At Align Health Centre, we take great pride in providing the finest wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different services we offer in our Newmarket office.

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• Chiropractic Care
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Physiotherapy
  
• Athletic Therapy
• Registered Massage Therapy
  
• Active Release Techniques®
• Corrective and Rehabilitative Exercises
• Lifestyle Advice
• Nutritional Counseling
• Spinal & Postural Screenings
• Additional Treatment Procedures

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Chiropractic Care

The Chiropractors utilize diversified chiropractic adjusting techniques that are tailored to the specific needs of each individual patient. A thorough evaluation is conducted on every patient in order to create an appropriate program of care. Each of our doctors utilize years of experience and vast array of treatment modalities and techniques to tailor a treatment program specific to the needs of each individual.

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Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is a primary health care profession focused on prevention and the use of natural treatment options to promote healing. The primary goal of naturopathic medicine is to address the root cause of an illness rather than treating or suppressing the symptoms. Naturopathic Doctors (ND) work in partnership with other regulated healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the most effective care possible. ND’s are the only regulated professionals in the field of natural medicine in Ontario. They are extensively trained and have at least seven years of post-secondary education. ND’s treat anything from the common cold to chronic illness with Clinical Nutrition, Herbal medicine, Homeopathic medicine, Traditional Asian medicine and acupuncture, and physical therapy and lifestyle counseling. An initial visit is two parts at Align.  Each visit is 60 minutes in length. The first visit is when our ND will go you’re your health history is obtained and an individually tailored protocol is established.

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Physiotherapy

Physical therapy (or physiotherapy), often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession which aims the physical treatment and management of disease or condition which enables people to reach their maximum potential. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities as well as they would like in their daily lives. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles, providing services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy. Physiotherapy is covered by most Extended Health Care Plans.

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Athletic Therapy

Certified Athletic Therapists, CAT(C), assess injuries and conditions, uses contemporary rehabilitative techniques, therapeutic modalities, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, exercises, and supportive strapping procedures to promote an environment conducive to optimal healing. Athletic Therapists use a variety of skills to create a rehabilitation program suited for each individual. An AT also focuses on preventing injury with different strengthening and proprioceptive exercises. Whether you have an active lifestyle or an injury that affects your daily routine, an Athletic Therapist can be of help to you.

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Registered Massage Therapy

Our massage therapists offer a wide range of techniques and experiences to suit your therapeutic needs. Massage therapy improves the function of the body's connective tissues and/or muscles. It involves the practice of kneading or otherwise manipulating muscles or other soft tissue with the intent of increasing circulation and detoxification, reducing physical and emotional stress, and increasing general wellness. Massage therapy is also beneficial for preventing injury and improving athletic performance.

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Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients’ special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

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Active Release Techniques® (ART®)

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Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each patient is a whole person, and that to help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

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Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you?  Dr. Christine Ordanis, a Naturopathic Doctor with a bachelors degree in nutrition, can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

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Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

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  Additional Treatment Procedures

Additional treatment procedures provided by our health care practitioners include:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
• Medically based Acupuncture  
• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Low level laser  
• Cryotherapy
• Gait scan and analysis
• Custom orthotics
• Biomechanical analysis
• Sport specific athletic taping