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CHIROPRACTOR / ACUPUNCTURE PROVIDER
Dr. Suharto Ongko
Dr. Ongko is a long-time resident of Mississauga. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Toronto. He then went on to pursue his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Ongko is happy to move back to Mississauga after his education to form the Active Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in 1999.
In order to provide better care for his patients, Dr. Ongko continues to advance his treatment techniques by taking various courses and seminars. Some of the specialty techniques that Dr. Ongko provides include Nimmo soft tissue therapy, Graston techniques, and Kinesiotaping. Dr. Ongko is one of the first chiropractor in Mississauga to implement the ProAdjuster technique. Dr. Ongko’s chiropractic technique is a combination of several styles, depending on what is most appropriate for the patient. Dr. Ongko is also certified in Acupuncture from the Mc Master University’s Contemporary Acupuncture Program.
Dr. Ongko is an active member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Association, and the Canadian Contemporary Acupuncture Association.
Dr. Ongko, his wife Karen and their daughter Victoria are proud to call Mississauga their home.
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REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Oksana Tkaczyk
Oksana has a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies degree from Brock University and is a graduate of the Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto. Oksana is registered by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is an active member of the Ontario Massage Therapists Association (OMTA). Oksana believes that massage therapy can not only prevent physical dysfunction and pain, but also maintain and improve the physical and mental well being of her clients.
Krystene Blunt
Krystene Blunt is a Registered Massage Therapist and a graduate of Everest College. She specializes in deep tissue massage, and is also trained in Swedish and pregnancy massage. Krystene is dedicated to providing professional and effective massage therapy that focuses on your goals and desired outcomes.
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CHIROPODIST
Liane Marr
Liane graduated from the University of Toronto with a Honours Bachelor of Science degree and continued her education at The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences, where she successfully completed the Chiropody program to become a licensed Chiropodist. Now entering her third year at the Active Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, Liane enjoys working within a wide practice scope including diabetic footcare, nail surgeries, skin and nail pathologies, biomechanical assessments, custom orthotics, pediatric foot assessments, and wound care. Liane is registered with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Lisa Adams
Lisa is a graduate of the University of Guelph’s Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences Honours program, and of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) where she earned the four-year professional designation of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND). She has been involved as a volunteer and athlete at both institutions, and was a part of CCNM’s dragon-boat team throughout her studies. At CCNM she gained specialized clinical skills in Naturopathic diagnosis and treatment, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, to name a few. She uses these modalities in practice to treat the root cause of disease, support the healing systems of our body, and to implement healthy living initiatives. She believes in treating each person as an individual, empowering them to find their own balance of physical, emotional and spiritual health so that the highest quality of life can be achieved. She has additional training and experience in the health food and health supplement industry as a dispensary consultant at “The Big Carrot.” She has successfully treated many common ailments, and her practice incorporates family medicine, as well as nutrition and lifestyle counseling.
Lisa is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and is licensed with the Board of Drugless Therapy Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
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OFFICE MANAGER
Julie McCarthy
Julie has been a part of the team since 2000. She became a certified Chiropractic Health Assistant from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and the Canadian Business Institute. Julie takes pride in offering a caring family-oriented atmosphere. She always takes that extra step in making your visits with us an enjoyable one.
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CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
Heather Thompson
Heather has been a part of the team since April 2009. She takes great pride in being a part of our office and offering new and existing patients the best experience possible. Living a healthy lifestyle is of the utmost importance to Heather and her family.
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