Thrive Health Ptbo

Dr. Brad here. If we haven't had a chance to meet in the clinic yet, then hello! I'm not the one behind our Instagram very often...so I thought I'd pop in, say hello and introduce myself. Here are a few things you may not know about me: I co-own Thrive Health Ptbo with my beautiful wife Dr. Sarah ... I grew up in PTBO My passion for sports and athletic performance stimulated my interest in Chiropractic care. I now love working with people of all ages I have advanced my training with coursework in pediatrics, youth athletic care, concussion rehab, postural correction and disc herniation resolution. Dr. Sarah & I have two busy and fun-loving children, Hannah and Ben. We also have a spoiled Bernese Mountain dog named Lexi My favourite sports are baseball, basketball and volleyball. In the summer you can find me at the Riverside Ball Diamonds in East City Your turn! Share something about yourself! Do we have anything in common? See more

Have you met Dr. Sarah C? Dr. Sarah has been with us for just over 2 years. She is loved by all of her patients and passionate about making a difference in her patient's lives. Dr. Sarah works with patients throughout their lifespan. From infancy to seniors. ... Here are some fun things you might not know about Dr. Sarah She has a horse and loves horseback riding. Specifically reining horses. She has trained for a marathon, dabbles with mountain biking and yoga. Taught fitness classes Played softball She's a mom! Her daughter's name is Hazel Have you seen Dr. Sarah in the clinic before? How amazing is she! See more

Do you ever find yourself leaving an appointment and wondering what your health practitioner does for their health ... Same! We know a thing or two about living a healthy lifestyle. Here's what we keep in mind on our own health journey. Keep these things in your mind next time you're wondering "if you're doing enough."... It's the small daily actions that have the biggest impact. Aim for small manageable changes you can stick to over a long period of time. This will make the biggest impact on your health. Your body is designed the move! It doesn't need to be hard or high impact, but it needs to be something. Move as much as you can in a day in a way that feels good! Less is more. If we give you a stretch or exercise remember that it shouldn't be painful! If you use a pain scale of 0 - 10. Any stretch or exercise should be a 2/10. Drink. Your. Water. We're not exaggerating when we stress how important drinking water is to your health. Listen to your body. It's giving you messages all day long about what it needs to feel good. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that health doesn't need to be complicated. See more

#Peterborough is home. We're so grateful that we've been able to grow our family and business here in town. (Did you know Dr. Brad grew up in Peterborough?) I know many of you are in the same boat! Happy and grateful to call #PTBO your home.... Share your favourite part of our #LocalPeterborough community below! Is it a specific park? The river? Local family? A business? We want to know! See more

Not sure how YOU living your healthiest and best life impacts the world around you? Then keep reading. We have an example of #BetterHealthBetterLivingBetterWorld that we just LOVE. It's from a patient and it just warms our heart. "When I go for physiotherapy, my knee pain is better and I can walk more comfortably. When I can walk comfortably I can take my therapy dog to their nursing home visits. It makes a huge difference in the lives ...of the residences at the nursing home." This is what we're talking about! Better health = managing your knee pain Better living = walking without pain or worry Better world = taking your therapy dog to the nursing home and improving the lives of others Your turn! What's an example of how when you're in GOOD health you're able to give back to the world around you? Tell us below! See more

When life (#ParentLife) gets crazy the BEST thing you can do for your family is to take care of yourself. Sometimes easier said than done. Dr. Brad and I understand how hard it is to balance life, parenthood and work. Running a thriving business (pun intended ), raise two kiddos AND manage our own health is a lot of work. Plus all the changes with COVID and the second wave lockdown.... We've learnt a thing or two about managing our time and prioritizing our wellbeing. Here's what we've learnt works well for us: Double down on our routine when life is EASY. By focusing on building a strong routine when life feels easy. We have strong habits in place for when life is challenging. Prioritize exercise and hydration. Both are key to keep your energy levels HIGH! Which, as any parent knows, is important! Set expectations + communicate daily. We've made a habit of checking in with each other (and our support system!) to see what we need to feel and function our best. This helps decrease stress and ensures everyone is on the same page. Do a time trade! This is our favourite parent-hack. We'll do a time trade, where one of us gets an hour or two completely kid-free and chore! This ensures that we each get the time we need for self-care, whether it's a run, DIY craft or Epsom salt bath. We help each other make the time! Parents, we know that this year has been challenging and we're here for you. Share your best time management and self-care hacks below See more

"Better Health. Better Living. Better World" is our motto. Here's why: If you're healthy, you FEEL GOOD!... If you feel good, you're going to be able to live your life to its fullest doing the things you love to do with the people that matter the most to you. If you're happy with your life and living well then you'll have the energy, resources and willingness to give back to the world in positive ways. It's a cycle One that we strongly believe in. What's 1 way you've improved your health this past year? How is that healthy change improving your life and your impact on the world?

We all have those days. Dr. Sarah here. This photo is from one of my "those days" last year. It was very cozy... but NOT quite work-appropriate. (Thank goodness for keeping indoor shoes at work!). Sometimes we have so much going on at once. Between kids, work, home, and family, it's easy to forget things! Like the basic parts of YOUR life!... It's normal. It happens. It's funny. But these moments are also a good reminder. To slow down, take a deep breath and put all of the "to-do's" aside every once and a while! What is something silly you have done because of the list in your head? See more

Quiz time! How well do you know your clinicians? Match the favourite activity to the clinician and post your answers below! Clinician's favourite activities ... Horseback riding Loves DIY projects Volleyball Fishing (especially for mackerel) Crafting + Knitting Baseball playing cards/games Your clinicians: Dr. Brad Dr. Sarah W. Dr. Sarah C. Dr. Erin Leah Jaime Lauralee See more

Meet Jaime Jaime is one of our registered massage therapists and is a registered traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturist (she also has a background as a social worker - how cool!). Jaime is originally from Newfoundland (did you guess from her awesome accent?!) and moved to Ontario about 20 years ago. Jaime says that part of her passion for helping people is because it is part of her east coast culture. ... Chances are you've seen Jamie around Thrive because she's here ALL the time - she just loves what she does and is dedicated to serving her patients at all hours of the day! Here are a few things you might not know about Jaime She just started her herbalist certification - yes, another qualification!! This intensive 2-year program will be an amazing addition to her holistic practice. She loves to garden and grow vegetables - her best crops this year were her beets, carrots and tomatoes. Jaime a great singer and plays the guitar. She loves to fish (especially mackerel) when she's home in Newfoundland, and her family bought a boat last year so that they can fish in the Kawarthas too. (codandcheese anyone?!). She was once fishing for cod with killer whales hunting in the background! Do you have a cool fishing story? Be sure to let us know below! See more

We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic, well-rounded and motivated RMT to HIRE! This is a full-time permanent position, with day time hours and a competitive fee split! Here at Thrive Health Ptbo we're proud of the autonomous "family" feel on our team and with our patients. We're looking for an RMT who values community, connection and continued learning as much as we do. ... Sound like you? Apply via Indeed. Think you know someone who would be a great match - share this with them! https://ca.indeed.com/Peterborough-Clinic-jobs-in-Ontario

We hear this ALL. THE. TIME. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but just because you ignore something... doesn't mean it's going to go away. If you've hurt yourself, are in pain or if something just "doesn't feel right" then think about figuring it out with the right health professional - You could be missing out on so much of your life.... Have you been guilty of the "ignore-it-and-it-will-get-better thought process? We've all been there at some point or another. See more

One of our goals at Thrive Health PTBO is to ensure that our clinic is family-focused. We take care of a lot of families and provide care for people at all stages of life. Both Dr. Sarah Campbell (pictured here!) and Dr. Sarah Wild do a lot of work in prenatal and postnatal care, as well as providing chiropractic care to children. Dr. Sarah Campbell shared that she has always had a deep desire to support, educate and empower women to mak...e choices for themselves and their families that will help everyone enjoy a healthy, happy and balanced existence. Dr. Sarah C is always amazed by the human body and its complexity and resilience, so a career as a chiropractor seemed like a natural fit! She loves that chiropractic care is a safe, effective, non-invasive therapy that can both treat and prevent a wide variety of conditions and can be adapted for all ages. It was Dr. Sarah Campbell's own experience becoming a mother in 2016, that she began to develop a special interest in pre/post-natal care which lead her to complete advanced training in pediatric care. Are you a parent? What has been your BEST experience as a parent so far? See more

With the holiday months officially upon us, we wanted to share some of our food favourites, here in our very own #Peterborough. Food is a huge part of communities, cultures, celebrations and traditions. It can sometimes be challenging incorporate healthier meals into your busy daily life, especially during the holidays. @kitchenfarmacychef : Offers meals-to-go and catering that is locally sourced and sustainably packaged.... plus del...icious. Healthy Foundations Naturopathic Clinic (check out on their FB page or website): if you have a condition where your digestion or hormone balance is not optimal, think about consulting a naturopathic doctor. Dana Marshall & Susan Joyce are a fountain of information, and among many other strategies, they teach you food affects the function of your body and how to use food as medicine. Colleen Hunt: Colleen is a certified holistic nutritionist from @naturallynestedmsp. She loves working with families and encouraging them to live healthier lives. She is passionate about learning and teaching you how to manage your nutrition to get the most energy and health out of life. What healthy meal are you making for dinner tonight? See more

Do you or someone else you know experience chronic pain? Here at Thrive Health PTBO, we see a number of patients who are experiencing chronic pain and one of our favourite things is watching our patients meet their goals and begin to feel better! A large part of feeling better and reducing pain involves maintaining an active lifestyle! ... If you're experiencing chronic pain, regular physical exercise can help you feel a greater overall sense of wellbeing, increases your independence, reduces reliance on the health care system, and decreases your absences from work. What is your best tip for sneaking in physical exercise in a way that is fun and easy? This is a great little article from the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario's blog outlining how physical activity can help manage pain and how your massage therapist can help you find remedial exercises that work for you! https://www.rmtao.com//the-importance-of-exercise-for-pain

We hear this a lot. "I think I have a knot, what is it and how to do I fix it?" What clients typically think of as a "knot" we call a trigger point. A trigger point feels like a "knot" under the skin, we call this a "taut irritable band of tissue." Triggers points can refer pain in predictable patterns and can sometimes cause a jump response when pressed. Dr. Brad was discussing trigger points and how to reduce them with a patient last week and we thought we'd share his advi...ce! There are many things you can do - while your #athome - to help to reduce trigger points. 1) Use a lacrosse ball to apply pressure to the trigger point and to roll out the trigger point. 2) Use a muscle cream - we really like MuscleCare! 3) Self-massage - if you don't know how to ask your clinician next time you're in, we're happy to show you how. 4) Stretching - we can't "stretch" this enough! It's so important to stretch regularly to ensure your muscles stay healthy and function properly. 5) Apply heat - Using a heat pack or hot tub are both great options. Have you tried any of these techniques as part of your homecare?

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We're grateful for so much this year so we thought we'd share the positive vibes! What are you grateful for?

Have you had the opportunity to try acupuncture yet? Many of our clinicians use acupuncture as part of their clinical practice and our clients LOVE it. Sure, they might be a little hesitant at first, but the affects of acupucutre can be powerful and beneficial for so many conditions. Here, at Thrive Health PTBO, we offer two types of acupuncture; Contemporary Medical Acupuncutre and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. ... Here's a little bit about what each type and what each type is great for! Our chiropractors offer Contemporary Medical Acupuncture. The research behind this type of acupuncture is extensive and based on muscular, neural anatomy and physiology. It's incredibly effective in calming muscle spasm and tension; relieving pain and inflammation; improving blood flow; and improving nerve function. Essentially it helps muscles and nerves to work more efficiently as they recover from injury! This type of acupuncture is great for back and neck pain, disc herniation and sciatica, headaches, numbness and tingling, shoulder/arm and hip/knee conditions and sports injury rehabilitation. TCM acupuncture can naturally treat a wide variety diseases, illnesses, pain, and stress-related symptomology without the unwanted side-effects of medication. Common conditions treated with acupuncture include fertility concerns, prostatitis, digestive issues, arthritis, altered menstruation, and chronic pain among many others. TCM acupuncture treatments often uses other holistic, supportive techniques such as qi gong, cupping, guasha, moxibustion, massage therapy, as well as various mind and body practices. And I'm sure you're thinking, "but is it painful?!" Acupuncture is usually pain-free and very comfortable! Curious? Give us a call! We're happy to answer any questions! See more

Happy Thanksgiving #Peterborough! What a year 2020 has been! We're grateful for so much here at Thrive...stay tuned for message from our team tomorrow. Today - we want to hear from YOU. ... What are you grateful for this year? What makes this Thanksgiving extra special for you? Share below! See more

Your body is designed to MOVE! All. The. Time. It is made up of muscles and joints that thrive when they are moved in all directions. Every. . Day. . Problem is, so many of us spend our days working at a desk instead. And on top of this - your body is a very efficient system, so if you're not using it and moving it regularly, your physical body will lose mobility, flexibility, strength and overall health! This is why we begin to feel stiff and tense. ... For relieving back pain, the most important joints to focus on are the spine and the hips! Our hips are meant to be very flexible and our spine is meant to be really stable. However, when we lose range of motion in our hips, we end up over-straining our lumbar spine (i.e the low back!). It's important to improve the flexibility of your hips so that you are able to move (bend! reach! squat! jump! twist!) using your hips rather than your back! Make sense? Good! Here are three things you can do today to help improve your body's overall health, improve hip flexibility and relax your back. 1. Get up and go for a walk! #moveyourbody...or have a solo dance party - that works too! 2. Take a child's pose. Hold for 10 breaths and feel your hips and back relax. Do this daily! 3. Add a lateral stretch to your child's post . Walk your arms to the side, hold for 10 breaths, and do both sides. Also daily! Looking for more ways to stay active, keep your body moving and manage back tension? Book in with one of our chiropractors to help improve the mobility you're hips are needing and with our physiotherapist to help build some strength and stability. Together we'll get your back to feeling healthy, mobile and balanced!

Well...actually ya! Stretching or full body movement of some form is the greatest investment you can make into keeping your body feeling well. Why? It's kinda what your body was made for - movement! It increases flexibility and range of motion. It improves your performance in physical activities. ... It increases blood flow to your muscles. It improves your posture. It helps heal and prevent #pain. It's great for #StressRelief and can help calm your mind. Patients often even say that they just don't like how stretching feels. Here are some of our best stretching tips! Stretching should not hurt, it should feel like a 2/10 on the pain scale and it SHOULD FEEL ENJOYABLE! Like a massage from the inside-out! If the stretching you're doing hurts, chances are you're pushing yourself too hard and/or you should look for a different way to stretch that muscle (ask your clinician next time you are in!). For example: do you always do a forward fold (standing and trying to touch your toes) to stretch your hamstrings and hate it because you're so far from touching the floor, your back hurts and it's so intense you can't hold it? Well, try stretching your hamstrings lying on your back, using a strap to grab your foot. It's WAY more accessible and chances are. you can hang out and it feels good. The more you stretch, the more you are going to like to stretch! What are your favourite stretches to do? Drop them below! See more

Who else has enjoyed the added benefit of "toy-truck-on-back-treatment"?! ... Just us parents?! Well, we're all about family at Thrive Health PTBO so this view is often something we see in our appointments (plus masks now of course!). If you have a kiddo and ever find yourself worrying about whether you can find a sitter for your appointments, then worry no more! We have kids too, so we get it. We always encourage our clients to brin...g their kids to their appointments if they need to. We don't mind at all! What we care about is seeing you and helping to ensure you're in good health. Plus we know that when our kids see us living healthy lives and taking action towards living thriving strong healthy lives, that our kids will make healthier choices in the future! So what are you doing today to show your kids that healthy choices matter? See more

Let's talk about self-care! Do you have certain tasks or activities you know you need to be doing to feel your best? If so, do you prioritize them? These are important questions to ask yourself, and if you're unsure of the answers we are here to help! We understand that every single person who walks through our doors is unique, with different needs, different goals and different lifestyles. We know there isn't a "one-shoe-fits-all" method. ... That's why we take the time to get to know each of our clients and to create treatment plans that reflect your unique goals and needs! An important part of our treatment plans is the home care instructions you'll receive after your treatment. Home care might include using heat/cold therapies, doing specific stretches or exercises, drinking more water, going for a walk or changing how you've positioned your desk chair. It really depends on YOU, your needs and your body! What do you do as self-care? Do you have specific things you know you need to do to feel 100%? Share them below, we love to be inspired by our community! And if you don't know what you need to be doing for your self-care and you don't feel 100%, then give us a call - we'll definitely have some ideas for you! See more

We all have to sit at a desk sometimes, but if you sit at a desk all day long then it's extra important that you give yourself breaks and get up to move frequently. Here are a few simple changes you can make to your workday: Use an app or timer to remind yourself to get up every 20-40 minutes. ... Alternate between sitting and working and standing and working. Add in quick cardio bursts: walk up and down your stairs, do 30 jumping jacks, choose something obtainable and accessible to your fitness level (asks us next time you're in!). Add some stretches in - we have three great ones here that would work well for any desk worker. What are you doing today to make your workday feel better?

Hi there and welcome! It's been a while since we introduced ourselves and we thought what's a better time than the present! We're Dr. Sarah Wild and Dr. Brad Wild, owners of Thrive Health PTBO. We've been chiropractors in Peterborough for over 6 years and opened Thrive Health PTBO in 2018. We love being part of the #local #Peterborough community! At Thrive Health PTBO we believe that when you feel better, you think better, care better, ...and live better which inspires others to be better. This is how we change our community, our society, our world. We live by this belief and we hope it inspires others to do the same! To get to know us better we thought we'd share a few fun facts about who we are! - Dr. Brad grew up local to Peterborough and is happy to be back serving the community he loves! - Dr. Sarah grew up in South Africa, and while far from her first home, PTBO is very much home now. - We have 9 other amazing people working at Thrive Health PTBO. Two more chiropractors, one physiotherapist, three registered massage therapists and three patient experience coordinators! - We #lovelocal and are raising our children in the same communities you are because we know community matters. - In our free time, we love being active, but right now that mostly consists of running after our 4-year-old and 1-year-old, scrubbing marker off of our furniture and keeping our son from running into traffic! (#ParentThings am I right?!). Your turn! Share with us what you LOVE about our #local #Peterborough community and what you do to feel healthy. See more

Please WELCOME our new REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST -Tess Dixon, RMT & Yoga Teacher!! . We have had so many patients waiting for more massage openings and Tess has Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings...snap them up as they will be GONE quickly!! . From Tess: Hi there! Im excited to be joining the Thrive Health PTBO team! I am a registered massage therapy and yoga teacher.... I was drawn to massage therapy through my passion for yoga. Ive always loved how yoga integrates the body, breath and mind leaving a lasting feeling of greater wellbeing. I enjoy looking for ways yoga and massage therapy can intersect to optimize my client's overall feeling of health and wellness. My massage style integrates the clinical nature of massage therapy with subtle elements of yoga, like breathwork, a fluid massage style and yoga-inspired homecare. My intention for every treatment is for you to feel heard, empowered and cared for. I completed my massage therapy diploma with honours at Mohawk College in 2019. Prior I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in 2016. I graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction, majoring in Cultural Anthropology and minoring in Global Asia Studies and Gender Studies. Ive also enjoyed several yoga teaching training programs, completing over 800 hours of official training in a variety of yoga styles such as Vinyasa, pre and postnatal, Hatha and Yin yoga. When Im not working I love to be outdoors. I enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking, cross country skiing and gardening. I love creative endeavours such as watercolour painting, weaving, writing and recently Ive taken up photography. Im a total bookworm I almost always have a novel and some type of educational textbook on the go. I look forward to working with you to achieve your health and wellness goals! . #massagetherapy #ptbocanada

Thrive Health Ptbo is a busy health & wellness clinic located centrally in Peterborough, Ontario, in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes. Enjoy the lack of traffic and commuting while being minutes from outdoor opportunities in the beautiful landscape that is Kawartha living. Peterborough is just 90 minutes from Toronto. Our clinic is owned by clinicians and we pride ourselves in creating an autonomous, family feel for our team and patients. Our goal is to provide our patien...ts with in-house, comprehensive and evidence-based expertise. We are unable to accommodate all of our new massage therapy patients and we need an enthusiastic, well-rounded clinician ready to step in as soon as possible. You will fit in well with our highly motivated, fun, and compassionate team and strive to collaborate with all practitioners to achieve the best results for your patients. You value continuously updating and broadening your skill-set and encouraging patients towards healthy living. We have a wide range of clients, with our current massage therapists treating youth, adults, and seniors, as well as pre-and postnatal and sports injury clients. Check out our team: www.thrivehealthptbo.ca We offer our RMTs 1. A competitive fee split (%) 2. Regular support in building your caseload with our 3. No admin work - we manage all reception, appointments, invoicing, and billing for you 4. Electronic health records, online booking and direct billing 5. Private assessment & treatment rooms 6. Regular mentorship 7. Ongoing learning opportunities with clinical rounds and team meetings bi-weekly. As clinicians, our learning never ends! Contact us if you have the same CORE VALUES: Collaborative, Expert, Personalized Professional Care Exceptional Patient Experiences Promoting Healthy Living for All Ages Changing Lives in Your Community Required Competencies: Registered member (in good standing) with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

How is your home office working out?! If you are having back pain while working from home, join us for a FREE Online Workshop on Friday, August 7 @ 10am. . Learn practical strategies to relieve your back pain, mistakes people make when working from home, and get your personal questioned answered from a back pain expert. . Email us at [email protected] with your name and phone number to get the link!!... . OR copy and paste the following link: https://painhero.ca///work-from-home-without-pain-workshop . See you there!! . #backpain #ergonomics #ptbocanada #peterborough #chiropractic #massagetherapy #acupuncture #physiotherapy See more

When you think of us, Thrive Health PTBO, you likely think chiropractic care, massage therapy and physiotherapy. Right? But we do offer so much more than just that... have you heard of Fire Cupping? This is a very old style of medicine and it is a part of TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) acupuncture. Have you tried it yet?... Jaime - one of our RMTs and acupuncturists uses Fire Cupping because it's one of THE BEST deep-tissue therapies available. Fire cupping is used to loosen muscles, encourage blood flow and relax the nervous system. It can help relieve back and neck pain, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism and many other conditions. Other therapies we offer that you might not have been aware of are: are laser therapy, custom orthotics and custom orthopedic knee braces. If you're curious and would like to book an appointment, give us a call! See more

We would LOVE to hear from you!! . The Readers Choice Awards nominations are open until July 26 and we would love your vote . . We are nominated for best chiropractic clinic, massage therapy clinic, Physiotherapy clinic, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, & RegisteredMassage Therapist. ... . Your local businesses can really use your support as they weather this pandemic. Some of our favourites who will be getting OUR votes are @crossfitptbo, @holistichealthphysio and @willowptbo. . Thank you for your support!!!#lovelocal #chiropractor #physiotherapist #acupuncture #massagetherapy See more

Of all the 2020 terms, we Love "Smize" the best! Apparently @tyrabanks coined the term for smiling with your eyes...who knew?!! We're always smiling from behind our #medicalmasks and we hope that you can see it in our eyes! So what do you think? Have our smizes improved since reopening?

Our massage therapy department is booming at Thrive and our therapists are working hard to accommodate everyone; however, they could use some help! We are looking for a dynamic and motivated massage therapist to join our team. Any help passing this along would be greatly appreciated:)

Do you know an AMAZING RMT who is looking to be part of a team who are dedicated to exceptional patient experience, life long learning, and having a great time at work ?? . Send them our way!! We have so many clients who need a massage Right Now (am I right?!) so we need an outstanding team member who fits with the Thrive Brand and Values to join us ASAP! . #massagetherapist #chiropractic #physiotherapy #acupuncture #healthteam

This is a question we hear all the time and the answer is actually no AND yes! A big part of what we do is educate our patients on being in charge of their health. When you come in to see a chiropractor (this also applies when you come to see our massage therapists or physiotherapist too!), you are in charge of your own health. So when you come in, you decide on your treatment goals! ... You decide on what you want to accomplish. Some of our patients come in with pain or an injury and they want a great treatment plan, exceptional hands-on therapy and to be able to get back to what they LOVE to do. Once these patients reach those goals they are discharge until they need us and our treatment again. For other patients, they have BIGGER wellness goals and want to prevent future problems and they want to maintain their progress once they begin to feel better. For these patients, they find that regular chiropractic care is a great health tool to keep their body feeling good, moving and functioning well! We find that patients who see a chiropractor often develop a keener sense of body awareness and things they may have ignored before - they want to take ACTION before any small ache or pain becomes a bigger problem. So again, how frequently you see our chiropractors is really up to you - the patient! Ask yourself what are your health and wellness goals? This is usually a great place to start! See more

Meet Dr. Erin Cougle! Dr. Erin joined our team as a chiropractor back in February 2020 (what a time to start building a practice - just in time for a Global Pandemic). Dr. Erin completed her Bachelor of Health Science with a Specialization in Kinesiology with Distinction at the University of Ontario Institution of Technology and my Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She is also certified in Functional Integrated Ac...upuncture. Dr. Erin really loves to learn and has a passion for supporting healthy aging. Here are 5 things you may not have known about Dr. Erin that we think makes her pretty awesome. Dr. Erin played house league rugby, softball and field hockey. In softball, she started as a pitcher, quickly realized that it wasn't the position for her and switched to first base which she ended up playing for 7-years! (Any other softball players around here? ) She loves to bake. She has two dogs. One is named Cooper, a wire-haired fox terrier and the other is named Maggie, a Lakeland terrier. Dr. Erin has published a paper that looked at how exercise affects seniors' quality of life and overall balance. She loves to travel and be adventurous - once travel restrictions are lifted, Dr. Erin hopes to travel to Italy, Greece, Ireland and Iceland in the new few years. She's originally from Whitby, ON, but is loving being able to call PTBO home! Have you seen Dr. Erin in the clinic yet? See more

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It has been SO heartwarming to be answering our constantly ringing phones! We are loving being back with our patients...we have missed you so much! . Online booking is up and running again for Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture. Have a great weekend!... #betterhealthbetterliving @ptbo_canada @physiotherapy @chiropractic @massage @acupuncture @kawarthas See more

DID YOU HEAR???!!!! We are BACK!! . Our practitioners are beyond excited to see all of you again...we have missed you SO much and we cant wait to be able to give you our 5 experience again! .... Call us at 705-775-9453 to book your Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy & Acupuncture appointments! . Check our Keeping You Safe @ Thrive video on our website! . #physiotherapy #chiropratic #massagetherapy #acupuncture See more

Congratulations to our amazing Dr. Erin Cougle for having her research published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. She worked diligently on this and we are so proud of her. Being an established author in a credible journal is an exceptional accomplishment. Her passion to help older adults live a happy and healthy life is depicted in this article. Enjoy the read:) https://www.chiropractic.ca//117831-1_Chiro_64_1g_CougleMi

Usually Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Acupuncturists & Massage Therapists dont wear masks while treating, so this is a whole new world for us... . We felt we needed to Practice to make sure our eye smiles were on point!! . #itsanewworld #eyesmiles #maskedtherapy #safetyaboveall #covidhealthcareworkers

We are READY for you! While we anxiously await news on when we can re open to normal in person operations, we wanted to share with you some of the precautions we have set in place to keep everybody safe.

We are GETTING READY! . Although we are still waiting for Ontario to give us our official re-open date, we are expecting it to be be SOON! . Fill out our super-quick PRIORITY WAITLIST form so that you are our first call, and lets get you back to feeling awesome again!... . https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd5uDF03DxdMWueZB/viewform . #backinaction #itsbeentoolong #backpain #neckpain #headaches #health

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#supportsmallbusiness Peterboroughs small business community is the backbone to our local economy. There has never been a time where they need your support more! Can we ask you to take 5 minutes and leave a Google or online review for 3 of your favourite local businesses. Online reviews drive business and this is a simple way to help support growth during this time of strain #ptbocanada #community #kawarthas #smallbusiness #strength #entrepreneurlife #lovelocal

Hey Peterborough, . Question for you: being at home right now and not having easy access to healthcare, what are some questions you have for different healthcare professionals? If you could ask a physiotherapist, naturopath, chiropractor (pediatric, pre/postnatal/sports), nurse, midwife, etc anything, what would you ask?? . We will do our best to get the answers for you!... . #betterhealthbetterlivingbetterworld See more

Just because you cant be there for your family like you want to Right Now, does not make you less loved. . Just because you cant support your friend in person Right Now, does not make you less of a friend. . Just because you cant move your business forward Right Now, does not mean you or your business have less value to provide your community. ... . Right Now, you are Being everything you NEED to be for your family, friends, business and community just by #stayinghome. . #flattenthecurve #letskickcovidout #betterhealthbetterlivingbetterworld See more

They literally copy everything you do!! . Kids are always watching and now more than ever, they have their eyes on you! . What did you model today??!... #moveitorloseit #beanexample #startthemyoung #betterhealthbetterlivingbetterworld See more

So this is happening....like every day!!! How are you managing to have a little me space when everyone is home ALL THE TIME! . #needaglassshowerdoor #showercurtainsdontstoptoddlers #atleasttheytooktheirpjsoffthistime

During this unanticipated time away from the office, our Thrive team is trying to keep a positive light, be grateful and work on bettering ourselves. Our wonderful Chiropractor, Dr. Sarah Campbell, has shared some of the great moments she has experienced with her time. Please share some of the excellent moments you have had during this time of uncertainty and crisis #elevateyourself #attitudeofgratitude #teamlove #teamwork #postivevibes #communtiy #ptbocanada

Most of us are fortunate enough to have never experienced a global crisis right on our doorstep. For that, we are grateful. . Most of us have wished for more time with our families. For that, we are grateful. . Most of us are healthy and well. For that, we are grateful. ... . Most of us are supported by loving friends and family who keep in touch while they keep their distance. For that, we are grateful. . All great things come from a springboard of struggle. What will you reach for?? . #grateful #covd19 #attitudeofgratitude #betterhealthbetterlivingbetterworld See more

We are thinking of you and your family and hope you are all staying safe (and staying home!) and finding the joys of being with your families. . This is what we are up to at Thrive: . 1. We are here for you when you need us - we front desk phone coverage Monday - Friday between 8:30-4:30 pm. Our dedicated team is here to answer your questions and get you in touch with your clinicians to get your through this time. ... . 2. We have temporarily suspended in person treatments; however, our practitioners are still here for you. If you are a current patient, please check your emails or voicemails regularly for the ability to reschedule your appointment or talk with your clinician via phone or video. While we are not in the clinic in person, we are hear to discuss your treatment plans, follow up with your exercises or discuss ways to stay pain free while at home. . 3. If you are a new patient seeking advice or care by one of our amazing health practitioners, please call the clinic and we can arrange a phone/video consult and discuss how we can help you right NOW. . 4. We want to serve our community during these uncertain times. How can we help? If you have ways we canStep Up, send them to us! . Please stay tuned for more updates and please do not hesitate to contact us for clarification. Yours in health, Your Thrive Team See more

Due to the current health environment, we have temporarily suspended in-person treatments. We made this decision to do our part to limit the potential for spreading Covid-19 as the health and well-being of our patients, community and staff is our top priority But, we are still here for you. . How can we help you to continue moving towards your health goals? Do you need help with your exercises? Do you need some suggestions for at-home strategies to relieve aches and pai...ns? Please, call the clinic or email your clinician directly. We are happy to serve you during this time and would love to connect with you . We have a suggestion.... . Take a moment each day and think of 1 thing you are grateful for that would not have been possible without this situation: did you go for a walk with your kids in the middle of a Tuesday when you would normally have been at work? Did you get to make dinner with your partner because you were both home early? Did you get started on a home project that you haven't found time for? . Even in the most stressful of times, there are always things we can be grateful for ... IF we take the time to LOOK for them. . Keep up with your healthy habits . Drink water. Move your body. Watch your mind and the thoughts you allow to change your mood. Keep positive. We live in a time and country where all things are possible. . We are HERE for you. We understand this is a stressful time and we welcome any questions or concerns you may have. Connect with us any time . #Better HealthBetterLivingBetterWorld #strongertogether #ptbocanada #kawarthas See more

UPDATE: Our regulatory bodies have recommended that we close our doors at this time due to the evolving health environment in Ontario. We will be monitoring the situation closely and as soon as we are able, we will be looking forward to serving our patients. Keep healthy and enjoy this time with your family.