October 2025 & 10 Years of Hubbel & Johnston Chiropractic
Clinic Updates
October is an important month in the chiropractic world, as it is Spinal Health Month!
World Spine Day is officially celebrated on October 16th, but we like to celebrate for the entire month. This month, we are also celebrating TEN YEARS of Hubbel & Johnston Chiropractic - more on that on page two. Perhaps most importantly, Carleigh’s 40th birthday is on October 18th.
The clinic will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday on October 13th.
This month, Dr. Johnston will be taking some much deserved vacation, as she will be taking her husband Devon and her girls to Disney World for the first time. She will be away from October 14-24. Both Isla and Alexandria are so excited to meet their favourite princesses and eat dinner at the Beast’s Castle in their princess attire. We all hope that Dr. Johnston also remembers her princess attire for such a momentous day.
Carleigh will be taking a vacation to the Azores with her husband Norm in the third week of October.
Both Dr Johnston and Dr Leguard will be attending their Rotary District Conference in the third week of October which takes place this year at the Fern Resort.
We are also sad to announce that our beloved team member, Myranda, will be leaving our clinic in early November. Myranda will move to Renfrew to join her family, and start an exciting new phase of her life. Myranda has loved her four years at Hubbel & Johnston Chiropractic (and 10 years as a patient!) helping patients and keeping the doctors organized. We will miss Myranda very much.
This month, we donated to Rebound Child & Youth Services “Kilometers 4 Kids” Move for Mental Health walk to be their Fun Run Sponsor. This event is on October 18th, and you will see some of our team members at the run! We are always proud that as a team, we are able to support so many wonderful organizations in our community.
10 Years of Hubbel & Johnston Chiropractic
Back to school comes with loads of excitement, new routines and a check on the safe use of backpacks, computers, tablets and phones. September is a good time to consider impacts on both your and your child’s physical and mental health.
Check that your child’s backpack has good straps (padded are best). Compartments in the backpack are helpful as they help distribute the weight of the load. The heaviest part of the load should be closest to your child’s back, while lighter portions can be spread to front pockets. Your child’s backpack should only be about 10% of their body weight. Remind your child that carrying a backpack with both straps is important for their spinal health. Go through your child’s backpack weekly to empty it of any unnecessary objects.
During homework times, think of eye and neck fatigue. If your child is using a computer or tablet for homework, make sure they take breaks and are sitting in a good position so their neck is not tilted down for long periods. Also make sure they stand and take walking breaks so they are not sitting for too long in the same position.
A bedtime routine is important for both children and adults. Having a wind down period with no screens and lower light will increase the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. A calming bedtime routine for a child may include a bath or shower, bedtime stories, and getting tucked in with a “goodnight”. Adults benefit from a routine as well. Meditation or quiet yoga, reading a book and having dim lights may help you with your sleep. Both adults and children benefit from no screen time or blue light as bedtime approaches. Remember to also eat early enough so that your food has a chance to start digesting before bed.
Having a household rule that TV and electronics are off while homework and bedtime routines take place will make the process quieter and easier. For children, supervising computer/tablet/phone use is a good rule to establish to help them stay safe on the internet. Family games, reading and chatting will become more appealing when TV, computers and phones are not competing.
https://chiropractic.on.ca/self-management/pack-light-wear-right-blog-post-backpack-safety/ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/back-to-school-tips.aspx