Doctors

Dr. Don Fitz-Ritson, B.A.(Hon.)D.C.,FCCRS(C)
Chiropractor/Rehab Specialist/NIS:

Dr. Fitz-Ritson has been practicing since 1979 and is the Director of the Advanced Therapeutic Centre. He has been working with Lasers since 1984 and through his research, co-invented a laser and invented protocols which received 7 Health Canada Approvals for dealing effectively with acute and chronic musculo-skeletal pain conditions. This involves combining the healing effects of the Laser with gentle, but specific exercises to restore function and rehabilitate the injured area.

Dr. Fitz-Ritson is a past Assistant Professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He was President of the Posture Research Institute, Chairman, the Chiropractic Sciences Department and taught for 10 years at the College. He has published seventeen scientific papers and three definitive chapters in texts on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal trauma. He has presented research papers at international conferences in Canada, United States and England, and has lectured in Europe, England, United States, Canada, Hawaii and the West Indies.

Dr. Fitz-Ritson is a founding member of the Canadian Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialists and a member of the Research Review Committee. He is currently researching and developing a new laser and continues to improve methods for healing and treating pain conditions.

Dr. Stephanie Kim, B. Sc (Hon.) D.C., L.Ac.
Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and ARTâ„¢

Dr. Stephanie Kim is passionately committed to helping people get healthier. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree summa cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago. She also holds an honors undergraduate degree in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto.

Dr. Kim has been with the Advanced Therapeutic Centre since 2002 and specializes in the following:

 

 

-Dr. Kim provides unique inter-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment options which include a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, ARTâ„¢, and area specific exercises.

Acupuncture

-Dr. Kim’s studies encompass Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China), National University of Health Sciences (Chicago), and McMaster University’s (Hamilton) Medical Acupuncture Program.

Chiropractic

-Soft Tissue Release treatment - certified Active Release Technique provider.

-Chiropractic techniques to correct spinal, pelvic and extremity joint misalignments.

-Pregnancy- certified in Webster Technique, a specialized chiropractic treatment specifically designed for treating pregnant women

Certified Independent Medical Examiner

-Providing functional and physical assessments for patients with varying disabilities.