Dear friends,

With a new year just around the corner, we have made some big choices at Health Within and want you to be a part of them.  Please take a moment to read about the upcoming changes to our practice.

Five years ago, when we opened the doors of Health Within in “Sidney by the Sea”, we were so honoured to be embraced by a community of people who place a high value on spinal health and overall body wellness. Because of this commitment to your health and our practice, Health Within has expanded into every corner of this office.  Our program of care now includes Pettibon spinal equipment, wobble chairs, cervical wall traction, spinal decompression therapy, kinesiology training sessions, orthotics, wellness seminars, spinal fitness educational classes and home exercise programs.  This centre has become a part of the lives of over 1500 people like you – families and athletes who value a healthy functioning spine, not just for now but into the future. 

In the last five years much has changed, but one thing has remained the same: our promise to give our very best in service and care.  To continue to uphold this promise, there are additional services and exciting rehabilitation equipment that we want to make available to you as a part of your spinal fitness program. 

In order to fulfill our vision of enhancing your current care, we will be moving into a new, more spacious facility.  Health Within will be amalgamating with BackFit Spinal Health and Fitness in Royal Oak.  We realize that this may be a greater distance for some of you to travel for your appointments; however we are confident that you will see the value in this new facility.   

In addition to the same personalized care and spinal treatments that you are currently receiving, these are among the many added benefits that you can look forward to at our new location:

·         5,600 square feet of total back rehabilitation

·         CORE – a spinal fitness gym

·         Whole body vibration platforms

·         New spinal decompression tables

·         Convenient key-fob check-in

·         Paperless, computerized charts (a “greener” philosophy)

·         Immediate access to digital x-ray images

·         A larger team which includes 4 doctors

·         Acupuncture

·         Spinal fitness and rehabilitation classes

Throughout the last five years, we have been honoured to play a role in your health and we would like our partnership with you to continue.  Many of you have made us a part of your fitness and training regime.  Others have made us part of your family wellness checkups.  Now, as we celebrate the past and embrace the exciting times ahead, we would like to sincerely thank you for your support and patronage to Health Within and look forward to sharing our new facility with you at 1091 McKenzie Ave.  We are confident you will be thrilled!  

We are excited about this new journey, and look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Drs. Craig and Marissa Bentham

What will happen to my current appointments?

Your current appointments can remain the same.  Ultimately, everything can stay the same for you unless you would like to make changes.  In fact, we will be opening up more hours and our Core gym and spinal decompression therapy appointments. 

What will happen with our staff?

Our friendly and caring staff will be part of this move and will be waiting to greet you at our new facility.

Will my fees be the same?

All of your existing fees will remain the same.    

What are some other benefits to this new location?

When you are under regular care at our new office, you will receive a complimentary membership to our “CORE” gym!  In addition, you will now have access to 2 different types of decompression therapy tables.  Our new facility also offers exciting equipment (such as vibration therapy) to follow your treatments, at no additional charge.

Why not expand on the current property?

Recently, there has been a great deal of uncertainty around the future of our current location due to its development potential.

Where is the new location?

BackFit Spinal Health and Fitnessis only 10-15 minutes from the Saanich Peninsula, conveniently located near Quadra and McKenzie (across from Monkey Tree Pub).  The facility is easily accessible from the Pat Bay Highway and is a central location for the Greater Victoria area.  There is a large parking area just outside the front doors.   

What about my acupuncture and Chinese Medicine integration?

For patients of Dr. Jeff Jones and Mikiala Christie, we will still be in direct communication with them regarding your integrated care. 

What can I expect?

The same great care and service, with access to even more exciting things in the world of spinal health!

What do the Nicoya Peninsula, Sardinia, Vilcabomba, Hunza Valley and Okinowa have in common?

HEALTH! 

These regions are referred to as the BLUE ZONES…they are inhabited by the healthiest people in the world.  These people differ genetically, culturally and geographically.  But there is one thing they all have in common… healthy habits. 

I have been fascinated by what these diverse groups of people all do the same… and that is ultimately what inspired me to create this site. So here it is…

1.  Healing…these societies don’t use western medicine and drugs as their primary source of medicine.  Instead they use natural healing modalities that increase body-mind function.

2.  Movement…they stay moving everyday…whether farming their land, walking into town, or a regular fitness routine.

3.  Nourishment… whole food, organic, non-refined, high energy food… need I say more?

4.  Harmony…low levels of stress and high levels of rest.  Their lifestyle embraces balance, friendship, spiritual connection and community.

5.  Clarity… they have incredible positive head space, ”de-clutter” their minds through meditation or spiritual practice, and maintain a positive outlook on life.

These are what I call the “Wellness Factors”  and this is the first step in taking your HEALTH SCORE.

Last week, my wonderful wife was asked to come to North Saanich middle school…to be part of a “community school interview” project for grade 6 students.  Here is a video of an interview afterwards on questions about our vision of wellness, our move back to Canada and some cases that stand out.

Check out Dr. Marissa Live at…http://csinterviews.blip.tv/file/1875721/

Over 15 years of studying health and wellness, there is one purpose in doing this website. I wish to maintain contact with all of you to inspire, support and educate you to a better healthier life from within. Often a person will come into the office and learn to become healthy from the inside and when they leave…they feel lost…and slowly they drop back into their old habits which got them sick in the first place. My desire is to stay in touch with you all and if you let me…become your health coach for life.