Coastal Health Arts provides a natural
and holistic approach to the delivery of
health care services and works toward
health education and preventative care.
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• Chiropractic
• Physiotherapy Modalities
• Registered Massage Therapy
• Active Release Technique
• Acupuncture
• Custom Orthotics
• Naturopathic Medicine
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts and is based on the premise that good health depends 'in part' on a normally functioning nervous system. Chiropractic enhances the relationship between body structure and function ensuring balance between the spine, the nervous system and all body structures to restore and preserve health. Chiropractic is a profession specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal system and its effect on the nervous system. After medicine and dentistry, it is the third largest primary health care profession in the western world.
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Physiotherapy Modalities
We offer treatment using physiotherapy modalities assisting you in recovering from both acute and chronic injury and pain. Conditions involving inflammation, muscle, ligamentous or tendinous strains respond effectively to these modalities. Other painful conditions that respond well are tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis and arthritis. By using
Ultrasound, TENS, and/or
Muscle Stimulation the therapist can help speed your recovery.
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Registered Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the assessment and treatment of the soft tissues and joints of the body by hands-on manipulation. Its purpose is to develop, maintain, rehabilitate and augment physical function and to relieve pain. It assists individuals in dealing with stress and tension, relieving associated headaches and muscular pain and restriction.
Some common benefits of registered massage therapy may include decreasing muscle spasm and pain, restoring function and range of motion, promoting healing, correcting muscle imbalance, eliminating inflammatory by-products, decreasing sciatica and edema, decreasing carpal tunnel syndrome, increasing circulation, reducing headaches and stimulating endorphin release.
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Active Release
Technique (ART)
ART is a specific technique dealing with soft tissue treatment. It is used for athletic performance enhancement, injury prevention and management. ART is also very effective for treating injuries, e.g. carpal tunnel, TMJ. It also deals in resolving post traumatic injuries by reducing the formation of scar tissue and restoring balanced function. For more info please
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a complete and holistic health care system developed in China over the last three thousand years, and is used by millions of people to prevent and treat disease, stop pain and enhance healing. Specific points on the body are known to be effective for specific conditions and are stimulated by needles, laser or injection. Acupuncture works by stimulating the central nervous system to release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord and brain in a way that may relieve pain and promote physical and emotional health. Acupuncture is effective in treating a variety of health problems including ear, nose & throat, respiratory, gastrointestinal, circulatory, urogenital, gynecological, muskoskeletal, psychoemotional and neurological disorders.
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Custom Orthotics
Feet provide the foundation for the entire body, and even a slight misalignment can disturb the suprastructure above them. This can result in foot, knee, hip and neck pain; other consequences can be strained muscles, spinal misalignment as well as length discrepancy. Custom Orthotics can help eliminate foot, knee, back and neck problems. Orthotics will improve posture, maximize comfort and shock absorption. The Excel System used by the clinic gives a 3 Dimensional analysis of your feet in both a static and dynamic mode. Our lab hand makes your foot supports using this information and designing the orthotic for your specific requirement. Special adjustments can be made to assist the diabetic patient, heel spurs, short leg problems, arthritic foot problems and bunions. |
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Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Physicians are trained as ‘primary care practitioners’ and are skilled in treating conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, thyroid imbalances, stress/adrenal functions, menstrual irregularities, sports injuries and musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Also, instruction for cleansing and detoxification and weight management, and the promotion of good health and the prevention of illness are provided.
Treatments in nutrition, homeopathy, injection therapy, IV and supplemental vitamins and minerals, Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, botanical medicine and lifestyle counseling are available.
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