Find Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
1.
What is chiropractic?
Our clinic offers a non-invasive, hands-on approach to healthcare, emphasizing the restoration of proper function to the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. Your chiropractor employs a range of techniques tailored to address your specific concerns and to maintain optimal alignment and function in your body. These techniques may include adjustments, Active Release Techniques (ART), COX flexion-distraction, shockwave therapy, and orthotics.
See our chiropractic page for more specific information on the above.
2.
What conditions does chiropractic treat?
Chiropractors commonly treat a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, whiplash, headaches, and sprains or strains resulting from daily activities, sports, or work-related injuries. They also address issues related to postural correction, particularly from prolonged sitting at work, and support general health to promote wellness and pain-free living.
2.
Who visits a chiropractor?
People of all ages seek chiropractic care. From infants to the elderly, chiropractic care has been a safe and effective form of healthcare. Whether you are seeking to be free of pain or want to maintain the optimal function of your body and nervous system, chiropractic care could be for you.
3.
What Should I Expect During My First Visit to a Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Osteopath?
The initial assessment includes a detailed health history and a comprehensive physical examination to gather all necessary information for an accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. Following this thorough evaluation, the most appropriate treatment will be administered.
If additional information is needed, such as X-rays, the Doctor of Chiropractic will provide a referral for the required imaging.
Your practitioner might also refer you to another modality within the clinic, we believe in a holistic approach and some conditions may require additional therapies for the best results.
4.
What conditions does chiropractic treat?
Some of the most common conditions are back pain, neck pain, whiplash, headache, sprains/strains from daily activity, sports and work related injuries, postural correction from sitting at work and general health to sustain wellness and pain-free living.
5.
What should I expect during my first massage appointment?
If you are visiting us for the first time, you will need to complete an intake form before your massage. Your therapist will review your health history and discuss your needs and goals. The massage will be tailored to your specific requirements. After the session, it is important to drink plenty of water and follow any aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
6.
Does OHIP cover my appointment?
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario only provides coverage for X-rays that the Doctor of Chiropractic may request. At this time there is no provincial coverage for the services provided.
7.
Does OHIP cover chiropractic, physiotherapy, or massage?
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario only provides coverage for X-rays that the Doctor of Chiropractic may request. At this time there is no provincial coverage for the services provided.
8.
Do you offer direct billing to my extended healthcare coverage?
Yes! We are pleased to offer direct insurance billing for our clients. The process may vary depending on your insurance provider, and your reimbursement will depend on your coverage level.
Contact our team today to learn more about setting this up.
9.
How long will I need chiropractic care?
When considering this question, it's crucial to assess the extent, duration, and severity of the injury, as these factors determine the intensity and duration of necessary treatment. Typically, practitioners may initially recommend twice-weekly sessions for a few weeks to manage acute phases, gradually spacing treatments to maintain progress. Maintenance sessions, typically recommended every 4-7 weeks, help sustain optimal body alignment and function, offering numerous benefits. At Laurelwood, we prioritize personalized care, ensuring your treatment plan aligns perfectly with your individual needs.
10.
Are your practitioners registered?
Yes, all of the practitioners who work at the clinic are registered with the appropriate governing body in Ontario, so you can have peace of mind your receiving the best care possible.
11.
Can I combine therapies on one day?
Yes, you absolutely can attend multiple different therapies on one day.
Osteopathy before chiropractic is the only rule we like to enforce, check out our instagram post on why this is.
Otherwise any of the other therapies can be done in whatever order works best for your schedule.
12.
What are your hours of operation?
Laurelwood Wellness Centre is open Monday to Saturday.
Monday – 9am – 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30 – 6pm
Wednesday 7:30-6pm
Thursday 10am – 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am – 6pm
Saturdays – one per month, 9am-3pm
Please be aware that therapy availability may vary depending on the day and practitioner, and not all therapies may be available at all times.
We are located at 155 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo in Unit F 118.
See contact us section for more detailed location details.
1.
What is chiropractic?
Our clinic offers a non-invasive, hands-on approach to healthcare, emphasizing the restoration of proper function to the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. Your chiropractor employs a range of techniques tailored to address your specific concerns and to maintain optimal alignment and function in your body. These techniques may include adjustments, Active Release Techniques (ART), COX flexion-distraction, shockwave therapy, and orthotics.
See our chiropractic page for more specific information on the above.
See our chiropractic page for more specific information on the above.
2.
What conditions does chiropractic treat?
Chiropractors commonly treat a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, whiplash, headaches, and sprains or strains resulting from daily activities, sports, or work-related injuries. They also address issues related to postural correction, particularly from prolonged sitting at work, and support general health to promote wellness and pain-free living.
2.
Who visits a chiropractor?
People of all ages seek chiropractic care. From infants to the elderly, chiropractic care has been a safe and effective form of healthcare. Whether you are seeking to be free of pain or want to maintain the optimal function of your body and nervous system, chiropractic care could be for you.
3.
What Should I Expect During My First Visit to a Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Osteopath?
The initial assessment includes a detailed health history and a comprehensive physical examination to gather all necessary information for an accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. Following this thorough evaluation, the most appropriate treatment will be administered.
If additional information is needed, such as X-rays, the Doctor of Chiropractic will provide a referral for the required imaging.
Your practitioner might also refer you to another modality within the clinic, we believe in a holistic approach and some conditions may require additional therapies for the best results.
If additional information is needed, such as X-rays, the Doctor of Chiropractic will provide a referral for the required imaging.
Your practitioner might also refer you to another modality within the clinic, we believe in a holistic approach and some conditions may require additional therapies for the best results.
4.
What conditions does chiropractic treat?
Some of the most common conditions are back pain, neck pain, whiplash, headache, sprains/strains from daily activity, sports and work related injuries, postural correction from sitting at work and general health to sustain wellness and pain-free living.
5.
What should I expect during my first massage appointment?
If you are visiting us for the first time, you will need to complete an intake form before your massage. Your therapist will review your health history and discuss your needs and goals. The massage will be tailored to your specific requirements. After the session, it is important to drink plenty of water and follow any aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
6.
Does OHIP cover my appointment?
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario only provides coverage for X-rays that the Doctor of Chiropractic may request. At this time there is no provincial coverage for the services provided.
7.
Does OHIP cover chiropractic, physiotherapy, or massage?
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario only provides coverage for X-rays that the Doctor of Chiropractic may request. At this time there is no provincial coverage for the services provided.
8.
Do you offer direct billing to my extended healthcare coverage?
Yes! We are pleased to offer direct insurance billing for our clients. The process may vary depending on your insurance provider, and your reimbursement will depend on your coverage level.
Contact our team today to learn more about setting this up.
Contact our team today to learn more about setting this up.
9.
How long will I need chiropractic care?
When considering this question, it's crucial to assess the extent, duration, and severity of the injury, as these factors determine the intensity and duration of necessary treatment. Typically, practitioners may initially recommend twice-weekly sessions for a few weeks to manage acute phases, gradually spacing treatments to maintain progress. Maintenance sessions, typically recommended every 4-7 weeks, help sustain optimal body alignment and function, offering numerous benefits. At Laurelwood, we prioritize personalized care, ensuring your treatment plan aligns perfectly with your individual needs.
10.
Are your practitioners registered?
Yes, all of the practitioners who work at the clinic are registered with the appropriate governing body in Ontario, so you can have peace of mind your receiving the best care possible.
11.
Can I combine therapies on one day?
Yes, you absolutely can attend multiple different therapies on one day.
Osteopathy before chiropractic is the only rule we like to enforce, check out our instagram post on why this is.
Otherwise any of the other therapies can be done in whatever order works best for your schedule.
Osteopathy before chiropractic is the only rule we like to enforce, check out our instagram post on why this is.
Otherwise any of the other therapies can be done in whatever order works best for your schedule.
12.
What are your hours of operation?
Laurelwood Wellness Centre is open Monday to Saturday.
Monday – 9am – 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30 – 6pm
Wednesday 7:30-6pm
Thursday 10am – 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am – 6pm
Saturdays – one per month, 9am-3pm
Please be aware that therapy availability may vary depending on the day and practitioner, and not all therapies may be available at all times.
We are located at 155 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo in Unit F 118.
See contact us section for more detailed location details.
Monday – 9am – 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30 – 6pm
Wednesday 7:30-6pm
Thursday 10am – 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am – 6pm
Saturdays – one per month, 9am-3pm
Please be aware that therapy availability may vary depending on the day and practitioner, and not all therapies may be available at all times.
We are located at 155 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo in Unit F 118.
See contact us section for more detailed location details.
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Laurelwood Location Directions
You can find the Laurelwood Wellness Centre at F118-155 Frobisher Drive. Free parking is available.
- F118-155 Frobisher Drive
Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2E1 - Telephone: 519-883-4188 519-883-4188
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: One Saturday per month by appointment only
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