COVER STORY / The Patient-Centred Team
D
r. Smith’s clinic on the
Oakville-Mississauga
border reflects her
practice philosophy. It is
an easy place to be. Your
Health Wellness Centre is calm, welcoming
and unmistakably a place where thoughtful
care is provided by a talented group
of professionals. The group includes
chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopaths,
and Reiki and yoga practitioners. These
practitioners form an inclusive team. Each
one is a piece of the puzzle. The clinic’s
logo is set on a puzzle piece.
When it comes to treating athletes, the
collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach
is essential. “Chiropractors who treat
athletes mainly focus on the spine and
musculoskeletal care,” Dr. Smith explains,
adding “there is also a role for chiropractors
as sports injury specialists interacting with
other health care providers and coaches for
early detection and treatment of injury.”
Robert described the value of his
partnership