Nourish Family Chiropractic
1020 Islington Ave, Unit 5 M8Z 6A4 Toronto, ON, Canada

After 11 long weeks, we have been given the green light to re-open! We will start the exciting process this week of welcoming you back into our schedules. We will be contacting you via phone or email. Please reach out if you are in need of an appointment. Thank you so much for your patience during this time. The safety of our patients is our number one priority and we will be following all recommended protocols for screening, safety and physical distancing.... We will be emailing you the details and new protocols we will be following and what we ask of you when you come In for care. Things may look a little different at the office, but please know we are committed and very dedicated to you and your health journey. We look forward to seeing you all back at the office!

We hope to be given the green light to re-open our office soon! It will be a slow re-opening as we follow all safety recommendations provided by our governing body and the Ministry of Health. ... Stay tuned for more information as to what that will look like in our office and what we are asking of patients to ensure a safe space for everyone. It may not be "business as usual", but it will be the exceptional care and attention you need! Especially as we continue to move forward together through this time. Many of you have emailed us to schedule an appointment once we are able to resume our regular chiropractic services. We have created a "WAITLIST" - please know you can contact us via phone (416.239.0123) or email ([email protected]) and we will add you to the list. We are hopeful and we can't wait to invite you back into our warm space to help you feel better, more connected and more alive!

Need some Monday motivation? Check out Amanda’s Yoga video. Just pull out your mat and give your body the chance to move. 40 minutes of your day. Your mind and body will thank you. @assbyamanda - we look forward to having you teach in our space again when we re-open! ... https://vimeo.com/311706851 Password : M5ove #movementismedicine #movementislife #breathe #stretching

Message from Dr. Gina Gallo: Pregnant and birthing during a pandemic? Check! Business owner who needed to close their business due to a world pandemic for an unforeseen amount of time? Check! ... Emotional highs and lows on the regular? Check I’ve got this, right!?!? The truth is...nothing is ever under our control... And nothing like some good ole’ challenges to push you to grow and see things from a new perspective. There are helpers everywhere and a daily dose of gratitude goes a long way too. As many of you know, I am expecting our second child in June this year. I am truly looking forward to welcoming a new person into this world! Zoos and parks should be open by the time he/she is old enough to visit ! I will be out of the office starting at the end of May. During this time Dr. Andrea Perricone will be covering my practice. Dr. Andrea is an extremely skilled and caring person and chiropractor you, your family, your children, and your referrals will be in great hands. You may already feel that she is a familiar face as both her and her son have been regular patients of mine since opening Nourish! Due to the current temporary office closure, Dr. Andrea and I are working closely together to ensure a smooth transition for all of you. Please stay tuned for more details! #pregnantduringcovid19 #easypeasy #whatstress #theshowmustgoon

Routine vs. Rhythm Think about that for a second. ... What if the only thing you set out to do today is find rhythm in your day? The truth is we thrive when we are in routine. It has been studied and proven many times. But let’s face it - it is hard right now. How about shifting your mindset to finding a rhythm? Does it feel less rigid and more free? Would you feel more ease? Would it help you feel more productive? Jot down the things you know you will take care of at some point throughout the day: 30 min walk 60-120 min of project A Bake/cook Email catch-up Etc. Chances are there will be less attachment to when and how these items happen and you may just feel better. Would you get more done or be and accept more easily throughout the day? Give it a try and see how this can help you.

Just as we navigate through our own feelings during this time, so do our children in their own way regardless of age. Here is a simple mudra and meditation for your child (really we can ALL benefit from this) to help release tension, to help let go of swirling thoughts and to help the nervous system self-regulate. As you bring your thumb to each finger tip (index, middle, ring, pinky) one at a time you say Peace begins with me and repeat a few times. You’ll get the hang ...of it quickly and repeat it as many cycles as you wish. Once again, this is just a tool to help calm your nervous system (even if just for a moment), and help relax your heavy feelings (of uncertainty or of anything else!). Beyond having your back, we are in this along side you. This is one technique from Gabrielle Bernstein’s current Anxiety Relief program, please see @gabbybernstein for the other 5 tools and additional guided mediation. #anxietyrelief #stressreduction #feelbetter #nervoussystemregulation #familychiropractor

Nourish turns 3 today! Our birthday looks a little different today. ... We know we will be able to re-emerge when the timing is right and in new ways. Our passion to serve grows deeper. Our vision grows clearer. Our hearts grow bigger than ever before. Thank you ALL for being with us on this journey. We are forever grateful.

Two weeks ago today we closed Nourish Family Chiropractic to help do our part in keeping people safe during this unprecedented time. We will continue to remain closed until it is advisable to re-open again. One of the hardest things right now is the disconnect between PROVIDING CARE (what we do through Chiropractic hands-on-care) and wanting you to know that we CARE’. Although we can’t physically come together during this time of social distancing, we want you to know w...e are here for you please email or phone if you need anything. We are happy to help! #familychiropractor #staystrong #stayhealthy #onedayatatime #healing

When you look at an old childhood photo of yourself What do you say? What do you see? What do you feel? You’ll probably smear love, joy, brilliance, and tenderness all over it! ... What comes up is often kindness towards ourselves. What we believe about ourselves can change the trajectory of our lives. Pick a childhood photo of yourself that speaks to you. Save it on your phone and/or print it and place it somewhere you’ll see it daily. Do it for little you and big you will benefit. It transmutes into change. Let your heart open and move you towards a new version of yourself! The inspiration for this message comes from @daniellelaporte and her current Inner Child series. www.damiellelaporte.com. Check it out! #daniellelaporte #innerchildhealing #itsallgonnabeokay

To Nourish Practice Members, We have been closely monitoring the COVID19 pandemic. According to Health Canada and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, we will need to close for the foreseeable future. Over the next two weeks we will be monitoring developments and will keep you updated through email, social media, and phone of any changes and when it is advisable to re-open our office. We hope that you, your family, and loved ones stay positive and safe during this time.... Together we will support one another and progress forward. #stayhealthy #staystrong #flattenthecurve See more

The creativity of a child’s mind. Brilliant, uninhibited and free. These were inflatable gladiator duel stick things, turned into weights and a sudden decision to pump some iron! Totally unprovoked and on his own accord. ... How often are we as adults willing to do things differently? To make a change? To see things through a new lens? The health paradigm in our office, is you are more than the sum of your parts. Your mind and body are fully linked. Your brain needs the proper input from your spine to fire and function properly. Your spine and nervous system are the access point to heal and recover. You can choose differently. You do not need to repeat the patterns you were taught to believe, those you’ve become comfortable with, or those that you observe around you. If you feel the urge to do things differently, go for it. There is something new on the other side. #pediatricchiropractor #wellnessforall #familychiropractor #nevertoolate #fitmind

LOOK UP! A couple weeks ago we gave a tip on how toddlers and children can go on their tummies instead of looking straight down at their handheld devices. For teenagers and adults that are scrolling on their phones, a simple way to lessen the strain on the neck and upper shoulders, is to bring the screen to eye level. If the phone is in your right hand, you can support your right arm with your left arm (refer to picture above).... Hold those around you accountable!! If you see them looking straight down at their phone, share this tip with them! #chiropractor #textneck #lookup #etobicoke #etobicokefitness #neckpain #upperbackpain

Have you been in for an adjustment this year? Now that you’ve had a few weeks to settle into your routine we just want to remind you that self care is powerful. Whether you wish to quiet an ache or pain, release tension, feel better in your body, or improve overall function. ... We are here. Fully charged and ready to help! #chiropracticadjustment #familychiropractor #selfcare #wellness #livebetter