Chiropractor I am a Chiropractor with additional training in Functional Neurology through the ACNB.
I treat people with back pain, prenatal and postpartum issues, infants and children, people with chronic health issues and neurological issues, such as concussions and migraines.
03/04/2026
We’re so excited to welcome our new Massage Therapist Rayowynn to the clinic! 💆♀️
She is currently completing her final stage of schooling and will be with us as a student therapist - bringing fresh knowledge, great technique, and a genuine passion for helping people feel their best.
🎉To Celebrate, she’s offering a special one-month promotional rate on all treatments!
This is a great opportunity to:
✔️Try massage at a reduced rate
✔️Support an up-and-coming therapist
✔️Prioritize your self-care
Please note: As she is still a student, treatments are not eligible for insurance billing until she has completed her full schooling and registration.
Appointments are limited and expected to fill quickly - Give us a call 📞 (403-864-5757)or book online 💻 to secure your spot!
Rayowynn’s Regular prices will resume after the promo
1 hr massage = $75
30 minute massage = $50
02/27/2026
We would like to welcome Rayowynn, she will be joining the Hope Wellness Team on Monday March 2nd.
Rayowynn completed her massage certificate and is now entering her second year of the RMT program at Alberta Institute of Massage. She is looking to pursue practices rooted in nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and myofascial work. If you are looking for a Deep Tissue Massage or Relaxation Massage she’s your gal.
You can either contact the clinic to book or head to our webpage and book online.
02/25/2026
Knowing how your battery functions can be a helpful piece to concussion rehab.
The Battery Theory doesn’t just pertain to concussions it can also include other chronic health conditions such as MS, chronic illnesses, autoimmune conditions, burnout, long covid, chronic pain, mental health conditions, etc. Any state where the nervous system is working harder than it should.
This variability isn’t failure. It’s physiology. Learning how to plan and pace can be an invaluable tool.
Read the slides above and let us know if this was a helpful explanation!
02/24/2026
Simple ingredients, full of flavour, and nutritious! These meatballs mimic comfort food, but with a few ingredient swaps, they’ve become nutrient dense and support the gut. Coconut aminos is fermented coconut sap, and coconut sugar includes the finer minerals that come along with the sweetness. With this in mind, consider exploring some swaps for your current well used recipes and see how you can add nutrients into existing favourites.
Thank you for sharing another yummy nutritious recipe with us Kira .holistic.nutrition
Recipe and picture credits go to: Whole food for 7
02/17/2026
This week’s recipe from Kira .holistic.nutrition is another simple, low budget, but filling of flavour and packs a nutritional punch! This honey chipotle chicken hits the spot every time when it comes to a “take out” craving. I keep it mild use 1/4 tsp of chipotle powder (instead of the canned pepper), or sometimes I sub it out completely with garlic powder. Using cauliflower rice increases fibre and sulforaphane in addition to broccoli for support of your hormones as well as aiding natural detox pathways.
Recipe Credits go to Whole Food for 7
For whole 30 or paleo modifications head to their website and look under notes.
02/11/2026
“Have you been wanting to make changes to your nutrition, but not sure how the family would respond? This month, I’d like to highlight a few recipes from one of my favourite sources. Quick, easy, and nutritious, and budget minded. Whole Food for 7, is a hidden gem of a website or IG account for me and my girls. This week, I’ll start with a recipe that surprised me the most. Cauliflower Waffles! In my home, we don’t eat potatoes, and sometimes it’s hard to fill up some tummies, or you can just be missing that hashbrown patty. I made these skeptically, but they were devoured quickly and thoroughly enjoyed by all. As always, make sure you choose quality ingredients.” Kira .holistic.nutrition
Ingredients:
3 cups store-bought frozen riced cauliflower
3 large eggs
1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
1/4 cup arrowroot or potato starch
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions:
1. Preheat a nonstick waffle iron.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the hash browns, cauliflower or a mixture of both. Add the eggs, oil flour, garlic salt, and onion powder. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
3. Fill the preheated waffle iron with the batter; the exact amount will vary based on the size of your waffle iron. Keep in mind that this batter doesn’t rise or spread like regular waffle batter does, so you will probably need more batter than normal. In my 7-inch Belgian waffle iron, I use 1 1/2 packed cups. If your batter is cauliflower only, really pack the cup so your waffles hold together. If your waffles are sticking, spray your waffle iron with cooking spray before making the next batch.
4. Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffle is crispy or your waffle iron indicates they are done. Timing will vary by iron.
5. Top with toppings of choice and enjoy!
6. TO FREEZE: Leftover waffles can be frozen in a single layer then stored in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat the frozen waffles in a waffle iron, microwave, oven or air fryer.
02/04/2026
🧠Not all Concussions look the same.
That’s because there are different concussion phenotypes - patterns of symptoms that come from different systems in the brain and body.
✨ Here’s the key: Most people don’t have just one!
It’s very common to have multiple phenotypes at the same time, and they can overlap or even change throughout recovery. This is why 2 people with “the same concussion” can experience very different symptoms - and why recovery plans should be individualized.
When more than one system is affected, symptoms can be confusing or inconsistent. Fixing one system doesn’t automatically fix others.
👉🏻 Understanding the different phenotypes helps to guide targeted rehab instead of guessing.
02/03/2026
A quick, easy, and budget friendly. This stew has become a staple in Kiras house .holistic.nutrition It tastes delicious and is also nutritious. Kids and adults love it alike, and is not too heavy.
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
4 cups beef broth or bone broth
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 pound yellow or russet potatoes, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large head of cauliflower chopped into large florets
10 ounces frozen peas optional
Directions:
1. In a large pot over medium heat on the stove or in an Instant Pot on Saute, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
2. Add all other ingredients to the pot, Instant pot, or slow cooker (adding ground beef to slow cooker as well).
3. STOVE: Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer over medium heat and cook, covered, for 30 minutes, until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. INSTANT POT: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on the Stew setting for 25 minutes. Manually release the steam when done.
5. SLOW COOKER: Fasten the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
6. ALL METHODS - DON’T MISS THIS STEP! Once the cooking time is finished, remove the bay leaf. Scoop out all the cauliflower florets and some of the broth and puree them in a blender or food processor at high speed until creamy. Return the mixture to the stew and stir until well combined.
7. Stir in frozen green peas. This will help cool it off! Let the frozen green peas sit in the stew for 5 minutes before serving.
TO FREEZE: Store in a sealed container for up to 3 months. We prefer to do this in individual portions.
Recipe credits: Whole Food for 7
01/27/2026
.holistic.nutrition - “While I am a big proponent of sitting down and mindfully eating your meals, I understand that it just doesn’t always work out that way! Here’s another grab and go breakfast. Don’t forget you can always think outside the box and eat leftovers for breakfast! One of my absolute favourite time & money savers - especially if it’s soup!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 lb pork sausage casings removed if necessary, no added sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- dash of crushed red pepper
- 2/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (soften first by soaking if too hard)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 9 eggs
- 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 1-2 tsp coconut oil for cooking the sausage plus extra for greasing muffin cups
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and grease a 12 cup muffin tin well with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
2. Heat a medium or large skillet over medium heat and add 1-2 tsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the sausage and a dash of crushed red pepper, and break up lumps of sausage with a wooden spoon. If using the garlic*, add it to the pan when the sausage is halfway browned
3. Continue to cook and stir. Once the sausage is nearly fully browned, add the chopped sundried tomatoes and stir into the mixture. Cook another minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a very large bowl, whisk together the eggs, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Then, pour the entire sausage mixture into the eggs and combine.
5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 of the way to the top (they’ll rise over the cups, which is fine) until the mixture is used up (I made 12) and bake in the preheated oven about 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the muffins just begin to brown.
6. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before serving. If making ahead, you can refrigerated them in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Recipe Credit: Paleo Running Momma
01/20/2026
.holistic.nutrition has a great portable breakfast for the family, or for yourself for the week. Enter Mason Jar Frittatas!
These frittatas are fully customizable to your tastes and to your liking. Add crumbled beef, pork, turkey, or chicken from a local farm to up the protein and nutrient content!
Ingredients:
- 2 2/3 cups thawed hash browns or grated potatoes
- 1 1/3 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 1/3 cups diced green bell pepper
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk, plus more to rehydrate
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 handful spinach, chopped
Directions:
1. Evenly distribute the hash browns, squash and bell pepper among four 1-pint mason jars
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with milk, salt and black pepper and then pour into the jars. The egg should just about cover the vegetables. Top with the chopped spinach.
3. Transfer the jars to the slow cooker and add water to the insert until three-fourths of the jars are covered. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours, then turn the slow cooker to the warm setting and leave the jars for 3 more hours, or until the eggs have set.
4. Allow to completely cool and then cover the jars with the lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, remove the metal lid and microwave for 1 - 1.5 minutes. Add 1 or 2 Tbsp of dairy free milk to the jar to rehydrate the eggs, if needed.
Tips:
- If you have a slow cooker that holds more than 4 pint jars, or you have smaller jars, you can add more servings, adjust the recipe as needed.
- Use your favourite breakfast meat or vegetables in place of the hash browns and butternut squash for a low carb breakfast.
01/15/2026
✨ Did you know Dr. Allison works with babies who have tongue ties? ✨
The tongue is part of a continuous myofascial chain that connects the tongue, jaw, neck, and body. When an infant spends a lot of time in a flexed position (curled up with the chin tucked), this chain can shorten and tighten—often reinforcing:
• Tongue restriction
• Shallow or painful breastfeeding latch
• Reflux, gas, or feeding discomfort
• Head turning preferences or torticollis (tight neck and chest muscles)
👅 Tongue-tie release is more than just the frenulum.
While a surgical release (clipping or laser) (when needed) addresses the tissue under the tongue, optimal outcomes also depend on how well the tongue, jaw, neck, and body can move and coordinate. This is where bodywork plays an important role—before and after a release.
💛 One gentle technique Dr. Allison uses is the “Guppy Stretch” (center photo). This supported stretch encourages extension through the neck and chest, helping the tongue, jaw, and neck move more freely and reducing tension along the myofascial chain.
She also provides gentle, hands-on intra-oral work to release myofascial tension inside the mouth—supporting improved feeding, comfort, and overall movement.
If you’re navigating feeding challenges or a tongue-tie diagnosis, supportive bodywork can make a big difference. 🤍
01/13/2026
Our massage therapist Julie has opened up 2 evenings for appointments.
Wednesday January 21st 3:15pm, 4:30pm and 5:45pm
Wednesday January 28th 3:15pm, 4:30pm and 5:45pm
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I am a Chiropractor. I treat sports injuries, back pain, chronic health issues and more complex issues, such as concussions and migraines. I offer both standard chiropractic treatments, as well as specific treatments and exercise programs that are more effective for complex or chronic issues. In addition, I have a heart for treating pregnant women, babies, and young children, having had my own 3 beautiful babies in the past few years. I am passionate about helping women overcoming chronic issues related to childbirth, including pelvic pain and pelvic dysfunction. I am trained to assess for diastasis recti and to teach a rehab protocol called Hypopressives or Low Pressure Fitness, to help restore pelvic and abdominal tone in both men and women, which can improve athletic performance, sexual function, and decrease incontinence and prolapse. I am also very knowledgeable about diet, supplements and lifestyles to support a healthy balanced life.
More about my story:
Having personally experienced chronic back pain and the issues related to chronic illness, I am passionate about helping people troubleshoot their health problems. I experienced a bad back injury when I was 18 and it wasn’t until 4 years later when I was in chiropractic school that an Applied Kinesiology instructor finally got to the bottom of my constant pain and was able to help me in one visit. This motivated me to learn Applied Kinesiology and to learn how to dig deeper for answers to my patient’s chronic complaints. I then was introduced to Functional Neurology through a very good friend of mine, and immediately knew that it was what I wanted to learn. It put together my need for understanding why chiropractic worked so well for some, but not so great for others, and gave me a way to be more accurate and offer more effective treatments to my sensitive or chronic patients.
In addition to my back injury, I also discovered that I had celiac disease in my first year of college. After going gluten-free, I could finally stay awake and alert through a school day, as well as get rid of my chronic migraines and digestive issues. This sparked a particular interest in nutrition as going through chiropractic school, which lead to me starting a blog and gluten-free club at school. Since then I have continued to study various diets and their benefits and uses, including gluten-free, dairy-free, GAPS, Autoimmune Paleo, Ketogenic, etc.
In 2015 I completed my training in Functional Neurology, and took my Diplomat, just before having my 2nd baby. Very shortly after, I fell and broke my tailbone at 31 weeks pregnant. This, yet again, opened up another window of learning for me, as I pursued various therapies to help me recover in such a precarious time of my life. Between that and seeing many of my friends and family suffer from childbirth-related dysfunction or pain, I knew that I needed to understand pelvic dysfunction and the different therapies available so I could help these women too. I took my first Hypopressive course while 20 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and it changed the course of my pregnancy! I was only 20 weeks, but was having significant discomfort with walking and was dreading the rest of pregnancy. After learning the postures and breathing exercises that weekend my back and p***c bone pain was gone! After delivery I immediately started doing the exercises and my recovery was by far my easiest.
At this point of my life, I am a full time mom, a lover of learning and a part-time helper of others.
