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Collingwood Clinic (705) 446-5828 Penetanguishene Clinic (705) 734-4334 |
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- S P O R T S I N J U R Y C A R E - |
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• Chiropractic, Acupuncture, ART®, Sports Injuries, Massage Therapy & Natural Medicine • |
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– Meet Our Team of Doctors & Therapists – |
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| Our Team | |
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CHIROPRACTORS REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS NATURAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS |
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Dr. Rene
J.D. Asselin
DC, BPHE, CSCS, D.Ac, ART, RPT, CPTI
Dr. Asselin graduated from Laurentian University in Ontario where he received an Honours (Cum Laude) Bachelor degree in Physical Health and Education in 1999. During his undergraduate degree he was a member of the varsity volleyball team, trained for Triathlon's, and volunteered at a local hospital in the prosthetics and orthotics division. His studies in Human Kinetics along with his interests in health, fitness and athletics prompted him to apply to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Between University and his start at CMCC he decided to take a year off to travel. He traveled throughout Western Canada and spent the winter season teaching Skiing at Lake Louise in Alberta. Prior to his travel out West he spent some time in Massachusetts studying at the Kripalu (Yoga & Health Institute) where he received his certification in Kripalu Bodywork. In 2000, he began his journey into the chiropractic profession. Throughout this time he has spent numerous hours studying and acquiring additional knowledge and skills in a variety of other but related manual therapies (Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Active Release Therapy, Trigenics, various Chiropractic Techniques, Bodywork, Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition and Natural Medicine). Dr. Asselin graduated Cum Laude
with clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in June
2004. He has also received the 2004 Jurisprudence Graduate Award (2004).
In 2004, he established Synergy Health & Wellness Centre in Collingwood and is
now currently seeing patients in both his Collingwood, and Penetanguishene
locations. Currently Dr. Asselin is pursuing a fellowship in Rehabilitation (Year III complete - accreditation in progress) at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. To learn more about Dr. Asselin please visit www.sportchiro.ca - Collingwood Sport Chiropractor
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Christine
MacKenzie
R.M.T.
Christine has been a resident of the Collingwood area since 1978. She is a Registered Massage Therapist and is also certified in Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology and Hot Stone Massage. She has been involved in the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America (L.O.S.N.A.) - Collingwood Club. Christine is also a life long Osler Bluff Ski Club Member. Christine feels that her diverse skill set will help compliment the services she offers to her clients. Christine is now working at synergy health & wellness centre in Collingwood and is enjoying helping her clients recover from injury, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and ease muscle soreness either after a long day out on the slopes, after a round of golf, or simply after a stressful days work. Christine joined Synergy Health & Wellness Centre in February of 2006 and enjoys working in an integrated health centre along side other health professional.
Registered Massage Therapist
Melanie graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2007. She has studied pregnancy massage and enjoys working with mother's to be, helping them feel more comfortable in their changing bodies. She also enjoys the challenge of sports related injuries and working with children.
Melanie has also taken the Ultrasound Therapy course offered by NWIE, who
specialize and are experienced with UFC/TENS and Ultrasound Therapy.
Ultrasound therapy treatments can be incorporated into the massage therapy
session or used as solo treatments. Theapeutic ultrasound helps to create a
heating effect making tissue softer and easier to work with. It also
increases range of motion, and healing time and decreases muscle spasms,
muscle tension/stiffness, pain and swelling.
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| Natural Medicine Practitioners | |
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Ian D.D. Brown BA, D.Ac., DNM. Natural Medicine
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Ian
Brown was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario. He graduated from the
University of Western Ontario in 1998, where he completed his pre-medical
studies and received a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Psychology.
During his undergraduate studies, he was a psychological research assistant
for Dr. Imants Baruss working in the area consciousness.