Health&Wellness with Dr.Vanessa, D.C

Health&Wellness with Dr.Vanessa, D.C Health, Wellness and Chiropractic. Ottawa chiropractor on a mission to help you experience lifelong health by sharing all of the health tips and tricks!

šŸ‘‰šŸ¼How to perfectly balance mom life and work life..Just kidding… I still haven’t figured it out.Before Scarlett, my care...
03/25/2026

šŸ‘‰šŸ¼How to perfectly balance mom life and work life..

Just kidding… I still haven’t figured it out.

Before Scarlett, my career felt like such a big part of who I was. It gave me purpose, structure, and a sense of fulfillment I poured myself into every day.

Then she came into my life, and everything shifted. Suddenly, I had a whole new purpose. One that mattered in a completely different, deeper way.

Going back to work at 5.5 months postpartum brought on a kind of guilt I didn’t expect.

How do I give my all to my patients while still having enough left in me to be the mom I want to be when I get home?

Some days I feel like I have it figured out, and other days it feels like I’m falling short in both.

I don’t have a perfect balance. I don’t have a perfect formula (even though I wish I did!).

In all of the change and chaos, I’ve found a new kind of purpose in the middle of it all.

In showing up imperfectly, in connecting deeper with other moms who feel the same, and in choosing ā€œme tooā€ over pretending like I have it all together.

If you can relate mama, I see you, I get it, and I’m right there with you šŸ¤

To my sweet girl who turns ONE today šŸ¤āœØI truly can’t put into words how special this last year has been, loving you, wat...
03/25/2026

To my sweet girl who turns ONE today šŸ¤āœØ

I truly can’t put into words how special this last year has been, loving you, watching you grow, and watching you become your own little person. This past year has changed me in every possible way.

Becoming your mom has been the greatest gift, but also the biggest adjustment. Going back to work before I felt ready, learning how to balance giving my all to my patients while still giving everything I have to you at home… it hasn’t always been easy. The early mornings, the full days, breastfeeding and pumping in between patients, in the car and wherever I could make it work.

But through all of it, you have been my reason and my why.

You’ve filled our days with so much love, laughter, and purpose. Every milestone, every cuddle, every moment, even the hard ones, have been so worth it because of you.

You have blessed me with the most beautiful role in the world, being your mama and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Happy 1st birthday, my sweet girl,
I love you more than you’ll ever know.

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✨Only a few weeks left until our Mama & Baby Social✨Ever since having my daughter in March, I quickly realized how impor...
01/07/2026

✨Only a few weeks left until our Mama & Baby Social✨

Ever since having my daughter in March, I quickly realized how important it is to have a community of moms who just get it. Finding nearby mom groups helped me build special connections and gave Scarlett the chance to make little friends of her own šŸ¤.

Because this had such a big impact on my postpartum journey, I decided to organize one of my own! I can’t wait to see all the mamas, meet your littles, and spend a fun morning together šŸ’•

šŸ“§Click the link in my bio to pre-register for the event!

When I was pregnant, I found so much comfort in reading and listening to other birth stories. It reminded me that every ...
05/14/2025

When I was pregnant, I found so much comfort in reading and listening to other birth stories. It reminded me that every journey is unique, unpredictable, and deeply personal. Throughout my pregnancy I prepared as best I could, held onto hope, and kept telling myself:

ā€œThe universe wouldn’t give me anything I wasn’t able to overcome.ā€

Every mama has her own powerful story and today, I’m proud to share mine.

As I wrap up my last day of work before maternity leave, I’m feeling all the emotions—grateful, excited, and honestly, a...
03/07/2025

As I wrap up my last day of work before maternity leave, I’m feeling all the emotions—grateful, excited, and honestly, a little teary-eyed. The love and support I’ve received from my patients over the past months has meant the world to me. It’s such a bittersweet moment to step away from something I love to step into something I’ve dreamed of—becoming a mama.

While I’ll miss seeing you all in the office, I’m so thankful for this space where we can stay connected. I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you and bring you along on this journey with me. šŸ¤

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I’ve been keeping a little secretā€¦šŸ©·I am so excited to announce that we will be welcoming a baby girl March ā€˜25!I’ve been...
11/04/2024

I’ve been keeping a little secretā€¦šŸ©·

I am so excited to announce that we will be welcoming a baby girl March ā€˜25!

I’ve been a bit quiet lately and now you know why! Can’t wait to share the ups and downs of my pregnancy journey with you all. šŸ«¶šŸ½

šŸ‘¤Did you know that your posture could be affecting your mood and overall health? Weiniger, S.P. and Schilaty, N.D. (2024...
04/11/2024

šŸ‘¤Did you know that your posture could be affecting your mood and overall health?

Weiniger, S.P. and Schilaty, N.D. (2024) ā€˜Interoceptive Posture Awareness and accuracy: A novel photographic strategy towards making Posture Actionable’, Frontiers in Neuroscience, 18. doi:10.3389/fnins.2024.1359594.

šŸ‘‰šŸ¼How my health journey has shaped me as a practitioner. ā—½ļøAs most of you know, over the past year, I’ve been on quite t...
04/10/2024

šŸ‘‰šŸ¼How my health journey has shaped me as a practitioner.

ā—½ļøAs most of you know, over the past year, I’ve been on quite the health journey – navigating ups and downs, facing challenges of the unknown, and learning more about myself along the way.

ā—½ļøThrough this journey, I’ve gained invaluable insights that have directly impacted my role as a practitioner.

ā—½ļøExperiencing my health struggles has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be the patient. Being on the other side has taught me empathy in a way that nothing else could have.

ā—½ļøEvery setback I’ve encountered has been a lesson in disguise, guiding me to become more compassionate, educated and attentive to the needs of those who walk into my practice seeking my help.

ā—½ļøWhether it’s understanding the frustration of setbacks, not getting any answers or the importance of small victories, my journey has equipped me with a different perspective that I now bring to my practice and patients every day.

✨So, here’s to embracing our health journeys and the valuable lessons they offer, empowering us to grow stronger.

šŸ‘šŸ½Just out here trying to change the narrative that chiropractors are not just ā€œback pain doctorsā€.šŸ—£ļøChiropractic care c...
03/13/2024

šŸ‘šŸ½Just out here trying to change the narrative that chiropractors are not just ā€œback pain doctorsā€.šŸ—£ļø

Chiropractic care can offer so much more than just pain management.

✨Maybe chiropractic care is that missing piece that allows you to become the best version of yourself.

šŸ¤Love yourself and love your spine!šŸ¤šŸ’•I have a GIFT for you!!Sometimes taking the first step towards investing in yoursel...
02/14/2024

šŸ¤Love yourself and love your spine!šŸ¤

šŸ’•I have a GIFT for you!!

Sometimes taking the first step towards investing in yourself and creating a healthier you can be a significant decision and I want nothing more than to be a part of it.

✨Until the end of February I am giving $100 OFF my new patient exams in hopes of being a part of your health & wellness journey.✨

If you’ve been debating making a change, now is the time to take action!

šŸ‘‰šŸ¼Click the link in my bio and use code DRVANESSA100 to get $100 OFF your new patient exam (reg fee $165).

*Offer ends February 29th, 2024*

Reasons why you should seek chiropractic care. ✨
01/31/2024

Reasons why you should seek chiropractic care. ✨

Here are 5 things you may not know about chiropractic carešŸ’šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø. Share with me which one you didn’t knowšŸ‘‡šŸ½.
01/10/2024

Here are 5 things you may not know about chiropractic carešŸ’šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø.

Share with me which one you didn’t knowšŸ‘‡šŸ½.

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