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For the LightStream Laser Solution used at our Centre:

1. Chronic Low Back Pain

2. Chronic Neck Pain

3. Acute "Whiplash" Tissue Injury

4. Osteoarthritis

5. Acute Sports/Recreational/Stress

6. Headaches: Tension/Stress

7. Chronic Ergonomic/Work Injury

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lateral Epicondylitis
Repetitive Strain Injury

The Doctors :

Dr. Don Fitz-Ritson	Dr. Stephanie Kim	Dr. Manik Bhan

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

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Dr. Stephanie Kim, B.Sc.(Hon.),D.C. Chiropractor and Acupuncturist : Dr. Stephanie Kim is a summa cum laude graduate from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. She also holds an honours undergraduate degree in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. Her studies further include acupuncture training at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Dr. Kim has been with Advanced Therapeutic Centre since 2002. At Advanced Therapeutic Centre, her focus has been on treatment of chronic pain patients by combining her expertise in chiropractic, laser therapy, rehabilitation and laser acupuncture. She is also working with an independent assessment company to perform both in-home and functional assessment for chronic disability patients.

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Dr. MANIK BHAN Chiropractor Active Release Techniques Provider Medical Acupuncturist EDUCATION: Graduate of the CanadianMemorial Chiropractic College in 2006 (cum laude) Graduate of the Mc Master Medical Acupuncture program in 2006, integrating a scientific approach to the traditional Chinese medicine technique Certified Active Release Techniques Provider since 2003 - certified in Nerve Entrapment Release, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spine Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) from McMaster Universityin 2000 Certified Golf Biomechanics Therapist since 2005 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1999 TECHNIQUES USED: Low force chiropractic manipulation/mobilization used to increase motion in fixated joints Active Release Techniques: patented soft tissue technique designed to free up adhesions in muscles and joints, as well as nerve entrapments. It improves circulation in hypoxic (low oxygenated) tissue, thus affecting joint and muscle function Acupuncture : Use of fine needles to penetrate directly into affected tissue to reduce pain and improve function. Specific acupuncture points from traditional Chinese medicine are used as well. Laser therapy and laser acupuncture: non-invasive, no pain, no needles!!!

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