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Any individual can benefit from active rehab, which is using an evidence-based exercise and treatment program for muscle injuries. Active rehab is designed to improved your level of function, whatever it may currently be. You should go through a thorough active...
Blog, Hypnotherapy
Over the past two weeks, the anxiety in the air has been at times overwhelming. The Corona Virus is creating an anxiety that has not been felt in the past to this extent. And then to top it off we have the media talking about it, all day long. And then we have the...
Blog, Clinical Counselling
To Our Valued Community, These are difficult times and I want you to know that I am here for you. Having been a part of the team for 2 years I have come to know many of the clients that walk through the doors. I feel for all of you and want you to know that should you...
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There is a lot of fear and panic out there right now and those two things are the enemy of sound financial planning. In these uncertain times, we all need to stick together as a community and get through this. This is the first pandemic that we have gone through in...
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An Important message from NEWLEAF TOTAL WELLNESS CENTRE Your Health and fitness are the basis of a strong immune system and we are here to support you. At NEWLEAF, our priority is always the safety and well-being of you, our clients, our staff and our Practitioners....
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At new leaf, our top priority is our patient’s health and safety. We adhere to strict health Canada guidelines on clinic cleaning and sterilization procedures. At this time, the public health risk associated with COVID-19 is low for Canadians...
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As of April 1, 2019, ICBC has implemented changes in the available healthcare for their customers involved in a motor vehicle accident. If you have been involved in an accident, all you need is a ICBC claim number to qualify for chiropractic treatment at Newleaf Total...
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Fraser Valley RMT’s and Kinesiologists – get your CEC’s without travelling far. Newleaf Total Wellness Centre is excited to host Brian Justin, MKin, CEP, CSCS, CHEK-1, FMS-1, CES, PES, CSE-4, HLC-2, MOS, MMS . This is an amazing course and it is broken...
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With obesity and diabetes on the rise, researchers continue to look for ways to better control appetite and help people make healthier food choices. Part of the solution lies not in the kitchen but in the bedroom. Sleep has a far larger impact on appetite control,...
Blog, Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Our Team, Services
One out of three people deal with anxiety or depression at any time in their life. From dealing with everyday concerns to trauma to loss, anxiety and then depression can negatively affect your quality of life. And medication is not always the answer. The first...
Blog, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy, Our Team, Services
When it comes to massage therapy, we often only think to book an appointment when we’re injured or are experiencing pain or stress. Then we might schedule another session (or maybe a few) until we start feeling better and forget about it again. But is there a better...
Blog, Chiropractic, Chiropractic, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy, Our Team, Services
Whiplash is a term that describes a specific type of injury to the neck resulting from an intense, rapid force, typically from a motor vehicle accident. Damage to the muscles, joints and connective tissues in the neck occur when the head is suddenly jerked back and...
Blog, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy, Our Team, Services
Its that time of year again when the temperature starts to warm, the birds begin to chirp and the flowers arise from the soil. Spring is here, and with it comes the nurturing of your plants and gardens after a long cold winter. Its important to take advantage of warm...
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Comprised is a Staff list of our favorite or ‘Go To’ Breakfast foods . Foods that wake us up, give us energy, and help keep up our energy levels through the AM. Look through them, feel free to try some out or add some more ‘Breaky’ foods....
Blog, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy, Our Team
Spring break is here, which means I will be watching my nephew and niece for a couple of days. Time to get creative and prepare for the wiggles and giggles. Lots of activities geared to kids can also be be used to help common trouble spots for adults, so here are a...
Blog, Clinical Counselling, Our Team
What is self-compassion? Self-compassion is having the same compassion towards yourself that you have towards others. Compassion for others is when you notice that someone is suffering and you are moved by their experience. Your heart feels for the suffering that they...
Acupuncture, Acupuncture, Acupuncturists, Blog, Our Team, Services
Emotions are mental stimuli which influence our effective life. Under normal circumstances, they are not a cause of disease. Hardly any human being can avoid being angry, sad, aggrieved, worried, of afraid at some time in his of her life. For example, the death of...
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Everyone has heard of it, but how many people are doing it the right way? I don’t claim to be an expert, but with just a small bit of research there are A LOT of opinions and ideas of the best way to roll out those nasty trigger points. Here is a list of tips...
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Heat and ice can both be used to treat pain, and can be a very effective addition to any treatment plan. However, it can be terribly confusing to establish when to use either therapies. Here are few simple rules to help you determine when to use heat or ice –...
Acupuncture, Acupuncture, Acupuncturists, Blog, Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS), NIS, NIS Blog, Our Team, Services, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
I often get asked “how is NIS different from Acupuncture and/or Neurofeedback therapy?” However, to answer this question let’s first look at how each modality works. Acupuncture can be explained as “a technique for balancing the flow of energy — known as qi or chi...
Blog, Kinesiology/ Rehabilitative Therapy, Our Team
Fascial Stretch Therapy (or FST), is a type of stretching that targets not only the muscles, but the fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and joints and connects the body as a whole. FST also targets the joints and joint capsules,...
Blog, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy, Our Team, Services
Many clients come in for a massage and wonder why we ask so many questions, or give a brief assessment before we begin treatment. As health professionals, we are trained sleuths. Our first priority is to figure out what underlying health conditions may be present. We...
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Can you induce labor with massage? I get asked this question pretty frequently. My answer? If I could I would be a millionaire! I know you can google a lot of ways to naturally induce Labor, and I’ve tried lots! (None of them worked until baby was ready!) I have...
Blog, Financial, Our Team, Services
How to Make Your Own ‘Bucket List’ In the hit movie The Bucket List, two terminally ill patients decide to go out in style after discovering they have only six months to live. To make the most of their remaining time, each patient creates a “bucket list” of things he...
Blog, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy, Our Team
Stretching: When, Why and How. Are you still doing static stretching before activity? Stop. Chances are this idea was drilled into you in childhood sports teams or through your highschool PE class. Although the intentions are well, research suggests this to be an...
Blog, Chiropractic, Chiropractic, Chiropractors
We all know that there is no school shopping trip that is complete without a new 🎒 however many kids are using and wearing their backpacks incorrectly. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to make sure their 🎒 are right: Encourage light packing: Decide with...
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Why Should Children Have Chiropractic Care? As the child begins to participate in regular childhood activities like skating or riding a bike, small yet significant spinal misalignment’s (subluxations) may occur. If neglected, the injuries during this period of...
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Hi, it’s Lisa Fershau here at New Leaf Massage and Wellness here in Abbotsford. “For all those wonderful patients who have been coming to see us over the last eight years that we’ve been in business, you’ll notice that the last four months have...
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Its January 4th how are those new year goals coming along? Maybe this year you feel like a “new you” after your commitment to these last four days. Maybe you feel motivated regardless of any foreseen challenges. Annnnnnnnd maybe your failing miserably. Regardless of...
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What is Piriformis Syndrome and what does that have to do with sciatic pain? Piriformis syndrome is the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, leading to sciatic pain. The Piriformis is located in the gluteal region, attaching from the sacrum...
