About
Dr. Janice Oldham is a dedicated Chiropractor practicing at Waterdown Village Chiropractic and Wellness Group in Waterdown, ON. She is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO). With a warm and community-focused approach, Dr. Oldham strives to support her patients' journey toward better health and vitality. Her practice emphasizes building trusting relationships and creating personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs.
Dr. Oldham’s focus is on providing comprehensive chiropractic assessment and treatment for a broad spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, with a particular emphasis on spinal health and overall well-being. She serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring that everyone in her community has access to safe and effective care. Her gentle and attentive approach aims to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote natural healing processes, fostering a healthier lifestyle for her patients.
She completed her Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and brings extensive clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Oldham is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based chiropractic practices. She offers care in English and is passionate about helping her community achieve optimal health through natural, non-invasive methods.
Dr. Janice Oldham provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions
- Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Specialized care for whiplash injuries, focusing on restoring neck mobility, reducing pain and inflammation, and addressing associated neurological symptoms.
- Tinnitus (Cervicogenic/Somatosensory): Ringing or other noises in the ear that may be related to issues in the neck (cervical spine) or jaw (TMJ), which chiropractic care can sometimes influence.
Specific Populations & Injury Types
- Postpartum Musculoskeletal Issues: Rehabilitation focused on restoring pelvic and spinal alignment, core strength, and addressing pain after delivery.
- Geriatric Care (Mobility, Stiffness, Fall Prevention): Chiropractic care focused on maintaining quality of life for older adults through pain management and functional improvement.
Hip, Leg & Foot Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy: Helping you recover from Achilles tendinitis/tendinosis and return to activities like running or jumping without pain.
- Plantar Fasciitis / Heel & Foot Pain: Sharp pain in the heel or bottom of the foot, especially with the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest, due to inflammation or degeneration of the plantar fascia.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Oldham can assess your needs.
- Pediatric Chiropractic Care: Supporting healthy growth and development in children through age-appropriate chiropractic care.
- Prenatal & Postnatal Chiropractic Care: Modified, gentle chiropractic techniques tailored to address the unique musculoskeletal challenges faced during pregnancy (e.g., back pain, pelvic pain) and in the postpartum period.
- Geriatric Chiropractic Care: Chiropractic care to help seniors maintain activity levels, manage arthritis pain, and improve stability.
- 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.
- Thompson Drop-Table Technique: A gentle adjusting method using a specialized table with sections that drop slightly, allowing for precise adjustments with minimal force.
- Webster Technique (for Pregnancy): Gentle chiropractic care tailored for pregnancy using the Webster Technique to promote pelvic balance.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Oldham. 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 Waterdown Village Chiropractic and Wellness Group, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Oldham frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- Overcoming general muscle aches and stiffness all over my body to achieve feeling less 'locked up' or stiff after periods of sitting or inactivity and resume simply relaxing on the couch without pain is a common success story at Dr. Janice's practice. Personalized care makes a real difference.
- Many individuals visit Dr. Janice because they are tired of dealing with poor posture from my desk job causing neck/back ache. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve feeling a significant release of chronic tension and stress held in their body and get back to enjoying important activities like attending your children's school events and performances comfortably.
- For those whose a persistent knot between my shoulders has made going on long-distance cycling adventures with your local cycling club a challenge, Dr. Janice offers a path towards waking up feeling more rested and with less morning stiffness. Chiropractic care can be instrumental in helping you rediscover the joy of movement and an active lifestyle.
- Dr. Janice frequently helps people find solutions for the limitations imposed by my posture just feeling 'off' and uncomfortable. The common goal is experiencing fewer and less intense muscle spasms, enabling a confident return to valued life activities, for instance, taking your photography gear out for long nature shoots, with greater comfort and ease.
Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Oldham, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Dr. Oldham's practice is located at Waterdown Village Chiropractic and Wellness Group, situated in a central Waterdown neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care as part of their daily routines. The location is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring that patients can reach their appointments with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.
- Do chiropractors only treat back pain?
- It's a common misconception that chiropractors only deal with back problems. In reality, we treat a broad array of conditions affecting the body's structure and function. If you have pain or dysfunction in any joint or muscle, from your jaw to your toes, a Chiropractor may be able to help.
- Is chiropractic treatment, especially an adjustment, painful?
- Most patients find chiropractic adjustments to be a comfortable procedure. The goal is to reduce pain and improve function. While there might be a brief moment of pressure, it's rarely painful. If your muscles are very tight or joints are inflamed, you might feel some temporary soreness afterwards, but your Chiropractor will discuss this with you and tailor the force and technique to your needs.
- Do Chiropractors work with other healthcare professionals?
- Yes, Chiropractors often believe in a collaborative approach to healthcare. We frequently work with and refer to other healthcare professionals such as family physicians, physiotherapists, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, and specialists when it is in the best interest of our patients to ensure comprehensive and optimal care.
- Is chiropractic care covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?
- Unfortunately, in Ontario, OHIP generally does not cover chiropractic services provided in private clinics. There may be very limited exceptions through specific government programs or if care is delivered within a Community Health Centre or Family Health Team that has integrated chiropractic services, but this is rare. It’s important to check your private insurance coverage for chiropractic services.
- What kind of education and training do chiropractors in Canada receive?
- Chiropractors in Canada complete a rigorous post-secondary Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, typically requiring at least three years of undergraduate university education followed by four years of intensive study at an accredited chiropractic college. Their education includes comprehensive training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, differential diagnosis, and chiropractic-specific techniques. Extensive hands-on clinical internships prepare graduates for practice. To become licensed, they must pass demanding national and provincial board examinations.
- Do chiropractors provide exercises or stretches?
- Yes, absolutely. Therapeutic exercises, stretches, and postural advice are often a key component of a comprehensive chiropractic care plan. Your Chiropractor may prescribe specific exercises tailored to your condition to help improve strength, flexibility, stability, restore proper movement patterns, and promote long-term recovery and injury prevention.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropractor in ON?
- In Ontario, chiropractors are primary contact healthcare professionals, so you can book an appointment directly without a referral. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a doctor's referral for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check your individual insurance policy for specific requirements.
Waterdown Village Chiropractic and Wellness Group
255 Dundas Street East, Unit 14A
Waterdown, ON L8B 0E5
Phone: (905) 689-4440
Dr. Janice Oldham 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/4220/10/595d5ea965a9f0df10fcf2fd
Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.