I am excited to launch this years offering of not just one, but two Ignite Retreats! June 15 and 16 will be Ignite Spirit, an urban retreat, on Sleeping Dog Farm (outside Victoria) and will delve into encaustics and writing with groove and yoga as the movement accompaniment. Sept 19-22 is Ignite Soul and will […]
Written by Ashley Feinberg The internet: it’s our teacher, our entertainer, and ever increasingly, our doctor. Every day, the country’s sniveling, coughing, light-headed festering contagions plop in front of their computers in hopes of figuring out what the hell is a matter with them—for free. So while brilliant, it’s not entirely surprising that scientists were, […]
What is Laser Therapy? Laser Therapy or “photobiomodulation”, is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improving healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors as far back as the […]
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Older adults often get osteoarthritis, especially if they are overweight. Acupuncture, physical therapy or massage can help with osteoarthritis. There are many helpful things you can do to ease the pain of osteoarthritis. Read on for some helpful advice. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the cartilage […]
Victoria’s Diversified Health Clinic is the first location on Vancouver Island to offer eToims, a new non-invasive treatment for pain and inflammation in the body’s soft and connective tissues. When you irritate or damage a nerve, muscle fibers close around the nerve fibers like a fist. eToims uses an electrical pulse that uncurls the fist […]
Written By Douglas Robb This study found that individuals who focused on behavior-changing strategies were much more successful than those people forced to endure their doctor’s cognitive approach to behavior change. Instead of attempting to change their knowledge, beliefs and attitudes surrounding exercise and healthy eating, study participants were successful at increasing their physical activity […]
The College of Family Physicians of Canada reports that 30-40% of adults have some amount of sleeplessness in any given year. If you’re one of them or simply want to get more zzz’s without pills, read on. Everybody needs sleep. That’s a fact. But when it comes to how much, everybody is different: Some wake […]
Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but widely used throughout Asia this beverage has a multitude of uses from lowering blood pressure to preventing cancer. The reason that green tea has more health benefits attached to it than black tea is (apparently) due to the processing. […]
Diversified Health Clinic is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative health and wellness center that combines a wide range of services including chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture. The Company is currently recruiting a Clinic Manager to join its growing team. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Works with practitioners and staff to implement clinic goals and objectives in […]
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Programs have been shown to improve: Fitness & Flexibility / Heart Rate / Blood Pressure Levels /Cholesterol Levels / Blood Sugar Levels / Weight & Body Composition / Quality & Enjoyment of Life & reduce hospitalization / Stress Tolerance Learn to exercise and monitor your own progress. Increase your confidence by working […]
