At River Oaks Chiropractic and Wellness 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 Oakville office.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal treatment utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Christina McGlashan has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment and mobilization.  We also commonly treat conditions of "non spinal joints" such as hips, knees, shoulders, wrists, ankles and feet.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world.  It is a system of diagnosis and treatment that is based in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  The treatment involves the insertion of small solid needles into precise anatomical sites in the body to produce therapeutic effects.    Both our chiropractor and our naturopathic doctor are trained to perform acupuncture.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a profession that focuses on prevention of disease and disharmony.  Working in conjunction with other regulated health care providers to ensure comprehensive and effective patient-centred treatment, naturopathic doctors strive to address the root cause of illness.  Naturopathic doctors are regulated health care practitioners who are taught to use herbal (botanical) medicine, traditional chinese medicine and acupuncture, lifestyle counseling, nutrition, physical medicine (including some therapeutic touch and manipulation), and homeopathic medicine to assist the body in healing.  Conditions treated by naturopathic doctors include women's health, gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, Crohn's, Celiac), allergies, asthma, skin conditions, as well as autoimmune conditions.

Custom Made Orthotics and Shoes

Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and general foot neglect are responsible for the majority of foot problems. It's important to understand your feet have direct impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step.  A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.  At River Oaks Chiropractic and Wellness Centre we offer custom made orthotics and a wide range of shoes to help support you in any activity that you do.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach  that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office  provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to  meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage  therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling,  relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.

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.

Electrotherapy Modalities

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Christina McGlashan's specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at River Oaks Chiropractic and Wellness Centre also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation 
• Manual traction
• Cryotherapy  
• Heat therapy
• Work hardening rehabilitation program

Prenatal and Postnatal Care

Our team at River Oaks Chiropractic and Wellness Centre can help answer all your questions from what to eat during pregnancy to what type of exercise is safe during each trimester.  Chiropractic and Massage Therapy can also help to ease some of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy and the post-natal period and make this period of your life more enjoyable.  Dr. ChristinaMcGlashan has completed advanced training and is certified in the Webster technique which is used to address imbalances in the pelvic ligaments, muscles and joints and there resulting effects on the uterus and baby's position.  Addressing imbalances can contribute to a more comfortable pregnancy and birth, which can reduce the need for medical intervention.