About
Dr. Mary Rasmi-Wakileh is a dedicated Chiropractor. Practicing at Grice Chiropractic Centre in York, ON, she is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) standards. Her approach to chiropractic care emphasizes providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for a broad spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on spinal health and overall well-being. Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring tailored care that addresses individual needs and promotes natural healing.
She completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree and has accumulated valuable clinical experience, which she continually enhances through ongoing professional development. Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh is dedicated to evidence-based practices, ensuring her treatments are both current and effective. Her philosophy centers on empowering her patients with knowledge about their health and fostering proactive strategies to maintain long-term wellness.
Dr. Mary Rasmi-Wakileh is fluent in Arabic and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient community. She strives to promote natural, non-invasive healing and optimal body function, helping her patients achieve better health and vitality through personalized chiropractic care. Her compassionate and educational approach makes her a trusted provider in the York area.
Dr. Mary Rasmi-Wakileh provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Shoulder, Arm & Hand Conditions
- Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow (Epicondylitis): Addressing the underlying causes of elbow tendon pain through manual therapy, exercise, and activity modification advice.
- Nerve Entrapments (e.g., Thoracic Outlet, Cubital Tunnel): Chiropractic care to address mechanical nerve compression syndromes such as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, aiming to relieve pressure and restore nerve function.
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Issues, Impingement, Bursitis): Discomfort, weakness, or limited movement in the shoulder, commonly from injury or inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, impingement of structures within the shoulder joint, or bursitis.
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).
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction / Pain: Restoring proper motion and stability to the SI joints to alleviate pain and improve pelvic biomechanics.
Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions
- TMJ / Jaw Pain (Temporomandibular Disorders - TMD): Management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction through gentle manual therapies, exercises, and advice to reduce jaw pain and improve its function.
- Tinnitus (Cervicogenic/Somatosensory): Investigating and addressing potential musculoskeletal contributions from the neck or jaw that may be linked to certain types of tinnitus.
- Neck Pain (Acute & Chronic): Addressing the underlying causes of your neck pain, helping to alleviate muscle tension, improve joint function, and prevent future recurrences.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh can assess your needs.
- 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.
- Active Release Techniques (ART®): A patented, movement-based soft tissue system designed to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves by breaking down scar tissue and adhesions (practitioner certification dependent).
- 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.
- Myofascial Release Technique (MRT): Manual therapy to address restrictions in the myofascial system, enhancing movement and comfort.
- 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).
- Sports Injury Management & Performance Optimization: Helping athletes of all levels recover from injury and achieve their performance goals.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh. 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 Grice Chiropractic Centre, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- For those whose feeling generally 'out of alignment' or 'out of whack' has made spending hours gardening and landscaping without pain the next day a challenge, Dr. Mary offers a path towards living with significantly less pain and greater freedom of movement. Chiropractic care can be instrumental in helping you rediscover the joy of movement and an active lifestyle.
- Getting back to your weekly spin class after struggling with pain shooting down your leg is a frequent aspiration for patients at Dr. Mary's clinic. A dedicated care plan often leads to feeling stronger, more stable, and more resilient in their body and a return to a more active life.
- Many individuals visit Dr. Mary because they are tired of dealing with that waddling feeling and hip pain during pregnancy. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve feeling empowered with the knowledge and tools to maintain their spinal health and get back to enjoying important activities like strength training and weightlifting at the gym.
- Dr. Mary frequently helps people find solutions for the limitations imposed by repetitive strain injury in their arm or wrist. The common goal is relying less on pain medication and more on their body's natural healing, enabling a confident return to valued activities such as playing musical instruments, with greater comfort and ease.
Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh's practice is located at Grice Chiropractic Centre, situated in a central York neighborhood of York. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The location is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring easy travel for those using transit options. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.
- What is chiropractic care and how can it help me?
- A Chiropractor is a spine, muscle, and nervous system expert. They provide qualified, effective treatment to relieve pain and improve the way your body moves, without medication or surgery. Common techniques include manual 'hands-on' therapy, including adjustments, soft tissue therapy, exercises, education, and lifestyle advice to help you achieve your health goals.
- 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—particularly issues like back pain, neck pain, headaches, or extremity joint problems—chiropractic care may be very beneficial. Scheduling an initial consultation allows Dr. Rasmi-Wakileh to perform a thorough assessment, discuss your health goals, and determine if chiropractic treatment is suitable or if other approaches might be more appropriate for your condition.
- What is that 'cracking' or 'popping' sound during an adjustment?
- That sound is a common and usually harmless phenomenon called joint cavitation. When a joint is gapped during an adjustment, the pressure inside the joint decreases, allowing dissolved gases in the joint fluid to form a bubble, which then quickly collapses, creating the 'pop'. It doesn't mean bones are cracking, and many effective adjustments occur without any sound at all.
- Do Chiropractors work with other healthcare professionals?
- Yes, Chiropractors often believe in a collaborative approach to healthcare. They 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 their patients to ensure comprehensive and optimal care.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropractor in ON?
- 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 insurance policy.
- Is chiropractic care covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?
- In Ontario, OHIP generally does NOT cover chiropractic services in private clinics for most of the population. There might be very limited exceptions through certain government programs or care delivered within a Community Health Centre or Family Health Team with integrated chiropractic services, but these are rare. Patients should verify their private insurance coverage and check with their provider for specifics.
- 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 is rarely painful. If muscles are very tight or joints inflamed, some temporary soreness might occur, but your Chiropractor will tailor the force and technique to your needs to ensure comfort.
Grice Chiropractic Centre
2297 Weston Rd.
York, ON M9N 2Z1
Phone: (416) 247-0653
Dr. Mary Rasmi-Wakileh 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/4830/10/595d5ea965a9f0df10fcf8a3
Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.