Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on treatment and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system, joints and extremities.”
Chiropractors are primary care practitioners, trained to develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment / management plan. They can recommend therapeutic exercises, use of other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling.
A Doctor of Chiropractic has spent four years at an accredited chiropractic institution, receiving more than 4,200 hours of specialized clinical training.
The chiropractic curriculum at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, in Toronto, includes studies in anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, chiropractic principles, diagnosis and adjustment techniques.
Chiropractors are one of only five classes of health care professionals in Ontario that are able to use the title Doctor, with its accompanying rights and obligations.
Your treatment from the chiropractor will often include exercise, diet and other healthy living suggestions to help keep you healthy and strong.
After a through history and physical exam, various treatment options will be discussed with you. Chiropractic care encompasses many tools in our “tool box” to help make you feel better. Whether it be spinal manipulation, extremity manipulation, soft tissue techniques, Activator, gentle manipulation for babies/children/seniors or acupuncture.
Active Release Technique ® (ART)
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves & evaluates texture, tightness & movement in the body.
Graston Technique®
The Graston Technique is a manual therapy approach that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage while gently scraping the skin.
Pregnancy Care
Chiropractic care can help with a healthier pregnancy, reduce time of labour & delivery, and help relieve joint pain. Chiropractic care is recommended throughout a women’s pregnancy.
Babies, Children, & Seniors
Chiropractic care is a safe alternative therapy for babies, children and senior citizens. Babies are very responsive to treatment when dealing with colic, torticollis, & gastrointestinal distress.
Sport Chiropractic & Event Coverage
361° offers taping before an event or sports first responder coverage during a sporting event. Our team provides coverage locally and internationally.
Mobile Chiropractic and/or Acupuncture Service
Dr. Lopes will travel out to your home or office to provide chiropractic care. Fees are based on distance travelled to and from the appointment destination.
Acupuncture.
Dr. Lopes uses an evidence-based biomedical approach in acupuncture with a foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine originating in ancient China that treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles that have been inserted into acupuncture points in the skin. According to Traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating these points can correct imbalances in the flow of qi through channels known as meridians.
Acupuncture can be helpful for pain relief for headaches, back pain and arthritis. It is used to encourage natural healing, improve mood and energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body.
In addition, acupuncture can be very helpful to induce labour for a pregnant woman at the end of the 3rd trimester.
Initial Acupuncture visit
Includes full history, physical exam and whatever acupuncture treatment is needed.
[Time Allotted: 1 hour]
Follow up acupuncture visit
Regular follow-up visits for managing pain or energy levels. Acupuncture treatment is solely provided. [Time Allotted: 20 min]
Registered Massage Therapy.
Registered massage therapy (RMT) is an important part of your health maintenance plan. It can help reduce pain, improve joint mobility, improve circulation, improve functioning of the immune system, reduce anxiety, reduce muscle tension and increase body awareness.
RMT benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the real impact of massage therapy lies in prevention.
Swedish massage
Massage therapy involving varying types of pressure like long, sweeping strokes, muscle kneading, rolling, friction and rhythmic tapping. Best for stress relief, relaxation, releasing tense muscles.
Sports massage
Best for active individuals who want to prepare for peak performance, prevent injury, treat injury and/or deal with post-event delayed onset muscle soreness.
Hot stone massage
Your body is weighed down with hot, smooth stones that warm. The hot stones are used to massage your body. Best for relaxation & tension.
Pregnancy massage
Massage during pregnancy can be safely used through all 3 trimesters. Best for reducing swelling and better sleep.
Infant and children massage
Lighter massage techniques (i.e. gliding) used for infants. Best for constipation, insomnia and relaxation.
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) targets connective tissue to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and increase range of motion, effectively treating chronic pain and sports injuries while enhancing athletic performance.