Welcome To Pitt Meadows Wellness Centre.

Chiropractic doctors practice natural, drugless, non-invasive health care and rely on the body’s ability to self-heal. We consult, review the case history, conduct a physical examination. Using this information, a diagnosis is made. Chiropractors have a term for misalignments: subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of the bones that protect the spinal cord. The severity of the subluxation can vary, and there are a number of potential contributing factors that can be physical, emotional or chemical. The subluxation can be caused by any number of incidents, from birth trauma to an auto accident to simple repetition or over-use.

Our Chiropractors, Dr. Jason Casey, Dr. Liz McCrindle & Dr. Jen Yewchuk, are committed to providing pain relief for many symptoms and conditions so that you can have a higher quality of life. At Pitt Meadows Wellness you will receive the best care through the use of modern chiropractic techniques and technology. We have a genuine concern for your well-being and health!

ICBC *If approved, will cover the cost of your treatments & there will be no charge to you.

WorkSafe BC *If approved, will cover most of the cost of your treatments. Until that time, you will be expected to pay in full for your Chiropractic care at the time the service is rendered. Upon approval, you will be refunded any extra monies paid.

We have 13 Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) available to assist you. They are available at various times & days, 6 days a week Monday – Saturday. Early morning and late evening appointments are available.

How does massage therapy work? Massage Therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen & other nutrients to the body’s tissues. It relieves muscle tension & pain, increases flexibility & mobility, & helps to remove lactic acid & other waste by-products from the body, which reduces pain & stiffness in muscles & joints. Massage therapy relieves stress. It helps the body’s stress response by lowering levels of stress hormones such as cortisol. Massage therapy also appears to enhance the immune system.

Why do people utilize massage therapy?

• • Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis & tendonitis
• • Back pain
• • Stress relief & stress-related conditions
• • Headaches & migraines
• • Muscle & related conditions such as spasms, strains, & sprains
• • Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• • Post-injury & post-surgical rehabilitation

*Our Massage Therapists (RMT) DO NOT treat WorkSafe BC Claims, even if WorkSafe BC approves RMT treatment.

What to Expect
Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. But physiotherapy is not limited to rehabilitation of injury and the effects of disease or disability. A physiotherapist also provides education and advice for health promotion, disease and injury prevention.

How physiotherapists assess
A physiotherapist will assess you using detailed history-taking as well as specific physical tests and measures, such as flexibility or range of motion. He or she will then analyze the assessment findings and use clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis. Together, you will explore your current abilities and functional needs so the physiotherapist can plan treatments that are consistent with your goals and general health status, and which incorporate approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available.

How physiotherapists treat
Physiotherapy treatments can include the following:

• • Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function
• • Joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness
• • Hot and cold packs and modalities to relieve pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, improve movement and function
• • Airway clearance methods to assist people with breathing difficulties
• • Skin and wound care
• • Management of incontinence including pelvic floor re-education
• • Functional activity and tolerance testing and training
• • Work and occupational re-training and return to work planning
• • Prescription, fabrication and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive and protective devices and equipment
• • Environmental change, focusing on removing barriers to function

ICBC & WorkSafe BC Claims welcome!

Acupuncture belongs to the scope of practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This ancient, holistic medical system focuses on treating the whole person, rather than just a disease. Acupuncture is a clinical procedure that involves the use of fine, sterile needles inserted & manipulated at specific points of the body to trigger a healing response. For more than 2000 years, acupuncture has been used for treatment of a wide range of ailments, but today it is most commonly used to treat various types of pain caused by:

• • whiplash
• • acute & chronic neck & back problems
• • frozen shoulder
• • tennis elbow
• • carpal tunnel syndrome
• • tendonitis
• • sciatica
• • sports injuries

Acupuncture will help promote natural healing & improve function Acupuncture also offers additional treatment options to individuals with chronic health problems for which mainstream medicine presently offers no completely satisfactory treatment (e.g. multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, low metabolism).

ICBC *If approved, will cover the cost of your treatments & there will be no charge to you.

Clinical counselling assists clients to understand their issues & concerns in order to enhance self-growth, personal effectiveness, interpersonal relations, life adjustments, spiritual growth, & mental health. Some examples of concerns/issues which are appropriate to bring to a Clinical Counsellor are:

• • grief & bereavement
• • childhood/adolescent issues
• • stress management
• • sexual abuse/trauma
• • emotion related depression
• • panic/anxiety
• • anger management
• • personal growth & self-development

Some third party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs may pay partial or total coverage for counselling services.

ICBC *If approved, will cover the cost of your treatments & there will be no charge to you.

Eating isn’t as simple as it once might have been. Every day the media presents another point of view on healthy eating & everyone has a view about food & nutrition. The result is that many people are overwhelmed & confused when they think about food & their health. Unfortunately this has contributed to a disconnection from food, nutrition & our bodies. A consultation with a dietitian can assist you to make sense of nutrition information & design a plan to help you make long-term changes to meet your nutrition & health goals.

Some examples of issues/conditions that Nutrition Counselling can help you with are:

• • heart health
• • allergies
• • women’s health issues
• • prenatal nutrition
• • diabetes
• • vegetarian eating
• • weight control
• • gastrointestinal health (gluten/wheat intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome).

Active Rehab at Pitt Meadows Wellness is full service

We want to make it easy for you to get the treatment you need. We work directly with your healthcare team and your adjustor (if ICBC) to create a treatment plan tailored to you. You benefit from working with a kinesiologist with tons of rehab experience to provide exercise prescriptions and support while you work towards building a healthier and stronger you. With Active Rehab you will develop healthy routines at home and work to improve your wellbeing for the long-term. You will also have the option to do some of your sessions from home, online.

Kinesiology services are covered under ICBC Enhanced Accident Benefits

Other services we offer include:

• - Laser Therapy
• - Orthotics
• - IMS
• - Supplements
• - Creams
• - Pillows
• - TENS Machines
• - PEMF Mat

Established in 1996, Pitt Meadows Wellness has been serving Pitt Meadows and our neighboring communities for over 25 years. Our location (with lots of parking) allows quick access from Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam & Langley. We are unique, providing a wide range of services in one convenient location.

Our chiropractors Dr. Jason Casey, Dr. Liz McCrindle & Dr. Jen Yewchuk along with the rest of our friendly team are dedicated to finding solutions to target your unique needs, whether you are suffering from back pain, neck pain, headaches, or muscular tightness and tension. If you just want to improve your overall health or work on personal issues, our team is here to help you.

OUR WELLNESS TEAM INCLUDES:

• 3 CHIROPRACTORS
• 14 REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS
• 4 REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLORS
• 2 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
• 3 ACUPUNCTURISTS
• 1 REGISTERED DIETITIAN