Coastal Roots Health Centre

Coastal Roots Health Centre Coastal Roots Health is an integrative health center that offers chiropractic, naturopathic care, massage therapy and acupuncture. Your health comes First!

We are a comprehensive family practice with specialties in pregnancy and pediatrics.

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀 As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic roo...
06/05/2026

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀

As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic rooms - & you all delivered 📚

Now it's our turn!

Here is book #35 - The Best of Chief Dan George by Chief Dan George and Helmut Hirnschall

This book combines the two best sellers My Heart Soars & My Spirit Soars in one volume, 63 poems fully illustrated, eloquently illustrated throughout by Helmut Hirnschall. Included in this edition is the Lament for Confederation by Chief Dan George. Poetic and spiritual, this book has a universal message to all people. Chief Dan George was an accomplished performer, poet, philosopher, champion of Native peoples and loving patriarch of a large family.

Why stretching alone doesn't fix tight muscles!Many people assume that tight muscles simply need more stretching — but t...
06/03/2026

Why stretching alone doesn't fix tight muscles!

Many people assume that tight muscles simply need more stretching — but tightness is often the body’s way of signaling that something deeper is going on. While stretching can temporarily relieve tension and improve flexibility, it doesn’t always address the root cause of why the muscles became tight in the first place.

Muscles can feel tight for many reasons:
Weakness or instability in surrounding muscles
Poor posture or repetitive movement patterns
Stress and nervous system overload
Overuse from exercise or daily activities
Dehydration or lack of recovery
Joint restrictions or limited mobility
The body compensating for pain or imbalance elsewhere

In many cases, a muscle becomes “tight” because it is working overtime to stabilize or protect the body. For example, tight hip flexors may actually be compensating for weak glutes or core muscles. Tight shoulders and neck muscles are commonly linked to posture, stress, or prolonged screen time. If the underlying issue isn’t addressed, the tightness often returns shortly after stretching.

Dynamic movement, mobility work, breathwork, and gentle strengthening are often more effective long-term than aggressive stretching alone. The goal is not just to “lengthen” muscles, but to help the body feel stable, balanced, and safe enough to let go of unnecessary tension.

Book online with one of our practitioners https://coastalrootshealth.com/

Is your desk job slowly damaging your spine?Many patients stretch daily, but...still feel tight.Often the problem isn’t ...
06/01/2026

Is your desk job slowly damaging your spine?

Many patients stretch daily, but...still feel tight.

Often the problem isn’t flexibility — it’s joint mechanics or muscle stability. Muscles frequently tighten to protect unstable joints. When stability improves, tightness often disappears.

Try these quick exercises to strengthen your core:

Glute Bridges
Plank
Bird Dog

If you spend long hours at a desk and notice recurring neck or back tension,
an ergonomic review and spinal assessment can help.

Book online at https://coastalrootshealth.com/ to make your next appointment with one or more of our knowledgeable practitioners. Or call us at (778) 432-4412 Victoria and (778) 425-4412 Sooke.

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀 As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic roo...
05/29/2026

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀

As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic rooms - & you all delivered 📚

Now it's our turn!

Here is book #34 - Robinson Caruso by Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe. This first edition credited the work's fictional protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents. Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is a fictional autobiography of the title character—a castaway who spends years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad, meeting cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. Despite its simple narrative style, Robinson Crusoe was well received in the literary world and is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre.

Crusoe sets sail from the Queen's Dock in Hull on a sea voyage against the wishes of his parents who want him to pursue a career, in law. After a tumultuous journey where his ship is wrecked in a storm, his lust for the sea stays so strong that he sets out to sea again. This journey, too, ends in disaster as the ship is taken over by SalĂŠ pirates and Crusoe is enslaved by a Moor. Two years later, he escapes in a boat with a boy named Xury; a Captain of a Portuguese ship off the west coast of Africa rescues him. The ship is en route to Brazil. With the captain's help, Crusoe obtains a plantation. Years later, Crusoe joins an expedition to bring slaves from Africa, but he is shipwrecked in a storm about forty miles out to sea on an island (which he calls the Island of Despair) near the mouth of the Orinoco River.

Are you looking for a healthy spring/summer salad?We have an amazing, nutrient-packed recipe for you!Crisp seasonal gree...
05/27/2026

Are you looking for a healthy spring/summer salad?

We have an amazing, nutrient-packed recipe for you!

Crisp seasonal greens, colorful fruits, protein options like chickpeas or grilled chicken, a handful of nuts for crunch, and a bright lemon‑herb dressing.

It’s quick to make (about 15 minutes), high in fiber and vitamin C, and perfect for outdoor gatherings.

Did you know that Dr. Jennifer Gratton, ND offers Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, han...
05/25/2026

Did you know that Dr. Jennifer Gratton, ND offers Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that may help relieve pain, headaches, neck tension, and other symptoms, including side effects from cancer treatment. It is often used alongside other medical therapies.

CST works by using light touch to release tension in the body’s connective tissue, called fascia, which surrounds and supports muscles, nerves, organs, the brain, and spinal cord. By helping the body relax and restore balance, CST may support self-regulation, healing, and overall function.

CST may help manage symptoms related to chronic pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, TMJ dysfunction, post-concussion syndrome, scoliosis, stroke recovery, and nerve-related pain.

You can book an appointment online at https://coastalrootshealth.janeapp.com/locations/coastal-roots-health-centre-victoria/book #/staff_member/1 or you can call the office nearest you. Victoria at 778-432-4412 and Sooke at 778-425-4412.

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀 As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic roo...
05/22/2026

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀

As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic rooms - & you all delivered 📚

Now it's our turn!

Here is book #33 - The trilogy concludes thrillingly with The Return of the King. As Frodo falls dangerously under the sway of the ring’s dark magic during the hazardous journey through Mordor, Aragorn and his forces stage a last stand at the Black Gate of Mordor, and Frodo makes a seismic sacrifice to destroy the ring once and for all. Ultimately, Aragorn steps into his destiny as King of Gondor and peace reigns, but readers coming to the series from the films will be disarmed by the hobbits’ homecoming. Still in thrall to the evil Saruman, the Shire needs a champion, forcing the hobbits to mount a rebellion in the fateful Scouring of the Shire. Frodo, beleaguered by the physical and psychological toll of the ring, passes into the Undying Lands to find peace, and harmony settles over Middle-earth.

3-Minute Morning Spine Reset!Many people wake up stiff in the morning, especially in the neck and lower back.Overnight y...
05/20/2026

3-Minute Morning Spine Reset!

Many people wake up stiff in the morning, especially in the neck and lower back.

Overnight your joints lose some fluid movement and muscles tighten slightly.
That’s why your first few movements of the day can feel restricted.

Try this simple 3-minute reset routine before you start your day:
• 5 gentle neck circles each direction
• 10 cat-cow movements for the spine
• 10 slow hip hinges
These movements rehydrate the joints and wake up the stabilizing muscles around the spine.

Try this routine for a week. If morning stiffness lasts longer than 20–30 minutes most days, it may be worth having your spine assessed.

Book Online today to make your next appointment with one or more of our knowledgeable practitioners.

https://coastalrootshealth.com/services/chiropractic/

Wishing everyone a HAPPY Victoria Day long weekend!Our Victoria office will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18...
05/18/2026

Wishing everyone a HAPPY Victoria Day long weekend!

Our Victoria office will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18th and will re-open on Tuesday, May 19th at 9 am.

Our Sooke office will be open by appointment ONLY on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18th (no admin on site this day).

We hope everyone has a safe and fun long weekend 😎

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀 As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic roo...
05/15/2026

It's book recommendation Fri-YAY😀

As many of you know, we've had book recommendation lists going in our chiropractic rooms - & you all delivered 📚

Now it's our turn!

Here is book #32 - Lord Of The Rings - The Two Towers

The saga continues in The Two Towers, which sees the members of the Fellowship scattered to the winds. Following their capture by bloodthirsty orcs, Merry and Pippin disappear into foreboding Fangorn Forest, where they take up with sentient trees; meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli reconnect with a changed Gandalf, then come to the aid of Rohan’s struggling people. Frodo and Sam, en route to Mordor, form an uneasy alliance with the wretched creature Gollum, who guides them to their destination while plotting to steal the ring. As this installment ends, the shadow of Sauron grows across the lands, while armies everywhere steel themselves for a climactic battle.

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2988 Jutland Road
Victoria, BC
V8T5K2

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