Inside The Polished Apple

Thanks to Scott Hutchison, Registered Massage Therapist at Elan in  Bowness/ NW Calgary, for these words to celebrate what our amazing practice members and community have contributed towards!  Wow... just... wow.  Last year, with your help, Elan Family Wellness raise and purchased over $900  in cash that we turned into food for the little free pantry here in Bowness.  Plus we lugged (and I do mean lugged) well over 200lbs of food from our location over to the pantry. That is massive.  If you averaged that to say... $9 a meal plus the food donated, we easily fed over 120 meals between Dec and Feb.  Thank you.  That is outstanding work and I am so proud to have you a members of our practice here at Elan.  We would like to celebrate you!!! This December, we are going to do it again.  This time, we will are going to smash last years numbers.  So please... when you can... chip in.  You can win stuff by helping! Thank ...

Thank you to Dr Robert Clarke, Network Spinal Chiropractor, for these words on Celebrating Life. You can find Dr Rob at our office in Bowness, in the mountains, or with his family!  When a crises happens, there is a pause, at time when those day to day worries fall aside and we realize what is important. Family, Friends, our Health these are what really matter. Connection with others, is key to thriving, it is through the people around us that we find support. Some will come into our lives briefly, others are with us our whole lives, regardless of the roles they play, that dance of humanity is what creates an amazing life. Sure, there are challenges, and hard times, through those we grow, we become wiser, our hearts grow. Most of us grow more through challenging times than we do during those less stressful phases of our lives. So find the space for gratitude every day. Celebrate your achievements, Embrace your Loved Ones, be proud of your path. Part of that Path is the hurdles yo...

Its one of our favourite times of the year!! We have 12 days of Celebration planned for you-yummy treats in the office, a craft to make, and prizes to win.  We will also be collecting food for the Bownesian Free Little Pantry now through the end of December. Donations earn you an entry into our Grand Prize-a Christmas basket from Bownesian Grocer . To wrap up the 12 Days, we will finish with a holiday wrap up party at the end of our Thursday work day. Come for appies, refreshments and holiday cheer! Looking forward to seeing you this December at Elan! You can schedule or drop in to see us at #48, 7930 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary. 

This fall we were able to celebrate 12 practice members who have had amazing changes with their health and help to make our workplace a joy to come to. These individuals had a range of care from 2 months to 15 years-wow! Here are some of their changes that we want to celebrate! It is amazing to see the changes that can happen through NetworkSpinal Chiropractic care!  "Since I began care, I've noticed": New Lease on Life! More Energy Decrease in Pain Better posture, Body Language in More Positive, I feel more confident New level of balance I can participate in activities and not always feel sore afterwards I feel healthier and that my body can heal itself better and I manage stress better. I have learned how to relax and let things go. I sleep better and my posture and back pain are improving. Less back pain and shoulder pain. More calm and peaceful when I leave the office. NSA has helped my body feel younger than it is! ...

Elan was excited to participate in the first Courageous Self Care Festival held at Mount Royal this past weekend. It was a day dedicated to Women's Health and Self Care~more then just chocolate and bubble baths! Here's some photos of the day.  Margaret, Registered Acupuncturist, ready to offer NADA ear needling.  Christina Marlett of Courageous Self Care Kim, Elan Office Coordinator and Jodey Sharman, Registered Psychologist ready for the afternoon! 

The wonderful team at   SensaKids   will be in office this Wednesday and Thursday for this month's Family Days! Sensory play encourages whole-child development and makes for magical childhood memories! We can't wait to see everyone, call 403.217.5577 to make your appointment!

Thanks to Dr Robert Clarke, Chiropractor at Elan Family Wellness Centre in Bowness/ NW Calgary, for these thoughts on Perception-part of the Triad of Change.  After looking at Structure and Behaviour the past two months this time we will look at Perception and how we can sometimes use our Perception in creating change in our lives. For some people finding their inspiration or motivation is key before taking action. The feeling of accomplishment is what drives them create a structure or to get things done. If you are one of these people, it is essential to get to know what makes you feel good, where in your life you get inspiration from. For me personally, I lead with Structure, take action then feel that sense of accomplishment. The shift in perception is the reward for me. Take a little time to think of things that make you feel good: being with family, mountains, water, certain colours or a nice tidy work space, etc. Once you have identified some, hold them in your consciousnes...