Local Spotlight: Squamish Integrated Health

Squamish is an Outdoor Lover’s Paradise

Fishing, skiing, boarding, bicycling, and hiking are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy. The list of things to do in the area seems endless. However, any time you are out and about there is a danger of possible injury. Don’t worry though because the health care professionals at Squamish Integrated Health have you covered.

Squamish Integrated Health offers a wide range of health care services such as massage therapy, chiropractic treatments, naturopathic care, dietary advice, and acupuncture sessions. The health care professionals at Squamish Integrated Health take your problems and pain seriously. They are committed to working with each patient one on one to achieve a whole body rejuvenation and healing so you can quickly get back to whatever outdoor activity you enjoy.

Available Treatments at Squamish Integrated Health

Physiotherapy – Physiotherapy combines the health care professional’s in-depth knowledge of the body with a hands-on approach to diagnosis and treat both injuries and illnesses. The physiotherapist will work closely with the patient to map out a plan of treatment that focuses on targeted exercise programs, massage therapy, acupuncture, and joint mobilization. Physiotherapy is about treating the body and incorporate approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available..

Chiropractic – With chiropractic care, a patient can often achieve drug-free pain relief. The chiropractor works on the entire body with special emphasis on the spine, connective tissues, joints, muscles, and nerves. The chiropractic team at Squamish Integrated Health targets both patient education and lifestyle strategies. Treatment plans often consist of a combination of corrective, rehabilitative and supportive, corrective or rehabilitative exercises. Frequently the care is also combined with electro modalities or low-level laser therapies.

Registered Massage Therapy – Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. RMTs treat and provide relief for a wide range of conditions such as migraine headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, as well as many other conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction.

Acupuncture – Acupuncture is commonly used to stimulate the central nervous system so it releases chemicals that help alleviate pain or discomfort. Many other disorders such as migraines, indigestion, depression, anxiety, arthritis, infertility and Parkinson’s disease have also been shown to react positively to acupuncture treatments.

Naturopathic Medicine – Naturopathic medicine has been around since the Earth was created. It focuses on using natural and holistic remedies to treat a wide array of disorders and discomforts. The naturopathic physicians at Squamish Integrated Health work closely with their patients to lay out a healthy lifestyle plan.

Nutrition and Dietetics – Dietitians work closely with patients to create an optimum nutrition plan to treat a wide host of diseases, disorders or just achieve a healthy lifestyle.

The health professionals at Squamish Integrated Health are committed to helping the residents and visitors to Squamish live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. The office is located at in the Cornerstone building in Downtown Squamish, BC at #103-37989 Cleveland Ave.