Dr. Chris Garwah earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Calgary in 1992 and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1997. After completing a year as a locum doctor in Australia and British Columbia, he and his wife, Dr. Nancy Garwah, established private practices in northern British Columbia. They owned and operated South Peace Chiropractic in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd for nearly two decades before relocating to the Okanagan and joining NuVista Chiropractic and Wellness in 2016. Dr. Chris takes a wellness-focused approach to chiropractic care, helping patients build the strength, mobility, and resilience needed to live active, fulfilling lives. His care is collaborative and patient-centered, combining hands-on treatment with practical strategies to support long-term health. Having experienced the benefits of chiropractic care during his own athletic career, he is passionate about helping others overcome limitations and reach their personal goals. Dr. Chris uses a variety of techniques to tailor care to each individual, including Diversified manual adjusting, Thompson Drop, Activator, Torque Release, MPI, Gonstead, NUCCA upper cervical, Active Release, and Shockwave Therapy. Outside the clinic, Dr. Chris enjoys making the most of the Okanagan lifestyle. He can often be found mountain biking, skiing, swimming, weight training, hiking, or kiteboarding. A former member of Canada’s National Water Polo Team, he competed at the World Aquatic Championships and also represented Canada as an age-group athlete at the World Triathlon Championships. He and Dr. Nancy are proud parents of two sons and enjoy staying active together as a family. Dr. Chris especially enjoys working with: • Families focused on long-term wellness • Athletes looking to improve performance and recovery • People limited in activity due to pain or functional impairment • Complex or chronic spine and extremity conditions • Busy parents working to stay active and keep up with family life • Youth and teens needing support with posture and movement habits If you’re looking for a collaborative approach to improving your health and staying active, Dr. Chris would be happy to support you on your journey.
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Choose this 25-30 minute appointment if you require an extended chiropractic visit, a more detailed session, or if multiple areas of your body need care. If it has been over 24 months since your last chiropractic visit, please schedule a 'Chiropractic Initial Consultation' instead. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been over 24 months since your last chiropractic visit, please select this appointment type. This 30–45 minute appointment includes a full assessment, discussion of your health history, and hands-on chiropractic care may be provided. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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For newborns to age nine who are new to our clinic, or if it has been over 24 months since your child’s last chiropractic visit, please select this appointment type. This 30–45 minute appointment includes a full assessment, discussion of health history, and a gentle age-appropriate spinal adjustment. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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Depending on Patient's progress, this visit can be scheduled anywhere from visit 8 to visit 12. This visit includes a re-evaluation of symptoms, a postural analysis, orthopaedic tests, and range of motion tests.
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Select this 25-30 minute appointment if you require an extended shockwave treatment or if multiple areas require care. If it has been over 24 months since your last appointment, please schedule a 'Shockwave Initial Consultation' instead. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been over 24 months since your last visit, please select this appointment type. In this 30–45 minute appointment your chiropractor will perform an assessment, discuss your goals, and begin treatment as appropriate. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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Book this 10 minute appointment for ongoing shockwave treatment following your initial shockwave consultation. If it has been over 12 months since your last appointment, please schedule a 'Shockwave Double Treatment' instead. If it has been over 24 months, please schedule a 'Shockwave Initial Consultation'. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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Select this 10 minute visit for ongoing corrective or wellness chiropractic care. If it has been over 12 months since your last chiropractic visit, please book a 'Chiropractic Double Appointment' instead. If it has been over 24 months, please schedule a 'Chiropractic Initial Consultation'. If you're unsure which appointment to choose, please contact our office for assistance.
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