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Our Clinic
Mission Statement
Apple Health Clinic is a professional clinic engaged in the rendering of comprehensive health care to the general public. The purpose of our clinic is to support people in their quest for health based on a foundation of compassion, service, lifestyle education and natural therapies, so they may heal themselves and in turn, educate others.
Hours
The clinic is open Monday through Friday. Reception is available at varied hours thoughout the week, but appointments with your practitioner may vary. Please call the clinic for more details.
Clinic Etiquette
Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or body sprays during your appointment. When arriving for your first appointment, you may be requested to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out required paperwork. For Naturoapthic intake forms that you can complete at home before your Naturopathic appointment, please visit www.drjennifernd.com and download the appropriate form under 'Patient Forms'.
Shiela Lukasiewich, BPE, BScPT
Sheila Lukasiewich graduated from the University of Alberta in 1989 with a Bachelor of Physical Education (with distinction) followed by a B.SC (PT) with distinction in 1993. Since graduation, Sheila has worked extensively with athletes of all ages and levels, on and off the field, from recreational to professional. Sheila has given numerous public talks, taught courses at the National Coaching Institute and is currently teaching courses in Zero Balancing. Sheila was certified in Zero Balancing in 2001 and joined the faculty a few years later in 2004. She continues to work in private practice where she incorporates traditional physiotherapy with Zero Balancing. She believes in the treating the whole person to facilitate healing and wellness.
Jodi James, RMT
Jodi graduated with the first class through the Victoria campus of West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2002. For the next five years she worked at a reputable sports therapy clinic allowing her to gain experience with running and cycling injuries and pre and post event sports massage. Also in her years of practice she has helped many by offering regular therapeutic relaxation massage with or without deep tissue work. Some specific training she draws upon to give you the most benefit is myofascial work or trigger point therapy which compliment swedish massage to increase the effectiveness. Visceral Manipulation is also an area of special interest in which she continues to study. Above all, she takes pride in her professionalism and respect for all clients.
Jennifer Dyck, BSc, ND
Dr. Jennifer Dyck grew up in Victoria and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with distinction from the University of Victoria. After working in the medical research field and volunteering around Vancouver Island and in South America, she returned to school and went on to successfully complete the four year program at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC.
Jennifer follows the 6 Naturopathic Principles to assess, educate, treat, and support her patients in health and the process of healing. She works with patients to create individualized treatment programs that address the person on the physiological, structural, mental/emotional, and energetic levels of healing. She also works with other health care professionals and refers to other specialists when necessary.
Chelsy Low, RMT
Chelsy Low is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC. She became registered by the CMTBC in October of 2007. Since then she has worked with a variety of patients; from the elderly to young children, from athletes to pregnant women. She believes that an integral part of any therapeutic treatment is relaxation.
Chelsy incorporates several techniques into each patients treatment, depending on their specific needs. She utilizes Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, hydrotherapy and remedial exercise. She believes that patient education plays an important role in the patients ability to achieve wellness.
Ahmad Anthony Miles is a practitioner and teacher of Classical Five Element Acupuncture. Before coming to Canada in 1995 he was recognized by Good Housekeeping magazine UK as one of the top eight acupuncturists in Britain. In addition to acupuncture he teaches Nourishing Life classes based on ancient Chinese exercises and Nourishing Life seminars exploring the use of the ancient work to the health challenges of modern day living.
A.A.Miles , R.Ac., M.Ac., M.Ed.
Services
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists are health care professionals who diagnose and provide hands-on treatment and exercise prescription to address movement dysfunction. Physiotherapists also plan and implement individual treatment programs to prevent physical disabilities.
A physiotherapist is a university graduate of an accredited physiotherapy program, who is qualied to:
Movement dysfunction is any alteration in normal body kinetics that limits effective or efcient body performance. Movement dysfunction may be due to pain, congenital anomalies, disease processes, accident or injury, enforced inactivity, problems secondary to aging, or psychological or social stress. The dysfunction may be manifested in actual or potential impairment related to neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, respiratory or cardiovascular systems. For more information, visit the BC Physio website .
Geriatric/Chronic Care
Physiotherapists help people with arthritis, heart disease, stroke, or problems getting around by helping joints stay exible, improving balance, preventing falls and helping manage pain and chronic conditions.
Sports Physiotherapy
Sprains, strains, ligament tears and other athletic injuries are a factor in most sports. Physiotherapy provides benets through sport specic exercises. Taping, bracing, ultrasound, and icing ensure professional and casual athletes stay in the game without risking more injury.
Orthopaedics/Manual Therapy
For low back pain, neck, knee and shoulder injuries, tendonitis or any other joint or muscle problems, an orthopaedic or manual therapy physiotherapist can help restore strength, comfort and activity
Zero Balancing
Developed by Fritz Smith, MD in the early 1970s, Zero Balancing is a powerful body-mind therapy that uses skilled touch to address the relationship between energy and structures of the body. Following a protocol that typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes, the practitioner uses finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize.
Zero Balancing focuses primarily on key joints of our skeleton that conduct and balance forces of gravity, posture and movement. By addressing the deepest and densest tissues of the body along with soft tissue and energy fields, Zero Balancing helps to clear blocks in the bodys energy flow, amplify vitality and contribute to better postural alignment. A Zero Balancing session leaves you with a wonderful feeling of inner harmony and organization.
How can Zero Balancing help you?
Zero Balancing can help relieve body aches and pain, release restrictions in movement, and provide lasting relief from emotional distress to improve overall quality of life. Zero Balancing can also be helpful with specific goals such as relief from back pain, improving concentration or sleep, releasing unwanted stress, eliminating old behavior patterns, or boosting well-being. Zero Balancing works in conjunction with medical therapy and is not a substitute for it. For more information, visit the Zero Balancing website.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is medicine that treats the whole person and addresses the root cause of imbalance by supporting the natural healing processes of the individual. It is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical, mental, and emotional conditions. NDs use conventional diagnositic tools with a broad scope of therapies to educate and treat their patients.
Treatments and Diagnostic Tools
At Apple Health Dr. Jen uses clinical nutrition, acupuncture and biopuncture, botanical medicine supplementation, Bowen therapy, and lifestyle management in her individualized treatment plans. She uses diagnositic tools including physical examination, blood testing through LifeLabs, f ood allergy and sensitivity testing, saliva hormone testing, heavy metal testing, and comprehensive stool analysis.
Health Concerns and Prevention
Dr. Jen works with people of all ages and health concerns including digestive complaints, hormone imbalances, food and seasonal allergies, metabolic disorders, fatigue, cardiovascular concerns, sports medicine and musculoskeletal injuries, weight management, arthritis and osteoporosis, skin diseases, and stress.
Dr. Jen is a primary health care practitioner who takes the time to collect a comprehensive health history, formulate a detailed treatment plan, and follow up to ensure her patients' progress.
Programs
Dr. Jen also offers programs for weight management, athletic performance optimization, stress reduction, and preventative medicine. Visit her website for more information: www.drjennifernd.com
Who we are
Registered massage therapists (RMTs) in BC must complete an extensive 3,000 hour course, the highest standards in North America. As well they must complete the BC registration exams set by the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC) and take part in continuing education to maintain their RMT status.
What we do
Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues, fascia and joints of the body to augment physical function, reduce tension and relieve pain. Massage therapists will incorporate a variety of techniques into each massage to give each patient a unique and individualized treatment. Some techniques that massage therapists use are:
•Swedish Massage
•Trigger Point Therapy
•Myofascial Release
•Deep Tissue Therapy
•Sports Massage
What we treat
Massage therapy can be used to help treat a variety of conditions. Examples are:
•Pre/post natal
•Arthritis
•Strains, sprains and tendinitis
•Headaches
To see a more complete list please go to https://www.massagetherapy.bc.ca/patient-information/condition-types
Benefits
Massage has numerous benefits. Some of these benefits include:
•Helping athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
•Improve circulation
•Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling
•Reduce spasms and cramping
•Relax injured, tired, and overused muscles.
•Decrease anxiety
•Enhance sleep quality
•Decrease blood pressure
What to expect
For your first visit your therapist will complete an initial assessment, the length of which will be determined by your reason for visiting. This will help your therapist determine which areas of the body require treatment. It is common for your therapist to take a moderate approach at the first visit in order to determine response & reaction, and then to adjust the treatment as necessary in the following visits. Be sure to let your therapist know if anything feels uncomfortable or painful, or you simply have any questions about the treatment provided. Remember this is your treatment and your therapist can make modifications to make the massage as comfortable as possible for you.
Before the treatment your therapist will inform you of how to lie on the table and which items of clothing to leave on or remove. During the massage your therapist will only undrape (uncover) the areas that are going to be treated.
Often exercises and home care will be given at a later appointment (after your therapist has become familiar with your condition and has been able to assess your response to treatment) but be prepared that basic home care or instructions may be given at your first appointment.
What is Five Element Acupuncture?
Classical Five Element Acupuncture asks not what symptoms you have, but who is this person who has these symptoms. Treatment is based on this assessment, an assessment of the qi energetic dynamics within you. As each person is unique, so the treatment is unique. There are no formula treatments. When the needles connect with the meridians of the qi energy, they connect with you. They are helping unite all the life forces within you so that you can heal. The qi underlies the functions of the body, and also of the mind and the spirit.
Conditions Treated
Arthritis, pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, headaches, back pain, constipation, impotence, eating disorders, skin problems, insomnia, life crises, stress, despair, multiple sclerosis, S.A.D., indigestion, asthma, lack of confidence, peri-menstrual and peri-menopausal problems, surgical complications, anaemia, joint problems, and cystitis, among others.
Initial diagnosis lasts 1½ to 2 hours and consists of conversation and non-intrusive physical examination. Treatments last 40minutes to 1hr. Sterile disposable stainless steel needles are used.
Some of Apple Health's Practitioners have their own websites or have provided other links for further information.
Click on the links below to check them out!
Dr. Jennifer Dyck, ND
www.drjennifernd.com
www.jodijamesrmt.ca/
www.zerobalancing.com
BC Physio
www.bcphysio.org
