Chiropractic care that starts with you
I listen, check how you move and explain your options before any treatment starts.
What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care looks after your muscles, joints and how you move. In British Columbia, you can book directly with a chiropractor. You don't need a referral from your doctor. An adjustment is a quick, controlled movement of a joint, done by hand or with the low-force Activator. I see children, teens and adults.
People come to me with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, whiplash, sore shoulders and joints and jaw problems. Depending on what I find, I may add soft tissue work, cupping, Graston, taping or exercises for home. An adjustment is one part of a plan, never the whole of it.
Your visit, start to finish
Take a seat in the waiting room, and I'll meet you at your appointment time.
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We talk first
I ask what hurts, when it started and what you've already tried.
A first visit takes about 40 minutes, so there's time for your questions.
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I check how you move
I look at your movement, muscles and joints, and test reflexes and feeling where needed.
You stay dressed for most of it. A gown is there if you need one.
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You decide
I explain what I found, what I suggest, and the benefits and risks.
We go through the consent form together, and treatment starts only if you agree.
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Care and exercises
Treatment may include an adjustment or soft tissue work, then I email you a few exercises.
Mild soreness can follow. Text me if something doesn't feel right.
Where I may use chiropractic care
People come to me with pain or stiffness in the back, neck and joints, and with some kinds of headache. Don't see yours here? Text me and ask.
Low back pain
Aching or stiffness that makes bending, sitting or lifting harder.
Read more NeckNeck pain and stiffness
A neck that's sore to turn, at the desk, in the car or first thing in the morning.
Read more HeadHeadaches
Tension headaches, and headaches that seem to start in the neck.
Read more LegSciatica
Pain that runs from the low back into the buttock or down the leg.
Read more Neck and upper backWhiplash
Neck pain and stiffness after a car crash or a fall.
Read more ShoulderShoulder and joint pain
Shoulders, hips, knees and other joints that are stiff or sore to move.
Read moreIs chiropractic care right for me?
Most people with back, neck or joint pain can have some form of it. A few things mean I'd rather know first.
Often a good fit
- your back, neck or joints are sore, stiff or don't move as easily as they did
- you'd like the problem explained before anything is done
- you're happy to do a few exercises at home
- you're open to hands-on care, by hand or with the low-force Activator
Tell me first
- you have osteoporosis or thin bones
- you take blood thinners or bruise easily
- you've had surgery recently, especially on your spine
- you've had a stroke
- you have numbness or weakness that's new or getting worse
None of these stop you booking. They help me choose the right approach for you, such as a gentler technique or working on a different area.
After your visit
Most reactions to an adjustment are mild and short-lived. Here's what to expect, and the one thing that needs help right away.
Call 9-1-1 if you get a sudden, severe headache or neck pain unlike any you've had, numbness or weakness, trouble speaking or a drooping face.
A little soreness is normal
You may feel sore or stiff where I worked, a bit like after exercise.
Carry on with your day
Your normal routine is fine. Gentle movement usually helps more than resting.
Do your exercises
The ones I email you are what you work on between visits.
Text me
If you're much sorer than you expected or something feels new. I may not see it until I'm between patients.
Your chiropractic questions
Start with a clearer picture
You don't need to know which treatment to choose. I'll assess your concerns and talk you through the options. Book a Wednesday appointment online, or text or email me for help booking.