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Welcome to ALTHA Health and Sport!

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Elevate your Health using Movement as Medicine

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PLEASE NOTE: Dr Pauline is no longer accepting “New Patients” until Spring 2025, as she prepares for a brief maternity leave. Current and previous patients can STILL book appointments online until December 2024!

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Movement and Rehab-focused Chiropractic Care in beautiful Armstrong, BC. You’re in the right place if you are looking for pro-active ways to solve your pain, move better and or get stronger to help protect against future injuries! Dr Pauline has a passion for sports, lifting weights and nutrition, and would love to help manage a number of conditions including:

Neck & Back Pain, Whiplash, Disc Pain & Sciatica, Shoulder injuries, Arthritis, (Wrist, Elbow & Hand) Pain, Hip issues, Knee Pain, Ankle Sprains, Pregnancy-related pain, Post Injury or Surgery Rehab and much more!

Book your appointment ONLINE (preferred), or by email: (see below). ALTHA is a home-based business and emails/calls will be returned when Dr Pauline is available. Please use the online booking and cancellation features first, whenever possible.

Direct Billing is available to most major Insurance providers (Telus Health Portal, Pacific Blue Cross, Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Green Shield, Manulife, SunLife, RWAM and more), BC MSP and ICBC. NOTE: Dr Pauline is NOT able to bill to WorksafeBC

Due to the risk of seasonal illness, ALTHA highly encourages patients with symptoms such as fever, cough, digestive upset, sudden onset fatigue/body aches/cold-like symptoms to cancel online or call 250-546-5159 to reschedule. Fees are not charged for cold/flu-related symptoms, and Pauline will be happy to see you when they have resolved.

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Treatments
Treatment

Chiropractic

Chiropractors are licensed and regulated health-care professionals trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of biomechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system along with the maintenance of overall good health and well-being. Their scope of practice in addition to the treatment of muscle, nerve and joint-related injuries can also include movement assessments, strength and conditi... Read More

Chiropractors are licensed and regulated health-care professionals trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of biomechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system along with the maintenance of overall good health and well-being. Their scope of practice in addition to the treatment of muscle, nerve and joint-related injuries can also include movement assessments, strength and conditioning and basic nutrition counselling, to name a few.
While traditionally it is often thought that Chiropractors only treat back and neck/spine related pain, they can also help with a variety of pain symptoms and injuries related to the shoulders, arms, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and even feet.

Dr Thomas uses a variety of methods to help patients meet their health and performance goals. ALTHA Health and Sport puts an emphasis on movement based, patient centred, evidence-informed care and individualized take-home movement strategies to help you move and feel better.

Dr. Pauline Thomas DC, BSc

Dr Pauline Thomas DC, BSc.

Dr Pauline Thomas was raised on Vancouver Island, BC and has always had a passion for movement, nature and nutrition. “ALTHA Health and Sport” was born from her great appreciation of the outdoors and continuously striving to expand her personal boundaries, specifically through sports, backcountry camping and alpine hiking. She incorporates these passions into her patient plans by emphasizing daily movement, healthy nutritional habits and regular interaction with nature.

Pauline graduated from the University of Victoria in 2011 with a combined Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Psychology (with Distinction) and then went on to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2017 (with Magna Cum Laude and Dean’s List honours) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, ON.

Dr Thomas’ mission is to inspire, educate and ultimately empower her patients to be proactive on their journey of health and performance. Healthcare should be about cultivating resilience, helping patients to become ‘anti-fragile’ and placing an emphasis on self-care and active rehabilitation. Pauline can help patients with neck and back pain, extremity issues (hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles and feet), sports injuries, disc herniations, chronic pain and much more. Treatments include hands-on therapy and home movement strategies to help improve quality of life.

Pauline has First Aid Responder experience working with AAA and Junior Hockey teams, Men’s Rugby and numerous other sports. She has over 10 years of experience working with children in recreational settings including sports camps, nutrition programs, toddlers soccer and special needs day camps. She helps people of all ages to move better including weekend warriors, seniors, athletes and children. By building strength, and improving movement strategies, her patients are able to face the demands of everyday life, improve their performance and work to prevent recurrent injuries.

Dr. Pauline has completed additional continuing education courses in:

Integrated Patterning- Somatic Senses

The Art of Coaching with Dan John

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Level A

Athletic Movement Assessment (AMA) - Therapeutics, Upper Limb, & Lower Limb

Athletic and Sport Taping

Active Release Therapy (ART) - Spine

Activator

In her spare time, Dr Pauline lifts weights, rolls around on jiu-jitsu mats, plays soccer and ice hockey and is learning to snowboard. She is an amateur bass angler, avid gardener and baker, and has a soft spot for goats! She is thrilled to permanently call beautiful Armstrong, BC her home.

If you want to decrease pain, get stronger, move better or simply continue to move gracefully with age, Dr Pauline would love to help you first move well, then move often over a lifetime.

Dr Pauline Thomas DC, BSc. Dr Pauline Thomas was raised on Vancouver Island, BC and has always h... Read More

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Located at: 2695 Jarvis Cres, Armstrong
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Need Help? 250-546-5159 drpaulinet.altha@gmail.com