Biography
Chiropractic background
I am a 1986 CMCC graduate. That year, I completed chiropractic boards in the following jurisdictions: Canada, Ontario, Québec and the United States.
I am the past president of the well-known Locum referral service of the late 80’s and early 90’s called Professional Chiropractic Locum Services, serving all of the province of Ontario and Québec.
I then operated a busy family practice in Orléans, Ontario. In 2008, I started a new locum service, the Eastern Ontario Locum Service. This type of practice allows me great flexibility while raising a busy family. Doing locums, I have worked in no less than 75 different clinics over the last 29 years.
I am trained in Diversified Technique, Motion Palpation, Activator, certified in the Thompson Technique by Dr. John Minardi, D.C. of the Minardi Integrated Systems, and I am also certified in the Cox Technique. In 2011-12, I enrolled in the ICA Wellness Certification Program taught by Dr. James Chestnut and Dr. Richard Baxter. I also completed my AODA in 2011.
Other skills include OCA PMP, Chirowrite, Nexy-Soft, Chartmaster, Cliniko, rolling thermal scan and Static EMG scan, digital posture screening and evaluation, x-ray taking (traditional or digital), various modalities, soft tissue therapies and orthotic fitting.
In the last few years, my continuing education has included CCO’s record keeping seminar, Winter Radiology Review (2007-17), CCPA Risk management projects (2008- now) Chirowrite webminars, Techniques with Chiropractic Master, Dr. Len Faye (2010), Thompson Seminar Series with Dr. Minardi (2011), Pediatric Seminar with Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock (2011), the ICA Wellness Certification Program, and finally the Cox Certification course in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in November 2014. I completed Part III of the Cox course in October 2015 and a hands-on workshop for the treatment of the cervical spine in Chicago in October 2015 also. I attended the Life University Chiropractic Conference in Montreal in April 2017.
I hold memberships with the CCO, CCA, OCA, EOCS and L’Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec. I am fully covered by CCPA.
I am experienced and at ease in treating newborns right up to the geriatric population using different techniques and approaches.
Personal Background
I was born and raised in Trois-Rivières, Québec. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters.
I have been volunteering actively in my community, namely at my children’s schools, elementary and high school councils since 2004, Girl Guides Movement (2002-08), church volunteer, La Leche League since 1993 and Cumberland Lions Club (Effective Speaking Contest).
My personal interests are about travelling, health-conscious cooking, fitness, outdoor activities and sports, cultural events and reading.
I am fully bilingual, both in French and English.
Description of Services
1) Prompt response to all locum requests
2) Online questionnaire "About your clinic" to get a feel for your clinic, procedures and philosophy.
3) No-charge Observation day(s): depending on your needs, length of locum, technique, equipment, etc.
4) Various techniques available: Diversified Technique, Thompson Technique, Activator Methods, Motion Palpation, Static Palpation, Spine Align ( computerized adjusting).
5) Other abilities: Detailed SOAP Notes, either hand-written or using Chirowrite, Nexy-Soft , OCA PMP, Cliniko, rolling thermal scan and static EMG scan, digital posture screening and evaluation, X-ray taking (either traditional or digital), X-ray reporting (full written report), Orthotic fitting (TOG and Oolab), various modalities, various soft tissue therapies.
6) Competitive and reasonable rates
7) Follow-up questionnaire and call
Advantages of hiring me
1) Local chiropractor: great for last minute changes in your plans,emergencies, etc.and also no need for accommodation or travel arrangements.
2) Bilingual service: most French patients are thrilled about this one!
3) Flexible hours: available for emergencies before or after shifts or added patients at the end of the day.
4) Punctual, reliable service: I always show up ½ hour before the day starts at least or earlier if needed.
5) Experienced in dealing with staff or unforeseen situations ( having run my own clinic)
6) Most important of all:professional, caring, positive disposition
List of References
Dr. Gauri Shankar, D.C., Prescott, On. (613) 925-3436
Dr. Sylvie Bordeleau, D.C., Ottawa, On. (613) 747-0444
Dr. Daniel Vandervoort, D.C., Rockland, On. (613) 446-4088
Dr. Karen Somers, D.C., Bourget, On. (613)487-3716
Dr. Steve Pelletier, D.C., Orleans, On. (613) 837-8885
Dr. Mona Nasr, D.C., Stitsville, On. (613) 831-2026
Dr. Parnell Crook, D.C., Kemptville, On. (613) 258-5911
Dr. Kelly Norman, D.C., Ottawa, On. (613) 288-2225
Dr. Barbara Rodwin, D.C., Ottawa, On. (613) 820-2670
Dr. Tim Schneider, D.C., Ottawa, On. (613) 569-6000
The late Dr. Fred Warren, D.C., Ottawa, On. (613) 224-4080
Dr. André Paris, St-Isidore, On. (613) 524-2819
Dr. Keith Moore, Baseline Chiropractic Clinic, Ottawa, On. (613) 224-8582
Dr. Frazer Smith, Smiths Falls Family Chiropractic, Smiths Falls, On. (613) 283-4100
Dr. Mark Czubak, Smiths Falls Family Chiropractic, Smiths Falls, On. (613) 283-4100
Dr. Emilie Perras, D.C., Ottawa, On. (613) 266-6956
Dr. Christine Cordick, Perth, On.
Dr. Lyne Rivet, Orleans, On. (613) 830-3337
Dr. Mike Mattinen, Orleans, On. (613) 830-3337
Dr. Denis Tondreau, Orleans, On. (613) 830-8919
Dr. Mark Herman, Almonte, On. (613) 256-2813
Dr Jaye Carlson, Almonte, On. (613) 256-2813
Dr. Mark deGruchy, Ottawa Health Group, Ottawa, On. (613) 564-9000
Dr. Kym deGruchy, Ottawa Health Group, On. (613) 564-9000
Dr. Andrea Guidolin, Ottawa Health Group, On. (613) 564-9000
Dr. John Zielonka, Ottawa, On. (613) 688-1036
Dr. Rob Rodine, Smith Falls, On. (613) 205-0978