Origin Integrated Health, located at 1261 Noel Avenue, is the home of Comox Valley’s leading experts in health, injury and rehabilitation. Dr. Brittany Filipetti & Dr. Kyle Salloum are Modern Chiropractors who collaborate with Athletic Therapists, Kinesiologists, Acupuncturists, Medical doctors, Physiotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, and Naturopaths to find the most efficient and cost-effective treatment plan for you! They treat the tissues that are dysfunctional, tight and hypoxic (lack oxygen due to poor circulation). Following treatment, we will send you to one of ORIGIN’s rehabilitation experts to get you back to doing what you love! Some techniques include: Graston Technique, Active Release, Shockwave Therapy, Deep Tissue Laser Therapy and more.
LED Light Therapy to the Rescue!
Over time, healthy skin cells become unable to renew themselves normally. This may be due to a skin problem or a consequence of sun exposure or aging. LED light recharges these cells, energising them to heal and rejuvenate faster, promoting healing from the inside out. The cell metabolism then builds collagen, increases elasticity, boosts circulation, accelerates tissue repair or kills bacteria. Laboratory studies have shown up to 150 to 200 per cent faster skin cell regeneration and increased hydration up to 600%. LED therapy is suitable for all skin types. It can also be used to treat inflammatory problems such as acne and rosacea.
Local Love: Courtenay Pharmacy
Courtenay Pharmacy is a local, family-owned and operated pharmacy, dedicated to serve the community. We take pride in our welcoming environment that is comfortable for clients and staff, with an at home feel where we can provide the personal, client centered approach to your care and your health goals that we believe in. We offer prompt prescription filling, medication counselling services and advice. We blister pack medications and help build custom medication strategies that include your vitamins and other non-prescription products. Choosing a pharmacist is an important decision in your healthcare. Let us take the time to get to know you and become your pharmacy of choice.
New in Comox: Get Fit in 30
Located in the Comox Mall and owned by Darcelle Hartling, Get Fit in 30 (formerly Curves) has something to offer every woman. The low impact exercise is a proven formula for a huge range of women; add circuit strength training to the mix and you have a well-balanced multi-muscle group workout! The equipment here are resistance-based and give your muscle groups a workout in both directions. The circuit is 30 seconds on a machine, then 30 seconds cardio on a mat. It’s a quick and easy format that is done in under 30 minutes!
Senior Summer Safety Tips
Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer. Apply SPF of at least 30 to 50—every two to four hours you are outdoors or riding in a car. Routinely wearing a quality pair of sunglasses protects the eyes from cataracts, a condition common among older adults. Look for a pair with a label showing they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. As we grow older, the body doesn’t adjust to changes in temperature and humidity as quickly as in younger days. This puts seniors at higher risk for dehydration and sun-related illnesses, like heat stroke – so make sure to keep hydrated!
A Yoga Therapy Journey
In western society, a Yoga class is often seen as a fitness venture, but 1:1 yoga therapy gives us the opportunity to take it deeper. It’s a melding of the mind, body and breath, and it’s an opportunity to clean up paths of communication between our brain and our muscles. As we move with more ease and efficacy, our muscles are better able to leverage our bodies. As a result, you WILL start to notice a lengthening of your muscles and a new-found strength and tone, but it’s a happy by-product of the journey, rather than the target.
A Recipe for Self-Care
Self-care isn’t just about applying a good quality cream on your skin after a hot day in the sun (although it’s a good idea!) Self-care is a long-term relationship with your health, starting with listening to your body’s unique needs. Connecting with your body to understand what it needs can be very empowering. Here is a recipe for self-care: Eat your fruits and vegetables, raw or lightly cooked. Add some clean protein to it and eat some carbohydrates – yes, CARBS are HEALTHY and important for hormone regulation and energy! Choose complex carbs over simple carbs. And finally, don’t forget to drink your water!
Tight Skin is Always In
As we get older, our bodies start to produce less collagen and store more fat—this is what eventually leads to wrinkles, sagging, cellulite and other signs of aging. Body shaping treatments using radio frequency technology naturally boost collagen production and break down fat cells, which diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, tightens sagging skin, smoothens out cellulite, and makes the body look slimmer, sculpted, and more toned. Radio frequency is proven safe and effective for all skin tones. It can be done throughout the summer and you can return to your daily activities immediately afterward.
Business Spotlight: Solbrü
Whether you’re alcohol-free for the moment or done with alcohol completely, we’re honored to be your guide. Solbrü is building a community of like-minded people who support each other. We’ve crafted our nourishing elixirs to infuse your body, mind, and spirit with a potent blend of functional mushrooms and herbs that can elevate your mood, restore peak performance, and inspire connection. Together we can reduce the stigma of addiction through advocacy and innovation. So whether you’re “Sober Curious” or “Sober Serious,” I want Solbrü elixirs to help guide you back to health and achieve a deeper, more fulfilling life.
New in Comox: Get Fit in 30
Located in the Comox Mall and owned by Darcelle Hartling, Get Fit in 30 (formerly Curves) has something to offer every woman. The low impact exercise is a proven formula for a huge range of women; add circuit strength training to the mix and you have a well-balanced multi-muscle group workout! The equipment here are resistance-based and give your muscle groups a workout in both directions. The circuit is 30 seconds on a machine, then 30 seconds cardio on a mat. It’s a quick and easy format that is done in under 30 minutes!
The Sandwich Generation
Are you a caregiver to your children and your aging parents? If so, you’re part of the “sandwich generation,” a group of adults who are “sandwiched” between caregiving responsibilities for their young and elderly loved ones. This generation of caregivers has its own unique stresses and challenges, spending on average about three hours per day on unpaid care while also working full-time. These challenges can take a toll on this group’s health, finances, and emotions. Thankfully, home care agencies can help relieve some of the stress by providing quality care for senior loved ones in their own homes.


