Carlisle Family Chiropractic

12/24/2025

12/23/2025

Please note:
We are closed for the remainder of this week - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
On Monday December 29 and Tuesday December 30 next week we're here for our regular hours.
And then the office will be closed for the remainder of that week for New Years!

We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming, Monday January 5!!

May your holidays be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments. We’re grateful for the opportunity to walk your wellness journey with you and we can't wait to see what’s in store for2026!

12/21/2025

The Christmas Extravaganza elves have been hard at work this morning preparing for our event tomorrow!
Don't forget, you're welcome to pop in even if you don't have an appointment (although we sure hope you do as this is the final day before Christmas to have your spine checked and your nervous system optimized!)
Looking forward to celebrating with you tomorrow from 7-11AM and 3-7PM!

A tremendous thank you goes out to for generously providing the ingredients for these breakfast casseroles, meat lovers edition!!

12/19/2025

Monday December 22 is our Christmas EXTRAVAGANZA!
Are you booked in? It will be our last chiropractic day before Christmas!
Also, there will be FOOD!!
Looking forward to seeing you, even if you just pop in to say hi!
7-11am AND 3-7pm
If we don't see you... have THE merriest Christmas EVER!
With Love,
Dr. Dave, Andrea, Sandi and Lynda

12/12/2025

We did it!!

12/12/2025

We're fully booked today! But not to fear, we're here for you all week long
- NEXT WEEK!
Call today to book your pre-holiday adjustment!
And don't forget about our December 22nd Christmas Extravaganze AND, that we're collecting non perishable food, toiletries and baby items for the Flamborough Food bank all this month and next. Help us help our community!

12/11/2025

Treat yourself (read: your neck) well this season with a new, Chiropractic recommended Chiroflow pillow!
Now available* at Carlisle Family Chiropractic!
Choose from Original Fibre and new Cooling Gel Memory Foam, both with water technology for responsive, consistent support in any sleep position.
A steal of a deal at $80!

*a limited number available

12/10/2025

Wintering: The act of withdrawing from the world to focus on one’s inner world; active acceptance of dark and cold times; a form of calm resilience.

How to Practice the Art of Wintering
Wintering is not about completely withdrawing or giving up. It’s about finding the right balance between rest and movement, solitude and connection. Like a tree pulling energy into its roots, it’s about gathering strength for your next season of growth.

• Build a winter nest. Choose a quiet corner of your home to optimize for coziness and to transform into a sanctuary. Designate it as a screen-free zone. Add soft lighting and comfortable seating. Stock up on herbal teas, healthy snacks, and journaling supplies.

• Adjust your rhythm. Review your calendar and cut back on non-essential obligations during your wintering period. Be mindful of your energy levels and schedule demanding tasks during your peak hours. Leave buffer space between activities instead of scheduling back-to-back commitments. Allow yourself to sleep an extra hour if your body asks for it.

• Nurture inner growth. Start a creative project purely for enjoyment, without pressure to achieve or produce. Set aside 15 minutes daily for reflective writing. Such a simple metacognitive practice can help process emotions and track patterns in your inner life. Choose books that invite contemplation and slow reading.

• Deepen your relationships. In social situations, focus on quality over quantity. Really listen and engage rather than multitasking. Cook nice meals for loved ones. Consider hosting intimate gatherings, for example by inviting 2-3 friends for tea or dinner.

Do you have a 'wintering' practice?

From nesslabs.com

12/10/2025

We're all set up for the most wonderful time of the year!

Have you booked your appointment for our Christmas Extravaganza?!
2 shifts to serve you best on our final clinic day before Christmas!
There will be food and warm beverages and maybe even some (healthy) treats to enjoy! Oh, and you'll get your pre holiday adjustment, of course!

We're here for you Monday December 22, Monday December 29 and Tuesday December 30 - all other days will be closed for the holidays.
We will resume our regular hours on Monday January 5 @ 4:30pm.

PS - From now until the end of January we'll be collecting cash, non perishable food items, toiletries and baby care needs for the Flamborough Food Bank. Thank you for your contribution to this vital community need!

12/06/2025

Such a great night at Shy's Place celebrating 2025 and our amazing CFC team!

12/03/2025

Mechanistic and vitalistic philosophies often seem opposed, but they actually complement each other beautifully when it comes to health and wellness.
Here’s how:

⚙️ Mechanistic Strengths
Precision & Intervention: Mechanistic medicine excels at acute care — fixing broken bones, removing tumors, fighting infections with antibiotics.

🌱 Vitalistic Strengths
Prevention & Balance: Vitalistic approaches emphasize lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and holistic balance to prevent illness before it starts.

Mind-Body Connection: They recognize that emotions, environment, and energy affect physical health.

Self-Healing Capacity: They encourage practices that support the body’s innate ability to heal.

🤝 How They Complement Each Other
Acute + Chronic Care: Mechanistic medicine is unmatched in emergencies (e.g., trauma surgery), while vitalistic approaches shine in long-term wellness (e.g., managing stress, preventing lifestyle diseases).

Symptom + Root Cause: Mechanistic care can relieve symptoms quickly, while vitalistic care helps address underlying imbalances that caused them.

Science + Wisdom: Mechanistic methods bring rigorous science and technology; vitalistic methods bring ancient wisdom and holistic perspective.

Treatment + Lifestyle: A patient might need medication (mechanistic) and also benefit from nutrition counseling and meditation (vitalistic).

🌟 Why We Need Both
Relying only on mechanistic care risks ignoring lifestyle and emotional factors that drive chronic illness.

Relying only on vitalistic care risks missing lifesaving interventions when the body’s natural healing needs help.

Together, they create a full-spectrum approach: treating disease when necessary, while cultivating resilience and balance to reduce future illness.

Think of it like this: mechanistic care is the fire extinguisher, vitalistic care is the fire prevention plan. One saves you in a crisis, the other keeps you from needing the extinguisher in the first place.

12/03/2025

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Thank you!