Total Body Health

01/08/2026

📣 3rd most read article of 2025 🥉

Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis 🧠

Paper ➡️ https://bit.ly/44O7BJh
Blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lZACYN

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01/06/2026

Living with chronic pain? It's not just about the original injury. New research shows that persistent pain rewires your nervous system and triggers low-grade inflammation throughout your body—creating a cycle that keeps you stuck.

In this video, we break down:

How central sensitization turns up your nervous system's "volume"
Why inflammatory markers like IL-6 and TNF-α keep pain signals amplified.

What S.P.A.C.E. symptoms are (Sleep issues, Pain, Affective changes, Cognitive fog, Energy depletion) and why they cluster together
Why chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) need more than one type of treatment

The solution? A team approach. Manual therapies (chiropractic, physiotherapy) restore movement and calm your nervous system, while naturopathic medicine addresses the underlying inflammation and metabolic triggers fuelling the cycle.

When you treat both the bodies 'function' and the systemic sides of pain, you can finally break free from the patterns keeping you stuck—and start healing your whole body, not just chasing symptoms.

https://youtu.be/GlROmH40t2o?si=Pmci31sLw4EQNQsf

Ready to feel better? Book your consultation or reach out with any questions. We're here to help you achieve your health goals.

Book Online @ https://totalbodyhealth.janeapp.com/

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Living with chronic pain? It's not just about the original injury. New research shows that persistent pain rewires your nervous system and triggers low-grade...

01/04/2026

If you're living with chronic pain, you've probably heard conflicting advice: "It's all in your muscles," "You need to adjust your spine," "It's just inflammation," or even "It's all in your head." The truth is far more interesting—and hopeful—than any single explanation.

Recent research reveals that chronic pain is a whole-body condition involving your nervous system, immune system, metabolism, and musculoskeletal structure all at once. This is why the most effective treatment isn't a single magic bullet, but rather a coordinated team addressing different pieces of the puzzle.

https://totalbodyhealthvictoria.com/blog/understanding-chronic-pain-why-your-body-needs-a-team-approach

Ready to feel better? Book your consultation or reach out with any questions. We're here to help you achieve your health goals.

Book Online @ https://totalbodyhealth.janeapp.com/

Text to Book
(778) 404-5577

12/17/2025

Introducing Strength For Life — a 6-week small-group strength program designed for adults who want to get back into a consistent workout routine with confidence, support, and expert guidance.

This class is perfect for you if you:
✔ Have some previous experience with strength or resistance training
✔ Want a structured program to help you stay committed in the new year
✔ Are looking for coaching on technique, smart progression, and safe training habits
✔ Thrive with accountability and a coach who keeps you on track
✔ Are ready to build strength that actually carries over into everyday life

Whether you're restarting after a break or leveling up your current routine, this program gives you the consistency, structure, and community you need to make strength training stick.

Class Times:
Mon & Fri • 6:30–7:30 PM

Program Dates:
January 12 – February 23
(No class on Family Day)

12 total classes per group
Max 6 people per group

Here's how to secure your spot:

Call: (250) 477-5776
or
Email: info@totalbodyvictoria.com

Let's start the year strong!💪

Total Body Health offers comprehensive health care from a multidisciplinary team of allied health practitioners, including: Chiropractors, RMTs, Naturopathic Physicians, Clinical Counsellors, Acupuncturist & Kinesiologists.

12/08/2025

This season reminds me how much I love being part of a clinic team that truly embodies whole-person care.

As a part-time therapist I don’t get to see everyone as often as I’d like, but I’ve experienced almost every treatment we offer and I’m consistently in awe of the calibre of practitioners, and what incredible humans they are.

Holistic doesn’t mean “a little bit of everything.” At Total Body Health it means addressing the mind, body, spirit, and physiology as one integrated system, and doing it together.

When counsellors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and naturopaths work side-by-side, healing stops living in separate rooms. It becomes connected.

That’s the gift of true holistic care. Support that meets every part of who you are.

Wishing you a grounded, nourished, and peaceful holiday season from all of us at Total Body Health ✨

Tag someone who believes in whole-person healing, or a teammate you’re grateful for this season.

….And because joy is medicine too, tell us below: What brings you joy this time of year?

For me it’s baking gingerbread and taking photos like I’m auditioning for a baking show that no one asked me to join 😋

12/05/2025

The holiday season is here! Check out this gorgeous poinsettia!! Here are some interesting facts about this holiday plant:

1) They are Native to Mexico and Central America, growing as tall woody shrubs.
2) Bright red, pink, white, or cream "flowers" are actually modified leaves called bracts.
3) The plant blooms naturally in winter due to shorter daylight periods, aligning with the holiday season.
4) Contrary to myth, poinsettias are not highly toxic; mild skin irritation or digestive upset may occur if ingested in large amounts.
5) homeopathic poinsettia applications relate mostly to pain, inflammation, muscle relaxation, and skin conditions!

Happy holidays!
Dr. Hayley Owens, ND

12/04/2025

🚨 **My Game-Changer for Pain Relief!** 🚨

I recently suffered a moderate muscle strain from tennis - ouch! 😩 But thanks to Deep Tissue Laser Therapy at Total Body, I'm healing faster than I thought possible. Canada's only Class IV Deep Tissue Laser (LCT-1000 from LiteCure) has been instrumental in eliminating my pain & speeding recovery through photobiostimulation. I'm so grateful to have access to this advanced, drug-free tech! 🙌

✅ Perfect for neck, back, knees, joints, spasms, post-op, sports injuries & more
✅ Chronic pain? Unexplained aches? True relief ahead!
✅ Proven for wounds, inflammation, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, neuropathies & sports injuries

Conditions treated: Carpal Tunnel, Disc Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Muscle Tears, Wound Healing & SO MUCH MORE!

If you're in pain, don't wait – this laser is a lifesaver! Book now & get back to what you love... like tennis! 💥📅



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11/23/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Grant Hutchings! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Grant Hutchings, MPT, has officially joined the Total Body Health Victoria team!

Grant brings a wealth of expertise in evidence-based physiotherapy, helping patients move better, feel better, and perform better. His approach blends detailed assessment, hands-on treatment, and targeted exercise prescription to restore function and reduce pain.

Grant’s clinical skill set includes:
✔️ Gunn IMS
✔️ Functional Dry Needling
✔️ The Mulligan Concept
✔️ Comprehensive joint, muscle & nerve assessment
✔️ Personalized rehab for acute & chronic injuries

Whether you're recovering from injury, managing pain, or looking to improve performance, Grant is here to support your goals with clarity, compassion, and skill.

Grant's schedule opens on January 2nd.
📞 Book with Grant today: 250-477-5776
Book Online at: https://totalbodyhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/88

Help us give Grant a warm welcome! 👋

11/23/2025

📺 Watching CBC Marketplace on ER Wait Times… and a Missed Opportunity for Better Care

In the episode airing tonight, the reporter speaks with individuals outside the ER. Two people—separately—reported coming in for non-traumatic, acute low back pain. They had been waiting 8 hrs and 9 hours, respectively. One was found the following early morning leaving the hospital to go home without ever seeing a Doctor.

This is a common concern we see in the community… but it’s also one that does not typically require emergency care.

Most cases of acute, non-traumatic low back pain are best managed by conservative MSK (musculoskeletal) professionals—clinicians specifically trained to assess, diagnose, and treat these conditions quickly, safely, and effectively.

👉 Imagine the impact on our strained ER departments if:

The public had better awareness of where to seek help for common MSK issues

Access to conservative care providers was easier, faster, and more clearly understood

By directing non-emergency MSK concerns to the right providers, we can:
✔️ Reduce ER wait times
✔️ Ensure emergency teams are available for true emergencies
✔️ Help patients get evidence-based care sooner and with better outcomes

At our clinic, we’re committed to educating the community and advocating for smarter use of healthcare resources. Let’s work together to get people the right care at the right time. 💡🩺

11/19/2025

As a naturopathic doctor, I often talk about how our emotions, thoughts, and energy affect our physical health. But few stories illustrate this more powerfully than this one.

A woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) had 10 distinct personalities. One of those identities was legally blind. She couldn’t see, even with medical testing confirming the vision loss.

But when she shifted into a different personality, she could see clearly. 🤯
No glasses. No surgery. No change to her physical body. Just a complete change in identity and energy. Doctors witnessed this transition. Her vision changed in real time.🫢

And it wasn’t just vision. Other patients with DID have shown dramatic shifts in:
✔️ Allergies
✔️ Muscle strength
✔️ Heart rate
✔️ Voice and tone
✔️ Even brain wave patterns

Stories like these may seem hard to believe. But they echo something I see again and again in practice:

✨ The body responds to what the mind believes.
✨ Our energy are not separate from our health. It is our health.
✨ Healing can happen when we address more than just the symptoms.

Your emotions aren’t “just in your head.” They live in your cells. Your beliefs send signals to your biology. And your energy, when supported, can be one of the most powerful tools in your healing journey.

You are not broken.
You are powerful, and your body is listening.

Follow me @‌drhayleyowens if you’re curious about how healing energy, intention, and emotional awareness can support your body from the inside out.

Together let’s feel better and stay well.

11/06/2025

Dr. Hayley Owens, ND here….

Have you noticed how stress and emotions can show up as physical symptoms in your body? Imagine yourself giving a speech in front of a big crowd and notice the butterflies in your stomach, or the heat that rushes to your head when you are really angry, or the warmth in your chest when you feel joyful. These emotions trigger physiological responses in the body, and, normally the physiology (eg. heart rate, blood flow, breathing etc.) goes back down to homeostasis (aka a balanced state) afterwards. However, many times in our life, without us being consciously aware of it, the physiology does not go back down. Now, this “stuck” emotion continues to “trip the wire” in your physiology leading to physical symptoms of all kinds eg. pain, digestive disturbance, skin irritation, cognitive disturbances, sleep disruption etc.

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) offers a unique way to address these mind-body patterns. NET is not talk therapy; it’s a gentle process that combines body awareness and emotional responses to help identify and release stress that gets stored physically.​

This method recognizes the powerful connection between emotional experiences and physical health. Gentle muscle testing, holding certain acupuncture points and mindful breathwork help surface and clear what the body is holding onto, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing in a holistic way.​

Why try NET?
- Works with both the mind and body, not just one
- Safe, gentle, and suitable for all ages
- Helps you find and let go of root causes of stress patterns
- Can complement other therapies or stand on its own
- Supported by research (I've attached one of the studies but there are more)

NET is deeply supportive for anyone interested in holistic health. If you’d like to learn how mind-body medicine can help you feel your best, ask about NET at your next appointment. I can’t tell you how profound it has been for my patients.

Link to one study on to effectiveness of NET: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28181091/

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween Everyone, stay safe out there!