Inspire Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Sport Performance

01/09/2026

New year, new location, new opportunities!

As of February 1st, I’ll be relocating the office to 90 Samnah Crescent in Ingersoll, located just behind Home Hardware.

There’s plenty of work happening behind the scenes to prepare for the move, but rest assured — I’ll continue seeing patients throughout January as usual, with no interruption to care.

It’s been a wonderful eight years at our current location, but the time feels right for a new chapter. I’m really looking forward to welcoming you into the new space and seeing you there in February!

01/02/2026

“There is neither good nor bad, but thinking makes it so.” — Shakespeare

Well… another new year is upon us. I don’t know about you, but the last one went by incredibly fast.

It’s been a year of testing for many of us — full of obstacles, challenges, and moments that stretched us in uncomfortable ways. And yet, we persist.

Over the past year, I’ve been trying to work more intentionally on my tendency to worry. If anything, it feels like the older I get, the easier it is to slip into it — and worry can be surprisingly paralyzing. To keep it from taking hold, I’ve been leaning into the teachings of the Stoics.

One of their core teachings is that worry is often a waste of energy. If we worry about something that hasn’t happened yet, we suffer needlessly. If we worry about something we can’t control, we suffer again. That energy might be better spent asking whether the obstacle in front of us could actually be a doorway — to a new opportunity, a different perspective, or a change in direction.

It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been deeply rewarding. I genuinely feel it has given me a greater sense of control over how I respond to the things happening around me.

As we move into the new year, I want to build on that — to meet worries more directly, to make the call I’ve been avoiding, to address the issue that feels overwhelming or intimidating. My confidence in this comes and goes, but I’ve noticed something important: if I give myself time — rest, fresh air, or doing something that makes me happy — I often feel redirected and more prepared to face what’s ahead.

I hope each of you can look back on the past year and find something to feel proud of, and that you’re stepping into the year ahead open to both new challenges and new successes.

Wishing you all a thoughtful and hopeful start to the year.

Jonathan

12/28/2025

Why Your Walking Sp*ed Matters

How fast you walk isn’t just a fitness metric — it can actually tell you a lot about your overall health. McMaster University researchers are calling walking sp*ed an important “health indicator,” almost like a sixth vital sign along with things like heart rate and blood pressure. Faster walking sp*eds have been linked with better mobility, independence, and even longevity, while slower sp*eds may be tied to higher risks of falls, reduced activity, and health decline as we age.

👣 Why it matters:

Walking faster (even just a bit) can reflect stronger muscles, better balance, and healthier heart and lungs.

Being able to pick up your pace can help with everyday tasks like crossing the street confidently or keeping up with daily routines.

💡 How to make your daily walk even better:

Aim for regular walking: Try for at least 30 minutes most days. This doesn't have to be done all at once. You can break your walks up into smaller sessions throughout the day.

Add short bursts of quicker walking: Try walking briskly for 30–60 seconds, then slow down — this can boost the benefit of your walk.

Focus on posture: Stand tall, swing your arms naturally, and take shorter, quicker steps to help you move more efficiently.

Use what you have: A walk with a friend, listening to music you enjoy, or choosing a route with gentle hills can make walking more enjoyable and more effective.

Sneak in more movement: Take the stairs, park a bit farther from your destination, or walk while on the phone — every bit contributes to a beneficial result.

Remember — any walking is better than none, and small changes over time can add up to big improvements in your health and independence.

According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking sp*ed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors. Measuring it, they say, can tell you a lot about mobility, independence and overall health.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to my Inspire family.

Another wonderful year has come and gone far too quickly. I hope that over the next few days we’re all able to slow down, be present, and truly enjoy time with the people we love.

Thank you to each and every one of you who has trusted and supported Inspire. It has been an absolute privilege to be part of your health care journey, and I want you to know how much that trust means to me. I’m deeply grateful.

I truly hope I’ve been able to give back in the same spirit, and I remain committed to working hard for every person who walks through our doors. I’m looking ahead to the coming year with gratitude—for both the challenges and the blessings it will bring.

Wishing you and your families all the best this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas 🎄

Jonathan

12/18/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

Inspire will be open Monday December 22nd to Wednesday December 24th and

Monday December 29th to Wednesday December 31.

Closed Thursday and Friday of both weeks.

Trust you all get a chance to celebrate with the people you love and take well deserved break.

03/18/2025

Jane’s mobile app for online scheduling is ready for you! Now available on the App Store and Google Play, the mobile app focuses on giving you quick and easy access to the Inspire Chiropractic schedule and any other practitioners that use Jane. To get started, you can now download the app and set up a login. From there, you can manually search for the Jane clinics you visit to link your existing accounts, enabling you to use a single login to book and manage all your appointments in one place. By reducing friction in the booking process, the app will make it easier for you to book and rebook appointments as soon as you need it.

02/08/2025

For those of you who have been looking for a primary care clinic.

https://www.facebook.com/100049384312078/posts/1214208723568593/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

The Oxford Ontario Health Team (Oxford OHT) has received funding to establish a temporary clinic in Tillsonburg for community members without a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.

This initiative aims to provide timely access to essential care for individuals without a primary care provider. Please note that this is not a walk-in clinic; appointments will be required.

This clinic is made possible through funding from the Town of Tillsonburg & support from OHT partners – specifically the Ingersoll Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic, Roulston’s Pharmacy, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, and Thames Valley Family Health Team.

Details regarding clinic dates, location, and duration will be shared in the coming weeks. Please stay tuned to Oxford OHT’s social media channels & website (oxfordoht.ca) for the latest updates.

12/06/2024

National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

Today is the anniversary of the Montreal massacre where 14 women were murdered simply for being women. There is no excuse for any abusive act towards your wife, girlfriend, sister, mother, daughter or any other woman in your life. Violence against women is not the punch-line of a joke, is not someone else's business, and is never to be rationalized. And let's not expect the women we love to be the voice of change. It's the responsibility of every husband, partner, father, brother, and son. Speak up. Speak out. 🤍

11/11/2024

I've been struggling a lot over the past few weeks. It seems everywhere I look, there's turmoil, anger, war, pain, and loss. Some days, it's overwhelming, but I keep reminding myself that no matter how difficult things feel, the only path is forward. To persist.

Days like November 11 remind me that as Canadians, we come from a long history of resilience—of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges in the face of great danger and against impossible odds. Men and women, often barely older than my own children, left everything they knew to march into war, far from home, with the knowledge that many would not return. Yet they persisted.

Compared to so many places around the world, we live in relative peace and safety. We owe this to the sacrifices of those we remember on November 11—the men and women whose courage and selflessness have shaped the lives of privilege we enjoy today. We stand on the shoulders of giants who gave everything. They persisted. And so must we.

Lest we forget. 🍁

09/30/2024

I often find myself at a loss for words on days like today, as words seem entirely inadequate. As a non-Indigenous person of colour, I feel a certain kinship with our First Nations, as the history of our peoples shares many painful parallels. Still, I can’t fully comprehend the depth of suffering our First Nations have endured — and continue to endure — or the immense generational trauma caused by genocidal Canadian government policies that echo to this very day.

The disparity in health and quality of life between First Nations and the rest of Canada is staggering. Decades of broken promises have led to lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, disproportionately high incarceration rates, and, shockingly, many communities still lack access to clean drinking water. In Canada. In 2024.

Today, I will wear an orange shirt in solidarity with our First Nations because it’s the least I can do. I will also be writing to our local MPs, urging them to hold leadership accountable and push for actionable solutions to the clean water crises in First Nations communities. It’s the very least they can do.

Take a moment today to appreciate that your children are safe, and acknowledge with gratitude that you haven't lived the horrific experiences of the children and families that the Orange shirt represents.

08/15/2024

Excellent episode of the Rich Roll podcast talking about all things prostate cancer. I know it's not November but it's always a good time to remind men 50 and over to talk to their doctor about prostate cancer screening, or if there's a family history, prior to that. Prostate cancer is often very treatable when detected early, and guys, these days the PSA blood test is the most common way your doctor will assess you. Get Checked. (Also learned in this episode that sleep apnea can be a cause of having to get up to p*e multiple times per night, for men and women. Didn't know that.)

Dr. Edward Schaeffer is a world-renowned urologist, pioneering robotic surgeon, and Chair of Urology at Northwestern University. We discuss prostate health, ...

07/18/2024

So many of our Oxford County residents are without a primary care provider. Here is a list of alternative means to access certain types of care.