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. Susan DeWolfe

Dr. Susan DeWolfe is a graduate Mount Allison University. In 1991, she graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She received her Fellowship in Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences in 2004. She is a past assistant instructor of Active Release Technique and is certified in Active Release Technique, Graston Technique and Kinesiotaping. Dr. DeWolfe is a provider of Acupuncture.


She is the clinic founder and director of the World Pond Hockey Championships' Sports Injury Clinic.

Dr. DeWolfe has a wealth of experience treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal joint injuries as a result of both sport and non-sport injuries. Dr. DeWolfe's goal in practice is to provide the best quality and most appropriate care to each patient.

Dr. DeWolfe has a significant personal commitment to fitness. She has had extensive personal training in pilates and has been a spinning instructor for over 12 years. She is an avid rock climber and cyclist.

Dr. Amrita Kharkar BSc. (Hon), D.C.
Chiropractor and Acupuncture Provider

Dr. Amrita Kharkar is a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Psychology from the University of Western Ontario.

Dr. Kharkar has been trained in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture (McMaster University) and has a keen interest in treating chronic pain populations.

Dr. Kharkar practices Diversified Chiropractic Technique. She is a certified Active Release Techniques (ART®) provider. She has also been trained in Activator Techniques for neck, back, pelvic, and extremity joint manipulations. As well, she has completed certification in Graston Technique, an instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization that can effectively heal tissues showing soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

Dr. Kharkar is currently a health and fitness writer for Suhaag magazine, where she is able to share her passion for healthy living. She is committed to helping individuals achieve their nutritional and fitness goals.

She continues to be a life-long learner and uses a research-based approach to provide the most excellent quality of care for her patients.

Dr. Stephanie Kim, B. Sc (Hon.) D.C., L.Ac.
Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and ART™

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:

Chronic Pain

-Dr. Kim provides unique inter-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment options which include a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, ART™, 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.