CARING FOR CHIROPRACTORS CONTEST WINNERS The following are Canadian Chiro- practor’s winning entries for the Car- ing for Chiropractors contest. Con- gratulations to all three, and many thanks to all of you who submitted your work, as well! To view the winning submissions in full, visit the Current Issue section at www.canadianchiropractor.ca. First Prize – Dr. Sara O’Neill How I Made Time Work For Me After 31 years in private practice in I’ve been in practice for nine years. I include a number of things in my per- sonal wellness plan so that I can perform at my peak potential. Above all, I get Toronto – and still going strong at 60! – I discovered many years ago that, as practitioners in the health and wellness domain, we need a simple daily practice to stay balanced, energetic and strong – something that allows us to find re- newal, fulfi llment and harmony so that we can be our personal best. I created an acronym called SELF. Each letter represents what I call the four roots of wellness. The S stands for Spirit, the E Burning biceps, an aching mid-back, and numbness into both hands – no, this is not a description of my last pa- tient’s symptoms. This is what I felt years ago after my first week as a locum chiropractor. I went from seeing 12 pa- tients in a good week as an intern, to 12 patients in a good hour as a locum doc- tor – and my body didn’t know how to handle it. I am fortunate to have a sec- ond job I love – teaching yoga. Here are a few of my favorite offi ce yoga poses I use to combat the tension that builds from treating patients…. Continued at www.canadianchiropractor.ca READ THESE STORIES AND MORE AT WWW.CANADIANCHIROPRACTOR.CA NEWS HIGHLIGHT • WFC calls for participation in ‘No Tobacco Day’ Celebrated all over the world, May 31 is “No Tobacco” day. The Public Health Committee of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) continues to call upon chiropractors in chiropractic organizations, colleges, and individual offi ces to become involved in tobacco-use control and elimination. READ FULL STORIES ONLINE WEB EXCLUSIVES Self-Assessment, Self-Awareness and Self-Healing Five Strategies to Maintain Balance By Janet Blanchard O oing things in an excellent way, that’s just something we strive for,” notes Dr. Whitney, “….I often look very critically at what is being done by me and people who work with me. D www.canadianchiropractor.ca ngoing personal assessment, awareness and inner healing are critical to performing at your best. In this article, Janet Blanchard shares fi ve strategies to help you maintain your balance. A Canadian Chiropractic Master – Dr. John Whitney By Roger Turner, DC DIGITAL MAGAZINE To sign up for a free trial of Canadian Chiropractor magazine, digital version, please go to www.canadianchiropractor.ca. CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | MAY 2009 • 9 POLL Visit www.canadianchiropractor.ca and participate in our latest blog topic: DC, how often do you get adjusted? adjusted and get adjusted. Then I meditate and pray, do yoga, exercise in and out of the gym, eat right and take supplements. But the number one strategy in my well- ness regime is time management….. Continued at www.canadianchiropractor.ca Second Prize – Dr. Elaine Dembe SELF stands for Energy, the L stands for Love, the F stands for Fitness…. Continued at www.canadianchiropractor.ca Third Prize – Dr. Robin Armstrong Office Yoga
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