Introducing Victoria Chiropractor Dr. John Douglas, D.C.
In school I was fortunate enough to have one of those amazing mentors that you never forget- one of those people that end up being a voice in your head that spurs you on and encourages you at various junctures. For me that was my track coach, Jim Slepica. "Coach Slep" was a 6'2", 230 lb man who managed to take an ordinary group of skinny kids and transform us into a pretty talented team. It was under the direction of Coach Slep that I learned the power of the human body.
Given the right direction, hard work and valuable support, the human body can do amazing things. When I was a part of that track team, "amazing" was sending several of our small town track athletes to compete internationally; a couple years ago "amazing" was -- for one of my patients -- going from not being able to pick up his one-year-old daughter because his back was so sore, to being able to hold and rock her until she fell asleep.
So, my passion for health and my path to chiropractic has been a fairly clear one for me right from the start. From "Day One" I have been fascinated by the intricacies of the human body and chiropractic gives me a daily look into many drug-free and surgery-free ways of positively influencing how the body works. During my kinesiology program I worked as an athletic trainer and I had the opportunity to work closely with physiotherapists, massage therapists, orthopedic surgeons and chiropractors. It was a great experience and a rare chance to delve deeply into many health specialties. It also gave me the chance to find that one specialty that fit: chiropractic.
When I am asked to give a definition of chiropractic, I like to say that the definition is one that the patient and I have to work out together. Chiropractic is a means of helping the body to "be" in its most healthy state possible, and for each person the path to achieving this is a little bit different.
I am committed to helping you achieve your optimal health. Unfortunately, I cannot promise that I will be able to get you there. But, I can promise you that together, with direction, hard work and a lot of support I will do my utmost to get you closer.
Introducing Victoria Registered Acupuncturist Conrad Crockett, R.Ac.
In addition to completing the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at CCAOM, Victoria, Conrad Crockett has been instructing Yoga in the community since 2003.
Conrad's passion is for people to discover their incredible potential for transformational change in health and in lifestyle. Refining the meridian and nervous systems through acupuncture and prescription quality herbal medicines, Conrad believes we can all experience radiance in health and abundant vitality in our lives.
"I love working with peoples individual needs, helping them shift from stress-driven, subconscious living into mindful awareness of our vital natures," explains Conrad. "Instead of the absence of disease, I encourage my patients to strive for optimum physical, mental and emotional health - Radiant Health."
Introducing Victoria Registered Massage Therapist Amie Brotsky
Amie Brotsky is a Registered Massage Therapist specializing in pregnancy massage and is a teacher's assistant at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Amie graduated with honours in 2005, and found her passion working with pregnancy.
Amie explains, "Being able to offer relief so women can function in their daily lives, sleep better, and prepare for delivery and generally supporting women through thier pregnancy is an honour." A pregnancy table is available.
Amie has studied Aromatherapy, Thai Massage and la Stone therapy and augments her practice with unique techniques to offer treatments that are engaging, effective and relaxing.
"Eveyone is welcome, whether you are pregnant or not. I look forward to meeting you soon!"
