<![CDATA[Dr. Holly Beckley BKin(Hons), DC

<![CDATA[Dr. Holly Beckley BKin(Hons), DC - Blog]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:35:48 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Favourite Oral Motor Toys]]>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:18:26 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/favourite-oral-motor-toysThis is a topic that comes up often enough in my office that I felt it might be beneficial to share some of the products that I recommend for stimulating oral motor function. These are all great toys for you and your baby to play with together but this is certainly not an exhaustive list and there are always new and interesting products hitting the market. Here are just a few of my favourites:

Oball Classic TM
Innobaby Teether (Grip Star, Fruit, or Flower Rattle)
Chewy Tubes P's and Q's
Manhattan Toy Atom Teether
Manhattan Toy Skwish Teether
Comotomo Teether
Baby Banana Toothbrush
Baby Banana Octo Teether

(*Note: the Atom and the Skwish from Manhattan Toys can be particularly helpful for those with higher arched pallets.)

For children less than 3 months of age, you can hold the toy up to their mouths while they are on their back (or on their tummy for an even more advanced workout!) and allow them to explore with their mouths and tongues. For older babies, they can hold and manipulate the toys themselves, but I'm sure you can find lots of creative and fun ways to play together.

When shopping for a new oral motor toy, I think it's important to consider the materials used, how soft/firm it is and whether it is appropriate for the age of the child it is being purchased for? Consider the quality of the product and whether or not bits can be bitten or broken off, the shape and texture of the toy and how the baby might be able to use and manipulate it? Can they hold it themselves? What areas of the mouth will it stimulate? Can it reach to the molars, roof of mouth etc? Will it inspire the child to use his or her tongue to play, feel and explore the toy?

Please note that I am not affiliated with any of these products or their brands and do not benefit from the purchase of these items. The links provided above are to the manufacturers websites however, these products can be found at various retailers both online and in-stores nationwide.]]><![CDATA[Guidelines for Returning for Treatment with Your Chiropractor]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:21:01 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/guidelines-for-returning-for-treatment-with-your-chiropractor

]]><![CDATA[We're Open!]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:54:09 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/were-open

In accordance with the recommendations from Province of Ontario on May, 26, 2020 and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, I am happy to announce that the office is now open for in-person appointments as of June 4, 2020! My hours are limited during this initial phase as we begin a gradual re-opening and we have implemented some new safety measures to help minimize the risk of COVID-19 for our patients, our team and all of our families. If you would like to learn more about what to expect when attending for in-person services, please visit Rebirth Wellness Centre's website or give us a call at 226-663-3243. We'd be happy to answer any questions you might have and look forward to seeing you again soon. Virtual appointments will continue to be available and booking for both options is available here.

]]><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:31:14 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/covid-19-updateGiven the current COVID-19 pandemic and the measures the Ontario Government and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario have advised us to take, my practice will remain closed to in-person services until, at the earliest, June 1, 2020. I will continue to monitor the recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada and from the CCO closely and will reassess at that time.

During this time of temporary closure, I am able to offer Virtual Appointments to help support you. Virtual Services can be helpful in assessing symptoms, monitoring your progress, making modifications to the current care plan, addressing questions and issues, addressing lifestyle-related behaviours (e.g., nutrition, sleep, stress management), and providing coaching and support. I am very pleased to let you know that these types of services are now available for both current patients and new patients alike and are covered by most insurance companies. If you wish to discuss Virtual Chiropractic Services further, please email me directly at dr.holly@rebirthwellness.ca.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping to minimize the spread of this virus. Please be safe and follow the recommendations to practice social distancing, proper hand washing and avoid touching your face.

For a complete list of recommendations and most current COVID-19 updates, please visit:
https://www.publichealthontario.ca

Sincerely,
Dr. Holly Beckley]]><![CDATA[COVID-19 Clinic Closure Update]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:07:42 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/covid-19-clinic-closure-updateGiven the current COVID-19 pandemic and the measures the Ontario Government and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario have advised us to take, my practice will remain closed to in-person services until May 1, 2020. I will continue to monitor the recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada and from the CCO closely and will reassess at that time.

During this time of temporary closure, I am able to offer Virtual Consultations for current patients who need assistance. For any new patient or new complaint that has arisen requiring assessment, I would be happy to refer you to another practitioner who may be able to assist you. Please email me directly at dr.holly@rebirthwellness.ca for more information on these services.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping to minimize the spread of this virus. Please be safe and follow the recommendations to practice social distancing, proper hand washing and avoid touching your face.

For a complete list of recommendations and most current COVID-19 updates, please visit:
https://www.publichealthontario.ca

Sincerely,
Dr. Holly Beckley]]><![CDATA[Telehealth Appointments Coming Soon]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:12:42 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/telehealth-appointments-coming-soonIn anticipation of our COVID-19 clinic closure lasting beyond April 5th, I wanted to set up a secure way to connect with you from the safety of your own home. If I am not able to see you in person at my office, I plan to offer appointments via doxy.me a secure, HIPAA/PIPEDA compliant platform that will allow me to conduct virtual appointments where I will be able to discuss your symptoms and concerns, offer recommendations for self-management, exercises/stretches etc. If this is something you might be interested in, please contact me by email at dr.holly@rebirthwellness.ca and we will set up your virtual appointment.

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]]><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update March 16, 2020]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:11:41 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/covid-19-update-march-16-2020As you are aware, the current COVID-19 situation has been evolving daily and with the announcement coming this morning (March 16, 2020) from the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) to suspend all non-essential chiropractic services, I have made the difficult decision to close my practice to anything other than emergency care, until April 5, 2020.

I will continue to monitor the recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada and from the CCO closely and will reassess at that time.

For those of you who had an appointment booked between now and April 6, 2020, your appointment has been cancelled and we will be in touch to reschedule.

During this time of temporary closure, emergency clients will be considered on a case-by-case scenario. Please email me directly at dr.holly@rebirthwellness.ca if you require immediate assistance.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping to minimize the spread of this virus. Please be safe and follow the recommendations to practice social distancing, proper hand washing and avoid touching your face.

For a complete list of recommendations and most current COVID-19 updates, please visit:
https://www.publichealthontario.ca

Sincerely,
Dr. Holly Beckley]]><![CDATA[CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:33:36 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/coronavirus-preventionIt's been quite a while since I've last created a blog post and hopefully you have been following along with my Facebook and Instagram accounts in the meantime. In lieu of the recent developments with COVID-19/coronavirus, I thought it would be wise to post this info to as many places as I could in hopes that it will reach all of you.

I'm sure you've all been monitoring this situation closely and I encourage you to stay up to date with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the World Health Organization and the Ontario Ministry of Health for the latest info and details on risk and outbreaks.

I continue to take extra care with hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting my office space and would appreciate if those of you who are feeling ill and showing any signs or symptoms of illness, to reschedule your appointment. I will also be taking a few extra precautions and will be removing the children’s toys from my office temporarily. While the toys are continually being cleaned and disinfected, I would like to be extra cautious and minimize the chance for the spread of any germs to our youngest visitors and their families at this time. If you are bringing your little ones with you, please feel free to bring a few of your own favourite toys along for them to enjoy while attending your appointment.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of coronavirus (fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing), please follow the recommended steps to be treated and avoid spread to others. (see below)

If you are booked for an appointment and have returned from ANY flight in the last 2 weeks, OR if you are exhibiting cough, fever or difficulty breathing, kindly call our office to reschedule your appointment with no cancellation fee.

Once two weeks has passed, if you are not exhibiting any signs or symptoms of illness, we’d love to see you again!

Thank you for your assistance in helping keep all of us safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Holly Beckley

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]]><![CDATA[What I'm reading now]]>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:44:25 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/what-im-reading-now

Who else loves receiving packages in the mail?! Well, this week has been an exciting one for me as I have had something arrive for me each day and still have a few more packages to come tomorrow! Lucky me! Now I will admit, I ordered everything myself so it’s not a great surprise, but there’s still something special about receiving a package and opening it up.

So what did I get? Well, I’ve had a growing list of books I’ve wanted to read for a while now and the other day, after a conversation with a patient of mine, I moved everything from my ‘wish list’ to the ‘order now’ section made it happen!

Here are the newest books available in my ‘Lending Library’ (once I’ve finished them first, of course!):

What are you reading now? What books would you like to borrow from my Lending Library?

]]><![CDATA[Work It!]]>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:15:56 GMThttps://www.hollybeckley.com/blog/work-it

I can't tell you what I'm more excited about, the fact that Lunatik Athletiks has released a new sock style or that it happens to be named "Work It" and was released the same week as this awesome video went viral. How perfect is that?! Coincidence? Who knows?!

But wait, it gets even better because the Love Your Legs Event is running until the end of August and these socks will be available to purchase at 20% off next week!

Now, if you aren't bopping your head to Missy Elliot's song right now, I guess we don't know each other as well as I thought...and you should probably check out the video link above! :)

PS: These socks are a merino wool blend and are available in both Performance (15-22mmHg) and Medical Compression (20-30mmHg).

Benefits of Merino Wool:
Breathability and moisture management.
Natural heating and cooling.
Sweat wicking.
Strength and resiliance.
Odor resistance.
Quick drying.

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