Cambridge, ON Health and Fitness

Chiropractic and other doctors work to equip clients with a solid foundation of physical, mental, and emotional health. Supplements that promote detox keep body systems squeaky-clean, and weight assessments help clients set goals and get rid of any lead paperweights lost in their pockets. Chiropractic care helps to correct misalignments, and it can improve golfers' games by identifying weaknesses or limitations that may affect their swings.

Jim Aru wasn't always a believer in chiropractic care, but it has had a profound impact on both his professional and personal life. After suffering a lower-back injury while playing football at Queen's University, he agreed to put his skepticism aside and follow a suggestion to see a chiropractor. Aru found a renewed athleticism and freedom from pain after treatment, and decided that he wanted to help other people experience that same healing. While earning his doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he met fellow student Heather Voisin. The two chiropractors are now married, and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle together: Doctor of Chiropractic Aru coaches rugby at a local high school and is on the Cambridge YMCA's board of directors, and Doctor of Chiropractic Voisin has run in multiple marathons. Of course, the duo also receives regular chiropractic care to maintain their overall wellness.

Dr. Aru assists patients with a variety of adjustment techniques at Aru Chiropractic, including the table-based Thompson technique and the traditional Diversified method. He also employs the Gonstead Technique, which uses a heat-sensing instrument to identify subluxation patterns and incoming acorn missiles launched by squirrels. Prior to treatments, patients kick back in a welcoming reception area replete with warm red-and-orange paintings, wood floors, and bright floral arrangements.

At Within, passionate nutritionist and reflexologist Jennifer Forbes guides patients on a holistic path to health and wellness. After personally experiencing the powers of reflexology to help her heal from second-degree frostbite, Jennifer earned her diploma in the field, and now shares the practice’s benefits of relaxation, stress relief, and enhanced circulation with clients. Her nutritional consultations yield custom plans for diet and lifestyle changes that alleviate fatigue, depression, and cardiovascular irregularities. Toxin-banishing ion cleanses flush the body’s joints, organs, and lymphatic system to revive energy and relieve pain. Patients can also get a muscle-response allergy test and take advantage of ear candling to evict waxy buildup and catchy jingles for sweet potatoes from their heads.

The licensed eye surgeons of LASIK MD—a national LASIK provider with more than 30 locations—perform more than 75,000 total procedures each year. A chosen treatment among professional athletes and television hosts, LASIK surgery corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism using advanced excimer laser technology. Treatments begin as patients meet with a LASIK MD eye care professional for a complimentary consultation. The procedure takes about 5 minutes per eye, and most patients return to work within 24 hours. To monitor healing and evaluate results, each LASIK procedure includes postoperative assessments.

The certified medical team at Bodyklense Health Services flushes toxins from colons and bolsters healing abilities. The body gurus whisk clients away to private rooms for their natural treatments, during which gentle cleansings and hydrotherapies can target a range of conditions including pain and poor nutrient absorption. Focused on guiding patients towards healthier lifestyles, the cleansing pros also advise on proper diet and exercise regimens to maintain intestinal health without having to transform antacids into cupcakes.

Vincent Optical's registered opticians fit frames to heads from a selection of dozens of brands, including names such as Oakley, Gucci, and Ray-Ban. They nestle lenses—from reading glasses to prescription cuts—into the frames, or prescribe boxes full of contact lenses, readily available in their store. They also sell sunglasses, excellent for protecting eyesight from harmful radiation and correcting the vision of those who have trouble looking cool.