Treatment Services
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Active Release Techniques (ART) |
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Active Release Provider |
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A patented, state of the art system, Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a soft tissue technique used in a variety of situations, including breaking up scar tissue, which can increase range of motion and encourage better blood flow. |
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Acupuncture |
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Medical Acupuncture |
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Contemporary Medical Acupuncture respects our contemporary understanding of neuromuscular anatomy and pain physiology. It is a precise peripheral nerve stimulation technique, in which fine solid needles (acupuncture needles) are inserted into anatomically defined neurofunctional sites. |
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| Acupuncture | Includes | Traditional Acupuncture |
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Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine practice that strengthens the immune system by inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points to re-establish the free flow of qi to restore balance and increase white blood cell count triggering the body’s natural healing response. |
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Chiropractic Therapy |
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Chiropractor |
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Chiropractic treatment is used to relieve a variety of muscle, joint and spinal conditions and focuses on musculoskeletal structure, the nervous system and their effects on the general functioning of the human body. |
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Athletic Therapy |
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Athletic Trainer |
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The scope of practice for a personal trainer is to enhance the components of fitness for the general, healthy population. |
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| Nutrition | Includes | Registered Dietitians |
| Registered Dietitians provide advice on nutrition, food and healthy eating choices to help enhance your quality of life by identifying nutritional deficiencies and ways to improve your overall health with good food. They will work together with you to set and achieve your health goals. |
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Physiotherapy |
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Physiotherapist |
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Physical therapy is often used when disk, ligaments or other joint tissues are injured. It promotes healing, reduces pain and swelling. Treatment plans can include soft tissue techniques, acupuncture, manual techniques, modalities and exercise plans specific to the individual. |
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Podiatry |
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Podiatrist |
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Podiatry is a field of medicine that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the foot and ankle. Shockwave Therapy This technology treats musculo-skeletal conditions and helps promote better healing. Laser Therapy Laser therapy is the use of monochromatic light emission from a low intensity laser diode (250 milliwatts or less) or an array of high intensity super luminous diodes (providing total optical power in the 1000-2000 milliwatt range). |
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| Psychology | Includes | Psychologist |
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Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour and having an understanding of the role of mental functions in individual and social behaviour. |
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Registered Massage Therapy |
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Registered Massage Therapist |
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Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue including muscles, tendons and ligaments, decrease muscle tension, prevent and alleviate pain, muscle spasm and stress. Our clinic offers Swedish massage and deep tissue massage, manual lymphatic drainage and craniosacral therapy for a variety of conditions. |
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Voice Therapy |
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Speech Pathologist |
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Voice Assessment In a voice assessment, a speech language pathologist (SLP) takes a detailed medical history of your voice problems and conducts a series of acoustic measurements to evaluate your current vocal function. If indicated, you may have pictures of your vocal folds taken using a special piece of medical equipment that can view them both at rest and in motion. Voice Therapy In voice therapy, an SLP guides you through a series of breathing and vocal exercises to help you achieve a healthier voice. The SLP will also develop with you specific strategies you can use at work and/or home to help keep your voice healthy. |
Treatment is available for certain vocal lesions and/or laryngeal tension resulting in: hoarseness; breathiness; increased effort when speaking; vocal fatigue or pain; reduced pitch range; difficulty singing Treatment is available for individuals wishing to feminize their voice Treatment is available for individuals diagnosed with irritable larynx syndrome / paradoxical vocal fold motion |
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| Speech Therapy | Includes | Speech Pathologist |
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Speech-language pathology focuses on the identification, evaluation, treatment and education of speech, language, voice and feeding/swallowing disorders. |
Therapy is offered for:
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Spinal Stenosis Program |
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Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis is caused by osteoarthritis---a wear and tear type of arthritis that causes narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canals where the nerves travel through to the back and the legs. These nerves become compressed and can lead to pain, numbness and weakness of the back and legs and can impact the ability to stand and walk. Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis is a leading cause of pain, disability and lost of independence in people over the age of 65. |
Symptoms include: back pain and pain numbness, tingling, weakness, heaviness of the legs when standing and walking. The spinal stenosis program is a 6 week program consisting of manual treatment, education, specific exercises and instruction on self-management techniques to reduce compression to the spinal nerves when standing and walking. |
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