CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Chiropractic Care in Ottawa
Hands-on chiropractic care for athletes and active people in Ottawa — so your body keeps up with what you ask of it.
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THE CARE
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care looks at how your joints, muscles and nervous system are working together — then uses hands-on adjusting, soft-tissue work and movement to help you move more freely and with less pain. It is drug-free, non-surgical, and you do not need a referral in Ontario.
Chiropractic here runs on three tracks. If you are new, or not sure where to start, Dr. Nick covers general chiropractic and sports rehab. Dr. Bryan and Dr. Alina cover more specialised ground. Which one fits depends on why you are coming in.
General Chiropractic and Sports Rehab
Dr. Nicklaus Thompson · start here if you are new
Evidence-informed, patient-centred care combining chiropractic adjustments, mobilisations, soft tissue therapy, Functional Integrated Acupuncture, dry needling, IASTM and exercise rehabilitation. Dr. Nick works with runners and golfers, and with anyone who wants a clear plan and the tools to carry it out.
Best fit for: new patients, back and neck pain, sports injuries, and rehab after injury.
More for runners · More for golfers
B.Sc. Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa · Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College · Functional Integrated Acupuncture and IASTM
Book with Dr. NickPerformance and Applied Kinesiology
Dr. Bryan Pankow
Applied Kinesiology combines chiropractic with eastern medicine, nutrition, osteopathy, physiology and emotional recall, addressing the structural, chemical and emotional sides of health and performance. Dr. Bryan works with top-performing athletes, military professionals, first responders and executives, and leads concussion care at the clinic.
Best fit for: concussion and post-concussion, performance goals, sports injuries, and getting back to full training.
B.Sc. (Hons) Kinesiology, Queen’s University · Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College · Certified, International College of Applied Kinesiology · Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) certified
Book with Dr. BryanPrenatal, Paediatric and Disc-Focused Care
Dr. Alina Moloney
Webster-certified pregnancy care, paediatric adjusting, and Cox flexion-distraction for the non-surgical management of disc issues and spinal stenosis. Dr. Alina also works with headaches and TMJ dysfunction, and offers medical acupuncture and electro-acupuncture.
Best fit for: pregnancy and paediatric care, disc issues and stenosis, headaches and TMJ, and low-force techniques.
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West · Webster Certified · Cox Lumbar Flexion-Distraction Certified
Book with Dr. Alina“Built around how you actually move, train and live.”
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Move Better, Hurt Less
People come to us with all sorts of things — some of it painful, some of it just restrictive. These are the ones we see most often.
Back Pain
Lower and mid-back pain, from acute flare-ups to the long-running kind.
Neck Pain & Headaches
Stiff necks, desk posture, and headaches with a neck component.
Disc Issues & Sciatica
Disc-related pain and nerve symptoms down the leg.
Sports Injuries
Training injuries, and getting back to your sport safely.
Mobility & Movement
Restrictions that limit how you squat, run, lift or rotate.
Posture
Postural strain from desk work, driving and training loads.
Pregnancy-Related Discomfort
Gentle care through pregnancy, with Dr. Alina.
Return to Sport
Bridging the gap between injury settling down and full training.
Jaw Pain & TMJ
Jaw tension, clicking and TMJ-related headaches.
Concussion & Post-Concussion
Assessment and graded recovery after a concussion.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
What to Expect
Your first visit is mostly assessment. We take a history, screen how you move, and test hands-on before we treat anything — then we explain what we found in plain language and agree a plan with you.
FULL ASSESSMENT
History, movement screening and hands-on testing, so we treat the cause and not just the sore spot.
A CLEAR PLAN
We give you an honest estimate of what it may take. It is an estimate, not a promise — nobody responsible can guarantee an outcome.
BACK TO MOVING
Most people carry on with their day straight after. We will tell you if anything should be modified.
Stop Working Around the Pain
If you have been managing around something for a while, an assessment is a good place to start.
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Techniques We Use
We match the technique to the person. If you would rather avoid manual adjusting, we have low-force options.
Applied Kinesiology · Cox flexion-distraction · Activator instrument adjusting · Medical acupuncture and electro-acupuncture · Dry needling · Soft-tissue and movement-based care.
Assessment First
Every new patient starts with an assessment before treatment. If we think someone else is a better fit for what you have got going on — inside the clinic or outside it — we will tell you.
Insurance & Coverage
Chiropractic is not covered by OHIP, but most extended health plans include it. We direct bill through Telus eClaims and Medavie Blue Cross, which between them cover most major insurers. Where direct billing is not available, we provide a receipt you can submit.
FAQ
Chiropractic Questions
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor in Ontario?
No. Chiropractors are primary contact practitioners in Ontario, so you can book directly with us. Some extended health plans ask for a doctor’s note before they reimburse, so it is worth checking your own coverage.
Does an adjustment hurt?
Most people find it comfortable, and often a relief. If you would rather not be adjusted manually, we have low-force options such as Activator instrument adjusting and Cox flexion-distraction. Tell us what you are comfortable with and we will work with it.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on what is going on and how long it has been going on. After your assessment we will give you an honest estimate — but it is an estimate, not a guarantee, and we will revisit it as we see how you respond.
Is chiropractic covered by OHIP?
Do you direct bill my insurance?
Do you treat disc problems and sciatica?
Yes. Cox flexion-distraction is a gentle, non-surgical technique often used for disc-related pain and spinal stenosis, and Dr. Alina has a particular interest in this area. We assess first, and refer you on if you need imaging or a different provider.
Can I come while pregnant?
Yes. Dr. Alina has continuing education in pregnancy and paediatric adjusting, and adapts positioning and technique as pregnancy progresses.
Do you work with athletes?
Yes — that is most of our practice, from professional and military athletes through to rec-league players and weekend warriors. We also work with people who simply want to move well and stay active.
Do you treat concussions?
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Ready to Move Better?
Book online or reach out with questions. We are at 120 Iber Road, Unit 107 in Stittsville, minutes from Kanata and west Ottawa.
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