Denman Chiropractic Acupuncture and Massage
Chiropractor - Dr. Roger Bendle
Originally from French Ontario, Dr. Bendle followed the call of the west and migrated to Vancouver at the ripe old age of 16. He spent a few years in the school of life before returning to "regular" studies at Vancouver Community College. As his studies progressed he felt a natural pull towards the biological sciences and decided to become a marine biologist; he completed a Bachelor of Sciences at the University of Victoria.
During his studies at the University of Victoria he was fortunate enough to find a dream job working for the International Pacific Halibut Commission; a fisheries management organization jointly funded by the American and Canadian governments. He worked across the North American Pacific coast collecting data on the Pacific Halibut. He held this summer job for 5 years but came to realize that the life of a research scientist would not fulfill his needs for more immediate work gratification. It took a few years but eventually, for reasons too numerous and humorous to get into, it became clear that a career in chiropractic was his calling.
Immediately after graduating from the University of Victoria, Dr. Bendle packed all his worldly possessions into a packsack and headed to Toronto to study at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In retrospect, he would find that his undergraduate studies were light reading in comparison. Chiropractic studies parallel medical studies and only differ in pharmacology and surgery, all other courses are identical and in many cases were taught by moonlighting University of Toronto medical school faculty, using the same course material and examinations.
Dr. Bendles’ intention was an expeditious return to Vancouver to start his new career in the city he loved but fate dealt him an unexpected hand. He fell in love with a French Canadian girl. They moved to Quebec where they jointly opened Centre Chiropratique de L’Avenue Royale in Quebec City. He practiced there for 10 years until late 1999.
In 2000, he and his wife packed all their worldly belongings into a moderately sized U-Haul and drove back to Vancouver.
Denman Chiropractic Acupuncture & Massage opened its doors in March 2000 and has been a busy center of wellness care ever since.
Chiropractor - Dr. Naoum Nounopoulos
My name is Dr. Naoum Nounopoulos. My path to chiropractic began in 1995. I had just graduated from the University of Manitoba with a science degree and was deciding what I wanted to do next when a meeting with my father's chiropractor opened my eyes to the wonderful world of chiropractic.
I studied in Atlanta, Georgia for 4 years and upon graduation returned to my hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba where I began practice as a locum doctor. Although happy to be home I had grown unaccustomed to the long cold winters and mosquito filled summers.
In 2003 my wife Michelle and I packed up the car and along with our Golden Retriever started our cross-country journey to Vancouver, British Columbia.
Since arriving we have done a lot of hiking, tried snowboarding and also met some really great people. In 2006 our son was born and in 2009 we welcomed a baby girl to our family. In my ever decreasing spare time I enjoy playing badminton, working on computers and woodworking.
I feel very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. With the mountains and ocean practically in our backyard it's very conducive to a wellness lifestyle.
Recently I joined the office at Denman Place Chiropractic in the West End. I look forward to growing a diverse practice and serving people in my community. My focus is on prevention and maintenance and my goal is to help people discover the benefits of chiropractic care. D.D Palmer, the founder of chiropractic used to say…"What a man does for himself dies with him, what he does for others lives on and on…". There is nothing more satisfying than seeing peoples' lives improve as they feel better, function more efficiently and take an active role in their health. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and see myself doing it for many years to come.
Someone once said, "Knowledge is Power". My mission is to help people live better lives through chiropractic and to empower those people to take action not only in their lives but also in the lives of those around them.
Chiropractor - Dr. Nancy Kim
Acupuncturist - Delphine Baumer
www.denmanwellness.com
After my first year at York University, in Health Sciences, I spent about five years traveling and working abroad where I gained an education that cannot be found in books. Eventually, I came back to Vancouver to pursue a career in Health Care. Because of my background in team sports, I originally thought Physiotherapy was my calling. So, I enrolled at Langara College in the Human Kinetics department where I earned a Diploma of Human Performance.
Just as I was preparing my applications to transfer to UBC, I wrote a research paper which compared Eastern and Western Medicines. The more I read about the Eastern model, the more I fell in love with its Diagnostic system and Treatment procedures. I decided to change course and immediately enrolled at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver (ICTCMV). This is an intensive full time 3 year academic program with plenty of hands on experience. The diploma of acupuncture I have earned is recognized by the BC government and is covered by most insurance companies. I have written and passed the licensing examinations held by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of British Columbia (CTMABC).
The TCM model considers the patient as a whole, where every symptom can be related to another. The goal, using this form of medicine, is to help your body achieve balance from within, which then leads to the resolution of your symptoms. I love this method because we are not only dealing with superficial symptoms but are digging deeper to find root causes. The TCM model is based on the principle that our body is imbalanced due to various stressors. Over prolonged periods of imbalance, a variety of personalized symptoms/conditions will manifest. As a practitioner of TCM I use my skills in Acupuncture, Tui Na (TCM Massage), Cupping, and Moxibustion to help you regain and/or maintain balance. Under western terminology one might think of this as reaching a state of Homeostasis. I also have a strong passion for mental wellness. My approach is that our emotions play a central role to our overall health. Acupuncture can address some emotional issues and help break some cycles of behavior.
In my opinion, Eastern and Western medicines are examples of Yin and Yang energies. Where one system has weakness, the other system has strength. It is my vision to be a part of the movement where these two systems will hold hands. Ultimately, the goal is to provide you, the patient, the best possible care. You and I will work together to build your health, remove any blockages, restore, and maintain balance. Our mission will be to help you achieve physical as well as emotional health. Certainly, if you come to me for a sore ankle, your ankle will be the center of the treatment. However, I will be treating you as a whole and cater to your specific needs as an individual.
I look forward to meeting you and embarking on your journey of well being
Delphine R.Ac.
Massage Therapy - Kayla Ruddock RMT
Kayla is a gifted massage therapist who will support you in creating health and wellness in your life. She acknowledges that every person is different, which is why she tailors her treatments to suit each client's individual needs and goals.
Robert Houston - Reception and Office Manager
Born in Ladysmith during the last Pacific Decadal Oscillation (we're talking the cold and wet one that ended in 1975), I escaped to Vancouver as soon as I graduated from high school. Six years in Lotus Land was getting me nowhere so I took off for Toronto; ' enough said.
I married, attended U of T and Lakeshore Teachers' College and taught for four years in Etobicoke and East York. Upon the birth of my son, the CBC Radio 2 producer, I moved to St. John's-Kilmarnock School northwest of Guelph.
Five years later, my aspiring artist of a daughter arrived. Upon retirement I moved back to Paradise and began attending Dr. Bendle's clinic. I became his indispensable manservant in July of 2007. As one falls into decrepitude, it is great to come into an office where you get to meet with a wonderful group of people and it don't hurt if you've got a couple of chiropractors, an acupuncturist and a massage therapist to fall back on, too.
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