It was 30. years ago that I crossed the stage for my Convocation from The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

30 years ago I crossed the stage at Convocation Hall at U of T for my graduation ceremony from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

The same school that my Dad graduated from in 1969 and the same school my Grandpa graduated from as the first class in 1949. My Great-Grandfather graduated from the International School of Spondylotherapy in 1912

I have had the privilege and honour of caring for and serving all of our patients, some of them who were cared for by all 4 of us. And now at this point I have cared for parents and their children and now their grandchildren.

I recall the days when I was only 12 years old and Dad and I would head into the office on Saturday mornings, as I would help out showing patients to the adjusting rooms, tidying up and doing some filing too. He and I would stop at Tim Horton’s on the way.

I had the gift of practicing with my Dad for 5 years before he passed.

The Brantford Chiropractic Community was brought together by my Dad and Dr. Jay Hill, Dr. Ivone Demarchi , Dr. Gary Dix, Dr. Darrell Dailey, Dr. Steve Barker, Dr. Colin Elkin, Dr. Kim Pitblado, Dr. Ed Frame, Dr. Janice, Hughes, Dr. Sandy Kunej, Dr. Annette Langlois, Dr. Murray McCutcheon, Dr. John Pikula and they were all of such tremendous support to me

I want to thank all of our patients old and new for their support as well With gratitude

Victoria Day I will be closed Sat May 16 and Mon May 18
and will Re-Open on Tues May 19 at 8:30am

There is also a change in office hours for
Tuesday May 26 Open 8:30am - 1:30pm (closing early)
Thursday May 28 CLOSED
Saturday May 30 CLOSED

Re-Open Monday June 1 8:30 am

There’s something about the first warm days of spring that makes us want to get outside and start digging.

Garden beds get cleared.
Leaves get raked.
Soil gets turned.

And before we know it… we’re doing hours of work that our bodies haven’t done in months.

Every spring, I hear the same story:

“I felt fine while I was doing it… but the next morning, I could barely move.”

Sound familiar?

Gardening is wonderful for the body and the mind — but after a long winter, jumping in too quickly can strain muscles, joints, and especially the spine.

The good news?

A little preparation goes a long way.

Over the winter months, many of us move less than we realize.

Muscles tighten.
Flexibility decreases.
Core strength weakens slightly.

Then spring arrives — and suddenly we’re bending, lifting, twisting, and kneeling for long periods of time.

That combination can lead to:

• Lower back strain
• Shoulder tension
• Neck stiffness
• Knee discomfort
• Lingering soreness that lasts for days

Gardening itself isn’t the problem.

Doing too much, too fast… is.

Think of gardening like exercise — warm up first.

• Start with 5–10 minutes of gentle stretching before heading outside.
• Break big projects into shorter sessions — 30–45 minutes at a time.
• Kneel on a pad or sit on a low stool instead of bending from the waist.
• Keep tools close to your body when lifting — avoid twisting while carrying.
• If soreness lasts more than 48 hours, your body is asking for attention.

Chiropractic adjustments prevent big setbacks.

Gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to care for your home and your health.

It connects us to the seasons.
To movement.
To fresh air and sunlight.

But just like tending a garden… our bodies need care and preparation too.

You wouldn’t plant seeds in frozen soil.

And your spine deserves the same thoughtful preparation.

Take your time.

Pace yourself.

And enjoy the process — not just the results.

🌱 Spring Reminder

If you’re planning yard work or gardening this season, it’s a great time to check in with your body before small aches become bigger problems.

Consistency now prevents setbacks later.