Your St. Catharines Chiropractic Specialists
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic techniques use a drug-free and hands-on approach to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints that include but are not limited to back and neck pain, joint pains, headaches, sports injuries, and prenatal care. Their techniques help patients to increase and restore the motion and function of their joints and muscles. Chiropractors have a broad set of skills to complete examinations, diagnose, and come up with a treatment for patients musculoskeletal complaints. They are also able to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises as well as nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counselling.
The St. Catharines Chiropractors at Dalhousie Health and Wellness combine chiropractic techniques with their knowledge of naturopathic medicine to develop a drug-free treatment for you.
Chiropractic techniques use a drug-free and hands-on approach to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints that include but are not limited to back and neck pain, joint pains, headaches, sports injuries, and prenatal care. Their techniques help patients to increase and restore the motion and function of their joints and muscles. Chiropractors have a broad set of skills to complete examinations, diagnose, and come up with a treatment for patients musculoskeletal complaints. They are also able to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises as well as nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counselling.
The St. Catharines Chiropractors at Dalhousie Health and Wellness combine chiropractic techniques with their knowledge of naturopathic medicine to develop a drug-free treatment for you.
Meet our Chiropractors
Dr. Meredith Hodges, DCSpecial interests in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic health, sciatica and low back pain
Dr. Hodges" approach is very different from what most people perceive as chiropractic care. Dr. Hodges uses a combination of techniques including muscle release, chiropractic, medical acupuncture, hypopressives technique, Pilates Rehabilitation Reformer and corrective exercises in each individualized treatment plan. Every patient is different and every patient’s needs differ. Dr. Hodges is ready to tackle your specific individual needs and create a custom and individualized program of care to suit your specific health concerns. Doctor Hodges treats all muscles, joints, tendons, aches and pains in the human body. She has a family practice, meaning everyone is welcome!
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Dr. Stav Morfidis, DCSpecial interests in paediatric care and tongue tie, autoimmune disease
Dr. Stav Morfidis is an evidence based practitioner, who strives to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals. She has a Kinesiology degree from Western University and obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She is a birth doula and certified in Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. Being new to the Niagara region, she is excited to get involved in the community and explore the area. She also enjoys yoga, skiing and cooking.
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Special Interests In...
Prenatal & Webster Technique The Webster Technique is a chiropractic practice specifically developed for pregnant women to help prepare her hips and pelvis for delivery. A chiropractor trained in the Webster Technique can help future mothers position their baby optimally to reduce lower back pain and sciatica along with promoting a smoother, more efficient delivery.
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Low Back Pain & SciaticaChiropractors are considered back pain specialists. A standard treatment begins with an examination to determine the source of the pain, a review of medical history to determine the cause of the pain to develop a treatment. Chiropractic techniques have been proven to be effective treatments for constant lower back pain or sciatica nerve relief.
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Hypopressives TechniqueHypopressives aim to reprogram the automatic function of the core, while helping to support the pelvic floor. The technique involves breath work, breath on apnea (a breath hold technique to lift and activate the deep core) and postural poses. They can be helpful with urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and postpartum recovery.
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Autoimmune DiseaseAutoimmune conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis can case aches and pains in the body and spine. Our team is here to help ease the pains associated with autoimmune disease and live a more comfortable life.
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Pediatric Care and KidsBabies and children experience the same aches and pains as adults. From traumatic deliveries, bumps and bruises that come with play, growing pains to sports injuries-your child may be experiencing discomfort, and we are here to help. Babies often see a chiropractor for well-baby checks, colic, reflux and tongue tie. Toddlers commonly seek care for maintenance and milestone check-ins, falls and tumbles. Children and teens commonly have growth related pains, scoliosis checks, and sports injuries.
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Running & Sports InjuriesNot only can chiropractors treat running and sports injuries when they happen, but they can also work with you and develop a plan for injury prevention. Common causes of running injuries include muscle imbalances, improper training, poorly fitting running shoes, and poor running mechanics. Consult a sports injury chiropractor throughout your training to develop a training program can help prevent injuries in the future.
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581 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 4N8
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