Dr. Kirstie Griffiths Chiropractic & Yoga

09/29/2025

The other day I was chatting with a patient who told me their foot hurt every time they got up off the floor. I asked if they had tried a different way of getting up so it didn’t trigger the pain. Their answer? “No… I’ve been stubborn.”

Because they kept moving the same way, they kept triggering the same pain… and growing more and more annoyed.

It made me think of something from my own life. After I had my daughter, my body shape changed. But for months, I kept trying to squeeze into my old university jean shorts. And every time I put them on, I instantly felt frustrated with myself. Eventually, I realized the problem wasn’t my body — it was that I was setting my body up for failure by trying to make it do something that didn’t work right now.

The solution? Buying a bigger pair of shorts that made me feel comfortable and let me move forward and enjoy life again.

Pain works the same way. Sometimes the best thing you can do is shift the way you’re moving, just for a while, to break the pain cycle. It doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck doing things differently forever — it just gives your body the chance it needs to heal.

✨ Sometimes the “easiest way” really is the smartest way.

09/17/2025

A low rumble gives way to a deafening roar
A shockwave that sparks realization; that isn’t the sound of construction,

It’s a home performing a disappearing act.
An illusion; my eyes playing tricks on me until that void becomes a fireball, evidence that this is real.

Footsteps pounding pavement,
breath in my ears.

Time is a construct because it pauses in the space between the place where I started and the place where I end up. It must still be paused because we arrive and the world is still, save from our bodies and the blaze.

And that’s when we see him; amongst the wreckage and the devastation, we see him, and he, like us, is a body in motion.

It’s a race and the three of us are positioned at the starting line. But the pistol fires and only two people take off.

On the outside, I am the bystander.

The driver in me urges my body forward, commanding “there is a life to save,”

But I am anchored in place by the little voice inside of me that whispers “I am here too Mama. Please keep me safe.”

There is no choice without a cost.

And so we hold the line.

I am The Bystander, but not frozen from apathy.

The Bystander surveying the scene for signs of other bodies in motion.

The Bystander protecting a precious life not yet lived.

The Bystander staying rooted when everything in her wants to run toward.

Time resumes and the last of the flames are drowned out.

There are handshakes for heroes, and backs angled toward bystanders. Our version is quieter but we are the keepers of this part of the story.

We later learn that not all lives can be saved.

It feels like guilt, and it feels like failure, and it feels like humanity and it feels like care.

This is the tug-of-war of survival.

Emotional entanglement and a desperation to make meaning out of chaos.

Hypervigilance and a sea of tears and the deepest form of love and connection.

Healing hands on my belly and a little voice that whispers “Thank you. I’m still here mama. You were brave too.”

06/21/2025

How are you celebrating International Yoga Day? 🧘We’ll be rolling out our mats TOMORROW — and there’s still time to join us!

Join us for a full day of yoga, movement, community + connection at the Guelph Yoga & Wellness Festival.

⚠️ Online ticket sales have officially closed, but there will be limited tickets available at the door (first come, first served!)

🎟️ Doors + ticket sales open at 8:00 AM
💳 Pay by cash or card

I can’t wait to flow with you.

06/20/2025

🚨 FINAL CALL — TICKETS CLOSE TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT! 🚨

This is it — your LAST chance to join us for Guelph Yoga & Wellness Festival happening THIS SUNDAY!

What’s waiting for you:
• Yoga & movement classes all day
• Health & wellness services
• Small-group workshops
• Amazing local vendors
• Fo’Cheezy food truck (with vegan/GF/halal options)
• $10K+ in raffle prizes (in support of Hospice Wellington)
• Complimentary child care from EPA 4 Kids (2:30–4 PM)

We’re SO close to selling out — don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing day.

🎟️ Grab your ticket NOW → guelphyogafest.com/buy-tickets

See you Sunday!

Sunday, June 22nd | Frank Hasenfratz Centre | 700 Woodlawn Rd. W, Guelph Join Us at Guelph Yoga & Wellness […]

06/19/2025

Hi! I’m Kirstie 👋
If we haven’t already met — I’m a chiropractor, yoga teacher, and best-selling author based in Guelph.

I’m a big believer in the power of the mind-body connection.

Practices like yoga, movement, meditation, and breathwork can help us feel better in both body and mind.

But I know it can feel hard to know where to start — especially when life is busy or you’re feeling stuck in old patterns.

That’s why I created the Guelph Yoga & Wellness Festival — a space where you can reconnect with yourself, move your body, and fill your cup.

We’re gathering this Sunday, June 22 — for a full day of yoga + movement classes, wellness workshops, local vendors, and community connection.

✨ Ticket sales close THIS Friday at midnight!

If you’ve been craving a reset — or just some time for YOU — don’t wait.

🎟️ Grab your ticket now at the link in my bio.

I’d love to see you there 💛

06/19/2025

We are so grateful to be featured in Guelph Mercury Tribune this week!

You can read the full piece on guelphmercury. com (search the title!).

We are days away from what is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting year yet.

Thank you to everyone in this amazing community for your support! 💛

02/07/2025

Here’s the truth about healing… 🚨👇

There’s a common myth that healing is a straightforward, linear process – that every day, pain should get a little better than the day before. In reality, these two patterns are far more common:

1️⃣ Ups and Downs: Healing often looks like a series of ups and downs with an overall upward trajectory. One day might be really tough, but a few days later, you could be feeling 90% better, only to experience another dip. It’s important to measure progress over weeks, not days, because daily variations are normal but over the course of weeks you should notice less frequent pain, less intense pain or pain that does not last as long once it comes on.

2️⃣ The Plateau of Latent Potential: Sometimes, it feels like nothing is changing initially, which can be frustrating, especially if you’re doing all the right things! Here’s the secret… if what you’re doing isn’t making things worse, keep going! Sometimes, it simply takes time, and once that change starts, improvement can happen quickly.

Healing pain, especially pain that has been present for months or years, is a journey not a race. In general, we expect a trend of improvement over the first 4-6 treatments or 4-6 weeks of beginning a treatment plan.

Part of my role as your healthcare provider is to help you set realistic expectations and goals for your recovery and to provide reassurance that you are doing the right things and you are on the right track!

If this sounds like the right kind of care for you, I would love to work with you; click the link in my bio and select “book an appointment” to get started.

01/22/2025

✨ The moment is here! ✨ I’m absolutely thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening Event of my new practice! 🎉

📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 328 Woolwich St., Unit 11, Guelph (Enter through the green side door)

This isn’t just an open house—it’s a celebration of growth, community, and the exciting journey ahead. Whether you’ve been with me since the start, are curious to see what we’re all about, or are a fellow healthcare provider looking to connect, I would be so honored to share this milestone with you.
Here’s what’s in store for you:

🌟 𝗔 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 to explore the space that’s designed with your comfort and care in mind.

🌟 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to keep the good vibes flowing.

🌟 𝗔 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 because celebrations need a little fun!

🌟 𝗔 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 50% of all New Patient Appointments booked during the event will go to a local charity close to my heart.

This space was created with you in mind—a place where healing meets comfort and personalized care feels effortless. Your support has made this dream possible, and I’d love for you to see what we’ve built together.

👉 RSVP at the link in my bio (bit.ly/3PDc09X)

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to celebrate with you!