Massage therapy

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of normalizing these tissues and consists of manual techniques.  The beneficial effects of this hands-on approach include:

  • reduction of muscle tension and stiffness
  • relief from spasms
  • increased flexibility and range of motion
  • stress relief
  • improved circulation
  • decreased pain

Acupuncture-Adjunctive Therapy

Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles at specific points on the body to relieve pain.  Minimal to no discomfort is experienced due to the thinness of the needles.  Our clinic utilizes single-use needles and then disposes into biomedical waste.  If a patient is averse to needles our clinic also offers laser acupuncture.

Shockwave therapy

State-of-the-art treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain. A shock wave is an intense but very short energy wave travelling faster than the speed of sound. Conditions treated include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, calcific tendonitis, Morton`s Neuroma, rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow, hip pain and knee tendonitis.

Chiropractic

We diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the affects of these disorders on general health and wellbeing. This commonly involves working with the spine as the bodies nervous system runs through the spinal cord. Chiropractors emphasize manual therapy including joint adjustment and manipulation. This type of treatment has been proven to be safe and effective. When joints become immobile, they begin to degenerate. This can lead to pain and inflammation in the area. Chiropractic is an effective way to mobilize joints in the body. Chiropractic adjustments to the spine directly affect the nervous system and many patients report feeling a mild sense of euphoria following their first adjustment.

Chiropractic is very effective for treating:

  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Headache
  • Whiplash
  • Strains and sprains
  • Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
  • Work and sports injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs
  • General health and well-being

Physiotherapy

Health care providers make use of physical modalities, mobilization and specific exercise/movement patterns to assist with pain relief and function recovery of damaged tissues, especially in muscles, nerves and joints. Physical medicine intervention may include:

  • Electrotherapy incl. IFC -interferential current, iontophoresis, TNS- transcutaneus nerve stimulation,
  • Laser
  • Ultrasound incl. phonophoresis
  • Hands-on soft tissue, joint mobilization
  • Thermotherapy incl. heat/ice , paraffin wax, infrared lamp
  • Specific exercise programs- post MVA, corrective- muscular imbalance, scoliosis, pre and post surgical procedures, etc.

Nutrition Therapy

Registered Dietitians help to simplify the science behind nutrition to provide recommendations and information that meets the needs of their clients. They advocate for food to be a source of medicine to enhance individual’s lifestyles. Dietitians can help their clients develop a healthy relationship with food and optimize their food intake to help gain health benefits. 

A dietitian may help:

  • prevent or manage health conditions (e.g. diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight management, cardiovascular disease, gut health, etc.)
  • educate on healthy eating styles
  • educate on budgeting food
  • treating nutrient deficiencies with food