Description of my philosophy of care and services provided.

1. DR. CHERYL POKSZYWKA
DC, BSc, BKin(Hons)
Certified in Acupuncture, Applied
Kinesiology, Graston® Technique,
Kinesio® Taping

2. MY PHILOSOPHY
Each patient is an individual
Your condition and treatment is unique to YOU, and
may change throughout the course of care
depending on how you respond
Multiple modalities are used to address dysfunction
of the joints, nerves, AND soft tissues in order to
maximize the healing potential
Become an active participant in your healthcare!
It is my job to provide you with the tools to
prevent re-injury and maintain health, NOT to see
you every week indefinitely

3. CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic: from the Greek
“treatment by hand”
Non-invasive healthcare that
focuses on muscles, joints,
and nerves of the spine and
extremities

4. CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic Adjustment:
 Purpose:
 Increase mobility in a joint
 Correct postural abnormalities
 Normalize function of nervous
system
 “Crack”: gas bubbles being
released from fluid within
the joint

5. CHIROPRACTIC
NOT JUST ABOUT THE BONES!
The soft tissue MUST
be treated too!
 Reduces pain and
inflammation
 Reduces scar tissue
 Relaxes muscle fibres
 Improves ease and
efficiency of the
adjustment
 Helps prevent re-injury
Several modalities
used to address
accompanying soft
tissue dysfunction:
 Acupuncture
 Ultrasound
 Electrical muscle
stimulation
 Soft tissue massage
 Graston Technique
 Therapeutic Exercise

6. APPLIED KINESIOLOGY
System of evaluating structural, chemical and
mental aspects of health using manual muscle
testing
When muscle dysfunction is present, must
determine underlying cause of the imbalance
Treatment can include:
 Joint manipulation or mobilization
 Myofascial therapies
 Cranial techniques
 Acupuncture or meridian therapy
 Clinical nutrition or dietary management
Often treatment techniques are very gentle,
ideal for the elderly who cannot tolerate
aggressive treatment

7. ACUPUNCTURE
Purpose: maintain free flow
of “Qi” (body’s vital energy)
in the body
Obstruction of Qi produces
an imbalance in the body
causing pain and disease
states
Insertion of needles at
specific points in the body
restores flow of Qi and
resolves symptoms

8. ACUPUNCTURE
Relieves pain and
inflammation
 Releases “Endorphin”
(body’s natural pain
killer) , blocking pain
signals from reaching
brain
Increases circulation
Promotes healing
Back and neck pain: disc
herniations,
sprains/strains
Headaches: migraine,
tension
Fibromyalgia
Shoulder pain: rotator
cuff syndrome
Knee pain: arthritis,
patellar tendonitis
Neurological conditions:
carpal tunnel syndrome,
Bell’s palsy

9. GRASTON TECHNIQUE
Instrument assisted soft tissue technique
Detects and removes scar tissue & fascial
adhesions
Scar tissue adheres to soft tissues
impairing function and blood flow, and
causing pain

10. GRASTON TECHNIQUE
Instruments comb over scar
tissue
 Feels like going over sand or
gravel
Scar tissue broken down and
reabsorbed by body
 Promotes new tissue and blood
vessel formation
Some discomfort but not
debilitating
Noticeable results by 3rd or
4th treatment

11. GRASTON TECHNIQUE
Neck pain
Rotator cuff syndrome
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Strains/sprains
Low back pain
Knee pain
Plantar fasciitis

12. KINESIO TAPING
Unique taping technique
that uses flexible, elastic
tape to support joints and
muscles
Does NOT restrict
circulation or range of
motion
Unique wave-like pattern
microscopically lifts skin
to reduce pain and enhance
circulation

13. KINESIO TAPING
Tape stretches 30-40%
of its resting length
Elastic property lasts
3-4 days
Latex free & leaves
behind NO glue residue
Used for many
conditions and patients
ranging from Olympians
to sedentary individuals

14. CUSTOM FOOT ORTHOTICS
Biomechanical appliances custom
made for your specific foot
imbalance(s)
Fit inside your shoe as comfortable
insole
Designed to properly align your feet,
reducing strain on the remainder of
your body
Variety of styles for your lifestyle
needs:
 Athletic shoes
 Dress shoes
 Casual office wear, etc.

15. CUSTOM FOOT ORTHOTICS
Need for orthotics determined by physical
examination and Computerized Gait Analysis
(“Gaitscan”)
Gaitscan measures pressure distribution
throughout your foot as you walk
 Determines your unique gait characteristics

16. QUESTIONS?
905-634-5495
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website at:
www.healingtouchnaturalwellness.ca
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