Village Wellness Family Chiropractic & Massage

Village Wellness Family Chiropractic & Massage Village Wellness Family Chiropractic & Massage
Your Family's Advantage for Their Best Health
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Chiropractic For Families /
Prenatal and Pediatric Care/
Lifestyle Counselling /
Registered Massage Therapy For All Ages /
Custom Orthotics /
Supplements

02/21/2026

Slow down.
Look up.
Take stock.
Find Joy.

Notice the small things that make you smile. The quiet comforts. The ordinary moments that spark joy in ways you don’t always name.

Gratitude doesn’t always come from big and perfect — sometimes it’s just realizing you already have so much good in your life, small and meaningful.

Pause long enough to see it✨
Have a beautiful weekend 💕

Are all these components part of your wellness lifestyle?
02/20/2026

Are all these components part of your wellness lifestyle?

At Village Wellness, family care starts with the nervous system.Because kids don’t just “grow” — they develop through ne...
02/20/2026

At Village Wellness, family care starts with the nervous system.

Because kids don’t just “grow” — they develop through neurological connection.

Every milestone, every sleep cycle, every emotional regulation pattern is driven by how well the brain and body communicate.

We’re not here to chase symptoms.
We’re here to optimize function.

When the nervous system is clear, connected and adaptable, we often see:

✅ Smoother milestone progression
✅ Better sleep and digestion
✅ Improved focus and emotional resilience
✅ Healthier growth and alignment

That’s the difference between reactive care and proactive, neurologically-focused care.

Our family chiropractors have completed advanced pediatric training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), focusing specifically on perinatal and pediatric development and support.

Dr. Megan is proud to be one of only a few CACCP (Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics) doctors in Atlantic Canada — a designation requiring extensive additional education in pediatric and family care.

We’re here to support thriving nervous systems in growing bodies — so families can thrive too💙

If you’re looking for a family centered Chiropractor, one that takes time to connect with your children and make sure ev...
02/18/2026

If you’re looking for a family centered Chiropractor, one that takes time to connect with your children and make sure everyone feels comfortable, while also sharing practical advice that isn’t overwhelming to Moms — Dr. Megan is a great choice!

As a mother to four, she understands the balance between what’s ideal and what’s realistic! Plus Village Wellness is set up to keep kids entertained (have you visited our lego table?!)

You can connect for an appointment with Dr. Megan by:

📧 info@villagewellness.com

📞 902.835.5033

🛜 https://villagewellnesstantallon.janeapp.com

Most headaches are cervicogenic in nature (coming from your neck) and benefit from Chiropractic adjustments!
02/18/2026

Most headaches are cervicogenic in nature (coming from your neck) and benefit from Chiropractic adjustments!

Your commute isn’t just affecting your muscles — it’s affecting your nervous system 🚗🧠Driving is one of the most neurolo...
02/17/2026

Your commute isn’t just affecting your muscles — it’s affecting your nervous system 🚗🧠

Driving is one of the most neurologically loaded positions in your day.

➡️ Think about it:
• Sustained forward head posture
• Static hip flexion
• Elevated shoulders
• Subtle gripping of the steering wheel
• Visual focus + traffic vigilance

Your body isn’t just sitting.

It’s bracing.

When you stay in that position 30–60+ minutes a day, your brain interprets it as low-level stress. Muscles tighten to stabilize. Breathing becomes shallow. Your nervous system shifts slightly toward “alert mode.”

Over time this can contribute to:
• Neck and jaw tension
• Headaches
• Mid-back stiffness
• Low back irritation
• Fatigue after commuting

Not because driving is dangerous —
but because static posture + vigilance = nervous system load.

♥️ 🚗 Neuro-Friendly Driving Tips

✔️ Sit tall with ribs stacked over pelvis (less bracing = less threat signal)
✔️ Relax your grip on the wheel every few minutes
✔️ Exhale longer than you inhale at stoplights
✔️ Let your shoulders fully drop before shifting into drive
✔️ Reset posture before you start moving
✔️ Bring your seat closer so knees are slightly bent
✔️ Adjust mirrors after you fix your posture so slouching feels obvious

Your brain maps posture as information.
Good positioning tells your nervous system:
“I’m safe. I’m supported.”

Small shifts change input.
Changed input changes output. 💙

Safe travels 🚙

Dental Professionals: Your Body Is Part of Your Practice 🦷💙Dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants all share one thi...
02/17/2026

Dental Professionals: Your Body Is Part of Your Practice 🦷💙

Dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants all share one thing:

You work in sustained, precise, asymmetrical positions for hours a day, often flexed forward.

• Forward head posture
• Rotated spine
• Elevated shoulders
• Static neck flexion
• Repetitive fine motor strain
• Limited movement between patients

Even with strong ergonomics, dentistry is a high-load profession.

Over time, this can show up as:
• Chronic neck and upper back tension
• Mid-back stiffness
• Shoulder impingement
• Wrist and forearm pain
• Headaches
• Jaw tension
• Nervous system fatigue

This isn’t just muscle soreness — it’s cumulative load on the spine and nervous system.

⸻———

💡 Simple Daily Ergonomic Shifts

Here are a few actionable things you can implement immediately while at work:

✔️ Adjust the patient — not your spine.
Bring the patient up to you instead of rounding forward.

✔️ Neutral head check every 30 minutes.
Ears stacked over shoulders. Chin slightly tucked.

✔️ Micro-movement resets between patients (60 seconds).
• Gentle thoracic extension
• Shoulder blade squeezes
• Neck rotation both directions

✔️ Lower your shoulders consciously.
Many dental professionals elevate their shoulders without realizing it.

✔️ Alternate sides when possible.
Avoid always rotating the same direction.

✔️ Strengthen posterior chain muscles off the clock. Mid-back and glute strength protect the spine long-term.



Why Chiropractic + Massage Matter for Dentistry

🔹Chiropractic Care Supports:
• Spinal mobility after sustained flexion
• Joint mechanics in the neck and mid-back
• Reduced nerve irritation from repetitive strain
• Nervous system regulation

🔹 Massage Therapy Supports:
• Release of upper trap and levator tension
• Forearm and wrist recovery
• Improved circulation
• Reduced muscular guarding

You encourage your patients to maintain their oral health. Your spine deserves maintenance too.

Dentistry is a long career — proactive care helps protect your longevity, energy, and resilience.

If you’re in the dental field, we’d love to support you 💙😁🦷🪥

Reading to your kids stimulates brain development!
02/16/2026

Reading to your kids stimulates brain development!

We live in a world that constantly tells us to buy more, upgrade more, own more.But our nervous systems?They don’t regul...
02/16/2026

We live in a world that constantly tells us to buy more, upgrade more, own more.

But our nervous systems?
They don’t regulate around things.
They regulate around EXPERIENCES!

🌱 Time in Nature
😜 Shared Laughter
🍝 Family Dinners
✈️ Travel
✨ Deep Conversations
🛝 Play

Experiences activate multiple parts of the brain at once — sensory pathways, emotional centers (like the amygdala), memory centers (hello hippocampus), and even the prefrontal cortex where meaning is created.

➡️ When we have experiences:

🧠 We build richer neural networks

🧠 We strengthen emotional regulation pathways

🧠 We create layered, story-based memories

🧠 We release bonding hormones like oxytocin

🧠 We wire our brains for connection instead of comparison

Material items give a temporary dopamine spike.
Experiences build long-term neural integration.

From a neurological perspective, shared experiences literally shape our brain architecture — especially in CHILDREN. The developing nervous system organizes around repetition, safety, novelty, and connection. That family camping trip or silly kitchen dance party? That’s wiring.

And here’s the beautiful part — experiences can’t depreciate. They often become MORE VALUABLE over time because our brain strengthens emotional memories through recall and storytelling. Our kids call it CORE MEMORIES and everytime they bring it up i feel a twinge of deep gratitude.

Things fill closets.
Experiences build brains.

This isn’t about never owning anything or wanting things. It’s about remembering that the most regulating, resilience-building investment we can make is TIME spent fully PRESENT.

Your nervous system doesn’t need more stuff.
It needs more meaningful moments. 🤍

We hope this Family Weekend you’ll have time for memory making and shared experiences.

⛳️ Golf Season is Almost Here… Is Your Spine Ready?With only a few weeks until golf season starts (yes that snow will ev...
02/15/2026

⛳️ Golf Season is Almost Here… Is Your Spine Ready?

With only a few weeks until golf season starts (yes that snow will eventually melt), now is the perfect time to get your body — and more importantly, your nervous system — tuned up.

A powerful golf swing isn’t just about strength. It’s about mobility, coordination, balance, and timing — all controlled by your brain and spinal cord 💥

➡️ Here’s How Chiropractic Care Can Help Golfers:

🏌️‍♂️ Improve Rotation
The golf swing demands smooth thoracic rotation and stable hips. Spinal restrictions limit rotation, decrease power, and put extra stress on the low back and shoulders.

🧠 Enhance Brain–Body Connection
Your nervous system coordinates balance, posture, and swing mechanics. When spinal joints aren’t moving well, it can alter proprioception (your body’s awareness in space) and timing.

⚡️ Increase Power & Efficiency
Better joint motion = better muscle firing patterns. When your spine moves well, your muscles don’t have to compensate, helping you generate power more efficiently.

🛑 Prevent Injuries
Low back pain, golfer’s elbow, shoulder strain — many golf injuries are repetitive stress issues. Optimizing spinal mechanics before the season starts can reduce wear and tear.

Think of it like this — You wouldn’t take your clubs out of storage and hit the course without checking them first. Why do that with your spine?

A few weeks of proactive care now can help you step onto the first tee feeling mobile, strong, and confident. So many of our golfer patients report how their regular adjustments improve their game, how they feel and gives their handicap extra bragging ability!

Let’s get your nervous system dialed in before opening day ⛳️

Build Better Bones — Jumping off an 8” step ⬛️
02/15/2026

Build Better Bones — Jumping off an 8” step ⬛️

We are so INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL for your postive online reviews and personal referrals! To a small business - this is trul...
02/14/2026

We are so INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL for your postive online reviews and personal referrals! To a small business - this is truly our love language 🩵

We THANK YOU so much 🫶🏼

Address

5104 St. Margarets Bay Road
Upper Tantallon, NS
B3Z1E2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+19028355033

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