Chiropractic Care

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, chiropractic care for adults is focused on restoring proper spinal movement and optimizing overall function. Chiropractic adjustments are used to improve spinal alignment, reduce pain, and enhance mobility, allowing your body to function at its best.

Dr. Maija Kuan and Dr. Carly Njaa are passionate about providing personalized care that addresses the specific needs of each individual. For Dr. Kuan, her approach combines contemporary medical acupuncture and chiropractic techniques to help manage pain and promote recovery, particularly for those with musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Njaa, with her extensive experience, focuses on restoring movement and relieving tension to help patients feel more balanced and less restricted in their daily activities.

Common concerns that bring patients to chiropractic care include:

• Neck pain

• Back pain

• Injury rehabilitation

• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction

• Migraines and tension headaches

• Posture correction

Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to address these concerns, helping patients regain their mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking better posture, Dr. Kuan and Dr. Njaa are dedicated to working with you to create a treatment plan that supports your long-term health and well-being.

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, our chiropractic services are tailored to the unique needs of athletes, helping them achieve peak performance, prevent injuries, and recover faster. Both of our experienced chiropractors, Dr. Maija Kuan and Dr. Carly Njaa, have a special interest in supporting athletes of all ages and athletic disciplines. Through a combination of manual adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative exercises, chiropractic care can:

• Improve joint mobility and flexibility

• Reduce muscle tension and pain

• Enhance balance and coordination

• Promote faster recovery from injuries

• Prevent future injuries through proper alignment

• Support overall athletic performance

Whether you're dealing with a specific injury or looking to maintain optimal physical function, our chiropractic care is designed to keep you at the top of your game. Experience the benefits of a personalized chiropractic plan that addresses the demands of your sport and your body.

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, we understand the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and motherhood. Dr. Carly Njaa specializes in pre and postnatal chiropractic care, offering gentle and effective treatments to support women through every stage of their journey. Dr. Njaa has specialized training in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic technique designed to help balance the pelvis and reduce tension in the ligaments and muscles, which can assist in achieving optimal fetal positioning during pregnancy.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help:

• Relieve back, hip, and pelvic pain

• Improve posture and balance

• Reduce tension and discomfort from swelling

• Support optimal fetal positioning, including the reduction of breech presentations

• Alleviate headaches and neck pain

Postnatally, chiropractic care can aid in:

• Promoting recovery after labor and delivery

• Addressing pelvic misalignment

• Enhancing mobility and strength

• Supporting postpartum body changes and overall well-being

Dr. Njaa’s approach is tailored to your individual needs, using safe and gentle techniques designed to ease discomfort and help you feel your best during this special time. Whether you’re expecting or recovering, our chiropractic care can support your body’s natural healing process, helping you move with greater ease and comfort.

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, we offer specialized chiropractic care for infants aged 0-12 months, focusing on the early stages of development. Dr. Carly Njaa has expertise in working with babies, using gentle, safe techniques to address common infant concerns and support healthy growth.

Chiropractic care for infants can help with:

• Supporting healthy spinal development

• Improving sleep patterns and reducing fussiness

• Helping to improve comfort in conditions like colic, reflux, and ear infections (as part of a comprehensive care plan)

• Enhancing early motor skills and coordination

• Promoting overall well-being and immune function

Dr. Njaa’s approach is calm and compassionate, ensuring a comfortable experience for both babies and parents. Whether your baby is experiencing discomfort or you want to support their natural development, chiropractic care can provide valuable benefits during this crucial time.

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, we offer chiropractic care specifically designed to support the growing bodies of children and youth. Chiropractic adjustments are safe, gentle, and tailored to the unique needs of younger patients, helping to optimize spinal health and improve overall function.

Dr. Maija Kuan and Dr. Carly Njaa are passionate about providing a comprehensive approach to care, focusing on promoting healthy spinal development, improving posture, and supporting optimal movement patterns. Whether it's addressing musculoskeletal discomfort, enhancing recovery from sports injuries, or ensuring balanced growth, their combined expertise helps children and youth feel their best.

Chiropractic care for children and youth may help with:

• Supporting healthy spinal development

• Promoting better posture and balance

• Addressing concerns such as discomfort in the neck and back (subject to clinical assessment)

• Alleviating growing pains and musculoskeletal discomfort (as part of a comprehensive care plan)

• Supporting healthy movement patterns for active children and youth

Chiropractic care is part of a holistic approach to health, focusing on improving overall well-being and function. Dr. Kuan and Dr. Njaa are committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care, ensuring that children and youth receive the best care for their physical development.

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, we offer contemporary medical acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention designed to help manage pain and optimize function. Dr. Maija Kuan specializes in contemporary medical acupuncture, which is provided under her chiropractic designation and license. This condition-based acupuncture approach focuses on neuromodulation of pain through targeted acupuncture techniques, aiming to induce physiological changes in the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Contemporary medical acupuncture can help with:

• Decreasing pain and discomfort

• Increasing blood flow and circulation

• Reducing inflammation

• Promoting healing through the release of neurotransmitters

• Enhancing the body’s natural physiological mechanisms

It is an effective adjunct to other manual therapy treatments, helping to manage musculoskeletal pain, headaches, chronic pain, and movement disorders. Dr. Kuan’s expertise in contemporary medical acupuncture can offer relief and improve your overall function, helping you regain mobility and comfort as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, we offer custom foot orthotics designed to support proper biomechanics, correct abnormal motion, and accommodate various pathologies. Both Dr. Maija Kuan and Dr. Carly Njaa are trained to assess and create personalized orthotics tailored to your specific needs.

Custom foot orthotics can help with a variety of conditions, including:

• Pes planus (flat feet)

• Shin splints

• Plantar fasciitis

• Heel spurs

• Sesamoiditis

• Neuroma

• Low back pain

• Hip pain

• Ankle instability

• Leg length discrepancy

• Chondromalacia

• ITB (iliotibial band) syndrome

By addressing abnormal movement patterns and promoting proper alignment, our custom foot orthotics can help reduce pain, improve comfort, and enhance overall function. Dr. Kuan and Dr. Njaa ensure that each orthotic is crafted to optimize your posture, reduce strain, and support healthy movement throughout your day.