Dr. Christina Mallinos

Punta Cana with our little beach babe ☀️

5️⃣ Common reasons that practice members come in for an adjustment:

1️⃣ Spinal pain or stiffness
2️⃣ Headaches
3️⃣ Poor posture and ergonomics
4️⃣ Sports Injuries
5️⃣ Routine maintenance and wellness care 🤍

Why do you get adjusted? Comment below ⬇️

Tuscany 🍇

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3 Benefits of Chiropractic care for new moms:

1️⃣ Alleviate postural aches and pains from repetitive stressors like lifting and feeding your little one

2️⃣ Restore balance to the spine and pelvis post pregnancy and delivery

3️⃣ Make a habit of caring for yourself and prioritizing your health. It’s exponentially more difficult to care for others when you are not feeling your best ❤️

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The activator 🪄

One of my favourite adjusting tools for babies and children. The activator delivers a gentle and specific spinal adjustment in order to restore proper joint motion and decrease muscle tension. It makes a fun clicking sound that kids love (and apparently it can also be used as a teether 😂).

P.s. does anyone recognize this cute baby model? 🥰

Pregnant patients: did you know that you can safely and comfortably lie down on your stomach for your chiropractic appointments?

With the use of our adjustable tables and specialized pregnancy pillows, we will make you (and your growing bump) the ultimate cozy spot for your adjustment! 🥰

Questions about the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy? Send me a DM! 💌

Happy International Women’s Day! I am so grateful to work alongside this team of incredible women in chiropractic 🤩❤️.

Celebrating two very special birthdays in Barbados 🥳

📸 Andrew in Barbados for

I am excited to announce that I will be fully returning from maternity leave on December 1, 2022!

You can find me on:

Tuesdays 7:30am-10:00am and 2:00pm-6:30pm
Thursdays 12:30pm-6:30pm
Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm

For those of you who would like to see me prior to December, I am currently in the clinic on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. My incredible locum, .alessia.s will continue to provide care for my practice members on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings until the end of November. At that time, she will be transitioning out of her locum role to focus solely on her practice. I would like to thank her for taking such good care of everyone during my leave 🥰.

I am looking forward to settling back in and catching up with everyone soon!

Booking link in bio for appointments 🗓

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Maia Christina Rossetti 🤍

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Guess who’s 🔙?!

Maternity leave update ⬇️:

Starting September 10th, I will be back seeing patients on Saturday mornings!

I encourage you to schedule your visits in advance (link in bio!) as my availability is limited at this time.

Stay tuned for future updates as I add more treatment days & times over the fall/winter months.

In the meantime, my incredible locum .alessia.s will continue to look after my practice members on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Wednesday mornings.

I am looking forward to seeing you all back at the clinic!

That face you make when you realize it’s been a while since your last adjustment 😂…

Link in bio to schedule your next visit with my incredible maternity leave locum .alessia.s 💙

I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon!

3 months ago we took these photos not knowing that our tiny human would arrive one week later (3 weeks early!). Thank you to the talented (and hilarious) for capturing these moments in the knick of time! 🤍

Hello, world! 🌎

Meet our new favourite person, Maia Christina Rossetti 🥰. Maia joined us on May 9th and it’s been a beautiful, whirlwind of an adventure ever since ❤️.

The final stretch ✨

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This little lady is already so loved 💕

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.” 🌳

Spinal check ups in childhood can help to identify areas of the spine that are not moving optimally, as well as any compensation patterns that may be present.

This proactive approach to healthcare is key as it addresses any areas of tension before any symptoms pop up.

Any questions about chiropractic care for kids? Send me a message! 💌

I am so fortunate to get to work with and learn from such an incredible group of women. Thank you for all of the love, laughs, support and inspiration 🙏🏻. ❤️

Attn: Early Risers ☀️

I am pleased to announce that I am now offering early morning appointments 🤗

You can now schedule for Wednesday mornings from 7:30am-12:30pm. Booking link in bio!

3️⃣ Ways to get the most out of your chiropractic care:

1️⃣ Consistency is key - Adhering to your suggested frequency and duration of care is the most crucial factor to seeing faster results. When you begin chiropractic care, each treatment builds off of the last one to create a foundation and help your body get to your goal.

2️⃣ Ergonomics 101 - Your chiropractor will make suggestions to alleviate spinal stress during your activities of daily living. Subtle modifications to your workstation, sleep position or overall posture can yield big results when it comes to daily aches and pains.

3️⃣ Stick to your home care - Spinal mobility and strengthening exercises will maximize the results of your care plan. Practice members who are on top of their home care typically hold their adjustments better, and can go longer between adjustments!

Link in bio to schedule your next adjustment 💙

Does getting adjusted hurt? 🤔

New practice members often have this question for me (likely thanks to some questionable adjusting content that they’ve seen on TikTok 😂).

The short answer is:

No! Getting adjusted should never hurt. In fact, many people report an immediate sense of relief after an adjustment.

The Chiropractic care that you receive will always be based on your individual needs, as well as your preferences.

Rest assured, there are many options for adjusting techniques. Together, we will ensure that you feel at ease, confident and comfortable with your care.

It is never too early or too late to receive chiropractic care ⏰❤️

Often, spinal stress occurs early on in life, whether during the birthing process or developmental milestones such as learning to walk or ride a bicycle.

An infant spinal check-up is an excellent, proactive way to identify any areas of spinal stress and correct them early on before symptoms are present.

How old were you when you started seeing your Chiropractor?

Does your child pass the posture test? 👧🏽🧒🏼

With your child facing away from you, locate the following landmarks and check to see if they are level: 📏

1️⃣ The bottoms of their ears
2️⃣ The tops of their shoulders
3️⃣ The bottoms of their shoulder blades
4️⃣ Their waist (the most narrow part of their torso)
5️⃣ The top of their pelvis

If you notice that one or more of these landmarks are not level, such as one being higher than the other, this indicates postural asymmetry.

It is important to note that there is no such thing as perfect posture; every child will have some degree of subtle variations and asymmetries.

These variations may be influenced by your child’s dominant hand, the sports or activities they engage in, or other repetitive actions favouring one side of the body.

These subtle asymmetries are no need for concern.

However, pain or more obvious asymmetries may indicate tension in the spine, which can be assessed and treated with gentle, paediatric chiropractic care.

For more information on children’s posture, check out my latest blog! Link in bio.

Muscular contractions 💪🏼

In some cases, electrical stimulation can be integrated into your acupuncture treatment to mimic muscular contractions.

These contractions enhance the benefits of acupuncture needles by:

😴“Waking up” or “training” weak or inhibited muscles to help them contract better
😌Relaxing tight muscles
⚡Alleviating trigger points
🩸Improving blood flow and circulation
☺️Promoting pain relief
🤍Facilitating healing

Have you ever tried acupuncture with electrical stimulation? Comment below and let me know how it felt!

Attn: friends with benefits😉

We are approaching the end of the year, and there are only a few months left to your extended health benefits!

This is a busy season, so I always recommend scheduling out your appointments in advance, to make sure you get your visits in.

Head over to the link in my bio if you need to schedule some care 🥰.

Who’s got their November & December adjustments in the calendar? 🙋🏻‍♀️

goes apple picking 🍎❤️

Should you “crack” your own back? 🧐

When you're experiencing pain and are in a pinch, you may be tempted to take matters into your own hands. This month’s blog discusses “self-cracking” and why it is problematic. Instead, you will learn some safe and effective exercises to mobilize your spine in between chiropractic visits.

Check it out using the link in my bio!

This birthday celebration was the G.O.A.T. 💙🐐