Harmony Chiropractic And Wellness

While gaining her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Mir began to find a keen interest in pediatrics and pregnancy. She then continued her education in prenatal, postnatal and pediatric care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association of which she is Webster certified & is certified with the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP).

Dr. Harmony Mir has keen interest and experience in the Chiropractic care for pregnant patients. She is very gentle, knowledgeable, and skilled in providing Chiropractic care to pregnant women and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her patients. The 9 months of pregnancy are a very important time and Dr. Harmony is happy to help you through it.

Dr. Mir’s philosophy is shaped by her belief in wellness care. She believes that after removing the symptoms and pain, attention must be given to creating wellness. This is established by increasing immunity and resistance to disease, enhancing energy and the ability to age without disability, while becoming emotionally balanced. This is the path to a healthy life. “Your first wealth is your health.” Emerson

Pregnancy and Chiropractic:

Pregnancy is a very special time for families and loved ones. Pregnancy and the creation of another life is a beautiful and miraculous process however, women can find themselves feeling aches and pains along with general discomforts related to their pregnancy. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can greatly help ease many of these discomforts

During pregnancy, the increase in weight in the front of the pregnant woman’s body changes her balance and base of support. As she grows, more compressional forces are placed on her joints and ligaments, while her body releases a hormone called “Relaxin”. This Relaxin hormone aids in relaxing the pregnant woman’s ligaments and joints, causing the ligaments that hold her joints together to loosen in preparation of delivery. As a result of this, her joints feel less stable and her muscles tighten and contract to provide more support.

As the woman moves through her trimesters, specific Chiropractic techniques help with common pregnancy related aches and pains such as: Sciatica, Ligament Tension, Pubic pain and Dysfunction, Tailbone strain, Rib pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and much more. It is never to late to see a Chiropractor during your pregnancy, however, the earlier support will help decrease unwanted discomforts.

Postnatal Chiropractic care is helpful to any mother as it helps the woman recover. This helps her focus on the health and wellbeing of her new baby and enjoy all the new precious moments. After delivery, the woman’s ligaments begin to tighten and the joints start to realign. Seeing a Chiropractor in the first few weeks to months after delivery can help avoid misalignments. It helps to support optimal balance in her joints and ligaments. All Chiropractic techniques can be modified to accommodate the new mom’s recovery whether she had a vaginal or cesarean birth. In addition to this, the Chiropractor can provide valuable advice on proper postnatal exercises. They provide proper ergonomics of nursing and carrying your newborn.

Pediatric Chiropractic:

A Chiropractor with interest in Children and Baby’s Chiropractic Care can help your child heal from the many musculoskeletal burdens. The Chiropractor can address many areas of your child’s health including their spine, limbs and cranium. Your baby goes through incredible physical and neurological changes especially during their first few years of life so its always a good idea to have your child checked by a Chiropractor who has a keen interest in Pediatrics. Common issues that parents see with their child that Chiropractic can help with include: torticollis, nursing difficulties, poor quality of sleep, constipation, postural issues, growing pains, and much more. Just like adults, children are faced with many stressors within our environment and misalignments that bring tension in their bodies. Whether it is a newborn shortly after birth, the many falls as a toddler, or the sports and backpack strains of youth…Chiropractic care can be helpful at any age.

Many infants suffer from reflux, gas and all are specifically prominent in the first 3-6 months of life. During the 9 months of pregnancy, your baby is used to being nourished from your umbilical cord. If your child has reflux, it is important your child isn’t dehydrated so Chiropractic for these issues is best treated along-side your MD/Primary Health Care Practitioner.

Children respond very quickly to Chiropractic care and most experience improvements within a couple treatments. Every child is uniquely different and each treatment program reflects this. However, after your initial visit with Dr. Harmony Mir you will be given a customized plan and know what to expect for your child’s care.

Dr. Harmony Mir has a keen interest in the treatment of newborns and children to be able to properly address their concerns, and have the proper tools and background to provide them the appropriate care. She uses several techniques in practice to help treat this special patient population and they include (but are not limited to):

Thompson Technique

CranioSacral Therapy

Sacro-occipital Technique

Logan Basic Technique

Myofasial Release Technique (MRT)

BEST Technique

Gentle Joint mobilization techniques

And many more tailored to support your child’s specific needs.

By combining these techniques, paired with exercise recommendations and nutritional advice, Dr. Harmony is equipped to provide your children the care they need and deserve. She is very gentle and her personality is both warm and friendly. Your children are in good hands with Dr. Harmony Mir and she is willing go above and beyond to help your families get the customized care they require.