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C H I R O P R A C T O R
I have extensive experience working with people who have a variety of musculoskeletal related concerns. I'm a strong advocate for patient-centered, evidence-informed practice, which helps me deliver the highest quality care. I use motion palpation, movement screening, and other orthopedic and diagnostic tests to perform a comprehensive assessment. Following this assessment, I use a multimodal treatment approach incorporating techniques such as chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, gentle joint mobilizations, acupuncture, pain, and healing modalities (IFC, TENS, LASER, shockwave), ergonomic advice, orthotics, taping and bracing, and personalized exercise prescription.
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WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
MY PROFESSIONAL TIMELINE
Began in private practice
Personal trainer &
strength coach
2011
Sideline Therapist for Balmy Beach Rugby
2014
Chiropractor, Strength & Conditioning Specialist at
Elite Performance Center
2015
Chiropractor, Strength & Conditioning Specialist at
Modus Health & Performance
Chiropractor, Strength & Conditioning Specialist at
Progressive Sports Medicine
2016
Chiropractor, Strength & Conditioning Specialist at
Sandbox Fitness Oakville
2018
Chiropractor, exercise physiologist, acupuncture, ART at the Centre for Fitness, Health & Performance
Joined faculty at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
2019
NECK PAIN, BACK PAIN, AND SPINAL HEALTH ​
Chiropractors treat a wide variety of injuries and pains, most commonly treating lower back pain, neck tightness, and headaches to name a few. Chiropractic care is the treatment of structural problems in the human spine and limbs, generally involving the joints, muscles, and nerves. Whether it is nagging back pain from your desk job or a sudden injury to your neck or back, chiropractors can diagnose and treat. In order to correct these issues, chiropractors perform spinal and joint adjustments. The objective is to increase range of motion, reduce nerve irritability, improve function, and eliminate your pain!
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WHAT TO EXPECT - BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS ​
Chiropractors take a thorough health history, examine and document all of your ranges of motion, muscle tone, strength, neurological and vascular tests. The examination is non-invasive and performed in a gentle and logical fashion from the top of the neck to the ankles and feet. If your problem warrants more testing, you may be sent for x-rays (most are covered by OHIP) and are conducted across the street from our clinic. If you require more testing we will often call your physician and work collaboratively to decide on the next step for your healthcare. Ie. CT Scan, Ultrasound, or MRI.
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CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES OFFERED:
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Biomechanical assessment and diagnosis
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X-Ray examinations and reporting
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Spinal adjustments and various soft tissue therapies
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Motor vehicle accident cases
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Pre and post-pregnancy care
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Pediatric care
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Senior’s care
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Sports injuries
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Interferential current Ergonomic home, office, and car assessments (corporate ergonomic assessments available)
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Facial pain and jaw pain (TMJ special interest)
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WHAT ARE SPINAL ADJUSTMENTS?
Chiropractic care was institutionalized in 1895 and is the physical medicine or the treatment of mechanical pain by using the hands. Chiropractic adjustments are the specific and gentle release of joint and or nerve pressure that could be responsible for pain, inflammation, muscle spasm, etc. Often with an adjustment, there is an associated sound, this is the release of nitrogen and carbon dioxide gas from the joint (the space between two bones) and not actually bones cracking.