Dr. Jennifer Nash BHSc (Hon), DC
Dr. Jennifer Nash graduated from McMaster University in 2004 with an Honours Bachelor of Health Science degree and a minor in Psychology. She continued her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) in 2008. As a chiropractor licensed by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, Dr. Nash has the ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. She is a member of both the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) and the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) and is active with the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). Dr. Nash enjoys being an active member of her community and has volunteered with several organizations in the past including the Canadian Cancer Society, Dog Guides of Canada and the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club.
Recently, Dr. Nash was accepted for an Internship position at the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Nash will be travelling to the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland to complete her placement from January 12, 2009-April 3, 2009. Working as part of the Traditional Medicine Team at the WHO, Dr. Nash will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of new global guidelines and technical documents related to the training, safety and regulation of manual therapies and guidelines for evidence-based traditional medicine, including chiropractic.
Dr. Nash has completed additional courses in Active Release Techniques® (ART) and Graston Technique® (GT) and values the importance of ongoing continued education. Dr. Nash also has a special interest in pre-natal, post-natal, and paediatric care. As a chiropractor, Dr. Nash specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems of the body. The diagnostic process includes a full detailed history of your complaint, general health assessment, and physical examination, including ranges of motion, orthopaedic testing, palpation, and neurological testing. Treatments may utilize a range of methods including spinal manipulation, extremity adjusting, electro-modalities, soft tissue therapy, Active Release Techniques®, Graston Technique®, custom-made orthotics, exercise prescriptions, and lifestyle and nutritional advice.
Publications:
Hutzal, C., Boyle, E., Kenyon, S., Nash, J., Winsor, S., Taylor, D. And H. Kirpalani. Use of antibiotics for the treatment of preterm parturition and prevention of neonatal morbidity: a meta analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dec 2008. Volume 199, Issue 6, p620.
Common conditions amenable to Chiropractic care include:
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Headaches
- Sports Injuries (Sprains, Strains)
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (ex. Carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Work-related Injuries
- Motor vehicle accident injuries (ex. Whiplash)
- Well-baby checks
- Pregnancy related back pain