Stitt Chiropractic Centre
642 18th Street MB R7A 5B4 Brandon, MB, Canada

Dr. Kristine attended a seminar learning all about Tongue Ties this weekend. Furthered her knowledge on how to diagnose, and how to help manage tongue ties from tongue tie expert DMDs, chiropractors, RN lactation consultants and speech language pathologist! There are times when these ties need to be revised in order to get relief, and body work can have a great impact on recovery ! This is where chiropractors with training in paediatrics come in! ... *** Suspect a tongue or lip tie if : -baby is having trouble breastfeeding -mom has cracked or bleeding nipples -excess baby reflux -gassy colicky baby ***not exclusive to this list For more information on tongue ties, lip ties,buccal ties and how body work and chiropractic can help recovery with or without a revision ..contact Dr. Kristine or book an appointment at Stitt Chiropractic Centre. Complications with Tongue/lip ties can affect and lead to : -breastfeeding issues -disordered babys oral development -speech issues (lisp) -body tension -torticollis -gaps between teeth -headaches , neck pain, jaw pain (later on in life) **issues with tongue ties are not exclusive to this list #livetolearn #lovemyjob #chiropracticbodywork #chirokids #healthyspines #healthybabies

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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!! We will be closed on Monday, October 14 to celebrate with our friends & family members. Safe travels to everyone traveling this weekend!

ANNOUNCMENT : it has come to my attention most insurance companies only pay 80$ per massage, so to better provide for my clients there will be a price change starting immediately ! 30 minutes - 50$ 45 minutes - 70$ 60 minute - 80$ 90 minute - 110$

Almonds are well known to be rich in benefits for our body. Containing salicin- an anti-inflammatory agent and an ingredient in aspirin, magnesium and vitamin E. Some people who suffer from headaches or migraines have lower levels of magnesium.

Come check us out at Anytime Fitness today! Dr. Kristine and our new RMT Larissa will be there between 11-3! If you have ever had any questions with how chiropractic and massage can benefit you and bring your health to the next level, stop by our table!

Great day for a lunch and learn on health, desk ergonomics and proper posture!! Thanks to Genesis hospitality Management for having me!#healthyliving #spinehealth #posture #healthhacks

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are adding Massage Therapy to our team at Stitt Chiropractic to be able to better serve our patients. We would like to welcome Larissa Constable! Larissa graduated in 2018 from robertson college in brandon MB, she then spent a year in alberta working with RMT's from Toronto, alberta and BC. She is passionate and eager to help her clients maintain a better quality of life and providing them with the proper homecare to take care of themselves day to day !... Her first day in clinic will be September 3rd,2019 but we are taking appointments now! Call to book : 204-726-1283

It has been a great week at Stitt Chiropractic Centre ending with fun Friday having Devon in the office shadowing Dr. Kristine for the day! Devon, is currently a chiropractic student at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis. Best of luck to Devon as he continues his studies !

Bringing back this yummy chocolate recipe because I still make it regularly!! So simple, delicious and loaded with healthy fats! 1/4 cup organic Cacao Powder... 1/4 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup organic Coconut oil @freshthyme If you know me, you would know that I absolutely LOVE chocolate...its definitely my weakness and I could consume it every day! This is one of my absolute FAVOURITES! It is delicious, super simple , and a healthy alternative to a chocolate bar! Coconut oil- Made mostly from Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (caprylic acid, lauric acid and capric acid) MCFAs are easier to digest , not readily stored as fat and smaller in size allowing for easier cell permeability for immediate energy. Coconut has been shown to : improve skin issues , reduce stomach ulcers , improve energy, improve brain function, boost immune function and much more. Cacao- Cocao has many great benefits and is loaded with some key nutrients (learned from @cejessen recently) For 2.5 Tablespoons: - 102mg of Magnesium (relaxation, performance and healing mineral) - 291 mg of Potassium (required Electrolyte for normal body function) - 17mg of Flavonoids (antioxidants to scavenge damaging free radicals) - 5g of Fiber with no sugar @the_wellnessessities Peanut Butter - tip: use PB that only had DryToasted Peanuts and salt in the ingredients list. **add honey to sweeten and VOILA!

My nephew Carter Dean Hempel! First of all, wasnt he the cutest baby!! Carter got his first chiropractic adjustment when he was just 2 weeks old! Family and friends have asked me quite frequently if it is safe for babies to get adjusted ?... The answer is ... YES!! Chiropractic care is focused on removing nerve dysfunction, which improves the brain-body connection to ensure proper growth, development as function of the human body. Did you know that growth and development occurs at its faster rate during the first year if life ?? Early signs that a babys nervous system is out of balance include: chronic ear infections, colic, baby reflux , bed-wetting, irregular sleep patterns, and constipation ... and this is just to name a few. Chiropractic technique used on babies is extremely gentle and safe. It is completely different then how we adjust adults. The pressure used to adjust a baby is the same as the pressure you would use to check the ripeness of a tomato *My sister-in-law sent me this picture from South Carolina Chiropractic adjustment always had a calming effect on Carter when he was a baby and result in him being a happier, healthier, well-adjusted baby! I love to knowing that Carter gets his chiropractic check-ups. This will ensure proper development and facilitation of his nervous system as he goes through his milestones. #chirobabies #adjustments #wellness #nephew #growthanddevelopment #healthynervoussystem

Dr. Kris is coming back to St. Leon on July 13th,2019! Taking appointments from 10-330. Time Slots are filling up.. To book your chiropractic appointment text or email! The first clinic day in St. Leon last month went So great!! I cant wait for the next. I love spreading the many health and wellness benefits to chiropractic with family & friends in the community where I grew up! ... If you would like to be placed on an email list for updates and announcements on when I will be coming out to St. Leon, please provide me with your email. If at any time you prefer not to receive these emails, simply let me know and I will take you off the list- no worries! If you would like to share this email with other friends/family, please feel free to do that. How to Book an Appointment/Where to go Patients are required to book an appointment prior; you can do this via text: 431-773-0346 or email: [email protected]; note that these are my private coordinates so all communication goes directly to me. Location for appointments: Allen & Lorraine Greniers house; 4.5 km south of highways 23 & 244. What you can Expect Please bring your Manitoba Health card as well as your health insurance card (i.e. Blue Cross). The first visit take around 30-45 minutes to allow for intake of history and the exam. Following visits will vary from 10-15 minutes. First visits are $60; follow-up visits are $45. I can direct bill almost all insurances including Blue Cross. Accepting Cash/Check as payments. If you have any questions or would like to chat more, please feel free to contact me at any time. Yours in health et avec plaisir! Dr. Kris Grenier Kaczmarek D.C.

Stitt Chiropractic Centre will be closed tomorrow for the long weekend ! Happy Canada Day Everyone!

DID YOU KNOW?? Breast Milk contains a natural artillery for fighting infections. If your baby has a sticky eye,a cut, eczema or anything that draws your attention, try applying colostrum or breast milk onto the affected area. The antibody IgA which is found in abundance in breast milk prevents germs from forming on the wound and helps speed healing. Apply the milk with a cotton pad and allow it to fully dry.... Source: Well Adjusted Babies Dr/ Jennifer Barham-Floreani See more

Thanks to all my wonderful patients for making it such a great first clinic day in St. Leon this weekend. Next day slated in St. Leon for July 13th! Text or Email for more details or to book an appointment Text:4317730346 Email: [email protected] ... #hollistichealth #adjustments #spinehealth #healthyliving

DO YOU SUFFER FROM CHRONIC HEARTBURN?? It seems as though there is an increasing amount of people who suffer from weekly or even daily heartburn and Acid reflux. Lack of Acidity in the stomach is COMMONLY associated with Heartburn. Taking antacids of any kind will probably get rid of some of the symptoms of heartburn BUT will further contribute to making the stomach less acidic. Proton Pump Inhibitors are the drug of choice for Acid Reflux, however what this drug does i...s end up further decreasing the acidity in the stomach, which can be the cause of heartburn in the first place. TIPS to try: Keep a food diary for a few weeks to track down those trigger foods that are causing your acid reflux. FOOD is MEDICINE what you put in your body either supports or is detrimental to the systems in the body. Choose the foods that agree with you and help support your body working optimally. Take the time to find the ROOT cause of the heartburn or acid reflux. It will serve you longer in the long-run to fix the cause and not just put a band-aid over the problem! (get your spine and nervous system checked by a chiropractor) Avoid eating 3-4 hours before bed shot of Apple Cider Vinegar daily. (this works as more of a preventative measure you have to do it every day) -- ACV can interact with some medications so consult your doctor if you are taking meds. For immediate relief swallow tsp of baking soda Sleep with your head slightly raised ( mention this to your chiropractor as this might cause neck and back discomfort) Improve posture, sit up and stand straighter. AVOID the foods that trigger your acid reflux. ** this is quite possibly the MOST important thing to do if you have acid reflux. Again, think of FOOD as MEDICINE. ***Having heartburn every now and then is not necessarily going to cause harm to the body.. But if you have chronic heartburn and arent taking care of the root cause of the heartburn this could really cause harm to the whole digestive tract and the body. *** ** These are simply general guidelines and are not specific to anyone in particular. Talk to your MD, Chiropractor or Naturopath about how to find the cause of YOUR heartburn and to Naturally help rid of heartburn.

Hi Since starting to work in Brandon in May, I have been asked by many people to offer chiropractic services when I come out to the country. There are so many health and wellness benefits to chiropractic so I thought why not share this with family, friends and the community where I grew up! My plan is to schedule appointments in rural St. Léon on a monthly basis. These dates will be scheduled and shared with you from one appointment to the next, or else emailed a f...ew weeks prior. If you would like to be placed on an email list for updates and announcements on when I will be coming out to St. Leon, please provide me with your email. If at any time you prefer not to receive these emails, simply let me know and I will take you off the list- no worries! If you would like to share this email with other friends/family, please feel free to do that. The first appointment day is slated for Saturday June 15th from 10am-230pm. I will have a limited amount of appointment slots on this initial day as I will need to gather new patient health history info. How to Book an Appointment/Where to go Patients are required to book an appointment prior; you can do this via text: 431-773-0346 or email: [email protected]; note that these are my private coordinates so all communication goes directly to me. Location for appointments: Allen & Lorraine Greniers house; 4.5 km south of highways 23 & 244. What you can Expect Please bring your Manitoba Health card as well as your health insurance card (i.e. Blue Cross). The first visit take around 30-45 minutes to allow for intake of history and the exam. Following visits will vary from 10-15 minutes. First visits are $60; follow-up visits are $45. I can direct bill almost all insurances including Blue Cross. Accepting Cash/Check as payments. If you have any questions or would like to chat more, please feel free to contact me at any time. Yours in health et avec plaisir! Dr. Kris Grenier Kaczmarek D.C.

Follow up to my post last week on the autonomic nervous system. When we are under a high level of stress for a long time this can cause chronic over stimulation of the sympathetic state. The following are some symptoms associated with an overactive Sympathetic Nervous system. ... Anxiety, increased heart rate Shallow breathing Always fatigued Increased muscle tension Poor quality sleep, night sweats Decreased libido Increased susceptibility to infections (get a lot of illness and colds) What are some some things are that would be beneficial in order to reintroduce order to the nervous system when they are feeling like they are in a Chronic Sympathetic State Deep Breathing exercises Go for a walk in Nature Meditate Decrease consumption of sugar and caffeine Go to bed at the Same time every night Keep in mind that these are general wellness guidelines to follow and that the cause of sympathetic overload can differ from person to person. Please get checked by a healthcare professional who can better individualize your case. My husband and I love to spend time in Nature! Its a great way to get away from the busyness and stresses of life. ** Photos taken on an adventure at the Brandon Hills with our Awesome friends Brandon and Emily who travelled up from the States to see us this weekend! ** @ Brandon Hills

Dr. Stitt loves staying active and spending time in Nature! #movementismedicine Photos captured on a river run with his daughter Kiersten Stitt

The Autonomic Nervous System is the part of the Nervous system that is AUTOMATIC. We do not think to tell our heart to beat, or our digestive system to digest our food .. it just happens! There are two parts to your Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic Nervous System : aka Fight or Flight/ stress response this portion of the nervous system is your gas pedal ...it will activate when you need to escape a sabre tooth tiger or to fight off an attacker, however, for the mos...t part we shouldnt have to deal with those things in our day to day lives Parasympathetic nervous System: aka Rest & Digest/relaxed response this portion of the nervous system is our brake * Both parts of the Autonomic Nervous system are absolutely needed, however, the issue in the way most of us live our lives nowadays is that there are too many things that cause us to live in a Sympathetic dominant way. Being in a Sympathetic state is meant to be short term to get us out of trouble. We are not meant to be constantly stressed out or stressed out long term. Although the list is much longer than this, digestive issues, sleep problem, and skin sensitivities, and weight gain are among some of the big issues that chronic stress is a major contributor. Examples of things that can fire your Sympathetic (STRESS) response: feeling rushed, fatigued, worrying, eating poorly, dehydration, toxic relationships, never taking a moment to rest, bad thoughts, bills, spending time on social media, car accidents ect ect.. Basically anything that activates your stress response or gives you a rush of adrenaline Examples of things that can put you in a Parasympathetic(REST) state: chiropractic adjustments to restore balance to the nervous system, massage therapy to relax the muscles of the body, deep breathing, meditation, drinking something hot, stretching, being in nature, having lunch with a friend or a family member etc etc. *Finding ways to RELAX, put yourself into a parasympathetic state and manage chronic stress can drastically help with #chronicpain #digestion #sleepissues #fatigue #anxiety #bloodpressure #mentalfocus #breathing #tensemuscles #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #emotionalhealth

Happy Long weekend from the crew at Stitt Chiropractic Centre!

At Stitt Chiropractic we believe in Chiropractic care for the whole family! Meet Dr. Kristines adorable nephew Carter. A few fun facts about Carter: He love to eat, love playing peek-a-boo, and has been getting chiropractic adjustments since birth to keep his spine and nervous system in check! (and he responds really well ) *** 65% of neurological development (development of the brain and nervous system) occurs in your childs first year of life. It is imperative to e...nsure that your baby has every opportunity to maximize their nerve function during this critical period in their development. *** Dr. Kristine has spent many many hours,classes,seminars and internships learning how to care for infants and children. She wants to welcome all kiddos to the clinic! She has a lot of experience treating babies and children for a wide array of conditions big and small. Its truly amazing how well a child can respond to gentle, safe, and specific chiropractic treatments. **** Chiropractic techniques used on babies is extremely gentle and safe. The pressure used to adjust a baby is the same as the pressure you would use to check the ripeness of a tomato. **** There are a TON of benefits for babies and children getting adjusted. If you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask ! Phone- 204-726-1283 Email- [email protected] See more

Thank you to Dr. Danella, Dr. Jason, and Dr. Lyndsay at @familyfirstchirowpg for the BEAUTIFUL on my first day at Stitt Chiropractic Center! #theyareawesome #mbchiropractors #chirosupportchiros

We are excited to welcome the newest addition to our team: Dr. Kristine Kaczmarek! Kristine was born and raised on a family farm in south-central Manitoba, near a small town called St. Léon. She is bilingual (EN/FR) and has always had a strong attraction and affinity to all things nutrition, wellness and active living. After high school, she followed her dreams, playing Division 1 university ice hockey while pursuing her studies. Having graduated from Bemidji State Univers...ity with a degree in Exercise Science, Kristine pursued her studies at the Northwestern Health Sciences University where she graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Kristine and her husband Nathan both enjoy spending time socializing with family and friends as well as being active in all things nature and lifelong sports. They are very excited to become part of the Brandon community. New patients and appointments are now being accepted in preparation for her arrival on May 6th. While she loves to treat everyone all aspects of chiropractic and families in general, she has a lot of experience with athletes and has done multiple internships and seminars to expand her knowledge with pregnant mums, babies and children. Dr. Kris will be working the following office hours: Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 am 5 pm Tuesday & Thursdays: 1 pm 7 pm Fridays: 9 am 3 pm Welcome to the Stitt Chiropractic Centre Team and to Brandon Kristine!

Just a reminder that Dr. Stitt is now on vacation and the wonderful Dr. Rolly Bohemier will resume regular hours at the office beginning on the 2nd of January! Happy holidays everyone!

We are looking forward to having Dr. Roland B back in the office starting January 2nd 2019! Dr. Stitt will have his final day tomorrow before heading off to rest and relax after treating you lovely people for the past 5 months! Welcome back Rolly, and happy holidays to everyone - have a wonderful new year filled with love, family and of course, your best health Stitt Chiropractic team ... <3 See more

Welcome to Stitt Chiropractic's Facebook Page! We are looking forward to connecting with you here, to inform you of any business events and to give you the opportunity to learn more. Please let us know if you have any questions so far as we begin creating a page dedicated to our new and loyal patients.