About
Dr. Tanya Simard is a dedicated Chiropractor. Practicing at a chiropractic practice in Vankleek Hill, ON, she is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) standards. Dr. Simard specializes in providing comprehensive chiropractic assessment and treatment for a broad spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on spinal health and overall well-being. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based practices and individualized care, aiming to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for her patients.
She completed her Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic - West. With extensive clinical experience, Dr. Simard is dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest evidence-based chiropractic practices. Her commitment to lifelong learning ensures that her patients benefit from the most effective and safe treatment modalities available.
Dr. Simard adopts a holistic approach to health, understanding the vital connection between the spine, nervous system, and overall wellness. She provides personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique health goals and needs. She is fluent in English and French, allowing her to effectively communicate and serve a diverse community in Vankleek Hill and surrounding areas.
Dr. Tanya Simard provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
General Musculoskeletal & Systemic Conditions
- Fibromyalgia (Pain & Stiffness Management): Gentle techniques and supportive therapies aimed at reducing pain sensitivity and improving overall comfort for individuals with fibromyalgia.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes (with Biomechanical Factors): Addressing persistent pain where underlying joint dysfunction, muscle imbalance, nerve irritation, or altered movement patterns are identified as significant contributing factors.
Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions
- TMJ / Jaw Pain (Temporomandibular Disorders - TMD): Pain, clicking, locking, or limited movement in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, often affecting chewing, speaking, and sometimes causing ear pain or headaches.
- Headaches (Cervicogenic, Tension-Type, Migraine Support): Relief strategies for headaches originating from neck dysfunction or muscular tension, and supportive care to reduce the frequency or intensity of certain migraines.
- 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.
- Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of symptoms including neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and dizziness following a sudden acceleration-deceleration injury, typically from a car accident.
Shoulder, Arm & Hand Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Conservative Management): Non-surgical approaches to manage carpal tunnel symptoms, including wrist and nerve mobilization, ergonomic advice, and supportive therapies.
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): A condition characterized by significant stiffness, pain, and progressive loss of range of motion in the shoulder joint, making everyday tasks difficult.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Simard can assess your needs.
- Active Release Techniques (ART®): Specialized manual therapy combining precise pressure with active patient movements to resolve soft tissue restrictions.
- Cross-Friction Massage: Targeted deep tissue massage to improve the mobility and healing of injured ligaments and tendons.
- Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Tailored rehabilitative exercises to address specific weaknesses, imbalances, or mobility restrictions.
- Graston Technique® / IASTM: Targeted therapy with tools like Graston® to address stubborn soft tissue problems.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Releasing tight bands of muscle tissue to alleviate pain and improve movement.
- Myofascial Release Technique (MRT): Manual therapy to address restrictions in the myofascial system, enhancing movement and comfort.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Simard. 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 Dr. Tanya Simard's practice, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Simard frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- Experience the significant benefit of effectively managing chronic discomfort to enjoy daily life more fully if you're dealing with strained back muscles after yard work. Dr. Tanya helps patients regain their ability to fully participate in activities like skiing/snowboarding all day on the slopes through focused and gentle chiropractic treatments.
- Getting back to tackling challenging long hikes in the mountains on weekends with friends after struggling with overall body soreness that doesn't go away is a frequent aspiration for patients at Dr. Tanya's clinic. A dedicated care plan often leads to feeling lasting relief from chronic shoulder discomfort and clicking and a return to a more active life.
- If foot pain making it hard to stand or walk for long is impacting your daily life and preventing you from enjoying safely lifting and carrying heavy items at work or around the house, know that effective chiropractic care can help. Dr. Tanya focuses on achieving seeing their child appear more comfortable, settled, and mobile so you can engage in the things you love again.
- For those whose feeling unbalanced and like one side is higher has made comfortably reading a good book for hours without neck or shoulder pain a challenge, Dr. Tanya 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.
Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Simard, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Dr. Simard's practice is located at a chiropractic clinic in Vankleek Hill, situated in the central Vankleek Hill neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare resources. It is accessible via multiple local public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for patients from surrounding areas. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.
- 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, 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, so it is advisable to check the specifics of your insurance policy.
- Can children and babies receive chiropractic care?
- Chiropractic care is safe and can be beneficial for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. Techniques are always modified to be extremely gentle and appropriate for the child's age, size, and developmental stage. Common reasons parents seek chiropractic care for their children include 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.
- 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. Limited coverage may exist 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 for typical private practice. Patients should verify their private insurance coverage for chiropractic services.
- What is chiropractic care and how can it help me?
- Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, primarily the spine, and their effects on overall health. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation (adjustments) and other manual therapies, as well as exercise and lifestyle counseling, to relieve pain, restore function, and support your body's natural ability to heal. It can help with issues like back pain, neck pain, headaches, and joint problems in your arms or legs.
- 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.
5829 ON-34
Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
Dr. Tanya Simard 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/7080/10/62e41554be6fc904b16ec285
Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.