Haptic Health and Chiropractic

Congratulations to Alisha at Hearing Healthcare of East Gwillimbury, winner of the Young Professional of the Year award!Congratulations to Alisha at Hearing Healthcare of East Gwillimbury, winner of the Young Professional of the Year award!

Dr. Judith McCann is a finalist for the Young Professional of the Year award at the 2020 East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce Business Awards! To allow for physical distancing, the unveiling will take place at the local Stardust Drive In Theatre on Thursday October 29th. The ticket includes the awards ceremony, dinner, drinks, dessert + popcorn, and a movie!

We're open for chiropractic care, exercise therapy, and acupuncture. Check out our COVID safety policies at www.hapticchiro.com and let us know if you have any questions

First day back is going smoothly! Check out https://hapticchiro.com/services/covid-19-safety-procedures/ for the new clinic procedures :)

COVID-19 Safety Procedures can be found at https://hapticchiro.com/

2 Week Hiatus - Returning Tuesday March 31 This was a no brainer decision due to the circumstances, however still painful as a small business owner. Please practice social distancing, extensively if possible. The faster and more thoroughly we can minimize the spread, the less of a toll it will take!

Feeling sick? We can reschedule your appointment, no problem! Don't feel bad, you're helping to minimize the spread of germs to individuals who are at higher risk. Thanks for your consideration! Check out the latest blog on building positive health habits https://hapticchiro.com/if-sick-stay-home-other-health-hab/

Tried out line dancing for the first time! Fun, music, group choreography, challenge, focus.. can't ask for more Every week in Town of East Gwillimbury with New Age Country Entertainment - NACE. What new physical activity have you tried recently? #GetMoving #ShopLocal #SharonChiropractor #ExerciseIsMedicine #LineDancing

Injuries from sitting for too long, spitting out toothpaste, or picking up groceries are possible! https://hapticchiro.com/no-one-told-me-i-can-get-hurt-from/

Today we create awareness so that we can take steps to improve, recover, build, and strengthen our mental health. I wish we all visited mental health professionals the way we visit family doctors: once a year for check ups, and then more frequently when issues arise or when guidance is needed. Did you know I share space with Lamppost Counselling Services Give them a call or send them an email for more info! #BellLetsTalk

I want to talk about mental illness for a moment, and probably not in the way most people are doing it today. First of all, I love that today is a day of creat...ing conversations; of ending the stigma of hiding that tends to go along with mental health challenges. That being said, I want to encourage you to avoid making this a once-a-year conversation. If you boldly stand in your power one day a year, and then spend the other 364 days hiding in your pain, that helps no one. So yes, change your profile pic and post about mental health today. And tomorrow. And the day after. If you are in pain, stop thinking that you have no options. So many of the messages I see today, while well meaning, paint a picture of mental health challenges as something that is permanent; indelible. Broken. And this is not the case. If you are in pain, if you are suffering, there is help. And while the first step is getting the converstation started, please, please, PLEASE, don't stop there. Keep talking. Keep searching. Keep looking for help. Because learning to live life unbroken is entirely possible. #BellLetsTalk #EndTheStigma www.livelifeunbroken.com

5 YEARS!!! We're going strong and want to help you get there too! Use online booking to set up your first appointment at your own convenience www.hapticchiro.com

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and any other occasion you celebrate this season with family and friends!

Just had the FemCity Chapters' Holiday Party lots of good food and conversations Heads up: frozen yogurt bark is a good idea in theory - not in practice. I'm impressed with all who gave it a try

New website!! Check it out!! www.hapticchiro.com Thanks GeekPower Web Design

An oldie but a goodie! Snowfalls expected this coming week, make sure to shovel safely and warmly! And don't forget to enjoy the challenging functional work you are doing and the beauty around you #SharonChiropractor #ExerciseIsMedicine #GetMoving #WinterSports

This table looks at how men and women view depression in men. As can be seen in this table, there is stigma, even more so by men. These attitudes need to change, which is why I have always been a strong supporter of the Movember awareness campaign. I am proud that I share my clinic space with Hannah Penner and Alysha Amirault at Lamppost Counselling Services who offer services for mental and emotional health. If you are looking to support the Movember campaign - visit https:/.../ca.movember.com/ or chat with me directly and I can point you to a local team! The table is from the article "Stigma in Male Depression and Suicide - A Canadian Sex Comparison Study" from 2016

Did you know we provide acupuncture and electro-acupuncture? Dr. Judith received her certification in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University in 2013. Acupuncture is a great option for tension headaches, migraines, neck pain, jaw pain, low back pain, and sciatica pain to name a few. To make an appointment, try out our new online booking application: https://hapticchiro.janeapp.com

Enjoy some ideas for packing lunches and snacks for your kids at school. My sister in law, who is a dietitian, and my niece give some great tips in this video Health and wellness goes beyond breaking the negative cycle of a sedentary lifestyle. In addition to including movement into your daily routine, seeking professional health care for treating and preventing pain and discomfort, a healthy diet is important to balance care. Even more important is being a role model for your kids and teaching them the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Haptic Health and Chiropractic is accepting new patients who are looking to be that role model and need a health care professional to be on their team 905-235-6777 www.hapticchiro.com

From a 2018 Br J Sports Med article: supplementing beyond a daily intake of ~1.6gs of protein per kg of body weight during resistance exercise training will not provide further gains in muscle mass https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/6/376.abstract

While I did not end up in an impromptu group sing out , first aid and cpr has been re-certified

Exerting a force (even at very low levels) for a sustained period without a break can lead to pain, discomfort, and injured tissues. This is called an overuse injury or cumulative trauma disorder or a repetitive strain injury. A negative cycle of sedentary jobs, sedentary leisure activity, physical detraining, and occasional weekend warrior activity can lead to injuries from things we consider negligible like sitting too long. Overuse injuries? Pain? Stiffness? Break the neg...ative cycle safely with the help of a healthcare professional We're accepting new patients to book online: www.hapticchiro.janeapp.com or call 905-235-6777 Image credit: Weird People #ExerciseIsMedicine #GetMoving #SharonChiropractor

SUNSCREEN - Great FAQ article! Stay safe in the sun and heat! "Chemical filters work by absorbing the suns radiation and converting it into heat." Physical filters like titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, "...work by reflecting and scattering UV radiation. Because [they] are white by nature, they canif not formulated nicelyleave a chalky cast."

Which do you prefer when getting active in summer? Happy World Emoji Day #GetMoving #ExerciseIsMedicine #SharonChiropractor

Pro-inflammatory and nociceptive (pain) proteins called chemokines are present in higher quantities with patients who have low back pain. Check out our review of a recent study that looked at the changes of those levels following a trial of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT)! Have low back pain and want to try chiropractic? We are accepting new patients at our clinic in Sharon, East Gwillimbury 905-235-6777 www.hapticchiro.com #chiropractic #SharonChiropractor

Can anyone guess which lake this is? Happy Canada Day

Cold therapy is mainly known for its helpful effects immediately after sustaining a muscle, joint, or tendon injury. We all learn it as one of the basic first aid principles in the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compress, elevate). So how exactly does icing reduce pain? Check out our latest blog on the behind the scenes of cryotherapy

It's Bike To Work Day! Don't forget about safety and injury prevention Thanks Parachute Canada for the helmet guidelines! #BikeToWorkDay #BikeToWork #safetyfirst #helmet #ExerciseIsMedicine #GetMoving

Chiropractors can help lighten the burden on Ontarios health care system. Chiropractors are trained to order and interpret advanced imaging, however currently for you to receive these test you have to go through the arduous process of booking multiple family doctor appointments and spending time traveling or even taking time off work to make appointments. Help us cut the red tape! Our hope is to decrease wait times, provide faster treatment for pain management, and help save costs to our health care system by allowing chiropractors to order advanced imaging for their patients who need them! Your support counts! See www.redtaperelief.ca #redtaperelief #ONpoli

For those who like online quizzes Quizzes and learning can be fun, but don't forget to ACT! #GetMoving #ExerciseIsMedicine

How to "remake" your heart.. Exercise #ExerciseIsMedicine #GetMoving #SharonChiropractor

While I don't provide animal care services, I do get questions about it. Animals need physical care too Below is one of my colleagues (Taron Carruthers) who offers care to horses, dogs, and cats! For human chiropractic and acupuncture services, give us a shout! 905-235-6777 [email protected] #SharonChiropractor

"Back pain is best managed by a team approach to care, with the team consisting of a chiropractor, family doctor or nurse practitioner, and others such as a physiotherapist and registered massage therapist. Professionals aware of these current clinical guidelines, who are open to collaborating... will serve you well. You should be wary of clinicians who discourage collaboration." Overall my experience working with other healthcare professionals has been positive and to the be...nefit of the patient. My experience when other providers try to dissuade patients from seeing other practitioners always leaves me disheartened for the patient's sake. I truly believe collaboration and understanding the potential of other health care providers can boost the patient's experience and care. It should not be a competition. Your health should not be a competition between clinicians, instead a cooperative journey to help you restore and achieve optimum physical function. #SharonChiropractor www.hapticchiro.com

Physical activity should be about passion, fun, and challenging yourself!.. and health :) What's your go to activity? #GetMoving #ExerciseIsMedicine #SharonChiropractor

Photo from the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon yesterday. It was great to see and meet such incredible women. I have the pleasure of knowing Sharon Bates, a wonderful woman who not only has achieved so much with her business Tangles Hair Salon & Spa Holland Landing but gives back to the community with the The East Gwillimbury Women's Show. Building a business is challenging and as I continue to grow my clinic, it's inspiring to see, meet, and get to know other women who have achieved so much. Happy International Women's Day :)

Wellness Day at Seneca Newnham Campus! Some great stress relieving activities and prizes for students before exams start! #BEEWELL #stressmanagement @SenecaRecNewnham

As adults we can still play outdoors! Which of these outdoor winter activities would you choose? Is there another winter activity you love and recommend?? Moving is a great way to prevent injuries & as an addition to your treatment for conditions like neck pain, low back pain, & headaches. Not sure how to start including physical activity into your day? Sharon Chiropractor, Dr. McCann, can assess and help implement active living into your day specific to you and your acute and chronic conditions. #GetMoving #ExerciseIsMedicine #SharonChiropractor https://buff.ly/2RDyeJ6

Too many great things in this article (Journal of the American Medical Association). #ExerciseIsMedicine #GetMoving :) New Evidence (since the 2008 guidelines) for Health Benefits of Physical Activity: -Improved bone health and weight status for children aged 3 through 5 years... -Improved cognitive function for youth aged 6 to 13 years -Reduced risk of cancer at additional sites -Brain health benefits, including improved cognitive function, reduced anxiety and depression risk, and improved sleep and quality of life -Reduced risk of fall-related injuries for older adults -For pregnant women, reduced risk of excessive weight gain, gestational diabetes, and postpartum depression -For people with various chronic medical conditions, reduced risk of all-cause and disease-specific mortality, improved function, and improved quality of life Article: The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans - JAMA - Nov 20,2018 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2712935

Beautiful view from the parking lot at Haptic Health and Chiropractic today - looking at our entrance around back and the Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum across the street. Stay safe and warm driving and shoveling this winter! #SharonChiropractor