Hi gorgeous - I’m Dr. Carmen and this is my story
Dr. Carmen is a voice and a mentor for women in healthcare, and specifically within chiropractic. After beginning practice in 2018, she built her identity; The Modern Chiropractor. This title exemplifies her approach to treatment, while also highlighting the evolution of having an online presence as a female professional. As a biomechanical expert, blogger and content creator, Dr. Carmen loves to share her favourite health tips, exercises and motivational talks to help you live the wellthiest version of yourself.
I help women feel their best, while educating & inspiring them to be their best.
After completing 8 years of education and receiving a degree and a doctorate, Dr. Carmen began her lifelong dream of becoming a chiropractor. She has built a successful practice in Durham region, ON and takes a modern approach to chiropractic care. This means she encompasses a wide range of tools and techniques tailored to each individual. She works with a variety of people, from professional athletes, weekend warriors to families of all ages.
Dr. Carmen realized that being in healthcare is more than clinical expertise, and is about being relatable and trustworthy. Therefore, she has created an online platform as an extension of her office, to educate, inspire and mentor like individuals.
She has been recognized for a Research Award through the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), nominated for the Up & Coming Award from Ontario Tech University and was voted best acupuncture provider (Gold) in Durham Region.
Aside from being a full-time chiropractor, Dr. Carmen is also a faculty member at CMCC where she is responsible for teaching 2nd and 3rd year courses, helping to shape the minds of the next generation of chiropractors. She is also an advocate for female empowerment and has been asked to speak at conferences, be a voice for women in healthcare and is a mentor for chiropractic students. Her passion to help others is evident – see what her patients have to say.
What I do in the office
Acupuncture
Painless, this therapy can help with inflammation, blood circulation and pain reduction. Read my blog on this ↦
Electro-Acupuncture
Another form of acupuncture therapy, this involves a device that attaches to each needle and delivers an electrical current through the needle and directly into the desired tissue. This covers a larger surface area and takes acupuncture therapy to an advanced level.
Chiropractic Adjustment
A quick, painless technique to release gas between joints and restore motion.
Vibration Therapy
Fun Fact: This treatment was originally designed to help astronauts regain muscle and bone mass after being in space for a length of time. It eventually became a handheld therapeutic tool to help loosen muscles when used in short-term.
Cupping
This technique lifts skin off of the muscle to release tension build up and restore healthy blood flow. This treatment can also be done with movement as an advanced form of cupping to get deeper into tissue.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
These stainless steel tools help to break up scar tissue, increase blood flow and loosen tight muscles.