Johnston Health and Laser Center
20 Bell Farm Rd L4M6E4 Barrie, ON, Canada

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ With Ontario now in our second State of Emergency, we are thankful to remain open as an essential service for all of our patients. We continue to follow the health and safety measures laid out by our governing bodies by wearing PPE at all times, cleaning and sanitizing all touch-surfaces, and screening all incoming patients. Please do your part to help keep us all safe and healthy.... All patients over the age of 2 years MUST wear a mask inside the clinic Wash and/or sanitize your hands upon entry and maintain 6 feet of physical distance Stay home if you are feeling ill or have possibly come into contact with a COVID positive person If, for any reason, you are unable to follow these guidelines, please consider rescheduling your appointment for a later date. We are all in this together!

Happy Friday! You're almost there! Here are some gentle calming affirmations to get you to the weekend

"Stretching helps you focus in on all the neurological feedback that you have in your muscles and helps you connect with your body throughout the day when you’re stressed, and that’s huge, she says. You can’t underestimate the value of reconnecting with your body and asking yourself, ‘How do I feel? Where am I feeling tight? Am I holding tension anywhere?’ and then adjusting what you’re doing, Fetters says. " https://getpocket.com//the-5-minute-stretching-routine-you

Some heart health reminders!

An important reminder, now more than ever!

Another Monday, another exercise video! When we are sitting all day, it is incredibly important to stretch our lower body and get our legs moving to keep those muscles in good, stable shape. Here is one of Dr. Erin's favourite stretches for the lower body! https://youtu.be/oE38X1zAjjg

Sleep is so important for your overall health. It keeps your immune system bolstered, regulates your hormones, and keeps your brain functioning properly. If you are finding it difficult to fall asleep these days, try some of these tricks to having a better sleep! https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better

'Tis (almost) the holiday season, and while it may look a little different this year, there will still be some of those old aches and pains! Here's a list from the Ontario Chiropractic Association for how to remain pain free over the coming weeks. https://chiropractic.on.ca//5-ways-stay-pain-free-holiday/

The weather is getting colder and wetter, and with things the way they are, you may be looking for some ways to entertain yourself and your kiddies at home. Take a look at this list for some inspiration! https://ess.com//20-rainy-day-activities-for-families-dur/

"In short, a response is an action based on logic, while a reaction is an emotional stateand while in some cases a response and a reaction may look the same, the intention behind them, and the consequences that follow them, can be completely different." https://getpocket.com//your-mighty-new-mindful-habit-learn

This is a great info graphic from the Canadian Chiropractic Association to help you learn a little more about your back and any pain you may be experiencing! Check it out :) https://www.chiropractic.ca/resources/know-your-back/