CHIROPRACTORS
Dr. Jennifer Heick
Dr. Heick is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and a practicing chiropractor since 1993. She has been the proud owner of Waterloo North Chiropractic & Massage since 1994. Dr. Heick likes a holistic approach to taking care of your family’s health. She believes in lifelong wellness to allow you to reach your goals and enjoy your everyday activities. She is certified in acupuncture and laser therapy and uses these therapies to help facilitate the healing process. As a Certified Animal Chiropractor, your pet’s health and wellbeing is as important to Dr. Heick as any other member of your family. Dr. Heick has been adjusting animals since 1994 and continues a small animal chiropractic practice at the office.
Dr. Heick is a lifetime professional member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA). AVCA professional membership is limited to licensed doctors of chiropractic and licensed doctors of veterinary medicine who are certified in animal chiropractic by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the AVCA, the primary national credential for this profession in North America. These doctors have successfully completed the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the AVCA certification requirements which included successfully passing an AVCA approved postgraduate program (a minimum of 210 hours) in animal chiropractic. Certification is distinct from licensure in that it is voluntary and requires re-certification to maintain the credential. ACCC/AVCA Certified Doctors are required 30 hours of continuing education every three years to keep certification current.
Dr. Rebecca Blackburn
Dr. Blackburn received an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster prior to graduating top of her class from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2008. She is a Graston Technique® Specialist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and has training in Laser therapy, Active Release Techniques® and Athletic Movement Assessment.
Dr. Blackburn incorporates manual techniques and therapies to help patients get well and function at their best. She helps infants to the elderly, office workers to athletes. Dr. Blackburn achieved her Advanced 2 Examination in Classical Ballet in 2003, completed the Boston Marathon in 2009, the New York City Marathon in 2013 and raced in the Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Sweden in 2015. Dr. Blackburn is Past President of the Waterloo Regional Chiropractic Society. She enjoys being active outside with her husband and toddler.
Dr. Jillian Clarkson
Dr. Clarkson was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where she attended the University of New Brunswick receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2010. She completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College graduating in 2015. Dr. Clarkson obtained her Contemporary Medical Acupuncture certification at McMaster University. Dr. Clarkson uses a combination of manual therapies and instrument assisted techniques to facilitate the healing process.
Dr. Jonathan Oosterhof
Dr. Oosterhof was born and raised in the Waterloo Region. He studied at the University of Guelph where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Kinetics as well as a Master of Science Degree before completing his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Since graduating Dr. Oosterhof has expanded on his therapeutic skills by completing the Neurofunctional Acupuncture program through McMaster University and enjoys integrating this into his treatments. He is also trained in the Paediatric Intraoral Palate Specific Technique (P.I.P.S). Dr. Oosterhof uses a multitude of techniques to help patients function at their best so that they can live their lives to the fullest potential.
Dr. Oosterhof loves to get involved within his community and is excited to be back in the Waterloo Region. His personal hobbies include playing the cello, violin and baking!
Massage Therapists
Lori-Anne Tiegs
Registered Massage Therapist
Lori-Anne has worked at WNCM as an RMT since 1998. She received her Massage Therapy diploma from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto in 1998. Lori enjoys her profession and offers deep tissue to relaxation massage. She is interested in TMJ dysfunction and headache treatments as well as pregnancy massage. She has two boys, Max and Cole.
Lori is not currently accepting new patients. If you are an existing client you can still access the schedule and connect with the office or Lori directly to make an appointment.
Craig Diefenbacher
Registered Massage Therapist
Craig has been a registered massage therapist with Waterloo North Chiropractic & Massage since 2015.
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Jenelle Kuntz
Registered Massage Therapist
Jenelle graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Psychology before attending the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Jenelle has been practicing since 2013. She offers deep tissue work, fascial work, pregnancy, relaxation massages. Her priority is to get you feeling better and back to daily activities as soon as possible with a massage specifically tailored for each client.
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Bobbie-Jo Wissent
Registered Massage Therapist
Bobbie graduated from Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in 2004 and has been practicing since 2005. She offers deep tissue, relaxation and pregnancy massage.
She spent a year abroad, which she loved, but is excited to be back at Waterloo North Chiropractic & Massage.
Julie Neves
Registered Massage Therapist
Julie graduated and obtained a Diploma with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and registered with the CMTO in 2003. Over the years she has specialized through ongoing learning in Massage Therapy for aches and pains, sports injuries, treatment of suicide prevention supervised by MD, Mental Health and Stress, Pregnancy, Geriatric. She also teach Mindfulness through deep relaxation treatment where client focuses on the breath and not on the pain/symptom. I am a positive health influencer and aid clients through exercise, diet and homecare.
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Tim Thody
Registered Massage Therapist
Tim graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy and registered with the CMTO in 2019. During his years of RMT practice he has treated for relaxation, general aches and pains, injury specific ongoing treatments, as well as deep tissue, trigger point and myofascial release.
In his free time, he enjoys running, soccer and other sports as well as spending quality time with his beautiful dog Odelia.
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Nutrition and Iridology
Osteopathy
Tricia Nickl
Nutrition Consulting and Iridology, Life Coaching and NLP
Tricia has been a Nutritionist since 1999, and certified as an iridologist in 2013. Offering consultations that help clients understand the foundations of individualized nutrition and integrative healing, Tricia uses iridology as a tool to address underlying health concerns and understand where the body is out of balance. In 2021 & 2022, with a keen interest in behavioural change, Tricia added Life Coach and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming certifications to her tool box. She believes that our mental health and our belief systems play an integral role in not only our ability to heal and change, but our desire and motivation to do so. Tricia is a cancer survivor, an animal lover and self proclaimed 'tree hugger', who is thrilled to be working with WNCM, and offering her holistic perspective.
Donna Taylor
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, D.O.M.P
Donna is a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical osteopathic experience. She graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy after 7 years of training and the successful completion of an internationally accredited thesis on the Concept of the Fulcrum.
Donna’s interest in allopathic medicine initially drew her to a career in Medical Laboratory Technology. Working in a hospital setting as a biochemist and immunologist, she developed a passionate interest in the body’s healing mechanism. After years of medical research, her interest shifted to include a more holistic approach. Further studies in Medical Intuition and Vibrational Energy Medicine contributed to her unique perspective on healing. A deep appreciation for both allopathic and holistic medicine eventually lead her to the study of Manual Osteopathy, a treatment modality and art that perfectly marries the two disciplines.
Highly sought as a consultant, her unique skillset allows her to get to the root cause of the patient’s issue. Incorporating electrotherapy adds a cutting edge technology to the services she offers.
Sometimes all the body needs to activate the healing process is a gentle touch by a skilled hand; one that can read the body’s signals and perceive where an underlying restriction may be inhibiting proper functioning.