Dr. Tessa van Leeuwen-Tyler

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

05/25/2026

The first year of life is a time of extraordinary neurological growth 🧠✨

From the moment a baby is born, their brain is forming more than a million new neural connections every second. In just 12 months, infants progress from reflexive movements to recognizing faces, responding to emotions, babbling, crawling, and beginning to communicate with intention.

Key milestones in neurological development during the first year include:
• Sensory development — learning through touch, sound, sight, and movement
• Emotional bonding — secure attachment helps shape healthy brain architecture
• Motor skills — rolling, sitting, crawling, and standing strengthen brain-body coordination
• Language foundations — babies begin recognizing voices, tones, and patterns long before speaking
• Social awareness — smiling, eye contact, and imitation build early communication pathways

Simple everyday interactions — talking, singing, reading, cuddling, and responsive caregiving — play a powerful role in supporting healthy brain development.

The early experiences of infancy lay the foundation for learning, behavior, emotional regulation, and relationships throughout life. 💛

Chiropractic care may play a supportive role in infant wellness by helping optimize spinal and nervous system function. Gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic assessments can help identify areas of tension or restriction that may affect comfort, movement, feeding, sleep, and overall development. By supporting the connection between the spine and nervous system, chiropractic care aims to help infants adapt and grow more comfortably during these important developmental stages.

The first year lays the groundwork for lifelong learning, movement, emotional regulation, and overall health. Supporting healthy neurological development early can have lasting benefits for a child’s future. ✨

05/22/2026

Sandal season is finally here… but if you wear orthotics, you know the struggle:
Do you choose the comfort and support of your orthotics… or your favourite summer sandals? 👣🩴

Good news — you don’t have to choose anymore.

We can build your custom orthotics directly into many styles of sandals, so you get the support your feet need and the summer look you love. 🙌

Why do people choose custom orthotics?
Orthotics can help support the feet, improve alignment, and reduce pain during everyday activities. People often use them for:

• Heel pain / plantar fasciitis
• Flat feet or high arches
• Knee, hip, or lower back pain
• Standing all day at work
• Sports performance & injury prevention
• Foot fatigue and discomfort
• Diabetes-related foot support
• Better posture and balance

Comfort, stability, and sunshine-ready style? Yes please. 😎

Book your assessment today and step into summer pain-free! 🌿☀️

05/15/2026

There’s something incredibly special about caring for the tiniest members of our community 🤍

Being trusted to support babies in their journey is never something I take lightly. Every adjustment is done with so much gentleness, intention, and care — and every time a parent places that trust in me, I feel deeply honoured.

To all the moms and parents who allow me to be part of your little one’s wellness story: thank you. Thank you for your confidence, your openness, and for letting me care for what matters most to you.

Watching babies relax, feed more comfortably, sleep better, and simply thrive is one of the greatest privileges of my work. I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunity to support families during such precious seasons of life ✨

05/07/2026

Moms spend so much time caring for everyone else that it’s easy to put their own health last. 💕

Chiropractic care can be a simple way to support self-care by helping reduce tension, improve mobility, and encourage overall wellness — so moms can feel their best for the moments that matter most.

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. ✨

Whether it’s stretching, rest, hydration, movement, or scheduling that adjustment you’ve been putting off, taking care of yourself helps you show up stronger for your family and for YOU.

Sometimes it's hard to get away from the littles so you can always bring them with you! Future chiropractor in training happens now ♥️

04/23/2026

This happy baby is ready for her adjustment!

There’s a common misconception that chiropractic care for babies and kids involves the same “cracking and popping” you might associate with adult treatments — but that’s not the case at all.

Pediatric chiropractic care is gentle, using light pressure and specific techniques tailored to a child’s developing body. In fact, the amount of pressure used is often compared to what you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato.

No forceful movements. No loud cracks. Just careful, precise adjustments designed to support healthy growth, comfort, and nervous system function.

Whether it’s helping with tension from birth, supporting posture as kids grow, or simply promoting overall wellness, pediatric chiropractic care is all about a calm, safe, and nurturing approach.

If you’ve been curious about chiropractic for you or your littles always reach out to learn more 💛

04/18/2026

Family time just got even better 💛

At our clinic, kids are always welcome! We’ve created a fun, safe space where little ones can play and feel comfortable while parents and kiddos get the care they need.

Whether it’s your child’s first visit, they’re just along for yours, or it's a full family adjustment, we love making chiropractic care a positive experience for the whole family. Because when families feel good together, life flows better ✨

Bring the kids, relax, and let us take care of everyone—one adjustment at a time.

04/13/2026

Pregnancy brings so many beautiful changes—but it also comes with new physical challenges. 💛

For expecting moms, chiropractic care can be a gentle and effective way to support comfort, alignment, and overall wellness throughout each trimester. I am trained in prenatal techniques which are specialized pregnancy adjustments that are safe, supportive, and tailored to a changing body.

One key tool that makes a big difference?

🌞Pregnancy pillows 🌞 during adjustments

These cushions are designed to properly support the belly, hips, and lower back, allowing moms-to-be to lie comfortably and safely while receiving care.

✨ Benefits of pregnancy-adjusted chiropractic care:
• Reduced lower back and pelvic discomfort
• Improved posture and alignment
• Less tension in hips and joints
• More comfortable and relaxed during visits with pregnancy pillows

If you’re expecting and looking for natural ways to feel your best, prenatal chiropractic care might be worth exploring. Always make sure your chiropractor is experienced in pregnancy care. 🤍

04/08/2026

✨ Healing at the Speed of Light: BioFlex Laser Therapy ✨

Did you know your body already has the ability to heal itself—sometimes it just needs the right stimulus? That’s where BioFlex Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) comes in.

Also known as photobiomodulation, this advanced, non-invasive treatment uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate healing at the cellular level.

🔬 What does the research show?
Low level laser therapy has been studied for decades, with origins tracing back to research by physician Endre Mester, who first observed accelerated tissue healing using low-dose laser light.

Since then, research has demonstrated that LLLT can:
✔️ Increase cellular energy (ATP production)
✔️ Stimulate tissue repair and collagen production
✔️ Reduce inflammation and swelling
✔️ Improve circulation and oxygen delivery
✔️ Decrease pain through natural endorphin release

Clinical studies—including randomized trials—have shown improvements in pain reduction and functional recovery, especially in soft tissue injuries and post-surgical healing.

💡 What makes BioFlex different?
BioFlex systems combine laser and LED light to treat both the injured tissue and surrounding circulation, creating a more powerful healing response.

💪 Conditions we commonly treat:
• Back & neck pain
• Sports injuries
• Arthritis & joint pain
• Tendonitis & ligament injuries
• Post-surgical recovery

🌿 Why patients love it:
✔️ Non-invasive
✔️ Drug-free
✔️ Painless
✔️ No downtime

At our clinic, we use BioFlex Laser Therapy to help you heal faster, move better, and get back to what you love.

📩 Curious if it’s right for you? Send us a message or book a consultation!