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Dr. Ben De Villena | Toronto Chiropractor | Irondad

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The doctor for Ironman Athletes who want to stay injury-free.
⚡6x Full Ironman 140.6 Athlete
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@pinpoint_health

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Introducing Beni Blair 🥰❤️

Baby girl’s estimated due date was today but she arrived early on mom’s birthday. We love you, Beni. This first week with you has been absolute bliss. by @docbenfit

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2 years ago

Amazing weekend!!!🎉🎉🎉

Finished the Muskoka Ironman 70.3 with my lovely wife! Couldn’t have pictured a better finish!! I’m very proud of her commitment and determination to accomplish such a goal.

“Fitness starts with those around you.” @janicepong encourages me to be the best version of myself.

Thank you! And you are now my Ironwoman !

I hope she let’s me race more of these in the future haha

#ironman #muskokaironman703
#swimbikerun #triathlon #finishstrong #runningislife #healthyliving #injuryfree by @docbenfit

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4 years ago

Mont Tremblant Ironman 2023 - The Grand Finale! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Dear Ironman Family,

AUGUST 20TH marked the end of an incredible journey at Mont Tremblant, and the emotions are still running high! 🏁

After Lake Placid, I had exactly 4 weeks to recover and re-attempt the Mont Tremblant Ironman to improve on last year's performance on the same course.

From the plunge into Lake Tremblant 🌊, to the grueling bike ride through the 117 highway and Chemin 🚵‍♂️, and the triumphant run through the trees 🏃‍♂️, this Ironman was a rollercoaster of sweat, tears, and pure determination. The course gave me chills from the fears I once had about not finishing.

This time I came back with a group of ambitious and motivated people. I was the only person in the group that was not doing the race for the first time. I truly understood that you are measured by the company you keep. The company around me elevated me to chase my goals.

In the end, everyone finished, exceeding their own expectations! I was able to shave off over an hour and a half from Ironman Lake Placid.

Mont-Tremblant is where I completed my first full Ironman in 2022 and this year was the last time Mont-Tremblant would host the race. The memories forged here will last a lifetime. 🙏

Thank you to everyone who helped me believe that anything is possible! 💪 Cheers to more future races with the company that pushes you further! To everyone that raced, LETSSS GOOO!

#MontTremblantIronman #IronmanTri #Ironman #TriathlonInspiration #TriathlonFamily #coachben 😆🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️💪😊 taken in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec by @docbenfit

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3 years ago

Low back pain responds best when we address mobility, muscle tension, and nervous system sensitivity together.

This session includes:
• Percussive warm-up to reduce protective muscle guarding
• Joint mobilizations to improve segmental motion
• Spinal adjustments to restore normal mechanics
• IFC for pain modulation + increased local blood flow

When the joints move better, and the muscles relax, the body can return to efficient, pain-free movement—exactly what we want for athletes and active patients.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about our chiropractic services at PinPoint Health.

👨🏻‍⚕️: @docbenfit by @docbenfit

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8 months ago

Motor-point acupuncture targets the root cause—not just the symptoms.

By stimulating the trapezius motor point with gentle electrical current, we activate the neuromuscular system, increase circulation, and release chronic muscle tension.

What patients feel after:
• Immediate reduction in tightness
• Better posture through improved muscle activation
• Relief from pain that travels from the shoulder into the head (a common headache generator)

At PinPoint Health, we always retest mobility after treatment so patients can see and feel a measurable change, right on the table.

👨🏻‍⚕️: @docbenfit by @docbenfit

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9 months ago

I sat down with PinPoint Health's chiropractor and medical acupuncture provider, @docbenfit, who prides himself on being the doctor for @ironmantri Athletes who want to stay injury-free.

Click the link in my bio to learn more about our team at @pinpoint_health. by @docbenfit

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a year ago

Go train! 🤣 by @docbenfit

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a year ago

Happy Philippines Independence Day! 🇵🇭

This time last year, I raced a triathlon in the country my parents are from. It was more than a challeng, it was a homecoming.

The air felt different. 45°C heat, 100% humidity. The sea I swam in was salty and clear. The roads were cracked and unfamiliar.

Training for the Ironman had been long and lonely at times. I spent countless hours in the cold, swimming before sunrise, grinding through long rides, and pushing through solo runs. The physical prep was intense but nothing could prepare me for racing in these conditions.

The climbs were brutal. The aid stations, a little chaotic. But there was joy everywhere. Volunteers handed out snacks and dumped buckets of water over our heads with a kindness that felt like family. That special kind of Filipino hospitality, the kind that doesn’t ask where you’re from, just welcomes you home. It made you forget about the heat at times.

What surprised me most was how connected I felt. To the land. To strangers. To a history I’ve only known in pieces. It was like remembering something I’d never lived, but had always carried with me.

And still, through all of it, one thing was missing.

My daughter-to-be.

I imagined her in the crowd, clapping with sticky fingers and warmed cheeks. I imagined her tugging at my hand, pointing to mango trees saying, “I want one!” I imagined her feeling what I was feeling. That deep pull toward something older, something rooted.

But she wasn’t there. And her absence followed me with every stride.

One day, I’ll bring her here. Maybe not to race but to walk these roads with me. To meet the people who cheered for me. To taste, to hear, to feel where she comes from.

Until then, I carry it all for her.

#PhilippinesIndependenceDay #Triathlon #Ironman703 #subicbay #SwimBikeRun #IM703 #imphilippines #Philippines #imsubic703 #im703subicbay taken in Subic Bay, Philippines by @docbenfit

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We’re excited to share that @curtis.krey and @thomasjodoin_ have chosen to work with Dr. @docbenfit and PinPoint Health.

Curtis and Thomas are professional BMX athletes with @teamcanada, and we’re excited to provide care to the both of them.

Stay tuned for more! by @docbenfit

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a year ago

1st time getting a DEXA scan with @clin.fit_ & @docbenfit

Come with me to get my body composition results using the gold standard of body composition scanners, the DEXA scan machine 👀

I went to Push Pounds Sports Medicine located at 55 University Avenue in Toronto and saw Dr. Ben, who is very knowledgeable and conducted the scan for me.

Body composition is the percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in your body. It is a factor in assessing health and fitness, and can be used to track progress when exercising or when you're in a caloric diet.

Are you curious about your body composition and how to manage it? Message me, let's discuss the next steps, recomposition, and how you can access this service 💯

#gymreels #unity #trainasone #fitness #mobility #flexibility #sport #sportsmedicine #rehab #dexa #bodycomposition #gym #workout #fitnessgoals #fitnesstraining #torontofitnesscommunity #trainingstudio #torontofitfam #torontogym #toronto #groupfitness #scarborough #scarboroughfitness #scarboroughgym #scarboroughbootcamp #fitnesscoaches #pickering #Whitby #oshawa #markham by @docbenfit

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2 years ago

Sleep Deprivation: The Hidden Enemy of Athletic Performance

Think training and nutrition are the only keys to peak performance? Think again. Lack of sleep can sabotage your progress in ways you might not even realize:

⚡ Faster Fatigue: Elevated lactate levels mean you’ll burn out quicker.
⏳ Lower Endurance: Reduced VO2 max limits your oxygen efficiency.
❤️ Increased Heart Rate: Your body has to work harder for the same results.
💪 Tougher Workouts: Higher perceived effort makes every session feel harder than it should.

Elite performance isn’t just about how hard you train, it’s about how well you recover. Prioritize quality sleep like you do your workouts, and watch your results soar.

For a deep dive into the science, check out the full article by Phil White on TrainingPeaks.

#TrainSmart #SleepToPerform #RecoveryMatters #AthleteLife #PeakPerformance taken in Toronto, Ontario by @docbenfit

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2 years ago

Want to take your running to the next level?📈

🚀 Readiness + Countermovement Jump (CMJ) = Peak Performance

📊 Force Plate testing monitors athlete readiness with real-time force plate data to track fatigue, recovery, and power output. 🔍

💥 Countermovement Jump (CMJ) is the go-to test for:
🔸 Faster running speeds 👟
🔸 Jump height 📈
🔸 Peak force 💪
🔸 Reactive strength ⚡

Readiness Percentages

🔴 10%+ drop? Adjust training.
🟡 5-10% change? Retest.
🟢 0-5% change? You’re ready to crush it! 🔥

Optimize your Training. Prevent injuries. Perform at your best! 🏋️‍♂️

Take the guess work out of the equation and use baseline data to better understand your body. Stop chasing pain.

DM me to schedule a Force Plate Assessment!

#AthleteReadiness #ForcePlate #CMJ #stopchasingpain #DataDrivenTraining #HawkinDynamics taken in Toronto, Ontario by @docbenfit

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