Back2Health
Established in 2001.
Originally, Back2Health opened its doors as a two-person, husband-wife team in Vancouver, BC (Kitsilano, corner of Broadway & Yew).
Over the years, that evolved into an integrative health care clinic, where we included massage therapists, acupuncturists, osteopaths, counselors, etc. At the end of 2023, Dr. G and Shelli decided to leave Vancouver and expand the B2H offerings to the Okanagan. After interviewing several good candidates, B2H Vancouver was turned over to Dr. Kelsey Horsting, and the Guenette’s purchased a home in Penticton where the new clinic of B2H currently operates.
Same great services – chiropractic adjustments, Trigenics neuromuscular therapy, myofascial therapy, Craniosacral therapy, Life coaching, Exercise prescription, and Deep Tissue Laser therapy – all out of a different location!
Dr. G and Shelli are excited to start providing their multi-faceted approach to health and wellness to the Penticton community!
Dr. Christian Guenette is a holistic chiropractor with over ten years of education in the field of human health and wellness. To address as many conditions as he can, Dr. Guenette combines Chiropractic with techniques such as Myofascial Release, Trigenics and CranioSacral Therapy. Everything he does is designed to effectively relieve your pain and suffering, and to bring you back to an optimum state of health.
Dr. Guenette stresses the role that the individual can have with respect to their own health and healing. As such, he really sees his role as a ‘facilitator’ in this process. His techniques are really quite miraculous at balancing the body when the patient is in his office, but he knows the effects will be temporary unless they are equipped with the tools to stay balanced. This is the reason he has devoted so much of his life to learning the latest and greatest in the fields of mind-body medicine and Positive Psychology. Many of his patients comment on how priceless it is to them when they receive helpful life-coaching tips during their treatments!
Dr. Guenette is also an established writer and educator: He has published countless articles in national journals relating to various aspects of health and wellness. Plus, in January 2014, alongside another local author (Gillian Laura Roberts), he released an inspiring collection of 52 original stories from helpers and healers around the World – called The Thought That Changed My Life Forever – and it quickly became an Amazon #1 Best-Seller! Patients come from all over the Greater Vancouver area to his Kitsilano clinic in order to experience first-hand the wide range of modalities he uses to help them get well. To find our convenient location in Penticton, click here to see a map of our location.
What conditions does Dr. Guenette treat?
Whether you seek attention for neuromuscular conditions, back pain, neck pain, chronic pain, rehabilitation from sports injuries or car accidents, or for stress management and relaxation techniques, Dr. Guenette has a number of therapeutic tools that may help you. As a devoted family man, Dr. Guenette loves to treat patients of all ages, including babies and infants. Pregnant women also benefit greatly from chiropractic care. The health of your entire family is in good hands with Dr. Guenette!
What can I expect on my first visit?
Before you arrive for your first visit to Back2Health Penticton, you will be asked to fill out a detailed Health Questionnaire. This will provide us with a detailed description of your condition and your general state of health. After reviewing the information related to your complaint, Dr. Guenette will perform a thorough examination, including postural observation, neuromuscular evaluation, and orthopedic testing. Once this information is taken into account, Dr. Guenette will explain what the problem is (the diagnosis), and how he plans to help you get back to health (the treatment plan). If it interests you, he can also expand this knowledge to include a probably mind-body diagnosis as well!
To schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Guenette, call us today!
Chiropractic is a healing profession, based upon the philosophy that the nervous system is one of the most integral parts of the body’s natural healing process — in order for the body to function optimally, the nervous system must also be functioning at its optimum level. Since almost every single nerve in the body at some point must pass through the spinal canal, the health of the spine is one of the most vital components in this system. Since nerves can also pass directly through muscles, proper muscle ‘tone’ is also crucial. Musculoskeletal imbalance can, and will, lead to nervous system interference.
Chiropractors are the only health professionals who are specifically trained to locate and correct areas of spinal interference (using the chiropractic ‘adjustment’). Dr. Guenette has seen many ‘miracles’ happen that were the direct result of the chiropractic adjustment. However, he knows that most cases of spinal misalignment are caused by muscular imbalance. Therefore, he has invested a considerable amount of time and energy to learn the latest methods in neuromuscular therapy to help correct for this imbalance. By combining chiropractic treatments with Trigenics Functional Neurology, Dr. Guenette has found that his patients are now responding better than ever!
Studying the works of such notable authors as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, Carolyn Myss, Candace Pert, Mona Lisa Schultz, Deepak Chopra, don Miguel Ruiz, etc., Dr. Guenette educates his patients about the effects of mental, spiritual and emotional stress on the physical body. He has witnessed the effect that stress has on all symptoms of disease, and by incorporating stress-reduction techniques, his patients have experienced better responses to treatments, and as a result, optimum health and healing. Most recently, he has gathered together all of his research and knowledge on the topic, and created an 8-week program designed to equip you to live your best, healthiest, happiest life! It is called Happyness Unlimited – go to the website to learn more and perhaps even sign up for the next course.
Dr. Guenette believes in keeping up to date with the most recent advances in integrative healing — he has studied, and implemented, various treatment techniques including specific cranial and sacral adjusting, modern chiropractic adjusting procedures such as Network Spinal Analysis, multiple soft-tissue therapies including Trigenics, and also teaches his patients how to handle life-stress. His true passion in life lies in the service he provides to all those seeking his care, and the hope that he can bring to those in despair. Please refer to the Testimonials section to read what some of his patients have been saying about his approach to health and healing!
We take a patient-focused approach at Back2Health and as our patient, your health and well-being is our priority. Our dedicated team is focused on helping you overcome your health concerns with their extensive knowledge and experience, and you can trust these practitioners to develop a personal recovery plan to suit your requirements.
We provide services such as Chiropractic, Trigenics and Laser Therapy to treat a range of conditions including:
Using a holistic approach, we use a variety of techniques to ensure your recovery process is successful. We offer chiropractic, neuromuscular & myofascial therapies, cranio-sacral therapy and deep tissue laser therapy, and many more services to get to the root of the problem and alleviate your pain and discomfort. From back and neck pain, to stress-related issues and posture alignment, we cover it all so you can depend on our educated and experienced team to get you back to optimal physical function, energetic balance, and general well-being.
Want to get a glimpse into what’s possible when you tap into the power within you?
Want real-life examples of this power in action?
Buy the book! Click on the image to the left to be taken to Amazon.ca to order your book today. Or, ask for a signed copy when you come to the clinic – for only $20 – cash or cheque!
Reviews/Endorsements:
I highly recommend this intelligent and compassionate book. ~ Michael Bernard Beckwith, Founder, Agape International Spiritual Center and Author of Life Visioning: A Transformative Process for Activating Your Unique Gifts and Highest Potential
This book is a testimony to the mystery and power of the human mind to create and transcend our ordinary reality. I recommend it as an inspiration and challenge to everyone. ~ Harville Hendrix, Author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
‘The Thought That Changed My Life Forever ‘ captivated my attention and moved my whole being right until the final word. ~ James Twyman, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Barn Dance and The Moses Code
What if you could fully engage in the thoughts of an aspiring new generation of spiritually inspired entrepreneurs and master teachers of “new thought?” Here they are! ~ Jennifer McLean – Host of “Healing With the Masters” and Creator of “Body Dialog System of Healing”
If you’ve ever wondered whether thoughts can change the World, read this book…and allow your life to be changed! ~ Stephan Martin, Astronomer and Author of Cosmic Conversations: Dialogues on the Nature of the Universe and the Search for Reality
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11:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday: 11:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am to 2:30pm
Thursday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
Friday: 8:00am to 2:30pm