Chiropractic Services
Personalized care for every stage of life — from pregnancy and postpartum to performance recovery and day-to-day wellness.
Whether you're navigating a new season of life, recovering from an injury, or looking to move more freely day to day — I offer gentle, evidence-informed chiropractic care for women, children and families in Burnaby that is tailored to your goals, stage of life, and comfort level.
My services combine hands-on treatment, soft tissue techniques, and movement-based rehab to help you reduce tension, improve mobility, and feel confident in your body.
Chiropractic Care
Restore Mobility. Regain Balance.
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Chiropractic care is a hands-on, evidence-informed approach to supporting the function of your joints, muscles, and nervous system. It can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance how your body moves and performs — whether you're recovering from an injury, managing tension, or staying active at work, in sport, or in daily life. Treatment is tailored to your goals and may include joint mobilizations, soft tissue techniques, and movement-based rehab to support lasting function and whole-body wellness.
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Gentle, hands-on care to relieve pregnancy-related tension, improve pelvic alignment, and support your changing body. Dr. Watson is certified in the Webster Technique — a specialized chiropractic approach designed for pregnancy that focuses on pelvic balance and reducing tension in surrounding muscles and ligaments. This care may help ease common discomforts like low back pain and pelvic pressure, support optimal fetal positioning, and contribute to a smoother labor and delivery experience.
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Focused care to help restore alignment, ease upper body tension from feeding or carrying, and support core and pelvic recovery after birth. Dr. Watson offers gentle, personalized treatment to address the physical changes and demands of early motherhood — whether you’re weeks or months postpartum. Care is tailored to help you regain comfort, mobility, and strength as your body heals.
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Chiropractic care can support recovery of the core and pelvic floor after birth, during hormonal transitions, or following injury. Dr. Watson integrates movement-based rehab, gentle hands-on therapy, and personalized education to help improve strength, stability, and alignment. Care may also include treatment for C-section scar tissue to improve mobility and reduce discomfort. This approach is especially beneficial during postpartum recovery, perimenopause, or anytime you’re navigating changes in pelvic or core function.
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Chiropractic care for kids is gentle, safe, and focused on supporting healthy development through all stages of growth. From toddlers to teens, treatment can help with mobility, posture, and recovery from play or sport-related injuries. Dr. Watson also works with infants to address issues like latching difficulties or head-turning preferences by assessing and treating the neck and jaw. Whether your child is learning to walk, playing sports, or experiencing tension, care is tailored to their needs in a calm, kid-friendly environment.
Shockwave Therapy
Relieve Pain. Speed Healing.
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Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic (sound) waves to break down muscle tension, scar tissue, and adhesions — helping reduce inflammation and trigger your body’s natural healing response. It enhances circulation, supports tissue repair, and promotes faster recovery.
It’s especially helpful for chronic tension, tendinopathies, trigger points, plantar fasciitis, and injuries that haven’t fully responded to other treatments.
Dr. Watson often integrates shockwave into chiropractic care to restore mobility, improve range of motion, and speed healing when other treatments haven’t provided lasting relief.
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Shockwave therapy is used to treat a wide range of soft tissue and overuse injuries, including:
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis or golfer’s elbow
Shoulder tendon pain
Hip or gluteal pain
IT band syndrome
Runner’s knee
Achilles tendon issues
Shin splints
Chronic muscle tightness
Scar tissue or adhesions
It’s also helpful for supporting recovery from training or overuse and enhancing mobility and performance in active individuals.
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Shockwave therapy sessions are typically around 15 minutes and target specific areas of pain or tension. A conductive gel is applied directly to the skin, and a handheld device delivers acoustic pulses into the tissue. You’ll feel a tapping or pulsing sensation — it may be mildly uncomfortable at times, but most people find it very tolerable. Many patients notice a reduction in pain and improved mobility during the session. Most conditions respond well within 3–8 treatments as healing progresses and function improves.
Dynamic Cupping & Laser
Release Tension. Increase Circulation.
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Gentle suction meets advanced technology in this combination treatment designed to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and support recovery. Dr. Watson uses Achedaway cups, which offer adjustable suction, rhythmic pulsing, and integrated red light therapy — allowing for a more comfortable and targeted experience than traditional cupping. This therapy helps release fascial restrictions, reduce postural strain, and restore range of motion, while the red and infrared light promotes cellular repair and reduces inflammation.
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Dynamic cupping uses gentle suction to lift the skin and underlying tissues, helping release tension and increase local blood flow. The Achedaway cupping system also delivers red and infrared light into the area, which penetrates deep into the tissues to reduce inflammation and support healing
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Each session is about 20 minutes and begins with Achedaway cups placed directly on the skin over areas of tension or stiffness. You'll feel a gentle suction or pulsing sensation, often paired with soothing warmth from the red and infrared light therapy. The treatment is customized to your comfort and may feel relaxing, energizing, or both. Mild redness or bruising can occur afterward and usually fades within a few days.
Not sure where to start?
Many patients come in unsure of what treatment is right for them — and that’s okay. During your first visit, Dr. Watson will assess your needs and recommend the best combination of care options to help you feel and move better.
Supportive Tools & Techniques
These supportive tools may be used during your session at no extra cost, based on what your body needs that day.
Custom orthotics are a separate service and are subject to an additional fee.
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This technique uses smooth stainless-steel tools to gently glide over the skin and identify areas of tightness, trigger points, or fascial restrictions. It helps break down scar tissue and adhesions, improve tissue mobility, and stimulate circulation and healing. IASTM is especially helpful for addressing persistent muscle tension, overuse injuries, and mobility restrictions — and can be a great complement to chiropractic adjustments and rehab.
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Kinesiology tape can be used to reduce discomfort, support muscles and joints, and improve body awareness and posture. Dr. Watson uses Rock Tape to provide targeted support for injuries or movement imbalances — including pregnancy taping to help support the belly, reduce strain on the lower back, and improve comfort during daily activities. It’s a gentle, non-invasive way to enhance stability without restricting motion.
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Percussion therapy uses a handheld device to deliver rapid pulses into muscle tissue, helping to release deep tension, improve circulation, and accelerate recovery. This technique is especially useful after workouts, during injury rehab, or when you feel stiff and sore. Dr. Watson often incorporates this into sessions to reduce muscle guarding and support better movement outcomes.
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Orthotics are custom-made inserts designed to improve how your feet absorb shock and align your body from the ground up. They can help relieve foot, knee, hip, or lower back pain by supporting your natural gait. Dr. Watson provides thorough assessments and works with a reputable orthotics lab to create inserts tailored to your feet, activities, and treatment goals.
