Kristina Will, RMT
Kristina Will, RMT Kristina is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated in 2016 with honours from the 2,200-hour course at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy. She achieved certification in Foot Reflexology, Myofascial Cupping and Craniosacral Therapy. She continues in her education to add more treatment options for her clientele. Currently expanding her education in […]
Welcoming Massage Therapist Laurie Quillian!
We are happy to welcome Laurie to our team at Bow River Chiropractic! Laurie graduated from the Calgary College of Holistic Health and Clinics Inc. at the University of Calgary in June 2007. When Alberta started changing the regulations regarding Registered Massage Therapists, she didn’t hesitate to return back to the classroom. In May 2014, […]
Heel Pain
Heel pain is a very common condition that we see and treat at the clinic. The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your […]
Straighten up Alberta!!
The Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors has developed a great program that helps promote spinal health and posture. This program is available on the Straighten Up Alberta website, as well as an app for your mobile device. It is a great little video for either adults or kids to help get moving and straighten […]
Backpack Tips
It’s back to school time and students are loading up their backpacks with all their school supplies. . Here are some simple tips for picking, packing and wearing a backpack to avoid pain and strain. Pick the right bag • Choose a bag made of lightweight material. • Pick a bag that has two wide, […]
What the heck is text neck?
Text neck is a term used to describe the injuries and pain associated with looking down at wireless devices for too long. The symptoms associated with text neck are – Neck pain – Back pain – Headaches – Shoulder pain – Increased curvature of the spine By constantly looking downward it places a greater amount […]
Dry Needling/IMS
Dry Needling or Intramuscular Stimulation(IMS) is a powerful new treatment that Dr. Janzen has become certified in. This treatment involves inserting thin filament needles into muscles to relieve tension and tightness. One of the aspects of this technique that make it so successful is that during the technique we try to cause the muscle to […]
Chiropractic Coverage for Seniors
Did you know, many seniors have some Chiropractic coverage through Blue Cross. They are eligible for $25 per treatment for 8 treatment per calendar year starting July 1st of each year. We are able to direct bill this to their plan. At Bow River Chiropractic Clinic we direct bill with most of the major insurance […]
Dry Needling (IMS)
What is Dry Needling/Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)? Functional Dry Needling or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is an advanced needling technique that focuses on using needles to release tension, tightness, and trigger points in muscles. A small filament needle is inserted into the muscle eliciting a small twitch response and then relaxing the muscle. The twitch response acts […]
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