Oaktree Health
231 Lisgar st K2P 0C5 Ottawa, ON, Canada

WE ARE OPEN During this next round of closures we have never been more thankful for the opportunity to serve our community with chiropractic and acupuncture care. To all the patients that have been frantically calling and emailing, rest assured! You can still come for your appointments ... To all of the new patients that have been inquiring about care, yes you can still come! Oaktree will continue to provide healthcare with all the appropriate safety measures in place See you soon!

As this Mother’s Day comes to a close our hearts are full of gratitude. We are truly thankful for the woman who’ve inspired us, raised us, encouraged us, and equipped us. Thank you mother’s and mother figures for all you are ... Swipe for a few fun photos of us with our mamas Can you tell who is who?

SO MANY TECHNIQUES all for the same part of the body! You may have noticed our most recent posts look a little similar. It’s three photos of the same upper back adjustment! @dr.mariepier starts by palpating the spine (photo 1), THEN she uses a bilateral cross pisiform hand position (photo two) AND the carver hand position (this photo) all to adjust the thoracic spine! ... Did you know that so much went into just part of an adjustment? Amazing!

Did you know that every single team in the NFL has their own Chiropractor on staff? Nobel prize winner Roger Sperry found that 90% of the brain’s stimulation and nutrition comes from the movement of the spine. So glad the NFL is paying attention to facts like this! Their chiropractors do regular assessments and adjustments to boost their team's performance and to help maintain their spines to prevent any injuries.

In our poll last week you asked for more Chiropractic facts so here we go! The term Chiropractic is actually a combination of two Greek words: cheir, which means ‘hand’ & praktos, which means ‘done’. Together it means DONE BY HAND. How perfect is that? Personally I LOVE etymology. Getting to the root of our words teaches us so much about meaning! Any other word nerds out there??

Happy Easter to all! We wish you all a lovely holiday full of hope! Our clinics will be closed tomorrow but we will return to our regular hours on Tuesday

Our recipe as promised! Try this Carrot Cake Chia Pudding at home and let us know what you think! Take note of the nutrition information on pages 2&4! ... For example: Carrot extract has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties as well as help protect the liver from some of the toxic effects of environmental chemicals. Intentional eating can be satisfying, renewing, cleansing, and energizing. What kind of recipe do you want to see next?

Sometimes we’ve been dealing with our symptoms for so long that it has become our new normal. What you need to remember is that symptoms may be common but the are absolutely not normal. Did you know that 50-70% of adults have had a headache in the last year? Headaches are actually ranked the 3rd highest cause of years lost due to disability and the 9th most common reason patients see a doctor. Seeing a chiropractor is a holistic approach that has been proven very e...ffective for many types of headaches that does not involve taking medication to cover up the pain. Headaches are often the result of a structural misalignment in the upper neck area. By determining the root cause we are able to perform a specific chiropractic adjustment to take the pressure off of the nervous system to allow proper function and movement to the muscles, joints, and bones. Being in pain doesn’t have to be your normal. Take action towards your health and get your spine checked today at @oaktreehealth See more

Hi Everyone! Here’s a fun little update on Oaktree Stittsville. This place will be ready for you in January.

Chiropractic and osteopathy??? It's all about the Skull! "I recently have had the pleasure of connecting with Maryse Tassé, a local osteopath in the Beechwood area (@ottawafamilyosteopathy ! ). We had a few baby patients in common so we got together! We had a wonderful time talking about newborns, skull shape, cranial adjustments, head tilts and how we each approach helping babies in these instances and how we can work together. ... Chiropractic care works with the nervous system directly by removing stress so the body can function and heal optimally. Osteopathy works through manually manipulating tissues such as muscle, fascia, cranial sutures and bones so they can connect and function together. I love when I get the opportunity to learn and work with other healthcare professionals!" -Dr. Emilie, Downtown Chiropractor.

Let’s all go gold this holiday season Give a gold card and get a gold gift! This year’s gold gifts #supportlocal through $50 gift cards to @purekitchenottawa and @breadandsons. Get yours this week!

Welcome to one of our newest Oaktree members Aurora got her first check up today at 5 days old! Mom was a patient when we first opened 8-9 years ago, moved away, then moved back to Ottawa at the end of her pregnancy. We are so honoured to care for mom and Aurora from the womb to the outside world!

Want to know why I create my own sunshine? "Vitamin D is one of the most recommended supplements by physicians today and 90% of adults are Vitamin D deficient. I went from living in sunny Florida to the great white north (yes I’m aware I’m crazy for moving). With minimal sunlight this time of year I have taken my Vitamin D supplementation pretty seriously. Many people are unaware that they could be vitamin D deficient and are living with these symptoms every day. If ...you can relate to any of these symptoms you might be deficient: Weakness Chronic fatigue Trouble sleeping Anxiety Weakened immune system Vitamin D benefits: Calcium absorption into bones Absorption of other vitamins/minerals Protects against cancer Enhances immune system Concentration, learning, memory I supplement vitamins for prevention to make sure my body is getting what it needs to function, recover and heal. I am currently taking liquid vitamin D daily (approximately 600IU) that has personally helped with fatigue, energy levels and immune system! Do you take vitamin D?" -Dr. Vanessa, Downtown Chiropractor See more

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We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know exercise increases the number of natural killer cells in your body? These cells respond to a large number of pathogens that cause disease. Many parents have a hard time fitting in exercise for themselves. When you send your kids out to play try going with them! Why not make it a fun family activity? Lifelong habits start when we're young, so make sure you're a good role model for them. And it's also good for you Wha...t's your favourite family activity? #ottawa #exercise #familytime #chiropractic #acupuncture #Wellness #ottawahealth #immunity

POST NATAL REHAB...STARTING SOON! "If you've had a baby in the last year, this is the program you need to properly HEAL your core and pelvic floor Mom, you deserve proper healing and the @growco.rehab method is just the way to do it.... Beginning Monday, November 23rd at Oaktree Orleans, there are still spots available! (socially distanced ) This program can be covered by your extended health benefits. Babies are more than welcome to come in person There is also a virtual option! Two hours a week for a lifetime of difference. Don't wait to get started. DM me - I want to help all the mamas who have just been through the most unexpected pregnancy, and post partum. We have healing to do." -Dr. Katrina, Orleans Chiropractor

Here's something everyone needs to know: Healing. Is. Not. Linear. We wish it just improved methodically the whole time...but we typically see it progress in little ups with small downs day by day. This is a NORMAL part of healing. We all go through it together. You're not alone! If you have any questions abut your own healing journey we'd love to connect with you. Shoot us a DM or swing by the clinic today! Let's talk ... #healing #wellness #journey #ottawa #chiropractic #acupuncture #ottawachiro #ottawaacupuncture

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OAKTREE GOLD IS BACK Send us a message or comment to vote for your favorite local business! @citygooseottawa @johnnyfarinarestaurant ... @townlovesyou @daslokalkitchenbar @elginbeerproject @purekitchenottawa @the_kingeddy @littlevictoriescoffee @breadbyus See more