The mission of HEALTH CHOICE SUDBURY is to create an awareness among people of the tremendous number of health care alternatives which are available in this community and to update residents on leading edge health care choices as new treatments become available. Nancy and Kim feel that too much emphasis has been placed on the negative issues with respect to the health sector of the Greater Sudbury Area, when in fact, Sudburians have a wealth of options from which to choose.

The first thing Nancy and Kim decided to do was organize a special seminar entitles "Leading Edge Treatments For Muscle and Joint Pain" in order to educate the public on the new treatments for muscle and joint pain which have recently come to the City of Greater Sudbury.

The seminar was held on October 17, 2002, at the Caruso Club in Sudbury. Six different presenters discussed their approach and demonstrated their techniques for the treatment of muscle and joint pain. In addition to their presentations, each also set up a display center where people attending the seminar could ask questions of concern and receive educational literature.

The presenters included:

Sudbury Naturopathic Center
346 Regent Street South
Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4E2
Phone: (705) 673-7997    Fax: (705) 673-0110

Naturopathic medicine, including nutrition, digestion, natural antinflammatories, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, physical therapies, herbs, energetics, and counseling was discussed. Bowen, an Austrialian technique with quick results for strains and sprains was demostrated. Nancy explained how homeopathic remedies such as Arnica Montana and Ruta Graveolens can help heal various injuries, aches and pains.

Active Therapy and Rehabilitative Center
54 Elgin St., Suite 2
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3N2
Phone: (705) 674-2222      Fax: (705) 677-0705

Kim discussed acupuncture, physiotherapeutics, massage, and mobilization, electrical therapies used most often on professional athletes. Kim is qualified to treat Olympic Athletes, PGA golfers, the Sudbury Wolves, and the Sudbury Spartans.

McLeod Street Chiropractic
343 McLeod Street
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1S5
Phone: (705) 673-0493    Fax: (705) 673-5924

Michel discussed chiropractic techniques, TBM, muscle stimulation, and biotherapeutic drainage, showing before and after x-rays.

Kora Management Ltd.
289 Cedar Street, Suite 101
Sudbury, Ontario P3B 1M8
Phone: (705) 675-2251    Fax: (705) 675-6302

Mitch demonstrated how and why magnets remove pain and provided an overview of the use of other wellness products.

Marc Larochelle, DC - Chiropractor
Montrose Mall, 762 Lasalle Blvd.
Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4V4
Phone: (705) 524-0544

Marc demonstrated the Directional Non-Force Technique. He uses a technique similar to esodynamic, which is gentle and effective for fast alleviation of pain and underlying structural problems.

Sudbury Centre For Yoga
375 Kathleen Street,
Sudbury, Ontario
Phone: (705) 564-9642

Adam is a Sivanda-certified Yoga Instructor and ordained priest in the Order of Melchizadek. He discussed treatment and prevention of muscle and joint pain through yoga. He also demonstrated poses and breathing techniques.

Boreal Orthotics
Phone: (705) 523-2225

Robert displayed a variety of custom medical insoles, custom-made sandals, and orthopaedic footwear.