Contact: info@balancewinnipeg.com

Colin is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with a specialization in Athletic Therapy. He has developed numerous skills while working in the clinical and field settings, including manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation techniques, and other specialized modalities. Colin has also completed internships with the Winnipeg Jets and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he assisted with the treatment of the athletes and the implementation of various rehabilitation programs. We are also now able to offer online booking with Colin.

Simply go HERE to see the schedule and decide which appointment you’d like!

For chiropractic services, we continue to offer online booking at:

If you prefer to call or email, we can be reached at (204) 254-1728 or info@balancewinnipeg.com.

Extended Health Care insurance – Private or employer extended health insurance plans often provide significant benefits for many of the services we offer in our clinic, including: chiropractic, massage therapy, athletic therapy, acupuncture, and custom orthotics. We are able to bill the insurance company directly for some of these services.

Manitoba Public Insurance – You are covered for certain medical expenses related to motor vehicle accidents. If you’ve been involved in an accident, call MPI at (204) 985-700 to open a bodily injury claim. 

Worker’s Compensation Board – If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to benefits. It is very important to report the injury to WCB and your employer as soon as possible. Visit your health care provider for an assessment and to begin the recovery process. We also direct bill WCB for chiropractic and athletic therapy services. Medical prescriptions are not required to utilize these services.

Manitoba Health – Chiropractic services are partially subsidized for Manitoba residents. Simply present your Manitoba Health card when you visit our office for your initial chiropractic assessment and we will do the rest.

RCMP/Canadian Forces/Veteran’s Affairs – Excellent benefits are available for members. We offer direct billing for chiropractic services. Please look into your plan details before booking an appointment to ensure that you will be covered.

Please inquire if you have any questions about insurance benefits and our services.

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Spinal decompression therapy helps to open up the spinal joints to alleviate pressure on the discs, nerves, and vertebral joints. This can have the effect of helping to restore normal circulation to joints and discs and assist in reducing inflammation. In our office we can use spinal decompression therapy to help treat moderate to severe low back pain and leg symptoms often originating from pinched nerves from disc bulges or herniations in the lumbar spine. Please see our article regarding disc herniations from a previous post. We can also sometimes use decompression to help with spinal degenerative disc or joint disease that can cause arthritic-type low back pain.

The technology that we use at Balance Chiropractic is unique in the way traction is applied. Since it is computerized, the mechanical decompression that it can apply can change throughout the treatment session. For example, when applying traction, if a patient moves, coughs, sneezes, or if low back muscles go into spasm, the machine will ease off temporarily. The angle of pull can be altered to target treatment at certain vertebral levels, so we can be as specific as possible. Our spinal decompression will also vary the amount of pull throughout the session, fluctuating slowly between a minimum pull and a maximum pull. This encourages normal lumbar disc circulation while we apply traction. Essentially, these features allow the treatment to be more gradual and comfortable, while applying specific traction to the desired treatment area.

Every individual condition is unique. Some people can benefit from spinal decompression therapy, and some people will not. Our approach is to determine if this therapy has a good potential for benefit and that it can be applied safely and comfortably. The initial visit will include a full assessment, including understanding the individual history and conducting relevant orthopedic, neurological, and physical examinations. We will review related x-ray, CT, or MRI reports and, only if necessary, take additional x-ray films. Alternatively, if you wish to simply meet and discuss spinal decompression therapy as an option, we are happy to set up a consultation. If we decide to start treatment, we typically begin with a short trial of care to determine if it is comfortable and can help with some symptoms. A typical treatment involves applying heat first, laying relaxed on your back with knees up over a bolster while the machine applies traction, and then using ice afterwards. Home stretches and exercises are normally prescribed as well.

Please contact us at 204-254-1728 or email: info@balancewinnipeg.com. Online booking on our website is also available.

Acupuncture can be utilised in the treatment of a variety of different injuries and is a beneficial addition to Athletic Therapy treatment sessions assisting in recovery and healing.  Acupuncture is helpful in reducing swelling, increasing blood flow and providing pain relief to allow greater participation in range of motion exercises. Acupuncture is known for treating injuries such as whiplash from car accidents, frozen shoulder, acute injuries, tendonitis and chronic injuries. 

Acupuncture therapy uses very thin needles to stimulate the body to produce its own pain relieving chemicals known as endorphins.  The endorphins assist in the reduction of pain as well as promote healing and relaxation of the body.  Acupuncture will also stimulate nerve routes that, when activated, interfere with pain signals sent to the brain. 

Some patients will feel relief right away, while others may notice improvements within a few hours or the next day.  Other patients may need up to 5 sessions to determine whether acupuncture is helpful or not.  

A typical session of acupuncture from our Athletic Therapist will include assessment, modalities, acupuncture, manual therapy and exercise prescription.

For more information, or to book an appointment, please contact us directly at 204-254-1728 or email Alyssa at alyssa@balancewinnipeg.com

You don’t need to be a professional athlete to take advantage of the unparalleled care an athletic therapist provides! Wear and tear on our bodies does not always have to be the result of sports; yard work, fitness classes, playtime with the kids, work (even office work!), sleeping position and summertime activities can all take their toll on us.

What Is an Athletic Therapist?

Athletic Therapists are professionals dedicated to the prevention and care of musculoskeletal injuries for active Canadians. Focusing on prevention, immediate care and ongoing rehabilitation of injuries, they provide specialized treatment plans that will allow their clients to get back to work or play. Through active rehabilitation, Athletic Therapists provide a hands-on approach to health, utilizing the most advanced forms of evidence-based rehabilitation. Exercises and stretches are provided to empower their clients to take charge of their own long term health. An Athletic Therapist aims to help maximize performance and encourages individuals to enjoy their active lifestyle.

Where do Athletic Therapists work?

Athletic therapists can work with high school, university, national and professional sports teams and individual athletes as well as in private clinics like ours. Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Centre is proud to have Alyssa Reagh and Colin Olbert as part of our team. They specialize in post-surgical treatments and back to work/play rehabilitation, while educating others about injury prevention, health and fitness. Their services include:

• Athletic Therapy Assessment
• Athletic Therapy Treatment
• Post Injury Rehabilitation
• Return to Performance Strengthening
• Pre Surgical Strengthening
• Post Surgical Rehabilitation

Athletic therapy uses a variety of different techniques like manual therapy and ultrasound to heal your injuries, but relying solely on your clinic appointments will delay and often impede any healing. Your athletic therapist will often prescribe stretches, exercises, hydration  and icing to prolong the effects of treatment and encourage quicker, better healing.