About
Dr. Keshena M. Malik is a dedicated Chiropractor. Practicing at MOD in Waterdown, ON, she is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) standards. Dr. Malik provides comprehensive chiropractic assessment and treatment for a broad spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, focusing on spinal health and overall well-being. She serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring personalized care tailored to each individual's unique health needs.
She completed her Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. With clinical experience, Dr. Malik is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based chiropractic practices. Her approach emphasizes a holistic understanding of health, integrating the latest techniques and research to optimize patient outcomes.
Dr. Malik offers care in English. Her practice philosophy centers on providing individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s goals and needs; a holistic approach to health, understanding the connection between the spine, nervous system, and overall well-being. She strives to empower her patients through education and collaborative treatment strategies to achieve lasting health improvements.
Dr. Keshena M. Malik provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Back & Spine Conditions
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction / Pain: Restoring proper motion and stability to the SI joints to alleviate pain and improve pelvic biomechanics.
- Rib Pain / Intercostal Neuralgia / Costochondritis: Care for conditions like costochondritis or rib subluxations, aiming to restore proper rib mechanics and alleviate chest wall or mid-back discomfort.
General Musculoskeletal & Systemic Conditions
- Muscle Strains & Ligament Sprains (Various Regions): Injuries to muscles (strains or 'pulls') or ligaments (sprains) due to overstretching or tearing, resulting in pain, swelling, bruising, and functional limitation in various parts of the body.
- Bursitis (Various Regions): Inflammation of a bursa (a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, and muscles near joints), causing localized pain, tenderness, and sometimes swelling.
- Scoliosis (Functional & Pain Management): Providing supportive care for individuals with scoliosis (abnormal spinal curvature), focusing on managing associated musculoskeletal pain, improving posture, addressing muscle imbalances, and enhancing functional capacity.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes (with Biomechanical Factors): Helping individuals with long-standing pain find relief and improved function by addressing treatable biomechanical components.
Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions
- Dizziness & Vertigo (Cervicogenic & BPPV Management): Assessment and treatment for dizziness originating from neck dysfunction, and management of BPPV symptoms using specific repositioning techniques where appropriate.
- TMJ / Jaw Pain (Temporomandibular Disorders - TMD): Addressing the biomechanical factors contributing to TMD, helping to alleviate muscle tension around the jaw and restore comfortable movement.
- 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.
- 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.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Malik can assess your needs.
- Active Release Techniques (ART®): Specialized manual therapy combining precise pressure with active patient movements to resolve soft tissue restrictions.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Releasing tight bands of muscle tissue to alleviate pain and improve movement.
- Cross-Friction Massage: A specific deep transverse massage technique applied across affected tendons or ligaments to break down adhesions, reduce scar tissue, and promote an optimal healing environment.
- Graston Technique® / IASTM: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) using specially designed stainless steel tools to detect and treat fascial restrictions, scar tissue, and chronic inflammation (practitioner certification dependent).
- Myofascial Release Technique (MRT): Hands-on therapy focused on releasing tension and restrictions in muscles and their surrounding connective tissue (fascia) to improve mobility and reduce pain.
- Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Customized exercise programs including stretching, strengthening, and stabilization exercises designed to support your recovery, prevent re-injury, and improve overall function.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Malik. 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 MOD, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Malik frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- For those whose pain in my buttock and sometimes my leg has made safely lifting and carrying heavy items at work or around the house a challenge, Dr. Keshena offers a path towards increased flexibility throughout their spine, allowing for easier movement. Chiropractic care can be instrumental in helping you rediscover the joy of movement and an active lifestyle.
- Dr. Keshena frequently helps people find solutions for the limitations imposed by slouching causing that upper back pain. The common goal is feeling like their body is functioning at its best, without the constant interference of pain, enabling a confident return to valued life activities, for instance, keeping up with your grandkids, with greater comfort and ease.
- Getting back to playing recreational hockey with your team after struggling with sharp pain around my rib cage is a frequent aspiration for patients at Dr. Keshena's clinic. A dedicated care plan often leads to feeling less pain sensitivity in previously tender areas and a return to a more active life.
- Many individuals visit Dr. Keshena because they are tired of dealing with numbness and tingling in my hands, especially at night. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve feeling lasting relief from chronic shoulder discomfort and clicking and get back to enjoying important activities like tackling challenging long hikes in the mountains on weekends with friends.
Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Malik, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
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- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropractor in ON?
- In Ontario, chiropractors are primary contact healthcare professionals, meaning patients 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 is advisable to check the specifics of your individual insurance policy to confirm coverage requirements.
- How can I tell if chiropractic care is right for me?
- If you are experiencing pain, stiffness, or dysfunction related to your spine, muscles, joints, or nerves—such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, or extremity joint problems—chiropractic care may be very beneficial. Scheduling an initial consultation allows Dr. Malik to perform a thorough assessment, discuss your health goals, and determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate or if another approach might be more suitable for your condition.
- What is MOD's appointment cancellation policy?
- We understand that life happens! However, to ensure we can accommodate all our patients, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling. Appointments missed or cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to make changes.
- Is chiropractic care covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?
- Ontario's OHIP generally does NOT cover chiropractic services in private clinics for most of the population. There might 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—though this is rare for typical private practice. Patients are advised to check their private insurance plans for coverage details and confirm with their providers.
- How long do chiropractic appointments usually last?
- Plan for about an hour for your first chiropractic visit, which includes a full assessment. Regular treatment sessions are generally more focused and shorter, often 15 to 20 minutes. Your Chiropractor will advise on the appropriate time needed for your care.
MOD
193 Springview Drive
Waterdown, ON L8B 0V9
Phone: (289) 208-4454
Dr. Keshena M. Malik 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/4430/10/595d5ea965a9f0df10fcf660
Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.