Overdoing it-When we get wrapped up in holiday parties, shopping, trips to the post office or even your children’s seasonal concerts, it is easy to miss out on the things that will sustain you through the holidays. What do you need?  What is going to keep you healthy and bring you energy and vitality? 

At Backfit we would like to remind you to do what we call a “check in”.  How is your health?  Your back?  Are you giving yourself the time to keep up with your goals, home exercises and appointments?  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to come through the holidays feeling better than ever rather than allowing the season be a reason to slip backwards?  We are here for you between Christmas and New Years! 

Over spending-Buyer’s remorse is not good for your physical health, your psyche or your credit cards! Nor is it what anyone would want you to experience as the result of “giving”. Check your intentions – What part of giving really makes you feel good? Is it the joy in people’s eyes as they receive their surprise or have gifts becomes an expectation? Change this up! Create new traditions and find thoughtful gift ideas, or better yet, maybe you can share the gift of spinal health! Give us a call to find out more!

Over eating –This is not just about putting on the holiday 10!  Your nutrition has a profound impact your spinal health.  At this time of the year we are often indulging in foods that can increase inflammation throughout the body.  Check out our alkaline diet suggestions for some indulging that won’t set you back on your quest for wonderful!

Follow these tips and it will surely be “The most wonderful time of the year”!

In the last four years much has changed, but one thing has remained the same: our promise to give our very best everyday.  To continue to uphold this promise, there are more exciting services that we want to make available to you as a part of your spinal fitness program.

In order to complement your current care, we are adding three new features to our clinic.

1.  On October 1^st 2011, physiotherapist Jeff Van Huizen joined our team.  Jeff has 6 years of experience in physiotherapy and is currently completing a master’s degree in orthopedic manipulative therapy.

2.  Many of you have already experienced the benefits of our registered massage therapist, Jennie McIntyre.  Jennie has been performing muscle therapy for the last 3 months and has been a welcome addition.

3.  As proper nourishment has always been a huge factor in our general health and back health, you will now notice that we are offering complimentary healthy recipes of the week.  This is courtesy of Julie Cove of Alkaline Sisters.  In addition we are offering natural supplements for reducing inflammation, bone strengthening, and joint health.

We are excited and confident that you will see the value in these additions to the BackFit program.

In addition to the same personalized care and spinal treatments that you are currently receiving, these are among the many benefits that you can experience at our current McKenzie avenue location:

□               5,600 square feet of total back rehabilitation

□               CORE – a spinal fitness gym*

□               Whole body vibration platforms*

□               Spinal disc decompression therapy*

□               Convenient key-fob check-in

□               Paperless, computerized charts

□               Immediate access to digital x-ray images

□               A professional team which includes 4 doctors, 1 physiotherapist, 1 registered massage therapist & 3  kinesiologists

□               Spinal fitness and rehabilitation classes*

Throughout the last four years, we have been honoured to play a role in your health and we would like our partnership with you to continue.  Many of you have made us a part of your fitness and training regime.  Others have made us part of your family wellness checkups.  Now, as we celebrate the past and embrace the exciting times ahead, we would like to sincerely thank you for your support and patronage to BackFit.

We are excited about our journey with you to better spinal health, and look forward to answering any questions you may have.

*Effectiveness may vary from person to person

This information will only be for your benefit. We will not be selling or advertising anything as this newsletter is strictly designed to maximize your health results.
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Here’s to your healthiest year yet!

The BackFit Team

Sept 11, 2010 | 9:00am-1:00pm

• Parents can RSVP a consultation and backpack assessment with a designated doctor
• Special Camera and software analysis of child & backpack to measure the child’s tolerance level
• Proper weighing and fitting of the backpack
• Fun educational games will be provided
• The Q-FM will be on site
• A large 46ft inflatable obstacle course will be on site for entertainment
• F1 Indy Car (Mobile-1) provided by ENEX Fuels
• Parents will walk away with informative handouts to take home with them
• Healthy snacks and drinks donated by Red Barn Markets

It is our goal at Backfit to bring backpack safety awareness to Victoria, and bring a higher level of consciousness, by working with parents, and local school officials. By understanding the seriousness of backpack safety, the school administrators, teachers, parents and children can work together to eliminate the problem.