Dr. Barbara Rodwin, Chiropractor

Dr. Barbara Rodwin is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and is fully licensed in the Province of Ontario. As a native of the Niagara Region, Dr. Rodwin attended Thorold High School and then went on to complete an undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Rodwin completed eight years of post-secondary education, plus a clinical internship before entering private practice. She had to pass national and provincial licensing board examinations and be registered in Ontario with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO). All professionals who use the title "Doctor" - chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, optometry and psychology - must qualify in the same manner.

She specializes in the treatment of: headaches, neck, back, extremities (such as the jaw, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and foot), conditions related to pregnancy, whiplash, car accidents and the prevention of sports injuries; with an emphasis on overall health. Dr. Rodwin is active in the sports field and has treated many running, hockey, gymnastics and golf injuries in addition to many other sports-related conditions.

Dr. Rodwin is certified in The Active Release Technique, acupuncture, acupoints, orthotic fittings and has the most up-to-date equipment for patients with disc herniations. She also has the latest physical therapy modalities for acute and chronic care and for sports injuries.

Since graduation Dr. Rodwin has been active within the chiropractic profession, serving on the Board of Governors at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for 6 years. Prior to this Dr. Rodwin was vice president and president of the Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Society. Just recently, Dr. Rodwin received recognition from the Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Society and The Board of Governors of The Canadian Chiropractic College for her commitment and continued involvement with chiropractic.

Dr. Rodwin is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association, The Academy of Traditional Acupuncture and The Active Release Technique Institute.

Within the community, Dr. Rodwin has served and/or participated on the National Capital Junior Board of Trade, The Ottawa Woman's Business Network, Big Sisters' Association, and on the organizing committee for the CIBC Run for the Cure. Dr. Rodwin consults with many outside organizations such as The Military Family Resource Centre and The Ottawa-Carleton Health Department to develop programs and lectures to fit their individual needs. The lectures are on different topics such as: how to sit properly, lifting techniques, ergonomic assessments of work stations, and stress management just to name a few. She has implemented cost-effective stretching programs for area hotels for housekeeping staff, which in one case decreased the number of on the job injuries incurred. She has written professional papers for the Canadian Lung Association on "Chiropractic and Asthma", and for The Paladin on "Comfort Tips while Sitting on the Job". She has also recently published an article in Canadian Chiropractor entitled "Biceps Tendonitis".

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Dr. Rodwin is a highly trained health care provider with considerable knowledge, training and expertise in conservative health care management who provides quality health care. Chiropractic care is effective and cost-effective and enjoys considerable patient satisfaction. For these reasons, chiropractic has grown rapidly to one of the largest health care disciplines.

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