Ellen Smith BHSc, DC
612 Garden Street L1N 7B3 Whitby, ON, Canada

The next Strong Runners sign up is now open (Link in Bio! )! This session will run every Thursday at 7pm from February 4- March 11. The first 10 registrants will be entered into a draw for exercise bands! ? Strong Runners is a zoom-based (for now...) strength training program designed to stabilize, strengthen, and condition the muscles runners need to propel them faster, further, and with less injury SWIPE to see what people are saying! ... ' ? Easy! Join anyways! This low impact, no equipment program is an awesome workout regardless of your intentions. ' , ? Easy again! Sign up! All live zoom classes will be recorded and given in downloadable form for you do so whenever you schedule your workout time! Have questions? DM me! Ready to sign up? Click the link in my Bio! #strength #strong #strengthtraining #workout #runner #runnersofinstagram #run #strongrunner #strongrunners #chiropractor #health #wellness #fitness #movemore #whitby #oshawa #newcastle #durhamregion #clarington #local #localbusiness

blue monday "There is generally more sadness in the winter time and January is not uncommon at all for overall more sadness among folks," said Dr. Ravi Shah, a psychiatrist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center in New York City. "So rather than dial in to one specific day, I think the more interesting question is what it is about the winter that affects our mood." @cnn BUT blue Monday can be used to help kick our butts in gear use that knowledge the winter can ca...use seasonal mood changes and find something to combat it. I like immersing myself into winter and embracing the cold by hiking and running. Some of you may choose indoor activities (don’t forget to supplement with VIT D! ). Whatever it’s is, like @dr.rebeccagaudry says, do something you enjoy to bring a little sunshine to this blue day #blue #bluemonday #winter #cold #january #getoutside #movemore #health #wellness #mood #sunshine #ontario #whitby #oshawa #newcastle #durhamregion #clarington #localbusiness

GOALS GOALS GOALS I usually try to come up with three goals per year 1. Run a marathon ... 2. Do 15 pull-ups 3. Call 1 friend per week But this year is a little different. After talking to some friends I decided this year I would also choose a word to guide my actions. This years word: CONSISTENCY I have a habit of getting excited and super into one thing but as time passes I lose enthusiasm. By having this goal word to come back to I hope I can accomplish more, be more connected, and more grounded. To help with reaching my goals I created a schedule and a plan. You can’t expect to be successful without a plan. What are your goals?! #new #newyear #goals #consistency #health #wellness #fitness #2021 #run #runnersofinstagram #running #strength #connection #connect #whitbyontario #whitby #oshawa #durham #durhamregion #clarington #newcastleontario #chiropractor See more

A reminder that regulated Heath professionals are able to continue practicing through the lockdown Has your body taken a toll over the holidays? Or maybe you’ve created a New Years resolution including more self care? Do you need guidance with your health goals? Book now through the link in my bio! ... #open #lockdown #2021 #newyear #chiropractor #chiropractic #health #wellness #local #whitby #oshawa #newcastle #durham #durhamregion

Welcome to the Fam Echo! We love you already #dog #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #doglife #heelersofinstagram #blueheeler #cattledog #whitby #oshawa #durhamregion #local

Stay warm friends! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runner #winter #snow #canada #toronto #durhamregion #clarington #whitby #health #fit #wellness

So what happens during a chiropractic treatment? 1 A deep dive into your pain, aggravating and relieving factors, past medical history, lifestyle, and expectations. 2 A thorough assessment! The first step to helping you become pain free is to find out what structure or dysfunction in biomechanics is causing your pain 3 A diagnosis and plan developmentthere are different ways to treat pain. Don’t want to include spinal manipulation? No problem! ... 4 Your treatment! Most of my treatments include spinal manipulation to improve joint motion, soft tissue therapy to decrease tension, acupuncture and mobilizations to desensitize and activate your nervous system. A HUGE portion of treatment is geared toward helping you find exercises, positions, stretches, and mobility exercises to help you manage the pain on your own and prevent another flare up in the future! If you have a question or not sure if I can help message me, book an appointment, request a phone consultation! I’m here to help you feel your best #chiropractic #chiropractor #spine #body #muscles #joints #nerve #nervoussystem #health #wellness #movemore #movebetter #pain #relief #whitby #whitbyontario #oshawa #durhamregion #durham #local

Have you ever thought about what your body is actually doing when you move, work, and play?! It’s INCREDIBLE! Joints glide, roll, and slide. Muscles tension and relax. Fascia and skin stretches and twists. And all of this happens because your brain tells it to, often without you consciously thinking about it! This is why I became a chiropractor. The body is just so cool! ... #chiropractic #chiropractor #move #movement #movementismedicine #yoga #yogisofinstagram #spine #anatomy #skeleton #spooky #spookyseason #halloween #whitby #oshawa #newcastle #clarington #durhamregion

Cruisin’ No. Running is not bad for your knees. Yes. Anyone at any age and any stage in life can start running. ... No. It is not easy. Yes. I do love it. Yes, I still strength train. No. I don’t run every day. Comment your personal fitness goals below!Me? I want to run a marathon! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #shoes #shoestyle #outfitoftheday #weekend #whitby #oshawa #whitbyontario #oshawaontario #newcastle #newcastleontario #durhamregion #clarington #business #chiropractor #chiropractic #manual therapy #acupuncture

The rainy mid-week blues have me in desperate need of some inspiration and I found it in this Lifestyle factors including sedentary jobs, repetitive movements, diet, sleep, and stress are major contributors to pain. So, a large part of my care is guidance through lifestyle change. I am constantly hearing I just don’t have the motivation. Maybe it’s time we change our expectations. Maybe we don’t need motivation. Motivation comes from an external driving force. It’s your ...partner pushing you to workout even when you don’t want to. It’s your coach keeping track of your diet. Maybe what we need is a little INSPIRATION Inspiration comes from within. It’s something that resonates with a part of you that wants to be better. It’s draws you in and excites you. Share your inspiration below!

Flowing into the weekend In honour of #worldspineday I thought I’d share some #backfacts. So here we go! 1Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010.... 2Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections. 3Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives 4 Manual therapy and exercise are the best treatments for low back pain not opioids! I became a chiropractor for these reasons (and many more). I get so much joy and satisfaction from helping people run, jump, work, and play without back pain! Ready to talk about your pain? Book an appointment through the link in my bio #spinehealth #spine #body #bodywork #health #wellness #movement #move #moveyourbody #backontrack #worldspineday2020 #chiropractor #chiropractic #durhamregion #whitby #oshawa #newcastle #clarington