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18 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Chiropractic & Wellness Partner in Lake Country
Since 2008, Health First Chiropractic has been dedicated to providing natural, patient-centered healthcare solutions in Lake Country, BC. Our team, led by Dr. Marty Thompson and Registered Massage Therapist Nicole Ens-Palmer, combines decades of clinical expertise with advanced techniques to address spinal health, musculoskeletal pain, and overall wellness. We specialize in chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, and custom orthotics, utilizing evidence-based methods like Diversified, Activator, and Thompson techniques. Our approach prioritizes personalized care, with comprehensive spinal assessments, tailored treatment plans, and preventive strategies to optimize nervous system function.We serve individuals seeking non-invasive solutions for conditions ranging from headaches and sciatica to sports injuries and pregnancy-related discomfort. Committed to community health, we emphasize patient education through targeted exercises and stretches to maintain spinal integrity between visits. Our clinic maintains rigorous hygiene standards and operates with transparent communication, ensuring a comfortable environment for families and individuals alike. With flexible scheduling and after-hours availability, we strive to make quality wellness care accessible to all residents of Lake Country and surrounding areas.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Massage Therapy
Custom Orthotics
Spinal Checkups
Therapeutic Exercises
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have delivered chiropractic care in Lake Country since 2008 with proven techniques.
- Our team includes certified professionals with specialized training in spinal mechanics.
- We offer personalized treatment plans combining adjustments, massage, and rehabilitative exercises.
- Our clinic maintains strict hygiene standards and prioritizes patient comfort.
- We provide after-hours emergency contact options for urgent care needs.
What people say
Fantastic customer service
Effective treatments
Clean clinic
Attentive care
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments address spinal misalignments using techniques like Diversified, Activator, and Thompson methods. These treatments improve nervous system function, alleviate pain from subluxations, and enhance joint mobility. Patients receive personalized assessments followed by manual or instrument-assisted adjustments tailored to their specific conditions.
Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapist Nicole Ens-Palmer provides targeted therapy for neck injuries, TMJ issues, sciatica, and pregnancy-related discomfort. Techniques include myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and craniosacral therapy to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote overall wellness through holistic treatment plans.
Custom Orthotics
Foot Levelers Stabilizing Orthotics are custom-designed using digital foot scans to correct postural imbalances. These orthotics support all three arches, addressing knee pain, hip problems, and spinal misalignments while providing long-term structural benefits through personalized biomechanical corrections.
Spinal Checkups
Comprehensive spinal evaluations include case history reviews, motion palpation tests, and leg length assessments to identify subluxations. These checkups form the foundation for precise diagnoses and targeted treatment plans, ensuring effective chiropractic care for both acute and chronic conditions.
Therapeutic Exercises
Customized stretching and strengthening programs prevent subluxations and maintain spinal health between adjustments. Patients receive guided exercise routines tailored to their specific needs, focusing on improving flexibility, posture, and muscular balance to maximize long-term wellness outcomes.
People
Dr. Marty Thompson
Chiropractor
Dr. Thompson graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1997 and has practiced in Lake Country since 2006. He specializes in spinal adjustments using diversified techniques while emphasizing natural healthcare approaches for family wellness.
Nicole Ens-Palmer
Registered Massage Therapist
Nicole graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2013. She specializes in treating TMJ issues, neck pain, and pregnancy-related conditions using myofascial techniques and personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, custom orthotics, spinal checkups, and rehabilitative exercise programs for musculoskeletal health and wellness.
Do you accept insurance?
Direct billing is available for private insurance. Unfortunately, we cannot bill ICBC or Worksafe BC claims at this time.
What are your clinic hours?
Monday: 9:00-12:00, 1:30-6:00; Tuesday: 9:00-12:00; Wednesday: 3:00-7:00; Thursday: 9:00-12:00, 1:30-6:00. Closed weekends and holidays.
Are emergency services available?
Yes, we offer after-hours emergency contact at 250-801-4205 for urgent care needs outside regular clinic hours.
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We employ Diversified, Activator Methods, and Thompson techniques for spinal adjustments, each tailored to individual patient requirements and comfort levels.
