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Safe, effective, painless Natural Health Care by licensed professionals in Chiropractic, Acupuncture

We are a professional, natural health centre that specializes in integrative, complementary medicine. Our caring practitioners are experts in many gentle and effective modalities in their field. We offer acupuncture and acupressure, laser phototherapy, chiropractic, massage therapies, physical therapy, and naturopathic care.

10/09/2026

🍁🦃 Thanksgiving is just around the corner! 🦃🍁

As you finalize your holiday plans, we want to let you know that Advanced Wellness Centre will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our team can enjoy well-deserved time with their families.

If you need a chiropractic alignment or an acupuncture session to help you feel your best before the big day, please reach out to secure your spot soon!

We want to make sure you are feeling relaxed, aligned, and pain-free before you dive into cooking, traveling, and celebrating.

Our favorite therapy dog, Kiwi, and her cute siblings, Muppet and Waffles, are already getting into the holiday spirit!

They are sending you early wishes for a wonderful holiday filled with warmth, cozy afternoon naps, and hopefully a few accidental turkey drops under the table. 🐾

We are so deeply grateful for our incredible patient community. Have a safe and happy start to your holiday week!

10/06/2026

🏡 Why Can't I Just Stretch or Crack My Own Back?

Stretching and exercises are excellent for maintaining flexibility and are often recommended as part of your treatment plan.

However, they cannot replace a chiropractic adjustment.

Here's why:
✔ A chiropractic adjustment targets one specific restricted joint.

✔ The movement is applied with a precise direction, speed, and amount of force.

✔ Stretching moves many joints at once but usually doesn't restore motion to the exact joint that is restricted.

✔ Self-cracking often causes the joints that already move easily to move again, while the stiff joint remains unchanged.

Your chiropractor is trained to identify exactly which joint needs treatment and apply a controlled adjustment safely and accurately.

10/02/2026

🌿 The Goal of Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic adjustments are designed to restore normal joint movement so your body can move more comfortably and efficiently.

For the best long-term results, chiropractic care works alongside:

🏃 Regular exercise

💪 Strengthening programs

🧘 Mobility and stretching exercises

🪑 Healthy posture and ergonomics

😴 Good sleep and recovery habits

Together, these healthy habits help you stay active, improve function, and support your body's ability to heal and perform at its best.

P.S. Enjoy a picture of our allergy safe substitute therapy dogs!

09/29/2026

🧡🦃 A little holiday wellness reminder from our whole clinic crew!

As you enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends, remember to stay hydrated, take breaks, stretch when you can, and listen to what your body needs.

Our clinic will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will resume regular hours afterward.

And if you need a little extra encouragement to relax, just ask Kiwi, our therapy dog, and her siblings Muppet and Waffles — they’re experts in resting, relaxing, and enjoying the little things! 🐾😴

They’re all sending you plenty of tail wags and Thanksgiving well wishes. 🍂❤️

Have a happy, healthy, and cozy Thanksgiving!

09/27/2026

📅 Why Do I Need More Than One Treatment?

Most joint restrictions don't happen overnight.
They often develop gradually from:

Poor posture
Repetitive movements
Sports or workplace strain
Previous injuries
Everyday wear and tear
Although many patients feel better after their first adjustment, your body often needs time to adapt to healthier movement.

Each treatment helps:
• Improve joint mobility

• Allow muscles and ligaments to adapt

• Reinforce healthier movement patterns

• Support the body's natural healing process

Think of it like straightening teeth with braces or strengthening muscles with exercise—lasting change occurs through consistent care over time.

09/24/2026

🩺 What Is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Your spine is made up of individual bones called vertebrae, connected by joints, muscles, ligaments, and discs. Every joint in your body is designed to move freely within a normal range of motion.

Sometimes a joint becomes restricted, meaning it isn't moving as well as it should. This can contribute to:

✔ Pain or discomfort
✔ Stiffness
✔ Muscle tension
✔ Reduced flexibility
✔ Difficulty moving normally

A chiropractic adjustment is a precise, gentle, hands-on treatment designed to restore normal movement to a specific restricted joint.

09/22/2026

🦃✨Thanksgiving is Coming!

Thanksgiving is a great reminder to slow down, rest, and take care of yourself — not just today, but throughout the year.

Our clinic will be closed on Thanksgiving Day while our team takes time to celebrate with family and friends.

Kiwi, our therapy dog, and her siblings Muppet and Waffles have an important reminder, too: make time for some extra relaxation, belly rubs, good food, and time with the ones you love! 🐾🍂

From our clinic family — two-legged and four-legged — to yours, we wish you a happy, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving! ❤️

09/12/2026

🍂🐾 Fall Is Here… and the Dogs Are Ready! 🐾🍂

Crisp mornings, colourful leaves, cozy sweaters, and longer walks—fall is one of our favourite seasons! And if you ask our therapy dog Kiwi, it’s also the perfect time for extra sniffing, exploring, and enjoying the great outdoors. 🐶🍁

A special message from Kiwi, Muppet & Waffles: 🐾

“Fall is for walking through crunchy leaves, getting lots of fresh air, enjoying cozy naps, and spending time with your favourite humans! Please remember to take care of yourselves while you’re busy enjoying the season. And don’t forget… we fully support extra belly rubs.” 🐕❤️

As the seasons change, remember to take care of your body, too. Whether you're heading out for longer walks, getting back into your regular routine, or simply enjoying the beautiful fall weather, listen to your body and make time for movement, stretching, rest, and wellness.

🍁 From our family to yours, have a happy, healthy, and pawsitively wonderful fall!

— Kiwi, Muppet & Waffles 🐾🧡

09/10/2026

Busy Season, Don’t Forget You 🍁

Between school drop-offs, work, sports, homework, appointments, and everything else on the calendar, fall can get BUSY.

But taking care of yourself isn’t another item to feel guilty about—it’s part of staying ready for everything life asks of you.

This fall, remember to schedule time for movement, rest, relaxation, and the wellness care that helps you feel your best.

🍂 Your to-do list can wait a few minutes.

Your well-being matters, too.

09/08/2026

🖖🚀 Happy Star Trek Day! September 8th! 🚀🖖

Today, we’re celebrating exploration, adventure, and the mission to boldly go where no one has gone before!

Our very own therapy dog Kiwi is always ready for her next mission—usually involving plenty of cuddles, tail wags, and making sure everyone at the clinic feels welcome. 🐾💚

And of course, her siblings Muppet & Waffles are part of the crew, too! 🐶🐶 Together, they form a pretty adorable wellness team. Their mission? To seek out new friends, provide comfort, and spread as much happiness as possible. ✨

As for the rest of our crew, we’re here to help you take care of your body and keep you feeling your best.

🖖 Live long and prosper.
🐾 Stay pawsitive.
🚀 And boldly prioritize your wellness!

— The Kiwi, Muppet & Waffles Crew 💫

Address

200 Metcalfe Street, Main Floor
Ottawa, ON
K2P1P7

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

613-237-5252

Website

https://advancedwellness.ca/

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🍂 Fall Into Better Health This Autumn! 🍁 As the days get cooler and schedules get busier, it's the perfect time to put your health first. Whether you're dealing with lingering summer aches, adjusting to back-to-school routines, or simply looking to feel your best, we'd love to help you start the season off right. ✨ New to our clinic? Ask about our Autumn New Patient Deals! ✨ Our team offers personalized chiropractic and acupuncture care to help you move more comfortably and support your overall wellness goals. Don't wait until small aches become bigger distractions—book your first visit and discover how we can help you feel your best this fall. 🐾 This seasonal special has been enthusiastically approved by our therapy dog Kiwi and her siblings, Waffles and Muppet. They believe every new patient deserves a warm welcome, a healthy body, and plenty of tail wags! 📅 Contact us today to learn more about our fall new patient offers and reserve your appointment. #AutumnWellness #NewPatients #ChiropracticCare #Acupuncture #FallIntoWellness #CommunityCare #ottawachiropractor #OttawaChiro #ottawa #myottawalife #chiropractic #ottawawellness #advancedwellnesscentre #acupuncture #FeelYourBest #TherapyDogs

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New pictures of the clinic. We just need to decorate Skully for Back to School!

Skully is ready for March ☘️ 🐇 #advancedwellnesscentre

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Muppet wishes you all a happy Easter. He was supposed to wear bunny ears, but they wouldn’t stay on and he kept chewing them. So, close enough. #advancedwellnesscentre #happyeaster #happydog #ottawa #ottawalife #613 #ottawadogs #therapydogs #acupuncture

We are open our regular hours for all your scheduled appointments. But the pups are watching for those people leaving their houses. The therapy guard pups are making sure everyone is staying home. #staysafe #stayhome #advancedwellnesscentre #ottawa #myottawa #ottawadogs #squirrelwatching #kiwithecoton

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Puppy day at Advanced Wellness with mask safety and social distancing. The best gift for the holiday stress: puppies and chiropractic treatments #advancedwellnesscentre #puppies #ottawa #mydogs #therapydogs #puppyoftheday

A great combination of light therapy plus electroacupuncture to release a tiny muscle causing stiffness in the middle finger. The tiny Interosseous muscle, one needle and full range of motion restored in seconds. #successful #winning #acupunctureworks #advancedwellnesscentre #ottawalife #myottawa #localottawa #ottawalocal #peakperformance

Purple cupping is more fun. Professional musicians and teachers and people typing all day can benefit from acupuncture on the wrist and arm muscles and scupping therapy. #cuppingtherapy #acupuncture #advancedwellnesscentre #wednesdayworkout #purplepower #myottawa #localbusiness #ottawalife

Puppy Day is ready to start with our Good Witch, Capt Kirk and Dapper Gentleman. #advancedwellnesscentre #myottawa #happyhalloween #therapydogs #ottawalife #embracingottawa #ottawablogger

Someone is excited for our Halloween Puppy Party!!! Kiwi, Muppet and Waffles are seeing patients from 12-2 pm #advancedwellnesscentre #happyhalloween

Mmmmmm. I love cooking when it’s getting cold out. Stir frying and roasted and baking and steaming all the colours of fall.

Making more homemade granola again. My house smells amazing. So Delicious and eating it while still warm. I’ll have copies of the recipe at the clinic. #advancedwellnesscentre #ottawafoodies #ottawaeats #foodporn #yummyfood

Two dogs. One tennis ball. Hilarious show to watch. This has been going on for hours at home today. #furbaby #mypuppies #stayathome #flattenthecurve #ottawaathome #advancedwellnesscentre

Muppet and I are enjoying our quiet alone time Today. Please take care of yourselves, Ottawa friends and family and all our patients. #selfisolating #flatteningthecurve #ottawadogs #myottawanow #mypupper #advancedwellnesscentre

A gentle electro-acupuncture treatment for a sprained ankle. Patient cycled 80 km this morning. #anklepain #sprainedankle #acupunctureworks #myottawa #ottawalife #everydayottawa #downtownottawa #advancedwellnesscentre #ottawaraceweekend #runottawa #ottawarunners #ottawacycling

How does a musician recover quickly from so many holiday recitals and overuse repetitive Injuries? Motor point acupuncture to the rescue! Reset all those tired muscles, increase range of motion and release tight tendons in a 20-minute treatment. My clarinet-playing conductor had NO more wrist or elbow issues instantly. #ottawa #myottawa #acupuncture #ottawamusician #ottawamusic #happynewyear2019 #gethealthy #acupunctureworks

Honoured to be nominated for Top Acupuncturist in Ottawa. We would love it if you voted for us. #gratitude #thanksgivings #thanksgiving #sharingiscaring #myottawa #ottawa #ottawalife #ottawasenators #ottawafoodies #ottawaevents #ottawablogger

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