Dr. Daniela DiPaola

Dr. Daniela DiPaola provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Back & Spine Conditions

• Spondylolisthesis (Lower Grades): A condition where one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, potentially causing back pain, leg pain, or nerve compression (conservative management for lower grades).
• Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain): Helping to reduce tailbone pain and improve comfort during daily activities like sitting.

Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions

• Neck Pain (Acute & Chronic): Targeted care for various types of neck pain, whether from a recent injury or a long-standing issue, aiming to restore mobility and reduce discomfort.
• Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve in Neck): Symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand due to nerve root compression in the cervical spine.

Specific Populations & Injury Types

• Postpartum Musculoskeletal Issues: Addressing physical challenges after childbirth, such as persistent back or pelvic pain, core weakness (including diastasis recti co-management), postural strain from childcare, and discomfort from C-section scar tissue.
• Pregnancy-Related Musculoskeletal Pain: Management of common musculoskeletal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as low back pain, pelvic girdle pain (including symphysis pubis dysfunction), sciatica, and rib pain, using safe and gentle techniques.
• Pediatric Musculoskeletal Conditions (e.g., Growing Pains, Postural Concerns): Gentle chiropractic care for infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on issues like non-specific growing pains, postural imbalances, recovery from minor sports injuries, or concerns related to spinal development, using age-appropriate techniques.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. DiPaola can assess your needs.

• Cross-Friction Massage: Targeted deep tissue massage to improve the mobility and healing of injured ligaments and tendons.
• Diversified Technique: A widely used manual adjusting technique involving specific high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to restore proper movement and alignment to spinal and extremity joints.
• Trigger Point Therapy: Application of focused pressure to specific hyperirritable spots (trigger points) within muscles to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and restore normal muscle function.
• Myofascial Release Technique (MRT): Targeted soft tissue work to alleviate muscle tightness, break down adhesions, and restore fascial integrity.
• Active Release Techniques (ART®): Specialized manual therapy combining precise pressure with active patient movements to resolve soft tissue restrictions.
• Graston Technique® / IASTM: Using specialized instruments to effectively break down adhesions and promote healing in soft tissues.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. DiPaola. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO).

At Impact Health, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. DiPaola frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Dr. Daniela understands how frustrating that annoying crick in my neck can be. By aiming for enjoying a noticeable reduction in neck stiffness and related tension, chiropractic care can empower you to return to activities like reading a book for hours comfortably with renewed confidence.
• Overcoming constant dull headaches making focusing hard to achieve living with significantly less pain and greater freedom of movement and resume playing with your dog, including throwing a ball or going for vigorous runs is a common success story at Dr. Daniela's practice. Personalized care makes a real difference.
• Dr. Daniela frequently helps people find solutions for the limitations imposed by trouble turning my head without pain. The common goal is accomplishing physical goals they once thought were out of reach, enabling a confident return to valued life activities, for instance, gardening for hours on end, with greater comfort and ease.
• Many individuals visit Dr. Daniela because they are tired of dealing with constant mid-back tension behind my ribs. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve getting back to work feeling more comfortable and productive and get back to enjoying important activities like energetically keeping up with your very active grandkids all day long.

Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. DiPaola, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Impact Health is situated in the central Thorold neighborhood of Thorold, ON. The clinic is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare in a familiar environment. The practice is accessible via multiple local public transit routes, ensuring convenient transportation options for everyone. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Can children and babies receive chiropractic care?

Yes, chiropractic care is safe and can be very beneficial for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. Dr. DiPaola always modifies her techniques to be extremely gentle and appropriate for each child's age, size, and developmental stage. Many parents seek chiropractic care for concerns related to posture, after minor falls or sports-related tumbles, to support overall spinal health during growth spurts, or for issues like colic or feeding difficulties in infants (where gentle musculoskeletal approaches may be supportive).

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropractor in ON?

In Ontario, chiropractors are primary contact healthcare professionals, meaning you can book an appointment directly without a referral from a medical doctor. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may still require a doctor's referral for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check the specifics of your insurance policy.

Is chiropractic care covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

Generally, OHIP does not cover chiropractic services in private clinics for most of the population. There may be very limited exceptions through specific government programs or if care is provided within a Community Health Centre or Family Health Team that has integrated chiropractic services, but this is rare. Always verify coverage with your private insurance.

Is chiropractic treatment, especially an adjustment, painful?

An adjustment is typically not painful. You might hear a 'pop' or 'crack,' which is just gas being released from the joint, not bones cracking. Some people feel a bit sore afterward, similar to after a workout, but this is usually mild and temporary. Dr. DiPaola ensures your comfort during treatment.

What are Impact Health's operating hours?

Impact Health is typically open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with some early morning or evening appointments available on select days. We may also offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please call the clinic or check our website for the most current hours and practitioner availability.

What kind of education and training do chiropractors in Canada receive?

Chiropractors in Canada complete a rigorous post-secondary Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, usually requiring at least three years of undergraduate university education followed by four years of intensive study at an accredited chiropractic college. Their training includes comprehensive coursework in anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, differential diagnosis, and chiropractic-specific techniques, complemented by extensive hands-on clinical internships. Graduates must pass national and provincial licensing examinations before practicing.

What is chiropractic care and how can it help me?

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing neuromusculoskeletal disorders, primarily of the spine. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal adjustments, manual therapies, exercise recommendations, and lifestyle counseling to relieve pain, restore function, and support your body’s natural healing processes. It can help with back pain, neck pain, headaches, and joint issues in your arms or legs.

Impact Health
206 Richmond Street, Unit 8
Thorold, ON L2V 4L8

Phone: (905) 397-7900

Dr. Daniela DiPaola is regulated by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Chiropractic Act, 1991 in ON and is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO).

Verify registration with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO): https://cco.ca.thentiacloud.net/webs/cco/register/?t=1#/registrant/all/all/all/all/all/all/5030/10/595d5ea965a9f0df10fcf963

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.