Back in Balance - A centre for wellbeing

Back in Balance - A centre for wellbeing We offer Chiropractic care, Registered Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Registered Psychotherapy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Multi-disciplinary Wellness Centre

What brought Rachel here, and what shapes the care she provides?After a serious accident in 1994 that led to chronic mig...
04/10/2026

What brought Rachel here, and what shapes the care she provides?

After a serious accident in 1994 that led to chronic migraines, Rachel’s path into care became deeply personal.

She went on to study Massage Therapy after completing a BA in Humanities at Brock University, and completed all three core Active Release Technique modules, building a strong foundation in supporting soft tissue recovery.

She then began working with runners, triathletes, and Ironman athletes, supporting performance and recovery.

Then in 2005, everything changed.

Following her mom’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, and seeing many of her clients go through similar experiences, Rachel pursued additional training to support clients during chemotherapy, radiation, and palliative care. She spent 10 years working in this area.

After a major knee injury in 2010 that left her in a wheelchair for six months, Rachel once again experienced firsthand what it means to rebuild and recover.

In 2016, she returned to school to study osteopathy, later going on to teach cranial osteopathy and soft tissue techniques at the college level. Today, she focuses on chronic pain and complex conditions, helping clients better understand and manage their pain.

Her experience, both personal and professional, brings a level of understanding and care that truly shapes the experience she provides.

Need a reset? We’re here for you.We have a last-minute opening with Rachel tomorrow at 4:00 PM for a 60-minute Massage T...
04/08/2026

Need a reset? We’re here for you.

We have a last-minute opening with Rachel tomorrow at 4:00 PM for a 60-minute Massage Therapy or Osteopathy treatment.

Call us or book online to reserve your spot ✨

Look who stopped by! 👀We had the best surprise visit from Dr. Friedman today, and we definitely didn’t want him to leave...
04/06/2026

Look who stopped by! 👀

We had the best surprise visit from Dr. Friedman today, and we definitely didn’t want him to leave 😄

Even though he’s in Vaughan now, he’ll always be part of the Back in Balance crew 💛

Heading into a busy Easter weekend?Between travel, hosting, and long days, it’s easy for tension and stress to build up....
04/02/2026

Heading into a busy Easter weekend?

Between travel, hosting, and long days, it’s easy for tension and stress to build up.

We have a few last-minute openings this Saturday to help you feel your best before it begins:

🌿 12:00 PM Acupuncture & TCM with Joel
🌿 Limited chiropractic spots with Dr. Jason Singh (9:00 AM–12:00 PM)

Book online • Link in bio

Wishing you a happy and healthy weekend 🤍

The long weekend is hopping closer… 🐰🌷We know Easter weekends tend to fill up quickly with plans, visits, and a bit of w...
04/01/2026

The long weekend is hopping closer… 🐰🌷

We know Easter weekends tend to fill up quickly with plans, visits, and a bit of well-earned rest, so we wanted to share our upcoming hours to help you plan ahead if needed.

If you find yourself needing a moment to reset or take care of yourself, we’re here for you 💛

However you’re spending the weekend, we hope it’s a great one.

Did you know that Dr. Ellard and Dr. Norman can take X-rays right here at the clinic?When needed, X-rays are one of the ...
03/31/2026

Did you know that Dr. Ellard and Dr. Norman can take X-rays right here at the clinic?

When needed, X-rays are one of the tools our chiropractic team uses to better understand what’s going on and guide your care more effectively. Being able to do this on site means no extra appointments and no running around.

Not every patient requires X-rays, but when they are helpful, we’re here to guide you.


A bittersweet day at the clinic 💐Today is Kayla’s last day at Back in Balance after almost three years with us.We’re goi...
03/30/2026

A bittersweet day at the clinic 💐

Today is Kayla’s last day at Back in Balance after almost three years with us.

We’re going to miss her so much—but we’re so excited for what’s ahead as she leaves Ottawa for her next great adventure.

It’s hard to capture all the wonderful memories we've had with Kayla, but anyone who’s worked with her or been welcomed by her knows how thoughtful she is, how much care she puts into every detail, and how naturally she makes people feel looked after.

And somehow, she always managed to show up with baked goods at just the right time 😂

Please join us in wishing Kayla all the best in the comments below and help us send her off with some extra love 🤍

With the clinic closed on Good Friday, Dr. Ellard has opened a few additional hours on Tuesday, March 31st from 8:00–10:...
03/27/2026

With the clinic closed on Good Friday, Dr. Ellard has opened a few additional hours on Tuesday, March 31st from 8:00–10:00 AM.

If you’re hoping to get in before the long weekend — or add an extra visit to stay on track with your treatment plan — this is a great opportunity.

You can book online anytime, or reach out if you’d like help finding a time.


Sometimes, what we learned as “closeness” didn’t leave much room for us to be ourselves.When your role was to manage som...
03/26/2026

Sometimes, what we learned as “closeness” didn’t leave much room for us to be ourselves.

When your role was to manage someone else’s emotions, keep the peace, or stay connected at all costs… it can become hard to tell where they end and you begin.

These patterns can feel normal for a long time, until they start to feel heavy.
They may come from dynamics we grew up with, or show up in current relationships.

Often, these patterns come from care and a desire to stay close, but over time that closeness can turn into pressure or control.

There are ways to build healthier boundaries while still maintaining connection, if that's what you want.
Support is here if you need it.

To learn more about enmeshment dynamics and boundaries, check out our recent blog written by Rachel Norman, M.Ed, RP (link in bio).

Looking for gentle, supportive care for your whole family?Sofia works with clients of all ages—from little ones to adult...
03/25/2026

Looking for gentle, supportive care for your whole family?

Sofia works with clients of all ages—from little ones to adults—and truly loves supporting families through every stage of life.

From pain and tension to pregnancy, postpartum care, and support for babies, Sofia offers gentle osteopathic treatment tailored to every stage of life—including digestive and pelvic health support.

She has a few last-minute appointments available this week if you’ve been meaning to come in. Call or book online today!




If Monday is already asking a lot of you…A reset might be exactly what you need. We have a few massage openings availabl...
03/23/2026

If Monday is already asking a lot of you…

A reset might be exactly what you need. We have a few massage openings available this week.

We’d love to help you feel your best — book online or give us a call ✨

Address

591 Byron Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2A4C4

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16132882225

Website

https://backinbalancechiro.ca/addressing-enmeshment-and-closeness/

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