GO CANADA GO!

WHAT AN OLYMPICS… AND WHAT A FINISH! 

USA TIED THE GAME WITH UNDER 30 SECONDS LEFT… BUT TEAM CANADA NEVER GAVE UP.  THEY REGROUPED AND CAME BACK EVEN STRONGER TO WIN IN OVERTIME.  (CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE MY FAVORITE PICTURE)

THIS KIND OF DETERMINATION IS JUST AS IMPORTANT FOR YOU IN YOUR HEALING JOURNEY AS IT IS FOR THE OLYMPIC ATHLETE.  STAY FOCUSED AND YOU TOO WILL SEE SUCCESS. 

“Never, never, never give up!”~ Winston Churchill

“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.”~ Samuel Johnson

“It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.”~ Vince Lombardi

“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. “~ William Feather

This Tuesday, Dr. Marissa and I will be heading to Olympic central in Vancouver to see the Switzerland vs USA hockey game.  We are also looking forward to visiting the Olympic Polyclinic – a 10,000 sq foot multi-disciplinary facility that includes doctors from various fields working together to help the athletes reach peak performance. 

This is the first year that chiropractors are participating in the Polyclinic, which speaks loudly for the fact that these athletes value a highly functioning spine and nervous system.  The media release below shares the details of this important moment in chiropractic history.   

Feb 5 2010

For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, will include chiropractic care inside the Olympic Village Polyclinic, a multi-disciplinary facility that offers comprehensive health care and medical services. While doctors of chiropractic (D.C.s) have historically been included on the Olympic medical staff, the upcoming events mark the first time that D.C.’s from the host country will be treating athletes and officials from around the world directly inside the Polyclinic.

“Inclusion inside the Polyclinic is another major milestone for the chiropractic profession, and we are grateful to the Host City of Vancouver, the head of Medical Services at the Polyclinic, Jack Taunton, M.D., and to Robert Armitage, D.C., who helped make this possible”

“This is an historic event not only for the chiropractic profession, but also the athletes who will now have access to the care that will help them prepare their bodies for competition,” states Michael Reed, D.C., MS, DACBSP, and Team USA Medical Director (USOC). “These athletes train hard and endure significant physical demands. Sports-focused D.C.s, along with other members of the sports medicine team, are specially skilled to assist them in reaching peak performance.”

Throughout the years, chiropractic has become a mainstay in the care of world-class athletes, leading to a growing number of D.C.s included in the Olympic Games. Countless athletes attribute the care they receive from their chiropractors — working along-side other health care professionals – as a key to properly preparing their bodies to perform optimally.

CARMICHAEL, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–

Good morning!

Many of you may have heard the buzz around BackFit, that yes, our dear Tania is expecting a baby!

In March, Tania will be taking her maternity leave, and while we will miss seeing her smiling face every day, we are so thrilled for her as she begins a new chapter in her life!  Over the next few weeks, you will have the opportunity to get to know Nicole Lehmann, who will be stepping into Tania’s shoes.  Nicole will be your primary contact at BackFit, so please stop by the front desk and introduce yourself to Nicole- she is a wonderful, bright addition to the team.  If at any time Nicole is unavailable, Jill and Vanessa can assist you and are equally committed to your care and well being. 

We encourage you to keep moving forward on the path to creating a healthy spine and nervous system… it is the foundation for a healthier you.  

Healthy spine = optimal nerve function = a healthier and happier YOU!