Launch Wellness Collective

Sometimes chronic pain isn’t just a physical issue; An often overlooked component stems from a nervous system that’s overwhelmed and unable to handle stress effectively. 🤯

When your nervous system is in overdrive, it can lose its ability to adapt, leading to more persistent discomfort and pain. This can also mean that using physical treatments often loose their effectiveness.

Neurologically focused Chiropractic can be used to help restore balance to your nervous system so it can manage stress better and help you disrupt the biased patterns of protection.

Your body is designed to heal—sometimes, it just needs a little guidance.

Let’s work together to get you back on track! 💪✨

Meet Thomas

Thomas originally came to us in hopes that we could resolve some long standing pain and discomfort that he had after breaking his collarbone playing hockey.

He described the pain as "not unbearable, just uncomfortable". A constant 4-5/10 pain that would affected his hips, back and neck.

Our initial neurologically focused assessment showed there were significant areas tension in Thomas's spine that were contributing to his ongoing chronic issue.

Following our Corrective Care Recommendations Thomas's nervous system was able to let go of those built up tension patterns and establish more balance and symmetry.

This change in his nervous system function was correlated with improved sleep, better moods, less pain and anxious feelings and overall better mobility!!

At Launch Wellness Collective, we love helping people launch their health to new levels!

We appreciate that health goals differ from person to person and that the healing process is never linear. We choose to celebrate the progress that past and present clients have made with us, but do not suggest, imply or guarantee that these results will be experienced for new clients.
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If you have been struggling with chronic nagging health concerns, then understanding this rule of the nervous system may be the link to your recovery.

The primary role of your nervous system is to protect you from injury and keep you safe.

If your nervous system is overwhelmed from a build up of stress, then it's capacity to accurately control the functions of your body are reduced. This means it will use a familiar pain to protect you from potential harm.

Neurological chiropractic focuses on managing the built up tension in your spine that is affecting how your nervous system is working.

Once this nerve interference is removed and normal communication restored, normal healing and growth functions are resumed.

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HEALTH is when our body has the capacity to HEAL from the STRESS it is under.

Sometimes the stress that we are under can affect us in ways that we can feel... But it can also affect our health in ways that we cannot!

Our Neurologically Focused Assessment gives you an objective starting point to know how stress is affecting your health.

Does your child have a stressed nervous system? The brain and nervous system is the command center of the body. They control everything from movement and sensation to emotions and behavior. When functioning optimally, they enable children to learn, play, and grow in a balanced manner. However, when the nervous system is under stress, it can lead to a variety of health and behavioral issues.

Imagine a child trying to learn in a noisy, chaotic classroom. The constant noise and distractions make it nearly impossible for them to focus, absorb information, and perform well.

Now, think about that same child in a calm and quiet classroom. The environment is supportive, and they can concentrate, learn and thrive. Similarly, when the nervous system is overloaded with stress—whether from physical, emotional, or environmental factors—it struggles to function at its best.

This can manifest as:

- Difficulty concentrating
- Behavioral issues
- Anxiousness and stress
- Sleep disturbances
- Digestive problems

In our practice, we help quiet down their nervous systems to make way for a peaceful way of processing the world. Tired of guessing how to help a child? Our Initial Assessment measures how noisy their nervous system is.

This brings me to a special invitation.

Because we're committed to helping the North Vancouver area we're offering a consultation, neuro exam, report of findings and recommendations for only $85. This is normally valued at $150.

Our schedule fills up quickly and we only have room for five new clients for the month of July.

Yours in health,

- Dr. Brad Johns

Does is make sense to go look for the fire or take the batteries out of the alarm?
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Being stuck in survival mode can be like having all your apps open on your phone in the background wasting your energy.

Chiropractic Can Help!

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Chronic Pain and Symptoms can be a sign that your body isn't managing stress very well.

Your nervous system controls and coordinates ALL of the systems of the body!

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Our approach focuses on getting your body to self heal and self coordinate better so you can heal yourself!

Find out more here: https://launchwellnessco.com/blog/how-chiropractic-helps-nervous-system/

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Meet Hannah, Your Kinesiologist!

Feeling apprehensive about starting your fitness journey? Whether you’re a new mom, struggling to get over injuries or just trying to get back in shape for summer, Hannah is here to guide you every step of the way!

Movement-Based Training: Hannah focuses on natural, functional movements to help you restore strength and flexibility. Perfect for beginners and those getting back into shape!

Learn the right way to move to avoid injuries and maximize your results, with Hannah’s professional support.

Hannah also offers small group training if you are looking for a new challenge with your partner or group of friends!

Start your transformation today with Hannah! DM for a free consultation and make this summer your best one yet! ☀️💕

To turn a corner on a bike your need to go out of balance.

Just like you have to go out of balance to improve or restore your health

The amount of time you can operate out of balance depends on how much reserves you have or how much momentum your body has.

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You know your body better than any doctor or therapist!

Let's put you back in the drivers seat!

Learn more about your Nervous System here https://launchwellnessco.com/blog/how-chiropractic-helps-nervous-system/

In the realm of modern healthcare, understanding and optimizing the body's physiological functions is paramount. One such crucial metric that has garnered significant attention is Heart Rate Variability (HRV).

For a neurologically focused chiropractic office, HRV serves as a powerful tool to assess overall health, stress resilience, and longevity.

At our chiropractic office, we are committed to using the latest research and technology to support our patients' health and well-being.

By integrating HRV monitoring into our practice, we aim to provide the most effective, personalized care to help you achieve your health and longevity goals.

Join us in exploring the transformative potential of HRV and take the first step towards a healthier, more resilient future.

By only treating symptoms, we're in a battle with our body and the Body always wins... eventually!

We approach things a little differently.

Let's get to the bottom of your health concerns. Book a Free Health Consultation today on our website!

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We all need reminders from time to time :)

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Meet Nadia! A lover of nature and the great outdoors, she spends her free time exploring local trails, traveling, and drying her two water-loving labrador retrievers. Nadia first came in seeking help for a recent low back flare up that popped up after a long bike ride.

Our initial assessment showed areas of abnormal tension in her spine as well as some imbalances to how her nervous system was functioning. After following our Corrective Care Plan recommendations, in lieu of her low back resolving, she also noticed she had more energy, more patience and was able to think clearer.

What's even better!! Is that now we get to call Nadia our colleague!

Nadia has been our front desk and administrative assistant since the beginning of the year! She has brought an infectious enthusiasm to our space and we're so lucky to have her on our team!

We're committed to helping the North Vancouver area which is why we're offering a consultation, neuro exam, report of findings and recommendations for only $85. This is normally valued at $150.

We have helped many people with back pain, sciatica, numbness, and tingling symptoms using safe NON-SURGICAL methods. Call (778) 900-4325 to schedule an appointment or message us now.

Stress can be broken down into Physical, Chemical or emotional sources.

But in reality, our Nervous System keeps track of how the accumulative stress build up in affecting our ability to HEAL.

Symptoms are just a sign your body overwhelmed and may need some help.

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Stress isn't the problem. Our inability to recover from it is the problem.

Find out how well you are you with our Initial Health Assessment

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Things like nagging pain, chronic stiffness and trouble sleeping can be associated with a nervous system that is overwhelmed.

There are a lot of ways to treat or manage symptoms, but their effects are often temporary as they do not address the cause.

Nothing changes unless your nervous system has the capacity to adapt to the stress that has built up over time.

The absence of pain and symptoms is a poor indicator of health which is why we look beneath these factors.

Get to the bottom of your health concerns by booking your Initial Assessment today!

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A healthy nervous system is key to having a health body.

Chronic headaches and reoccurring neck or back pain can be associated with a nervous system that is STUCK in stress mode.

Symptoms like muscle tension, poor sleep, balance and coordination issues, fatigue and even brain fog can all be associated with a nervous system that is being overwhelmed with stress.

Our Comprehensive Initial Assessment includes a data driven approach to understanding the health of your Nerve system.

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GAME DAY!

Making sure our nervous systems are ready to handle the ups and downs of playoff hockey!

Tight stiff muscles can be caused by 2 mechanisms in the body and relying on stretching alone will have little affect on one of them.

The two mechanisms can be Neurological Tension (NT) & Mechanical Tension (MT)

NT - governs your baseline global mobility and protects entire organism
MT - temporarily decreases specific joint mobility to protect healing tissue

NT is controlled by your Central Nerve System (CNS) and is wired to increase body tension as a protective response. Think tightness without any muscle tenderness.

Mechanical Tension still controlled by your CNS but is generally an indication of muscles that are in repair mode following activity and haven't had time to recover. Think muscle tension with tenderness.

The tenderness is protective in nature to let you know to take it easy! Stretching these tight muscles can be very effective in restoring temporary lost mobility and help heal/improve tissue quality but again does little for improving your baseline mobility.

Most cases of "Tight Hips, "Tight Hamstrings" or "Fwd Head Posture" are usually Neurological Tension and not Mechanical. This is why targeted stretching yields minimal changes.

Things that can affect your baseline mobility include
- Joint C.A.Rs - (Controlled Articular Rotations)
- R.A.I.Ls & P.A.I.Ls (Regressive & Progressive Angular Isometric Loading)
- Neurological Focused Chiropractic Adjustments can reduce NT by stimulating the parasympathetic division of the nervous system.

At Launch WC our Chiropractic approach focuses on assessing and addressing the level of Neurological Tension in your body. When appropriate nerve tension is restored, then target organs, glands & tissues re-calibrate to function more optimally.

Have you heard of Neurological Tension before?
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Chronic Pain & Symptoms are typically the last things to show up to let us know we have been exceeding our capacity to manage stress.

So what happens first?

Before you experience any pain or symptoms, your nervous system goes out of balance to respond to stress. The first is a change occurs to our physiology, increased heart rate, blood pressure, cognitive functions, metabolism - all things that we don't really feel.

This is a Normal response to an Abnormal STRESS.

When your nervous system is Healthy and Adaptable, it is able to return your body to balance and resume normal functions and use the STRESS to get stronger and more resilient.

When our nervous system is not functioning well it is not able to restore balance and healing as well & over time PAIN and Symptoms start to show up.

Using technology we are able to measure and understand where your nervous system is building up STRESS.

In many cases, these scans offer a unique insight as to why conventional pain treatment is not working.

By focus on restoring balance to the nervous system, normal healing can resume!
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Those tight muscles are only tight because a nerve is telling them to be tight.

And your body might NEED that tightness to feel safe.

No matter how much you stretch or massage them, the tension will keep coming back.

In order for you to overcome chronic injuries or health concerns, your nervous system needs to "unlearn" the adaptive patterns that keep it stuck in a loop.

We can help!


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We can only feel about 10% of whats going on in our body.

Which is why only relying on how we feel is a poor indicator of our HEALTH.

Book your Initial Assessment TODAY!

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So it's makes sense that it needs to be checked to see if it's functioning at its best!

Check out the link to find out more about our Initial Assessment!
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You asked. We (eventually) listened.

Starting February 3rd, we will be open Saturday mornings.

Begin your weekend off right by putting the health of your nervous system first

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Healing in progress...

A lot of good techniques and treatments wont work when our nervous system is stuck in alert mode!

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