It can be frustrating when getting treated by a single practitioner for weeks with no end in sight. At Origin Integrated Health, we go for a collaborative approach! We offer you an individualized treatment plan to follow that most often involves collaboration between experts in the field. We treat the cause of your pain and focus on strengthening your imbalances in motion. We call upon:
• Myofascial techniques and Class IV Laser with a Chiropractor
• Inter-muscular Stimulation or Acu-Stimulation with a Physiotherapist or Acupuncturist.
• Active Rehab with an Athletic Therapist or Kinesiologist.
• Injection therapy with Naturopaths and Acupuncturists.
Let’s make you a master plan to get YOU BETTER!

Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects different people differently. There are three main related patterns that your clinician will see in the health care setting. By differentiating the patient’s anxiety type, the context in which it exists, and underlying physical signs and symptoms, your clinician can provide people with a treatment plan that not only alleviates the anxiety symptoms but helps people feel truly supported and relaxed. To treat anxiety effectively, the best approach is to take a unified perspective of body and mind, treating it as an integrated whole.

Q: My eyelids twitch often. Why is that? It’s rather annoying.
A: You’re right – it’s annoying, but usually not an emergency. Common causes are tiredness (e.g. from too much computer work), eye strain, dry eyes, excessive caffeine, and electrolyte imbalances. Consider a small glass of electrolyte drink or electrolyte supplement each day until your twitch subsides.

Physical and emotional wellbeing impacts our energy, learning, focus, motivation, time management, communication, our personal and professional relationships, and even our waistlines. During the past three decades, developments in biology, neurology, and psychology have demonstrated the mind-body connection and proven total wellbeing must incorporate ALL dimensions of our lives. Empowered, you learn and understand how and why you make choices, develop more clarity about personal responsibility for our personal and professional lives. Resulting in creating a wellbeing that is continuing toward higher levels of health and optimal living with ongoing awareness and action.

A new survey suggests more Canadians want to continue living at home as they age, rather than move to a retirement or long-term care facility, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Institute on Ageing (Ryerson University) conducted the online survey with 1,517 Canadians in July 2020. Overall, 91% of respondents said they would try “to live safely and independently in their own home as long as possible.” A 2018 StatsCan report noted that about a quarter of adult Canadians provided home care for a family member or friend, indicating a growing need for additional home care support.

It is a good idea to regularly go through medications around the house and remove the ones that are no longer being used or those that are expired. Do not throw them in the garbage or down the toilet. For over-the-counter pills, remove as much as you can from the packaging and recycle that in your household recycling. Remove all personal information from your prescription labels. Put all the solid doses in a large container or bag. Add inhaler canisters (rinse and recycle the plastic parts). Leave liquids and creams in the containers. Pack it up and bring it to the pharmacy for proper disposal.

In group yoga, it’s common and understandable to see bodies creatively molding themselves into a shape, no matter the method – Unfortunately this can lead to injury. As a teacher, it’s difficult to dive into posture intricacies without interrupting the flow of class and cues are used to course correct a student’s posture once they’re in the position. Working 1:1 with a yoga therapist allows a deeper look at your history, physical needs and personal goals and gives us the freedom to explore what’s most important to you. Take what you learn and apply it to your daily activities, your preferred sport or your existing yoga practice!

Tendonitis is an acutely inflamed/swollen tendon, while tendinosis, on the other hand, is a chronically damaged tendon with necrotic tissue. Common tendon injuries include: Achilles tendonitis/osis, Plantar fasciitis/osis, Long Head of Biceps tendonitis/osis. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of low energy acoustic wave pulsations that are applied to the tendon. It is designed to create breakdown and inflammation in the tendon to stimulate new blood vessel formation. ESWT in conjunction with active rehabilitation & Class IV Laser has proven to be an effective treatment for tendon injury.