Symmetry Wellness Centre
71 Ilsley Ave, Unit 9 B3B 1L5 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

HUGE thank you to Fundy Textile for hooking us up with these gorgeous jackets! Stay tuned, modelling photos to come :) #SymmetryWellnessCentre #FundyTextile #companygear

We all know proper posture is good for our health, but it is actually vital for sustained health. Osteopathic treatment can help restore motion in restricted joints and improve flexibility to shortened tissues resulting from improper posture. Book with our wonderful osteopath Blair to start your journey toward a better posture and a healthier you! Call (902)444-6555 to book

The key to fixing poor posture is strengthening and stretching the muscles in the upper back, chest, and core. Do you have a favourite stretch or technique that works for you? Share them with us in the comments! #SymmetryWellnessCentre #posturecorrection

I think we all underestimate the power and effectiveness of yoga! The goal of yoga poses isn't about bending and forcing your body into certain positionsthat could actually cause more back pain. Instead, yoga poses teach you proper alignment, such as how to maintain good posture. #symmetrywellnesscentre #yoga

Over the last year many of us have transitioned to working from home, and have been sitting more than ever. Some of us have set up "offices" in our dining rooms, where the chairs have little to no support. Here are some tips to help minimize and ease "desk pain", and help to correct your posture at the same time! -Support your back. Lumbar cushions are great and help resist the urge to slouch -Rest your feet flat on the floor. Adjust your chair if needed -Place your screen at... eye level -Have the keyboard straight in front of you, and keep your mouse close -Avoid wearing bifocals, if at all possible See more

Suffer from iPosture or iHump? So many of us have been on our devices more than ever over the last year, and not only is it trying to the eyes, its causing nasty neck and upper back pain! Our wonderful chiropractor Dr Steve Berkstresser has some great tips to help beat the pain and improve our posture: Keep your phone at eye level, sit up straight, elbows in and shoulders back.... #symmetrywellnesscentre #improveyourposture

Available this week....

Did you know proper stretching is one of the key components to preventing injury? With that said, correct form and technique plays a huge part in achieving the proper, safe stretch, and if not done correctly can further aggravate the muscles? There are great apps available that provide visuals and descriptions that are super helpful in the stretching process. Some top apps include:... -Stretching Sworkit -Flexibility -StretchIt These are available on both iPhone and Android operating systems

Wishing a great first day to all the students out there! Whether its online, at home or in the classroom, we hope you all had a great first day!

We have a few massage openings next week with Stacy. Give us a call to reserve your appointment, 902-444-6555

We had a little helper in the clinic this morning!

Can you believe the last day of August is already here?! Summer seems to have zoomed right by, but the beautiful colours of fall are right around the corner!

Registered Massage Therapists! Were currently looking for a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to join our team! Resumes can be sent to- [email protected]

Were on day 57 (at least it feels like that many) of this heat wave, and we CANT stress enough how important hydration is!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy, its a hot one today! Hydration and A/C it is!

Its Wellness Wednesday! Lets talk HEAT WAVES....and how to stay safe and cool! 10 Tips for Surviving a Heat Wave While Its Happening:... 1. Never leave children or pets alone in hot vehicleseven for a second. 2. Stay inside during the hottest part of the day (10 A.M to 4 P.M.) and limit time outside in the sun. Avoid strenuous activity and postpone outdoor games and events. 3. If A/C is not available, stay indoors on the lowest floor in a well-ventilated area with fans. Keep shades and blinds closed. 4. Stay hydrated with plenty of watereven if youre not thirsty. Dont drink alcohol, sugary soda or drinks, or other caffeinated beverages, as they will only make dehydration worse. 5. Eat small meals and eat more often. 6. Use sunscreen and wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and a hat made of breathable material. 7. During heat waves, tune to a NOAA radio station and listen for weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). 8. Visit air-conditioned public spaces such as malls, movie theaters, and libraries to keep cool. 9. Check on family and friends who are more susceptible, especially if they may have lost A/C. Keep your pets indoors and make sure they have access to a cool space and plenty of water. 10. If you feel overheated, cool off with wet washcloths, fans, and a cool sponge bath or shower. Source- https://www.almanac.com//heat-waves-10-tips-extreme-heat-s

We have a last-minute opening for a massage at 5pm with Stacy today. Call now to reserve your "tune-up", 902-444-6555We have a last-minute opening for a massage at 5pm with Stacy today. Call now to reserve your "tune-up", 902-444-6555

Happy Pride!! #loveislove

Happiest of birthdays to our wonderful RMT Amy!

Do you or someone you know have Multiple Sclerosis with short/long term memory problems? Trouble following conversations or concentrating as part of your MS symptoms? If so, our very own RMT Jenn would like to talk to you! She is looking for participants in a study on the Lymph Drainage benefits of MS. If you would like to participate in this study, you would be required to make it into our clinic on a fairly regular basis for a few weeks. Please send us a private message or give us a call to speak directly with her!

Happy 4th of July to all of our American friends....including our beloved Dr Steve!

Happy Canada Day!

We are adjusting well to our new normal!

Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing dads out there!

The birthday girl is suited and booted for the new normal! Happy big 2-5 Birthday Erin, hope you have the best day!

Well isnt this just the best news?! Who are you hugging first?!?!

Love notes from clients sure do put a smile on our faces. Soooo glad to be back, weve missed yall!

The day has come!..... WE ARE OPEN!!!!!!! Of course, we have made changes to health and safety protocol, as directed within the COVID-19 guidelines (please refer to our previous post for a complete list of what to expect when you return to the clinic).... We thank you so much for your patience and understanding during these trying times, and we cant wait to see you!

Its Wellness Wednesday! As we continue to work through the ever-evolving protocols for return to work on our end, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of what will be required when you book your appointment and when you arrive for your appointment: PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE OR OUTSIDE THE CLINIC UNTIL YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME. There is an occupancy limit, so we cannot have clients in the waiting area.... PLEASE BRING A MASK. If you do not have one, we can provide a surgical mask to you for $2. PRE_SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE Have you tested positive for COVID-19 that you have not fully recovered from? Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? *(Not related to a previously documented health concern) a. fever (i.e. chills, sweats) b. cough or worsening of a previous cough c. sore throat d. headache e. shortness of breath* f. new or unexplained muscle aches g. sneezing h. nasal congestion/runny nose i. hoarse voice j. diarrhea k. unusual fatigue l. loss of sense of smell or taste m. red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes, or fingers without clear cause Have you traveled outside of Nova Scotia within the last 14 days? Have you had unprotected close contact with individuals who have a confirmed or presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 (e.g. individuals exposed without appropriate PPE in use)? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions or if you become symptomatic at any point prior to your scheduled appointment, we ask that you postpone your treatment until you are well and symptom free. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you may do so by giving us a call at 902-444-6555. *Please note that we require 24 hours notice for changes or cancellations to avoid cancellation fees* *If this is your first visit, please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time to complete the necessary paperwork* We graciously thank you for your patience, and we will be in touch with you to rebook your cancelled appointments. If you didnt have a COVID-canceled appointment over the last 3 months, but would like to be added to our list, please call us at Symmetry. 902-444-6555

#blackouttuesday

A Sunday evening staff meeting to prep ourselves for WELCOMING BACK our wonderful patients! It was a very positive meeting, and I think it relieved some staff anxiety. We have lots of ground to cover, and some staff scheduling to figure out, but we are so excited to see you all! ... If you had an appointment over the past 2.5 months that we had to cancel....we will contact you to get you rescheduled. Please be patient with us as we work out the kinks. WEVE MISSED YOU!

EXCITING NEWS! We have been given the green light to re-open our doors as of June 5th!! Of course, this is pending approval of the return-to-work plan, what new policies and procedures are to be implemented, and to allow us time to obtain the proper PPE supplies. There still is work to be done before the official opening, such as new scheduling procedures, but we will be working as quickly and efficiently as possible to get things up and running! We will provide updates, such as exact opening date, shortly, and we appreciate all of your patience and understanding. All of us at Symmetry are so excited to see you all soon!

Lets talk sleep!!!!! Do you get enough sleep at night? What about going to bed early enough to allow for a long enough sleep? Getting a good sleep is so important for our health, and here are some reasons how: Sleep Keeps Your Heart Healthy.... Sleep May Help Prevent Cancer. Sleep Reduces Stress. Sleep Reduces Inflammation. Sleep Makes You More Alert. Sleep Improves Your Memory. Sleep May Help You Lose Weight. Napping Makes You Smarter Sleep May Reduce Your Risk of Depression Sleep Helps the Body Repair Itself For further details, here is the source: https://www.verywellhealth.com/top-health-benefits-of-a-goo

Wasnt that just the best news last week?! Baby steps are still steps!

Thank you for all that you do, we are so very grateful! #nursesweek

We are sending out our prayers and thoughts for Dylan and his family

Happy Mothers Day from us to you!

ITS WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Lets talk Epsom Salts! Have you ever used them, say in your bath? Well you should try it!... Some benefits of using Epsom Salts: -Provides Magnesium. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, the first being calcium. -Promotes Sleep and Stress Reduction. -Helps With Constipation. -Exercise Performance and Recovery. -Reduced Pain and Swelling.

Happy Star Wars Day!

How hilarious is this?! *shared from a clinics page from British Columbia

Since the state of emergency has been extended for another 2 weeks here in Nova Scotia, that means that we must remain closed for a little bit longer.....HOWEVER, we have been starting to take names for a wait list for when we are able to re-open. Send us a DM on here, or email [email protected] to put your name on the list, so we can contact you for an appointment. Be sure to include your name, the service and practitioner requested. Stay strong, safe and healthy dear friends! Were in this together and well get through it together! WE MISS YOU!

We are so proud of our Jenn for this heartfelt rendition of Hallelujah, in honour of those we lost Thank you for sharing this with us Jenn, you did a beautiful job! #NovaScotiaStrong