Downtown Chatham has largely been known for its many retail and entertainment offerings, but a growing number of local medical professionals are calling downtown home as well. We took the time to speak to four brand new businesses/practices that have set up shop in the heart of Chatham to see what they are offering the seniors of Chatham-Kent.
Bright Smiles Community Dental Hygiene
31 Forsyth St | 519.351.0711 | brightsmilescdh.ca
Christine Fairbairn has opened the Bright Smiles Community Dental Hygiene clinic in the recently renovated 31 Forsyth building. Why would seniors want to go to a dental hygiene clinic instead of just visiting their regular dentist? The simple answer is, a greatly reduced rate on regular dental cleanings. By not having the huge overhead of most dental offices, dental hygiene clinics can pass those cost savings on to their patients. For those on a fixed income, this vital service can prove to be a great way to reduce a usually bi-annual bill for their households. The clinic is open on evenings and weekends, provides full oral examinations, tooth whitening, sports guards, dental cleanings, polish, fluoride, and a 10% discount to all seniors age 65 and older.
Floating Therapy
268 King St West | 519.397.4221 | floatingtherapy.ca
Laura Foster and Cortney Maynard are offering an alternative treatment that helps pain management, stress reduction, insomnia, and a plethora of other ailments suffered by many local seniors. Floating therapy, also known as sensory deprivation, involves lying in a salt-water solution, in approximately 10 inches of water and 1000 lbs of epsom salt, in a large insulated sound proof tank. When you “turn off” three of your senses, it allows your body to completely relax, resulting in the associated benefits. As you float, your body will also absorb magnesium through your skin, helping pain relief, heart health, and many other ailments. Floating Therapy offers a number of discount rates for first responders and will be announcing a “Frequent Floaters” membership starting at $55.00 per month.
The Office Of Goudreau Chriopractic and Completely You Massage Therapy
100 King Street West (Downtown Chatham Centre)
Goudreau Chiropractic
519.784.9484 | goudreaudc.com
Completely You Massage Therapy
519.397.4144
This dynamic duo has one goal in mind when treating patients…yours. The advantage of having both a Chiropractic Doctor and Registered Massage Therapist in the same office is that you have so many different approaches to treatment. If optimal results are not immediately achieved, a new method of treatment is instantly discussed and a new plan of action is put in place on the spot. Dr. Goudreau offers many other services and products beyond standard chiropractic adjustments for local seniors – custom foot orthotics and compression socks just to name a few.
Ashley Buis of Completley You is a registered massage therapist and tailors her treatment according to needs of her patients. While there is still a segment of the market that requests relaxed-based massages, the majority of her clientele is now treatment-based massage. Many of the local seniors who Ashley treats appreciate that she has such a wide range of techniques at her disposal. Ashley will take a totally different approach to treating a senior who may still be at the workplace, to one who is retired at home, and even further to seniors who may have been in an accident or who are suffering from arthritis. When visiting these professionals, local seniors can count on an absolute customized treatment plan designed just for their needs, that will have them back on the Pickle Ball court, playing with their grand kids or just improving their overall mobility.