, and social interaction. You need it all! Start now and book in with Dr. Vanessa for a spinal adjustment! 506-466-2932

Happy December 'Tis the season, and we are almost done with 2020! If this year has shown us anything, it's how important it is to take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically. The holidays are stressful as is, so take the time to relax and enjoy the month to come.... Our office will be accepting new patients at this time! Whether you'd like to give the gift of chiropractic care to yourself or a loved one, give us a call! 506-466-2932 See more

Our zone is now in the orange phase As regulated healthcare providers we are permitted to continue offering chiropractic care! All upcoming scheduled appointments are good to go ahead, and will continue to be offered in a safe manner. Our clinic abides by all COVID-19 guidelines and cleaning protocols to ensure the safety of all staff and members.... We will happily reschedule any practice members who may be uncomfortable coming in for their appointment, are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or those who are self-isolating. Take care everyone 506-466-2932

Let’s talk about the nervous system! The spine is connected to all function in the body through the nervous system. Everything from your skin and muscles, to your organs, all of it is connected to your nervous system. The functional capability of the body is so great because of the wiring of the nervous system!!... Chiropractic adjustments can improve so many aspects of health and performance for ALL ages. This video below shows how intricate and complex the nervous system really is. When there are tiny misalignments in the spine, it creates interference in the nervous system, leading to mail-function in the body! Misalignments cannot always be felt! Similar to high blood pressure and cavities, they require specific testing to locate. Chiropractors assess and correct any misalignments to allow for optimal performance and health Get your spine checked by Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford DC today! 506-466-2932

Chiropractic Care for Kids Chiropractic adjustments can be helpful in many different childhood conditions, such as: - colic - asthma... - growing pains - ear infections - allergies - bed wetting - gas pain Preventive care can help start your child off on the right track! Taking the time to make adjustments early on will only benefit them in the long run by promoting proper growth and development! Call or message our office with any questions 506-466-2932

Remembrance Day ceremonies will be a little different this year as we all watch from home. St. Stephen will be holding their ceremony at 10:55am at the cenotaph for veterans and legion members only. This ceremony will be recorded by CHCO TV to be viewed later. St. Andrews will be airing their pre-recorded ceremony at 11am on CHCO TV.... St. George is holding their ceremony indoors with maximum of 100 people, first come first served, masks and social distancing required. Let us show our support to our veterans and community legions by wearing our poppies, donating where we can, and staying safe this Remembrance Day! Lest We Forget, today and everyday Information Found: https://stcroixcourier.ca//Archiv/PDFs/SCC-Nov-03-2020.pdf

Raking Leaves? Here are 5 tips to help you avoid back pain this fall: Warm up! Get your blood moving and your muscles warm before starting to prevent injury. Wear shoes with good tread to prevent falling on the slippery leaves!... Bend at the knees! Use your legs and glutes to help you bend and lift, let your small back muscles relax. Avoid twisting! Walk to the leaves and rake in front of your body. Take breaks! Small breaks for water and rest will help you keep going stronger for longer! And if you don't want to rake, that's ok! The butterflies, salamanders, and toads will thank you

Our office will be closed today for Labour Day! We will open tomorrow September 8th at 8:00am We hope you all had a good long weekend!

We are back from vacation and ready to go! Our office will resume regular hours starting next week. Today we are opened 8am-6:30pm and tomorrow from 8am-5pm! If youre a new patient looking to start care or a familiar face that we havent seen in a while dont hesitate to give us a call! ... Call to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford! 506-466-2932

We're on vacation From August 20-26 our office will be CLOSED for an end of summer vacation! Both Dr. Vanessa and Laura will be away from the clinic to explore our beautiful Atlantic Bubble! To book or reschedule appointments, please leave us a voicemail (506-466-2932) and we will return your call when we are back! If you have an urgent question, the best way to reach us will be through Facebook messenger. ... We will be back in office August 27th at 8:00am!

High Five for Summer Holidays Our office will be CLOSED Monday August 3rd to spend some time with family and friends this New Brunswick Day We will reopen Tuesday August 4th at 8am!

Stretches for Paddlers If you're thinking about taking your kayak or canoe out this long weekend, make sure to take a few minutes to warm up your arms, neck, and lower body before venturing out onto the water! Here are a few easy stretches to incorporate into your warm-up! ... Arm Circles Head Rolls Low Back/Hamstring Stretch Do each of these for 30 seconds before paddling, and then again for 60 seconds afterwards! These simple stretches can help to alleviate any stiffness and unwanted tension in your muscles! Don't be afraid to add in some jumping jacks or a short jog to your warm-up to help get your blood circulating! Enjoy the sunshine this summer and get active! Remember, NOW is always the best time to get your spine checked!

Chiropractic care for your little ones Have you or someone you know ever taken your child for chiropractic care? If not, here's what to expect at the appointments!... Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford always uses a gentle approach and light pressure for chiropractic adjustments. The appointments are very comfortable for the child, allowing for a relaxed and fun visit for both the child and the parents! The main goal of pediatric chiropractic is to make sure everything is aligned properly and moving the way it should be! Having your child checked by a chiropractor can allow you to address any concerns early, helping your child grow strong and healthy! There are many different childhood conditions that can be helped with chiropractic care. Some of the non-musculoskeletal conditions commonly helped are: - colic - fussiness - ear infections - feeding issues - gas pain Have more questions? Feel free to contact us or check out our newest blog post on our website 506-466-2932 [email protected]

Happy Canada Day Our office will be closed today to celebrate with family and friends! We will reopen again tomorrow. Have a wonderful Canada Day!!

We are so thankful for our little spot in this wonderful community! To say we have some of the kindest practice members is an understatement! Thank you to each and every person who has been supporting Balanced Wellness, coming in and making us smile every day we appreciate you and this community!!

Looking for some easy stretches to incorporate into your golf game? Look no further! Here are 3 quick stretches to do before and during a round of golf to improve your performance, range of motion, and decrease your chance of injury! Do each of these stretches slowly and keep your core tight!... lumbar extensions trunk rotation side stretch Take the time to do a quick 30 second stretch for each of these exercises before playing. Don't forget to stretch out afterwards as well! If you have any questions or would like some more stretches, send us a message or give us a call and we can help you out 506-466-2932 [email protected]

We are very lucky to have had Kacie as a team member here at Balanced Wellness Family Chiropractic for the past year! Kacie recently graduated from the NBCC Business Management Program in St. Andrews! We are sad to see her go, but we are so happy she is furthering her career! Kacie is ambitous, kind hearted, and an overall amazing person. We are so thankful for the time she has spent here Join us in wishing Kacie all the best moving forward!

Today marks the ONE year anniversary of Balanced Wellness Family Chiropractic We want to thank each and every one of our practice members who have supported our clinic! Both the Charlotte and Washington County communities have been so welcoming and devoted to our clinic. We truly appreciate you all Although we would have liked to celebrate with everyone today, we're thankful we're able to be opened in this stage, and hope we can all continue to be happy and safe!... Thank you for a wonderful year! We look forward to serving our community for many, many years to come Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford DC, Laura, and Kacie

Work related injuries may look different while working from home, but they are still happening Working from home does not have the same luxuries as your work office; including a fancy chair, adjustable desks, computer screens, and all the other things workplaces provide for employee safety. Often times working from home means the kitchen table and the couch become the new workstation. ... This leaves our bodies in prolonged awkward positions, causing an increase in back, neck, hip, and shoulder pain! Don't leave yourpain to get worse! We are open and we want to help! We urge employers to think about long-term injury prevention, and we ask employees to be mindful of their postures while working from home! Here are some tips on how to adjust your at home workspace to prevent injuries: change positions and your posture often get up for a short walking break every 30 minutes use books to prop up computer screens and tablets so they are at eye level (no dropping head forward) If using a laptop, try using a mouse instead of scrolling with the touch-pad use an external keyboard for laptops and tablets drink lots of water and be sure to stretch and exercise daily All of these things will help contribute to less body pain while working from home. Our clinic is open for appointments, call to book in with Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford today! 506-466-2932

How exercise impacts your brain Exercise helps our bodies by elevating our heart rate, making us take deeper breathes, and providing more oxygen to ours cells, all improving our brain agility! Brain Agility... Exercise helps our brains adapt (even in adults)! This means that when stressors and unexpected life events happen, exercise can help our brains adjust and make sense of what's going on. Some of the benefits are: - better emotional coping - more flexible thinking - improved problem solving capabilities - sharper focus - increased efficiency and task management Healthy brain development is achieved through exercise. Find exercises that help with mindfulness, stress release, and coordinated movements for the most benefit! If you struggle with maintaining a proper exercise program each week, take this news as incentive to start now! An increase in activity means an increase in brain cells! Get out and get active 506-466-2932 [email protected]

Plant and Rake Without the Ache The beautiful spring weather means the start of yard work and gardening! Here are some helpful tips and exercises to keep you injury free! WARM UP... Warm up your muscles before you start gardening by going for a short walk, swinging your arms, and lifting your knees. STRETCH Follow up your warm up by doing some low impact stretching. This will help loosen up any tight muscles, helping to increase your range of motion. HYDRATE Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated throughout the day. Like all your organs, the discs in your spine also need water to function properly. TAKE BREAKS When you get tired, take a break! Don't push yourself too hard. Changing your posture will help reduce your chance of injury. Take this time to relax and stretch your muscles again. Have a look at the exercises below for some good gardening stretches! You can also check out the exercise videos on our website for more stretching ideas! If you have any questions, our office is now open and is available for chiropractic care! (506) 466-2932

Our clinic has officially reopened With our reopening we have made some changes to bookings and visits to accommodate for social distancing and safety. We are asking everyone to bring in a community mask (cloth or equivalent) for their appointments. To minimize the number of people in the clinic at once, we ask that you show up exactly on your appointment time ... We are in the process of calling everyone to reschedule canceled appointments. If you have not heard from us yet, feel free to give us a call and book in! AND we are accepting new patients We know many of you are eager to get back to care, as were eager to see you! The Balanced Wellness team is looking forward to providing chiropractic care to Charlotte County once again! (506) 466-2932 [email protected]

Why moving your body is essential to staying healthy during isolation: Sitting for long periods of time can be very dangerous to our health. Muscles will get tight, joints will get stiff, blood can pool within your legs, and your health can deteriorate. To reduce inflammation and fluid accumulation within our bodies, we need to stretch everyday and keep moving while were all at home. Studies have also shown that regular exercise can boost serotonin and help improve you...r mood, as demonstrated by Judy below! If you have any questions about stretching or exercises that could benefit you, feel free to reach out to us and we will help! Take some time to check in on your loved ones, in particular your older friends, and make sure they are still getting up and moving. Lets stay healthy and moving Charlotte County 506-466-2932 [email protected]

UPDATE Due to COVID-19 our office will remain closed until further notice. We are checking our office voicemail and email once daily. If you need emergency care please leave us a voicemail, email, or message us on Facebook!... We are looking forward to serving you all again soon! In the meantime, don't forget being active, drinking lots of water, and maintaining a daily schedule can do wonders for your physical and mental health We will update you with any changes and future reopening dates. Take care everyone!! 506-466-2932 [email protected]

Just a reminder: Just because we have to be socially distant from each other, doesn't mean that we have to be socially distant from activity! It will absolutely do your body good, no matter what shape you're in, to go outside and enjoy the sunshine, soak up some vitamin D, and move your body! It doesn't matter if you walk, jog, bicycle, cartwheel, or race your four legged friend (see below). Just make sure you're moving your body, to your ability, everyday!

Due to concerns of COVID-19 we will be closing our clinic until March 30. This is a tentative reopening date, and we will update you with any changes. We will be checking our office voicemail once daily. If you are experiencing neuromusculoskeletal issues and require urgent care, please leave us a voicemail or message us on facebook and we will contact you! When we do reopen, we ask for everyone who has been traveling to complete their 14 day quarantine before coming into the... clinic. Here's an accurate graph as to why social distancing will work and why we should all be doing our part to stop the spread. 506-466-2932

Congratulations to our contest winner .... Chrisie Savoie Lindsay You have won a FREE initial chiropractic appointment, including x-rays, an exam, health history, and a chiropractic adjustment ... Thank you to everyone who entered the contest

Daylight Savings Reminder: Don't forget to spring your clocks forward 1 hour today! If you're not sure of your appointment time, give our office a call 506-466-2932

CONTEST ALERT We are giving away a FREE new patient chiropractic appointment! This appointment includes x-rays and x-ray review, a full health history, an exam, and a chiropractic adjustment!... To enter: 1) Like our Facebook page 2) Like & Share this original post 3) Tag a friend in the comments who you think could benefit from chiropractic care The winner will be announced Friday March 13 at 12:00pm! Good Luck! If you are currently a practice member, stop into the clinic and ask about our in-office contest

TEXT NECK - have you heard of it? Text neck is when you tilt your head forward to scroll social media, text, or read a book. The further your head tilts away from a neutral position, the more force you are putting on your neck muscles to hold your head up! Every inch you tilt your head forward adds an additional 10 pounds of weight onto your neck and shoulders!... Perfect your texting posture like Dr. Vanessa, and use your arms to hold your device in front of your face! This will allow for your head and spine to remain in a neutral position. Less force on your neck means less pain and a stronger spine Take notice of yours, and your family's posture this March break. Watch for text neck while watching tv, scrolling social media, and playing video games! Call our office this March break to book an appointment with Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford (506) 466-2932

Reminder that our office is closed today! Enjoy your day

Happy Family Day Weekend! Our office will be closed on Monday Feb 17th to take the opportunity to spend some extra time with loved ones We will be back in the office on Tuesday Feb 18th at 8:00am.... Let your Valentines Day stretch out into your weekend and share the love!

Young Athletes and Chiropractic Care The benefits of chiropractic care for young athletes ranges further than just relieving pain! Regular adjustments can help: ... improve balance improve range of motion prevent injuries promote healing from acute and chronic injuries Here Dr. Vanessa is using a technique to release tension within the muscle to help everything move smoothly and feel better! Have a young athlete in your life? Book them in for a chiropractic adjustment with Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford! Call today (506) 466-2932

Feeling the winter blues? Maybe the lift you need is found on the slopes! This week Dr. Vanessa will be taking a well deserved break to enjoy some snow Our office will be closed on Monday Feb 3rd and Tuesday Feb 4th for some R&R and then we will be back Wednesday Feb 5th at 8:00am!... Take some time to yourself this week to do something you love!

Does this look like you? When areas of our spine are misaligned, our body compensates by shifting our weight and changing our posture to make up for the imbalance. Imbalance often looks like:... - tilted head - uneven shoulders - uneven hips - rotated lower leg - short leg - restricted motion When we are in postural imbalance everything starts to shift out of alignment! This misalignment often causes pain and fatigue throughout the body because some muscles and joints are bearing more weight and pressure than others, causing them to tighten up! Let's take action and align your spine! Call us to book with Dr. Vanessa McKnight-Whitford at (506) 466-2932

Young Athletes and Chiropractic A very big congratulations goes out to Brooklynn for competing so well during her wrestling tournament this past weekend at St. Stephen High School! It was a pleasure to watch so many wonderful young athletes compete and work so hard! Like wrestling, many sports require some type of physical contact that can be very demanding. From muscle aches to ankle sprains, pain and injuries are considered a normal part of an athletes life. This... doesn't mean they should have to live with those pains! Chiropractic care can improve flexibility, balance, and range of motion for athletes. Even if there is no pain, proper maintenance from receiving chiropractic adjustments will allow for improved performance and injury prevention! Call our office to book your young athlete in for a chiropractic adjustment today (506) 466-2932

Happy New Year Everyone 2019 was a big year for Balanced Wellness Family Chiropractic! Dr. Vanessa moved home to St. Stephen, she opened her own Chiropractic clinic in June, and she has been helping the Charlotte County area relieve pain and better themselves through chiropractic care ever since! We look forward to continuing to serve you this year in 2020! A few things we'd like you to try to keep in mind for the year to come:... Make yourself a priority! Put you and your health first this year. Take back your health and focus on you! Remember to stay hydrated! Keep up on your exercises and stretches! Try your best to get a good 8 hours of sleep every night! Here's to a happy and healthy 2020!!

Happy Holidays From all of us at Balanced Wellness Family Chiropractic, we hope you have a wonderful week spending quality time with loved ones, and enjoying delicious food. Don't forget to take care of your health, keep up on your exercises, and check your posture regularly! Remember a happy spine is a moving spine Our office will be closed Dec 25, Dec 26 & Dec 31, Jan 1. ... If you find yourself in need of a chiropractic adjustment please give us a call at (506) 466-2932! Let's work together to leave pain and discomfort behind in 2019 Thank you to all our friends for the lovely cards, gifts, and sweets Happy Holidays!

This week in #GetMoving December we are sharing some tips on how to get yourself moving more while shopping for gifts and treats this holiday season! Tip #1 : Park at the back of the parking lot and walk! Not only will you get more steps in but you may avoid some nasty door dings! Tip #2 : Shopping can be fun in the city, but try shopping local this Christmas. Not only will you be supporting our local entrepreneurs, but you can often park your car at the end of the stree...t and shop down one side of the street and then back! Tip #3 : While shopping for that perfect gift, try buying gifts that encourage activity! Whether it is snowshoes, a month membership to a local gym, water shoes, or a new golf bag! Try finding something everyone can go enjoy together in a fun day of family activity #GetMovingDecember

#GetMoving December Our office will be closed Thursday Dec 12th and Friday Dec 13th. We're not giving you the cold shoulder, Dr. Vanessa has just gone snowboarding! For this week's Get Moving activities we suggest following in Dr. Vanessa's tracks and taking some time to enjoy the outdoors Whether it is snowboarding, a leisurely walk with your dog, or a family trip to Ganong Nature Park for their 9th Annual Winter Solstice Get out and get moving! Remember, a moving spine is a happy spine

Happy 'Get Moving' December Why wait to start your new years resolution to be active?? If we start now it won't seem so daunting come January! We are here to help you keep to task, as well as offer you some new ideas on how and where to be active this winter season! For each week this month, we will post a new and exciting #GetMoving activity around our community for all ages and abilities!... This weeks #GetMoving activity is focused on purposeful movement. Purposeful movement is important for your spine health, combating seasonal weight gain, and promoting healthy aging of your body. At Bernie's Body Blast you can get involved in different group classes for all skill levels. Check out the link below for class dates and times. https://www.facebook.com/berniesbodyblast/

Great opportunity to get up and get moving!

Our Balanced Wellness family enjoyed a festive holiday party this evening in beautiful St. Andrews! Not only did we catch the tree lighting, but we also enjoyed a delicious meal at the Kennedy Inn. We are so thankful to be a part of this wonderfully supportive community. Theres no place like home for the holidays! Wishing you a very happy holiday season from all of us at Balanced Wellness Family Chiropractic. We hope your holiday is filled with cheer and the ones you love