Managing Whiplash Injuries After a Car Accident: How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Whiplash after a car accident? Learn how a chiropractic diagnosis, gentle adjustments, massage, and rehab help ease pain and speed recovery.
At In Joy Life Chiropractic, we use cold laser therapy to help your body heal naturally. This noninvasive, drug-free treatment uses targeted light energy to reduce inflammation, speed up cell regeneration, and relieve pain. It’s a gentle, effective option for both acute injuries and long-term conditions. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as:
Joint pain
Nerve pain
Sports injuries
Sciatica
Concussions
Sprains and strains
Cold laser therapy uses low level light to boost cell repair, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. It relieves pain and speeds up healing without discomfort or downtime. This noninvasive, drug free treatment works well for both acute and chronic conditions. It offers key benefits such as:
Reduces inflammation and pain at the source
Speeds up tissue healing and cell regeneration
Improves circulation and flexibility
Enhances recovery from injuries
Noninvasive and completely drug free
Safe for chronic and acute conditions
Reach out to our clinic at +1 (604) 409-4019 to schedule your visit, or fill out the electronic form below.
We welcome walk-in patients (based on practitioner availability), and you don’t need a referral to see us. Services may be partially covered by MSP, ICBC, and extended health plans.
Why Choose Us: With over 30 years of experience, we help restore balance, improve mobility, and support long-term wellness through focused spine and nervous system care.
Safe and Natural: Our approach is noninvasive, drug free, and backed by science. It supports your body’s natural healing process without medication or surgery.
Personalized for You: Every body is unique. We use advanced testing to create a custom care plan tailored to your specific needs and health goals.
Living with pain is challenging. Our Metro Vancouver team is here to provide expert care, help manage your symptoms, and support your journey to a healthier, pain-free life.
Dr. Thomas Burge has helped patients move, feel, and live better in Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock, Delta, and Langley since 1993. He holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and a Doctorate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
As BC’s first certified chiropractor in Postural Neurology, he uses advanced testing to correct posture, reduce pain, and improve mobility. He’s trained in Diversified, A.R.T., T.R.T., Activator, and Neuro-Postural Rehab, and certified in Bio-Flex Laser and Shockwave Therapy.
Dr. Burge is an avid supporter of various local charities and organizations He is a true believer that health starts in our community. A few of the local charities In-Joy Life works with are: One Caring Human: onecaringhuman.org / White Rock Free Pantry / Sources Food Bank South Surrey & White Rock / Phoenix Richmond Malaylee Association.
Dr. Gordon Presgrave is a dedicated chiropractor with a passion for healing, movement, and natural recovery.
A former competitive swimmer, he developed an early interest in injury prevention and the body’s potential to heal. He earned his BSc in Biology from the University of Victoria and his Doctorate of Chiropractic in California, with training across the U.S. and Canada in anatomy, physiology, and holistic health. While studying, he worked as a lifeguard and continued building hands-on skills.
Now based in coastal BC, he combines adjustments and soft tissue therapy to help patients understand their bodies, stretch smarter, and move pain-free.
Our Process
We make your care experience simple and supportive. From your first visit to your personalized treatment plan, we guide you every step with compassion, clarity, and expert care.
Start with a comprehensive health intake with the doctor, outlining your health goals.
We use scans, exams, and imaging to check posture, movement, and nerve function.
You’ll receive your care plan, start treatment & begin adjunctive therapies like laser & kinesiology.
After 10–13 visits, we review your progress and adjust your plan for lasting wellness.
Have questions about our services, appointments, or coverage? Find quick answers to common inquiries here. Need more help? Our team is always happy to assist.
At In-Joy Life we use the Bioflex Laser System, developed by the Canadian Company MediTech. It is non-toxic, non-traumatic, and non-invasive. It is classified as a Type 3b laser that has a non thermal affect on the tissues. In other words they don’t heat up on the inside.
We will always start with an exam of the area to determine the diagnosis and the appropriate laser treatment protocols.
The laser will promote exponential healing to alleviate rapid relief from neck/back pain, and/or sciatica pain relief. Furthermore, it will enhance long-term maintenance which can further provide a multitude of health benefits including improved balance.
In order for us to provide the best service and care to our patients we ask that you please spend a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our clinic policies.
SCHEDULING
In most cases a course of care has been specifically designed for your health issue. Making your appointments is paramount in the improvement of your health and well-being. We will give you a personal appointment calendar to help you become familiar with your dates and times that have been reserved for you. We will always schedule you out to your next Exam Time.
MISSED AND CANCELLING APPOINTMENTS
Please kindly give us 24 hours to Reschedule or Cancel your appointment – exception will be given for extenuating circumstances. Failure to do so will result in a charge to your account that is equal to either an Adjustment or Laser appointment time. Any missed appointment must be made up within 24 hours. After three missed appointments, your doctor or therapist may dismiss you from care.
ICBC (MVA) INJURY
In the event of a motor vehicle accident please let the front desk staff know right away. Additionally paper work and time with the doctor may be necessary.
CELL PHONE USE
Please mute or turn off cell phones upon entering the clinic.
WCB
In the event of a work related injury please let the front desk staff know right away. Additionally paper work and time with the doctor may be necessary.
We currently accept third-party direct billing for Medavie Blue Cross (RCMP and Veterans Affairs), Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife, and Canada Life. Coverage depends on your plan’s limits and details—additional payment may be required if there’s a co-payment or deductible.
We also submit claims through TELUS Health eClaims, which connects us to many major insurance providers for faster, easier direct billing.
Our approach blends experience, diagnostic tools, and care to restore balance, ease pain, and support lasting healing.
We restore posture, movement, and balance to support full-body healing.
Reveals past issues and risks to guide safe, effective care.
Advanced testing reveals why pain starts, not just where it shows up.
Care is aligned with your goals, lifestyle, and measurable progress.
Chiro, laser, and rehab work together for faster, lasting results.
Rehab retrains posture and strengthens your body for real change.
Science-backed methods ensure care is precise, safe, and effective.
We teach you about your body so healing lasts beyond treatment.
Direct Billing Made Simple
We accept most major insurance plans and offer direct billing to make your visit simple and stress-free.
See What Others Say About Us
At our clinic, we take pride in being a crucial part of our clients’ success stories. Their testimonials showcase our commitment to delivering effective treatments, enhancing health, comfort and mobility.
At In Joy Life Chiropractic, our team of experienced practitioners and friendly front desk staff is dedicated to making your wellness journey positive and effective. We offer personalized care to meet your specific needs, and our administrative staff ensures each visit is smooth, organized, and welcoming.
Whether you’re seeking pain relief, recovering from injury, or improving mobility and health, you’ll be supported by a compassionate, knowledgeable team. We also proudly support local charities including One Caring Human, White Rock Free Pantry, Sources Food Bank, and Phoenix Richmond Malayalee Association.
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