Chiropractic Related Seminars:

• Thompson Seminar – Module 1, by Dr. John Minardi, D.C., Toronto, ON (Jan. 2017)
• Thompson Seminar – Module 2, by Dr. John Minardi, D.C., Toronto, ON (Feb. 2017)
• Thompson Seminar – Module 3, by Dr. John Minardi, D.C., Toronto, ON (Apr. 2017)
• FNS-201 (OTZ Seminar), by Dr. Michael Hall, D.C., Ottawa, ON (Mar. 2015)
• Subluxation Neurology, by Dr. Dan Murphy, D.C., St-Louis, MO (July 2012)
• Basic X-Rays and Posture (Chiropractic BioPhysics), by Dr. Deed Harrison, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Mar. 2012)
• Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique Seminar, by SOTO-USA, Atlanta, GA (Sept. 2011)
• Pelvic and Cervical Analysis, by Dr. Jerry Hochman, D.C.,Atlanta, GA (Apr. 2011)
• Mastery, Love, Service Seminar, Level 1, by Dr. Arno Burnier, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Apr. and Nov. 2010)

Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic Seminars:

• Connecting with Parents, the Baby and Supportive Care Providers (ICPA), Dr. Lisa Geiger, D.C., Online Module (May 2020)
• Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy from the Baby’s Perspective (ICPA), by Dr. Jay Warren, D.C., Online Module (Apr. 2020)
• Measure what Matters: Thermography, HRV, SEMG (ICPA), Dr. Tate Gentile, D.C., CACCP, Online Module (Apr. 2020)
• Techniques: Thompson and Logan with Infant Exam (ICPA), by Dr. James Thompson, D.C., Online Module (Apr. 2020)
• Advanced Perinatal Clinical Application (ICPA), by Dr. John Edwards, D.C., DACCP, Online Module (Mar. 2020)
• Neurology of the VSC and Thompson Technique 2 (ICPA), by Dr. John Minardi, D.C., Online Module (Mar. 2020)
• Developmental Neurobiology (ICPA), by Dr. Michael Hall, D.C., Toronto, ON (Mar. 2020)
• Clinical Certainty Through Functional Assessment (ICPA), by Dr. Linda Slak, D.C., Toronto, ON (Feb. 2019)
• Assessing and Reducing Risk in the Chiropractic Family Practice (ICPA), by Dr. Anthony Carrino, D.C., Toronto, ON (Jan. 2020)
• Advanced Spinal Assessment for the Infant and Child (ICPA), by Dr. Ron Castellucci, D.C., Ottawa, ON (Dec. 2019)
• The Essentials of Chiropractic: Adjusting the Infant and Child (ICPA), by Dr. Armand Rossi, D.C., Ottawa, ON (Nov. 2019)
• The Essentials of Chiropractic: Education in the Perinatal Period (ICPA), by Dr. Ian Shtulman, D.C., DACCP, Ottawa, ON (Nov. 2019)
• Perinatal Care with Webster Certification (ICPA), by Dr. Jeanne Ohm, D.C., Montreal, QC (Apr. 2019)
• Pediatric Neuro-Functional Evaluation (Slak Institute), by Dr. Linda Slak, D.C. and Dr. Jean‑Marc Slak, D.C., Toronto, ON (June 2018)
• Pediatric Seminar (Chiropractic BioPhysics), by Dr. Deed Harrison, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Mar. 2013)
• Neuro-Immunology (ICPA), by Dr. Stephen Marini, D.C., Ph.D.,Atlanta, GA (Apr. 2012)
• Dream Birth Workshop, by Dr. Mary Flannery, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Dec. 2010)

Nutrition Seminars:

• Gluten and Leaky Gut, by Apex Energetics, Atlanta, GA (Mar. 2012)
• Nutrition Basics 11, by Dr. Dan Murphy, D.C., Mobile, AL (July 2011)
• Nutrition Basics 10, by Dr. Dan Murphy, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Oct. 2010)

Wellness Seminars:

• CCWP Module 4, Wellness State of Mind, Emotional Health, and the Secrets of Eliciting Patient Lifestyle Change, by Dr. James Chestnut, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Dec. 2011)
• CCWP Module 3, Wellness Physical Fitness and Spinal Hygiene, by Dr. Richard Baxter, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Oct. 2011)
• CCWP Module 2, Wellness Nutrition and Natural Health, by Dr. Richard Baxter, D.C., Atlanta, GA (Aug. 2011)
• CCWP Module 1, Scientific and Philosophical Validation of the Chiropractic Wellness Paradigm, by Dr. James Chestnut, D.C., Atlanta, GA (May 2011)

Certification:

• Certificate of Proficiency in the Webster Technique (ICPA), Montreal, QC (Apr. 2019)
• First Aid CPR (Red Cross), by Dr. Theresa Lisk, D.C., Ottawa, ON (Mar. 2018)
• Thompson Technique Seminar Series, by Dr. John Minardi, D.C., Toronto, ON (May 2017)
• Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, by PranaShanti Yoga Centre, Ottawa, ON (May 2016)
• Yin Yoga Teacher Training, by Rama Lotus Yoga, Ottawa, ON (Feb. 2015)
• RYT200 – Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hour course successfully completed), by Orleans Yoga Shala, Orleans, ON (Aug. 2013)

Education:

• Doctorate of Chiropractic (summa cum laude), Life University, Marietta, GA (June 2009 to Mar. 2013)
• Bachelor of Health Sciences (cum laude), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON (Sept. 2005 to Mar. 2009)

Techniques Utilized:

• Diversified Adjustments: Diversified adjustments are the conventional manual adjustments that chiropractic is often known for. During such a treatment, you might hear a “popping” or “cracking” sound. Rest assured that this is not caused by your bones cracking, but rather by a release of built-up pressure in your joints due to the noted misalignment or restriction of movement.
• Thompson Technique: The Thompson Technique utilizes leg checks to analyze the spine and “drop work” to help assist in the adjustment. The use of assisted drop work provides a gentler technique, often requiring that less force be applied when performing an adjustment.
• Activator Technique™: The Activator Technique™ allows your chiropractor to adjust you without any twisting or bending of your spine. This technique utilizes an instrument to perform the adjustment. This approach is gentle and often used with people that suffer from osteoporosis (decreased bone density), young children, or others who may present with a contraindication to more conventional approaches.
• Webster Technique: The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/sacroiliac joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated. Sacral subluxation may contribute to difficult labour for the mother (dystocia), caused by inadequate uterine function, pelvic contraction, and baby malpresentation. Correction of sacral subluxation may have a positive effect on all of these causes of dystocia.
• Pediatric Adjustment Techniques: Due to its spinal fragility and anatomical differences, the spine of an infant, baby, or young child should be adjusted differently than the spine of an adult. Techniques used for pediatric adjustments may include sustained contact, craniosacral therapy, the use of an instrument such as the Activator Technique, light drop work, and/or soft tissue release. These specific techniques are safe and gentle, even for newborns.
• Extremity Work: Although chiropractors tend to focus on the spine due to its interrelation with the nervous system, any joint in our body may misalign or not move properly. Dr. Josée is trained to assess and adjust all joints in your body on an as-needed basis to help relieve pain and regain proper function.
• Muscle Work: Because muscles attach to bones, Dr. Josée incorporates muscle work as needed to help you get the best results as quickly as possible. To do so, she uses a variety of techniques from manual release, to instrument muscle work, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), and recommendations for stretching and strengthening exercises that can be done at home.

Michelle is trained in and utilizes a wide variety of advanced techniques during her treatments, including:

• Swedish and Therapeutic Massage
• Myofascial Release
• Joint Mobilization
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Pregnancy Massage
• Hot Stone Massage
• PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) Stretching
• Manual Lymph Drainage
• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Mastery
• Muscle Energy