Discover the 5 types of posture and how chiropractic care plus simple daily habits can relieve pain, fix alignment, and protect your spine for better mobility.
Chiropractic care at In Joy Life focuses on restoring alignment, posture, and nervous system function. If you are searching for a trusted chiropractor in White Rock or an experienced chiropractor in South Surrey, our team is here to help. Using advanced scans and brain-based testing, we create personalized care plans to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support long-term wellness naturally and without medication. This service can help with conditions such as:
Back pain
Neck stiffness
Sciatic pain
Nerve pain
Poor posture
Headaches
Whiplash symptoms
Postural correction
Low back pain
Headaches
Foot pain
Sciatica
Chiropractic care begins with a full assessment using advanced scans and neurological testing to understand how your spine and nervous system are functioning. Based on the results,we create a personalized plan that may include targeted adjustments, corrective exercises, and advanced therapies like spinal decompression, cold laser therapy or physiotherapy to support recovery. These treatments offer the following benefits:
Relieves pain and corrects spinal misalignments
Improves posture, mobility, and joint function
Reduces muscle tension and nerve pressure
Supports nervous system and long-term wellness
Boosts circulation and improves sleep quality
Promotes healing without medication or invasive treatments
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 as a trusted South Surrey chiropractor, our chiropractic and wellness clinic helps restore balance, improve mobility, and support long-term wellness through focused spine and nervous system care.
Safe and Natural: Our south surrey chiropractic services are 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. You can review our practice hours online, or call us directly to book your appointment today. Whether you’re seeking relief, better function, or a healthier home life with less discomfort, our chiropractic treatment can help you move toward lasting health.
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.
Unfortunately, the provincial healthcare payee known as MSP does not cover our services in full. If you qualify (household income of 30 k or less; on disability), it will cover $23.00 of our fees for only 10 visits.
The visits are a combined service of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage and Naturopathic services. In other words, you only get 10 visits per calender year in total to use any of the aftermentioned services. We will give you a receipt to recoup your cost from MSP but full payment is due at the time of service
You can find the form for MSP reimbursement here: Reimbursement Request (gov.bc.ca)
If you have further questions please call the office at 604-535-7373 or submit a contact form.
Yes, we do. The B.C. government and ICBC introduced Enhanced Care coverage in 2021. This means British Columbians injured in a crash are eligible for enhanced recovery benefits, regardless of who was at fault.
While we no longer direct bill ICBC, patients pay our fees upfront and submit receipts to their ICBC adjuster for reimbursement. ICBC typically covers up to 3 months of care or 24 visits after an accident. This can include chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, and kinesiology.
To qualify, please provide your ICBC claim number, Driver’s License number, and Personal Health Number (PHN). Let us know you have an active claim when booking so we can support your recovery process.
At In-Joy Life we realize that every person is there own unique individual and they respond differently to various forms of adjustment protocols. Therefore, we have added a number of techniques that can be used in combination or singularly to help reach a patient’s health and wellness goals.
Techniques Available:
Manual or “Hand” Adjustments, Torque Release (TRT) “Instrument Assisted”, Active Release Technique (ART) “Soft Tissue Technique”, Activator Method “Instrument Assisted” and Thompson Technique “Table Drop Assisted”
Adjunct Services:
Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Postural Rehabilitation, Neuro-Rehab, Posture or Muscle Tapping and Nutritional Support.
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.
On your FIRST VISIT, we will evaluate your Structural and Neurological Fingerprints, with the use of both our state of the art technology and Chiropractic Neurological Testing, YOUR current level of function and underlying weaknesses will be revealed allowing us to determine the root cause to YOUR current health issues.
After determining this information we will then design a specific Brain Based Postural Correction Program that will involve Postural Corrective Rehab Exercises, Chiropractic Postural Correction Adjustments or complimentary therapies (eg Laser Therapy or Soft Tissue Techniques).
You may be gowned for part of this exam. So please where comfort and/or athletic type clothing.
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.
Your journey to better health starts with a comprehensive 60-minute evaluation designed to understand your unique needs.
Reveals past issues and risks to guide safe, effective care.
Understand your expectations for measurable, meaningful progress.
Reveals imbalances and tracks posture changes during chiropractic care.
Assesses nervous system function to identify and target root health problems.
Joint & muscle evaluations uncover movement restrictions.
We pinpoint misalignments impacting posture and comfort.
High-resolution imaging helps us see what hands can't feel.
You'll receive a plan tailored to restore balance & relieve pain.
Direct Billing Made Simple
We accept most major insurance plans and offer direct billing to make your visit simple and stress-free.
If your injury is from a motor vehicle accident, you may qualify for ICBC-funded treatments—often with no referral needed at the start. Get details on coverage, how claims work, and booking your first visit: Visit our ICBC insurance page
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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