We believe everyone is an individual at Remedy Chiropractic Clinic your treatment is designed specifically for your needs. Our chiropractor is trained in adjustment techniques that are gentle and low force. Additionally trained in hands-on muscle release therapy which aids in releasing stress and muscle tension. Our goal during your chiropractic treatments is for you to feel calm and relaxed. It is important to Remedy Chiropractic Clinic that you have greater mobility and less discomfort when you are leaving our doors.

What is Chiropractic?

The word, Chiropractic, comes from the two Greek words, Kheiro - hand and praktikos - practical. Which translates as “done by hand”. Chiropractic is a non invasive hands-on therapy that focuses on the health and function of the spine and nervous system.

Who are Chiropractors?

Chiropractors are one of only seven classes of regulated health care professionals that are able to use the title ‘doctor’ in the province of Ontario. Prior to attending chiropractic college, chiropractors must have completed a undergraduate university degree. After completing an undergraduate degree, chiropractors complete four years of study at an accredited Chiropractic University / College receiving more than 4200 hours of specialized clinical hands-on training. Upon completion of the chiropractic curriculum, eligible individuals write national licensing examinations in order to become fully licensed to practice.

Chiropractors are trained to treat acute, chronic muscular skeletal neurological pain, as well as prescribe therapeutic exercise, and recommend rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies.

Acupuncture is based on the notion that the body’s vital energy force (Qi), travels through pathways known as channels or “meridians.” Dr. Gillian Sawa inserts tiny, thin sterile disposable needles at particular, selected Acu-points on the body to assist in the unblocking or correcting the flow of energy. These needles are hardly felt as they are inserted and are left in place for about 15 to 20 minutes. Most patients fall asleep, due to its incredibly relaxing effect.

Studies suggest that acupuncture produces its effects through regulating the nervous system, which aids in the activity of natural pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones and, thus, affecting the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions.

There are other situations – were acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an alternative to pain management.

Massage Therapy is the manual movement of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments. This body work helps to alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, over-use of your muscles and many chronic pain conditions. Massage therapy can help in the following conditions: inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis, stress relief, headaches and migraines, muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains, pregnancy discomfort, and post-injury.

Registered Massage Therapists are regulated health professionals trained in the assessment and treatment of soft tissues. At Remedy Chiropractic Clinic, our therapists have a vast range of elite additional skills.