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Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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Vital Path Health Centre 5300 - 26th Street Vernon, BCV1T 8G3 Map
Health Services
Naturopathic Medicine
Medical history, physical examination and testing provide a rational basis for development of nutritional, botanical (herbal), physical and other natural medicines for treatment of disease, restoration of wellness and prevention.
Gentle and natural remedies of great dilution help the body to heal itself. Homeopathic injections for joints and pain areas are very safe and good alternatives to cortisone and surgery!
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicinewhich includes herbalmedicine, exercise, massage and diet. Acupuncture is thought to have first been used about 3000 years ago. It is based on a holistic philosophy which believes that the body has a network of energy channels called meridians and that by using acupuncture needles the movement of energy called Qi (chee) can be influenced in order to return the body to a state of balance and optimum health.
Traditional " Eight Principles " assessment of the pulses, tongue and other physical examinations leading to a classical diagnosis of the state of harmony of the organs and vital systems so that Chinese herbal remedies and authentic acupuncture can be applied effectively.
The use of intravenous agents such as EDTA and high dose Vitamin C to improve blood circulation, detoxify the body of toxic minerals and to improve the function of the imune system.
Is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation with a wide variety of applications. Registered Massage Therapists are educated and trained to accurately assess soft tissue and musculo-skeletal conditions. They can provide treatment with techniques including massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitative exercises and patient education.
Some Conditions Treated With Massage Therapy:
Asthma
Arthritis
Bursitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Contusions
Dislocations
Fibromyalgia
Frozen Shoulder
Headaches
Low Back Pain
Muscle Tension
Sprains and Strains
Tendinitis
Whiplash
How Massage Therapy Works
Soft Tissue can be a source of a great deal of pain and dysfunction. This pain can be general, localized or can refer to other areas of the body. Dysfunctions can be the result of trauma, such as sport or motor vehicle injuries, illness, emotional stress and mechanical stress.
RMT's use specialized techniques that are shown to improve muscle tone, strength, and endurance and produce relaxation of the muscle. These techniques also increases circulation of the blood and lymph, influencing effective delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells.
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Ortho-BionomyŽ
Ortho-Bionomy® is very effective in recovery from:
Headaches
Back pain
Whiplash
Surgery Sprains/strains
Restricted movement
Chronic pain Stress
Digestive disorders
Arthritis
General emotional health
TMJ
This is accomplished by involving prorioceptive nerves and natural reflexes, inviting the person to interact with their internal wisdom to restore balance.