Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a modality used by chiropractors, and other practitioners, in soft tissue therapy. “IASTM is applied using specially designed instruments to provide a mobilizing effect to soft tissue (e.g., scar tissue, myofascial adhesion) to decrease pain and improve range of motion (ROM) and function.” (Cheatham, Lee, Cain and Baker,…
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One way to reduce inflammation and speed up healing is by using Cold Laser Therapy. Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy (LLT) that uses low levels of light to speed up healing. Unlike surgical or aesthetic lasers it does not cause your tissues to heat up or burn, although some people do experience a…
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We wanted to give an update about what we at Eastpoint are doing to reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19. First off, we are closely following the guidelines presented by BC Health and our Chiropractic College and Associations. At this time, we will continue to be open for regular operations, but with reduced hours.…
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March is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Month This month is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness month. We will be bringing posts that help bring light to this condition. Often when people think of Arthritis they think it is a condition that affects an older population. However, statistics are currently showing 3 in 1000 Canadian children have Juvenile…
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An event for anyone who would like fit checks, help with basic carries, or information about carriers.
This will be the last summer that Dr. Liarsky will be with Eastpoint Natural Health. She will continue to offer chiropractic care in the clinic until the end of August before she moves on to pursue her sports-related interests. Please visit her website at www.drmarinaliarsky.com for information about her future endeavours. I’d like to remind everyone that all…
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Dr. Anne Stacey will be hosting the monthly Baby Wearing Meet-Up at the clinic on May 29th, 2019 from 9-11am. This event is open to anyone who would like fit checks, help with basic carries, or information about carriers. You are not required to be a patient at the clinic to attend, nor do you…
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ICBC Coverage Changes for Chiropractic: In February of 2018 ICBC announced that they would be making significant improvements to their accident benefits, the first change since 1991. We want to help you understand how these changes apply to chiropractic care. Recently, we posted about the new Accident Benefits coverage plan. This week we will be…
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ICBC Coverage Changes for Chiropractic: ICBC will be ending the Chiropractic Flat Fee program on April 1st. In February of 2018 ICBC announced that they would be making significant improvements to their accident benefits, the first change since 1991. We want to help you understand how these changes apply to chiropractic care. Some of you…
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This year has already brought about exciting new things for us. We are happy to share that Dr. Anne Stacey has been invited into the Big Tsunami Chapter of BNI. Connecting with others in our community has always been a core value of ours, and we are happy to connect with our local business community…
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