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What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column, which are believed to cause other disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organ. Simply put, the practice of Chiropractic treatment focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine, and pelvis) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. Dr. Tracy Ho, Chiropractor Dr. Tracy Ho is a health and wellness Chiropractor, a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment neuromuscular skeletal disorders, with an emphasis on treatment spinal alignment through manual adjustments. Accredited by College of Chiropractors of Ontario (Canada) and the Hong Kong Chiropractic Council, Dr. Ho has the ability to approach any situation in a holistic manner aiding in the bodies innate intelligence to supply and coordinate necessary functions. She works closely with other healthcare practitioners to prepare the best treatment program for her patients. When to opt to see a Chiropractor? Chiropractors deal with a range of age related health issues, which, at first glance may not appear to be ‘Chiropractic’ cases: Adults
Newborns/Toddlers
Children/Adolescents
What to expect? Prior to your adjustment, we conduct a thorough history of your health with complete physical examinations, neurological examinations, orthopaedic examinations, spinal examinations and postural analysis in order to better understand the needs of each patient. Following a physical assessment a Chiropractic adjustment is applied, freeing the body’s innate intelligence to restore and maximise one’s health. Who would benefit from Chiropractic treatments? Everyone with a spine! Dr. Ho has a broad range of techniques to further expand her clinical skills and to ensure each individual receives appropriate and necessary care for their body. Additional techniques that Dr. Ho utilizes include: Cranial Therapy, Biomedical acupuncture, Active release technique (ART), Graston, Webster technique, Functional Range Release (FR) and she is also a certified Kinesiotaping practitioner. Chiropractic care for children is tailored to their age and weight, and with very young babies and children, their adjustments require no more pressure than you would use to test the ripeness of a tomato. Gentler techniques include the Activator Method, Cranial techniques and dural release. Dr. Ho enjoys an active lifestyle particularly in yoga and Ultimate Frisbee. Her holistic approach to patient care is the key to her success and the positive outcomes achieved for her patients. Dr. Tracy Ho has a Bachelor in Science Specialized Honors in Kinesiology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. |