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Your Trusted Chiropractic Care in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Wellness Centre has been dedicated to restoring and maintaining optimal health through chiropractic care since 1985. Our practice combines traditional chiropractic techniques with advanced therapies like laser treatment and custom orthotics to address both acute and chronic conditions. With over 40 years of experience, our team prioritizes personalized care, utilizing evidence-based methods to treat neuromusculoskeletal disorders without drugs or surgery. We specialize in pediatric and perinatal care, sports injury rehabilitation, and wellness-focused treatments tailored to individual needs. Our commitment to community health is reflected in our participation in local initiatives and recognition through awards like the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Small Business Award.We maintain strict professional standards through affiliations with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and other industry associations. Our facility features state-of-the-art diagnostic tools including the TOG Gait Scan for biomechanical assessment. We offer flexible treatment plans, direct billing options, and specialized programs for smoking cessation using laser therapy. Our approach integrates therapeutic laser treatments that stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation. We serve patients ranging from children to seniors, addressing conditions from back pain to sports injuries with a holistic perspective.
Services
Chiropractic
Laser Therapy
Smoking Cessation
Custom Orthotics
Pediatric Care
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of chiropractic experience treating patients from 5-95 years old
- Certified laser therapist with dedicated treatment department
- Personalized treatment plans with regular progress evaluations
- Direct billing available for chiropractic and kinesiology extended benefits
- Specialized programs for sports injuries and pediatric care
Associations and certifications
- College of Chiropractors of Ontario
- Canadian Chiropractic Association
- Ontario Chiropractic Association
What people say
Top 3 chiropractors
Professional staff
Effective treatments
Knowledgeable team
Personalized care
Services
Chiropractic
Our chiropractic care focuses on neuromusculoskeletal system disorders through manual adjustments and non-invasive treatments. We address back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries while promoting overall wellness. Our approach combines traditional techniques with modern diagnostics to create personalized treatment plans that restore proper nervous system function and enhance natural healing processes.
Laser Therapy
This advanced treatment uses therapeutic lasers to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation. Our certified laser therapists treat acute and chronic pain conditions by delivering targeted light energy that accelerates tissue healing and improves circulation. The non-invasive procedure effectively addresses musculoskeletal issues from sports injuries to arthritis while promoting faster recovery times.
Smoking Cessation
Our laser therapy program targets addiction through acupuncture point stimulation that releases neurotransmitters to reduce cravings. The three-session protocol addresses both physical and psychological components of nicotine addiction. Combined with counseling guidance, this drug-free approach offers an 85% success rate in helping patients achieve long-term smoking cessation through natural biochemical regulation.
Custom Orthotics
We provide biomechanical assessment using TOG Gait Scan technology to create personalized orthotic solutions. These custom supports address foot alignment issues that affect overall body mechanics through 8-9,000 daily steps. The treatment helps prevent compensatory movement patterns that cause pain in feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back while improving posture and gait efficiency.
People
Dr. Alan Cranton
Chiropractor DC
Dr. Cranton has practiced chiropractic care in Thunder Bay since 1985, combining diverse techniques like Diversified and Gonstead with specialized pediatric training. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and maintains active membership in professional associations while serving the community through health initiatives.
Twisha Mistry
Laser Therapist
Certified laser therapist providing specialized treatment for pain management and rehabilitation. Implements individualized laser therapy protocols while maintaining strict compliance with safety standards and treatment efficacy guidelines.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We employ diversified, activator, applied kinesiology, gonstead, and arthrostim techniques tailored to individual patient needs.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, we specialize in sports injury rehabilitation using chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, and customized recovery programs.
Is laser therapy safe?
Our certified laser treatments are non-invasive, drug-free, and have been proven safe through extensive clinical research.
Do you offer direct billing?
We provide direct billing for most extended health benefits covering chiropractic and kinesiology services.
Can you help with pediatric care?
Dr. Cranton has specialized training in pediatric and perinatal care, treating children from infancy through adolescence.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, credit cards, and offer direct billing options for insurance-covered treatments.
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