Dr Stephanie Bonn

03/12/2026

Research has shown that chiropractic for pregnant women with lower back and pelvic pain had significant reductions in pain and disability compared with standard obstetric care:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23123166/

03/12/2026

Movement is a key part of development.
Rolling, crawling, balancing, and climbing all reflect how a child’s body and nervous system are working together.
A pediatric assessment helps ensure these patterns are progressing smoothly and comfortably.

03/10/2026

A pediatric assessment is a thoughtful look at how your child moves, grows, and adapts.

We assess posture, coordination, reflexes, and developmental milestones to understand how the nervous system is functioning as your child grows.
It’s a calm, thorough process designed to give parents clarity and confidence.

03/05/2026

Movement doesn’t need to be intense to be effective.

Simple changes during the workday can help reduce stiffness, support posture, and keep the body moving in a way that feels sustainable and realistic.

Small movement, done consistently, adds up.

03/04/2026

Increase your intake of Vitamins A,C,E, zinc and omega's as well as limiting ultra-processed foods and sugar for healthy skin:

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in maintaining healthy skin

03/03/2026

Sitting on an exercise ball encourages subtle, continuous movement throughout the workday.

This helps activate core muscles, reduce stiffness, and support posture, especially for people who spend long hours sitting.

It’s a simple way to keep the body engaged while you work.

02/26/2026

Mentorship happens in the moment.

As care is delivered, techniques are explained, refined, and guided in real time by Dr. Stephanie Bonn, ensuring each adjustment is intentional, safe, and rooted in clinical reasoning.

This is how knowledge becomes confident, patient-centred care.

02/24/2026

Mentorship is an important part of how care is taught and delivered.
Sia is completing his clinical training under the guidance of Dr. Stephanie Bonn, allowing patients to receive care that is thoughtful, supervised, and grounded in clinical experience.

02/19/2026

Your body wasn’t designed to stay still all day.

Even gentle movement during work hours helps reduce stiffness, improve focus, and support long-term spinal health.

Consistency matters more than intensity.

02/17/2026

Movement at work doesn’t have to mean leaving your desk.

Using a treadmill while working allows for gentle, continuous movement that supports circulation, posture, and nervous system function, especially for people who sit for long periods.

Even slow, steady walking during the workday can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels by the end of the day.

02/17/2026

Have you heard about AlumierMD, the Canadian-made, medical-grade skincare line? I'm excited to now have it in the clinic!

Get Your Glow On

From the drying effects of indoor heating to biting cold winds, these environmental factors can wreak havoc on your complexion. Protect and nurture your skin for a radiant, healthy glow all season long:

Myth #1: You Don’t Need Sunscreen in Winter
Sunscreen is crucial 365 days a year because UV rays can pe*****te clouds, pass through glass and reflect off snow. So, when you’re on the slopes or relaxing in a sunny nook, your skin is still vulnerable to harmful radiation from the sun. This is especially important with increased use of professional treatments, including peels, which can make the skin more sensitive to sun exposure.

Myth #2: Exfoliation Is Unnecessary in Winter
Exfoliation is important in winter to avoid the buildup of dead skin cells. Exfoliation is like a daily cup of coffee for your skin, keeping it energized and functioning at its best. When we’re young, our skin naturally turns over cells quickly, maintaining hydration, a healthy barrier, and an even tone. As we age, this process slows down, leading to dryness, sensitivity, discolouration, and accelerated aging. Daily exfoliation reminds your skin to do its job, promoting cell turnover and revealing a radiant, youthful complexion.

Myth #3: Oily Skin Doesn’t Need Moisturizer
It’s a common misconception that oily skin does not need moisturizer. Hydration is vital for it to stay balanced, and without enough moisture, the skin may produce even more oil to compensate.

Myth #4: Hot Showers Are Good On Skin
Hot water can be detrimental to the skin because it strips the skin of natural oils, leading to dryness and compromising the skin’s barrier function. Consider taking less extremely hot showers to maintain skin moisture during the winter.

Dryness, sensitivity and dullness are the three most common skin concerns people face each winter. Here’s how to overcome them with recommendations from the AlumierMD line:

Concern 1: Dryness
Skin can be seasonal! As temperatures drop and humidity fluctuates, it’s essential to adjust your routine with products that deeply hydrate while respecting the skin barrier. The sting you often feel during winter is typically a sign of a disrupted barrier, which can lead to dehydration, sensitivities, and free-radical damage. To combat this, look for ingredients like sodium hyaluronate (a form of hyaluronic acid), which draws moisture into the outer layers of the skin, low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) and moisturizing niacinamide (vitamin B3). Your skin will drink it up—and thank you for it!

Aqua Infusion Mask rejuvenates and replenishes, enhancing the skin’s natural barrier function, instantly relieving dryness, and leaving skin radiant, supple and soft. Apply after cleansing for 5-10 minutes.

Ultimate Boost Serum restores your skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving you with a luminous complexion while also smooths fine lines and wrinkles.

HydraRich is an ultra-rich moisturizer that draws moisture into your skin, leaving it nourished and balanced.

Concern 2: Sensitivity
When skin is exposed to temperature fluctuations and decreased humidity, moisture loss can lead to skin sensitivity. Think: cracking, flaking and redness (eek!). Choose gentle products to calm, reduce redness and restore your skin’s barrier function. You can also benefit from staying well-hydrated and incorporating humidifiers into living spaces.

SensiCalm is a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser that hydrates and calms sensitive and redness-prone skin.

Calm-R® is a clinically proven formula that visibly reduces redness and irritation, suitable for redness-prone and sensitive skin types.

HydraCalm is a rich, skin-strengthening moisturizer for sensitive, redness-prone skin that soothes while delivering intense moisture.

Concern 3: Dullness
Out with the old, in with the radiant. Massive benefits come from daily exfoliation. Sloughing off old skin cells rejuvenates your complexion and helps your skincare pe*****te deeper into the skin, improving moisture retention, which is vital during the dry winter.

Bright & Clear Solution smoothes and revitalizes your complexion, providing natural balance and cell renewal. Infused with Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and one of the richest sources of Vitamin C, this formula encourages cell turnover and deeply exfoliates in and around the pores and the skin's surface, leaving your skin brighter, clearer, and ultra-smooth.

MicroDerm Polish is an invigorating mechanical exfoliant that actively resurfaces the skin, promoting balanced moisture levels, revitalizing the skin to minimize signs of aging and improving the look of discolouration. “It can also be added to your cleanser until your skin adjusts,” says Jessica Cooper.

Enzymatic Peel is a transformative at-home peel that exfoliates and promotes skin renewal while reducing the signs of aging.

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02/13/2026

Why Many Moms Hurt More at 6 Weeks Than 6 Days Postpartum (And Why You’re Not Broken)

If you’re a new mom who felt surprisingly okay in the first few days after birth—only to feel worse weeks later—you’re not imagining things.
In fact, one of the most common things I hear from postpartum moms is this:
“I thought I’d feel better by now… why do I actually hurt more?”
The truth is, six weeks postpartum is often harder on the body than six days—and there are very real, physiological reasons why.
Let’s unpack what’s happening.

1. The Early Postpartum “Buffer” Wears Off
In the first few days after birth, your body is still benefiting from a hormonal cushion:
Elevated oxytocin (bonding + pain modulation)
Residual endorphins from labour
Adrenaline from the birth experience
Often: more rest, more support, fewer physical demands
Many moms are also still being taken care of—by partners, family, or hospital staff.
By 4–6 weeks, that buffer fades.
Hormones shift dramatically, support decreases, and real life kicks in.

2. Relaxin Is Still High—But Support Is Lower
Relaxin, the hormone that softens ligaments and joints during pregnancy and birth, does not disappear immediately after delivery. It can remain elevated for several months, especially if breastfeeding.
What that means:
Joints (pelvis, SI joints, spine) are still less stable
Muscles are often fatigued or inhibited
The body is being asked to do more with less support
So while tissues are still vulnerable, moms are:
Carrying babies
Feeding for hours a day
Lifting car seats
Walking more
Returning to exercise or work
It’s a mismatch between capacity and demand.

3. Posture Changes Catch Up With You
New motherhood is incredibly physical—but not always in balanced ways.
By six weeks postpartum, many moms are spending hours:
Leaning forward to feed
Looking down while holding baby
Sitting unsupported
Sleeping in awkward positions
Carrying weight asymmetrically
Over time, this leads to:
Neck and shoulder pain
Mid-back and rib discomfort
Low back and pelvic pain
Wrist and elbow strain (“mommy thumb”)
These stresses accumulate, which is why pain often peaks later, not sooner.

4. Muscles Are Weak, Not Lazy
After pregnancy and birth, the core system (deep abdominals, pelvic floor, diaphragm, spinal stabilizers) often isn’t firing optimally—even if you feel “cleared” at six weeks.
This can create:
Pelvic instability
Compensatory muscle tension
Poor load transfer through the pelvis and spine
Pain isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a signal that the system needs support, coordination, and time.

5. Sleep Deprivation Amplifies Pain
Chronic sleep disruption:
Increases inflammation
Lowers pain thresholds
Reduces tissue recovery
Impairs nervous system regulation
By six weeks, exhaustion often becomes cumulative—and pain feels louder when the nervous system is depleted.

6. Expectations Don’t Match Reality
There’s a quiet but powerful cultural message that by six weeks postpartum, you should be:
“Back to normal”
Exercising again
Cleared and capable
But healing isn’t linear. When pain shows up at six weeks, many moms feel confused, discouraged, or even ashamed—when in reality, this timing is incredibly common.

What Can Help? Postpartum pain is not something you have to “push through.” Supportive care may include:
Gentle assessment of pelvic and spinal alignment
Addressing joint mobility and stability
Nervous system regulation
Postural support and feeding ergonomics
Gradual, appropriate movement—not rushing recovery

The goal isn’t to “fix” you—it’s to support your body as it adapts to motherhood. Postpartum care shouldn’t end at delivery—or at six weeks. You deserve support through this transition and especially the first few months of motherhood.