The essence of chiropractic is ensuring that your nervous systems is communicating with the rest of your body without any interference. Expecting moms supported through their pregnancy with chiropractic care may benefit from less pain, improved function, and better sleep. Due to its full body effects, myofascial release can release chronic tight spots, and improve body alignment and posture.
Ensuring that your nervous systems are communicating with the rest of your body without any interference. Without interference, your body will function at the highest level. Dr. Smith has taken additional training in perinatal care, as well as functional neurology which helps address and balance the brain and nervous system.
Ensuring that your nervous systems are communicating with the rest of your body without any interference. Without interference, your body will function at the highest level. Dr. Smith has taken additional training in perinatal care, as well as functional neurology which helps address and balance the brain and nervous system.
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The essence of chiropractic is ensuring that your nervous systems is communicating with the rest of your body without any interference. Without interference, your body will function at the highest level. Dr. Brennan and Dr. Smith first evaluates you to determine if there is any interference, called subluxations, and then he locates where in the body these subluxations are.
As frontline health care practitioners, Chiropractors see injured patients struggling to regain their mobility every day. As part of an ongoing treatment care plan, cold therapeutic lasers can help accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and eliminate pain. The Theralase cold laser system uses biofeedback technology to automatically adjust light energy to deliver the most effective dose to the exact treatment site for every patient.
Pregnancy is such a delicate and special time in our lives, and our bodies change rapidly. Expecting moms supported through their pregnancy with chiropractic care may benefit from less pain, improved function, and better sleep. Gentle adjustments of infants can support improved spinal and nervous system function to help with feeding difficulties, better sleep and optimal development.
Our program emphasizes a continuum of care from education and baseline testing to injury management and return-to-play. Dr. Brennan and the Active Balance team, in conjunction with Shift Concussion Management Program, provides an advanced approach to concussion awareness and management, guiding people who have suffered concussions back to daily life activities and guiding injured athletes to a safe return to sport participation.
By measuring a person's "normal" level of functioning, we are better able to gauge the level of impairment that may exist post-injury by performing comparative testing. Following a suspected concussion, it is recommended that you consult a Medical Physician (Family GP or Sport Physician) as early as possible for medical evaluation.
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Kyle Beres
Oct 30, 2021
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I have seen Dr. Sara Smith a few times now, all for acute back pain. I was able to get an appointment the day of my injuries and left the office feeling relieved and almost pain free, with the pain being completely gone the next day! During my visits, Sara was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Her assessment didn't seem to leave anything out and she explained everything as she went. After treatment, she provided me with stretches and strength exercises to ensure that the injury didn't happen again. On top of all this, she was super friendly! I would definitely see her again and recommend her
Aaron Witt
Sep 10, 2021
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Lyon
Apr 26, 2021
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Having lived across the country in Halifax, Toronto, Calgary, and West Vancouver I have visited at least 8 chiropractors over the years. Dr. Mike Brennon at Active Balance in Nelson stands a cut above the rest. I always walk out the door feeling great. His approach all around is quite effective. As a bonus he's a good listener, patient with my questions, and it's obvious he really enjoys the work.
Hailey Senchuk
Apr 22, 2021
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John Topolovec
Nov 17, 2020
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Dr. Brennan and the Active Balance team are a positive and professional group dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to their clients.
Dr. Brennan identified, explained in detail and treated (through manual adjustments and prescribing exercises) an issue that I have been trying to resolve for years. Dr. Brennan took the time to… demonstrate the exercises clearly, explained what the purpose of the various exercises were and continued to introduce new ones during subsequent treatments based on my progress. The results have been nothing but positive. Without a doubt the best
Dr. Brennan identified, explained in detail and treated (through manual adjustments and prescribing exercises) an issue that I have been trying to resolve for years. Dr. Brennan took the time to… demonstrate the exercises clearly, explained what the purpose of the various exercises were and continued to introduce new ones during subsequent treatments based on my progress. The results have been nothing but positive. Without a doubt the best
Rachel De Vuono
Oct 23, 2020
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Crystal Swan
Jun 13, 2020
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I've struggled with horrible neck pain for several years. Dr. Brennan's office was able to fit me in on the same day that I called as I was struggling with constant migraines due to my neck being out of alignment. Dr. Brennan assessed & treated my neck and provided home strengthening exercises. My neck has never felt better. Now I only need to go in for occasional maintenance or when I have injured myself.
Mark Jeanes
Jun 12, 2020
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Ally Irene
Jun 03, 2020
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Megan Hackett
Apr 19, 2019
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Heather Gingras
Oct 30, 2018
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I have been to see Doctor Brennan a few times over the last few years. Every time he has found the root of my problem and given me the tools in the form of exercises and stretches to improve and maintain my own structural balance and strength. Keeping me pain free. Accidents aside, It is only when I neglect the self care skills that he has provided me that I have to return to see him. I highly recommend this knowledgeable, caring practitioner.
Roberta Holmes
Jan 02, 2017
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Val Dunk
Aug 14, 2015
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Over the last 25 years, I have worked with chiropractors, acupuncturists, masseuses, and physical therapists to address the nagging back pain that I'm used to dealing with on a daily basis. I have experienced short-term relief before, but never any lasting improvement...so I'll readily admit that I was skeptical when I first stepped into Dr. Brennan's office.
Dr. Brennan's immediately put me at ease. He listened to my concerns with careful attention and able to figure out what was going on with pinpoint accuracy. I knew right away that he was going to be the one to help me move along the path
Dr. Brennan's immediately put me at ease. He listened to my concerns with careful attention and able to figure out what was going on with pinpoint accuracy. I knew right away that he was going to be the one to help me move along the path
Trevor Martin
Jun 29, 2014
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This spring I visited ACTIVEBALANCE for ongoing maintenance for a chronic back problem. Dr. Brennan's thorough 1st assessment included a review of exercises that I have been doing for the past 9 years. After my adjustment he demonstrated a number of exercises that he felt would better support my back and possibly alleviate some pain. In good faith I began the new exercises. 10 weeks later I returned to Nelson and visited ACTIVEBALANCE for another adjustment. This will be an ongoing part of my life, but I was shocked to discover that in doing the exercises recommended and icing when appropriate
