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About Us About the Clinic First Canadian Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centre has been an integral part of First Canadian Medical Centre since 1994. We provide busy and health-oriented individuals with efficient, supportive health care of the highest quality in a convenient downtown Toronto location. Your health goals are as unique as you are - shouldn't the care you receive be the same? Our distinctive approach addresses your needs and strives to provide you with tools to enhance your quality of life - both at work and at home. About the Doctors Dr. Doris Mertins Dr. Doris Mertins founded First Canadian Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centre in 1994. A firm believer in upgrading her knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis so she can provide her patients with a range of complementary treatment options, Doris continues to take educational courses through both CMCC and McMaster. As part of her commitment to staying current with best practices and emerging trends, Doris has completed a wide variety of courses, including:
In the past, Doris has also taught at CMCC as a small group leader helping third year students improve their clinical skills. Dr. Darcie Sinclair Dr. Sinclair has practiced at First Canadian Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centre since 1997. Darcie graduated in 1996 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto after earning an honours degree from Queen’s University in the Life Sciences program. Following an initial course of acupuncture study in Sri Lanka in 1994, she has furthered her study of acupuncture at both McMaster University in the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program and at programs offered through CMCC. Darcie's unique combination of acupuncture training allows her to combine the most effective components of traditional acupuncture with a scientific, evidence-based approach to acupuncture, which she has found maximizes the effect of treatment for her patients. In conjunction with acupuncture and gentle joint manipulation, Darcie uses a wide range of soft tissue techniques to help her patients achieve their health and functional goals. While many of her patients work in an office environment and have high stress jobs, she also treats many amateur and elite athletes. She believes in creating a customized treatment plan for each individual with a focus on getting the patient back to what they want to do as soon as possible. Darcie believes that ongoing education, both as an educator and a student, is essential to providing excellent care to her patients. She is constantly striving to find new ways to help patients optimize their health and wellbeing. Darcie has recently returned from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where she completed the first level of study in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. This is a newer method of treatment that employs neurophysiological principles in both treatment and exercise to optimize the function of the locomotor system, optimizing performance and health not only in sport but also in daily activities. The following are some continuing education certifications obtained by Darcie:
Dr. Sinclair has been a part-time faculty member at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College since 1998 where she facilitates third year students in honing their diagnostic and patient care skills. Combining her long time love of animals, with her years of chiropractic experience, Darcie is also a certified animal chiropractor helping dogs, horses and nice cats with their movement and functional issues. Darcie completed an intensive training program at the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre and is also a certified member of the College of Animal Chiropractors, which strives to ensure that its members provide the highest quality of care to our furry friends. Dr. Michelle Basil Dr. Michelle Basil has been practicing at First Canadian Chiropractic and Acupuncture since 2006. After attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dalhousie University in 1996, Michelle went on to pursue chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto completing the intensive four year program, and graduating with a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2001. During her studies at CMCC, Michelle also studied acupuncture in 1999 in Sri Lanka. Since that time she has followed up with further study at the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program for Health Professionals as well as many continuing education courses through the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Acupuncture program. Michelle chose to practice with a variety of different chiropractors at the beginning of her career working as a locum chiropractor, both in Canada and throughout Australia, for five years. This experience awarded her with the knowledge of a variety of different treatment types and practice methods as well as provided the opportunity to see a varied patient base. In addition to gentle chiropractic manipulations, mobilizations and acupuncture, Michelle incorporates a variety of soft tissue techniques including Graston and myofascial release to help patients reach their goals. Believing that balanced neuromusculoskeletal function is a major key to achieving better overall health is a major tenet that Michelle puts forth through her treatment. Patient care always includes options for self care including home exercise as well as ergonomic and postural advice. Michelle is licensed by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and is a member in good standing of both the Canadian Chiropractic and the Ontario Chiropractic Associations as well as the Acupuncture Council of Ontario. Following her belief that continuing education plays a large part in Michelle’s ability to be a thorough and exceptional health care provider has led her to participate in several courses throughout her career. Michelle holds the following continuing education certifications:
MIchelle’s expertise in biomechanics and the musculoskeletal system as well as her individualized patient-centered approach has allowed her to successfully care for patients with a wide variety of conditions helping to restore function. In keeping with her holistic approach to health, Michelle works together with other health professionals as necessary to ensure that her patients receive the best possible level of multidisciplinary care. Dr. Jodey Hudson Dr. Jodey Hudson graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honors Degree in Biological Science. From there, she attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and graduated with Clinic Honors in 2010. CMCC offers a four-year comprehensive and rigorous education, consisting of basic sciences as well as applied courses, built on an evidence-based model of care. As a recent graduate, Jodey is able to provide up-to-date care and is dedicated to staying current by furthering her education through continuing education courses. Jodey has been trained in Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) courses for the Upper Limb, Lower Limb and Spine. She completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University in 2009, as well as the Graston M1 Basic Training Module during her time at CMCC. Dr. Hudson utilizes a variety of techniques in practice, including medical acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, individualized rehab strategies and gentle joint manipulation, with an emphasis on restoring proper function and performance. She is a firm believer in a comprehensive approach to health and treating the patient as a whole, and believes in focusing on the root of the problem, and not just the symptoms. Upon graduating, Dr. Hudson completed a number of locum opportunities in the GTA and surrounding area in order to gain more experience in a variety of clinic settings. This provided Jodey with a unique opportunity, as she was able to collaborate with a number of different health care providers and work with a wide variety of patients. Jodey has used this experience to her advantage, in order to offer her patients the most effective strategies in managing their health. |
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