NBCA will be participating in two upcoming shows in Moncton, NB:

• BOOMERS Revolution: Moncton Coliseum, September 25-26, 2010.  This show has it all for today's modern Boomer! Anything and everything for the 45+ years young. The show will feature informative and intertaining workshops. NBCA will have a booth and host two workshops to introduce the "Fit-In 15" program.  Dr. Todd Clayton will present the English workshop while Dr. Francois LeBlan will present theFrench one. Make sure you stop by the booth and meet with our Boomers.

• FitnessNB: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fredericton, November 12-13, 2010.  NBCA will have a booth and will present "Fit-In 15" and "Best Foot Forward" programs. More details to follow when finalized with the organizing team.

   

Over the summer of 2009 "The Town Chiropractor", Dr. Erik Klein, BSc, D.C., organized a walkathon involving 12 teams of 5 people each with the goal of walking the cumulative distance from Montreal, QC to Hampton, NB. Using pedometers he calculated the km's from the activity each team was able to record. It has been a tremendous success including media coverage and a high presence in the community. The team that completed the task first received a $500 donation to the non-profit organization of their choice. Team captains sent their team numbers in weekly and he calculated the figures and actually created maps showing exactly where on the highway each team would be. The rate of attrition even following the first team finishing was very very low.

This activity enabled Dr. Klein to promote chiropractic in the community and gave him a chance to introduce the profession to those who may have had reservations about it.

Well Done, Dr. Klein!

The “Unleash Your Potential” cycling team from CMCC passed through New Brunswick during the early days of August (5-11, 2009) on their way to Nova Scotia.

Unleash Your Potential is a national health awareness campaign geared towards motivating Canadians to live healthier and happier lives by adopting a wellness-based lifestyle.

From June to August, 4 students from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) were cycling across Canada to promote this message in person.  The team’s goal was to promote the integration of physical activity, proper nutrition, and stress management into the daily lives of Canadians.  Due to the current rise in obesity and associated lifestyle diseases, the team’s focus was on youth camps.  They planned to present interactive information to youth regarding healthy living to encourage healthy habits at a young age and in turn create a healthier generation for the future.  In addition to health promotion, this tour was an opportunity to inform Canadians about the benefits of chiropractic care and its role in attaining a balanced lifestyle.

The team was hosted in Woodstock by Dr. Simon Clark, in Fredericton by Dr. Rob Allaby, in Saint John by Drs. David and Elizabeth Forgie, and in Moncton by Dr. Todd Clayton. While in Fredericton, they were welcomed by the City Councilor and Community Services chairperson Mr. David Kelly, The Assistant Manager of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Mr. Geoff Gallant (who provided complimentary accommodation), Dr. Rob Allaby , and NBCA's Executive Director Dr. Mohamed El-Bayoumi.

While in Fredericton, the team visited the Farmer’s Market, enjoyed long walks on the greens and a nice boat ride on the St. John River. The team's picture appeared in the Daily Gleanr and they felt truly welcomed in NB and considered their stop the highlight of their trip. 

At the age of 29, Scott Richmond posted his first bi-league win on September 26, 2008 in Baltimore.  In five starts with the Jays, he posted a 3-1 record with an earned-run average of 4.00. In 27 innings, he struck out 20 and walked just two.

The right-handed hurler points out that his body and arm are young.  He attributes that to his father, Dr. Bob Richmond, a chiropractor in Sussex, NB.  Read the full article published on Sat Oct 4, 2008 in the Telegraph Journal here.

Scott and Bob, we are proud of you and wish you the best.

Dr. Pearl Skjonsberg, the Bayside Chiropractor, associates seasonal changes with her patients.  Read the whole article here.
 

The Executive Director presented the Best Foot Forward Program to the "Seniors Luncheon Club" at the Alma Activity Centre in Alma, NB in May 2008.  The presentation was attended by 50 members of the club who were interested in learning how to reduce their risk of falling.

NBCA participated in two health care shows for seniors in Plaster Rock and Woodstock in May, 2008.  Our booth was visited by the Honorable Mike Allan, MP. Dr. Poitras answered all questions from the public and Mohamed presented the "Best Foot Forward" program.

Honorable Mike Allan, MP with Mohamed and Dr. Poitras.
NBCA Booth in Plaster Rock.
NBCA Booth in Woodstock.