Meet Our Staff
At the Spinal Decompression Centre and MVA Pain Clinic, our team of Doctors, Registered Physiotherapist, Registered Massage Therapist, and Team MD Consultant (specialist) have over 50+ combined years of experience in treating the spine and other muscle and joint disorders. We also have a MD Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation as our team consultant to assist in reviewing extremely complex cases. We pride ourselves on placing patient safety and therapy effectiveness at the forefront of our care. As Canadian licensed doctors, we are fully certified to offer many leading therapies to provide the most suitable treatment options to address pain from head to toe.
Dr. David C. Walsh, D.C., B.Sc.(HK)
Professional Designation
- Licensed Chiropractor 10 years experience
- Graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Area of Specialty
- Chiropractic Care, Spinal Decompression
- Human Kinetics and Ergonomics
- Certified in Golf Fitness
- Certified MedX Rehabilitation
Past/Current Membership
- Ontario Chiropractic Association
- Member of Arthitis Society
- Member of Diabetes Association
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Dr. Sandra Lee, B.Sc., D.C., CAFCI
Professional Designation
- Licensed Chiropractor
- Graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Illinois
Area of Specialty
- Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture
- Certified use of ProAdjuster & Spinal Decompression Technology
- Certificate from China Shanghai Acupuncture Training Centre, ‘97
Past/Current Membership
- Ontario Chiropractic Association
- Member of Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.
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RaffY Koundakjian PT, RAC, BSc (Hons), MCPA, CAFCI
Professional Designation
- Registered Physiotherapist past 10 years
- Graduated-University Western Ontario Physiotherapy
- Certified Levels 1-3 Physiotherapy Manual Therapy
- Completed McKenzie levels A-D Program
Area of Specialty
- Manual Physiotherapy to treat biomechanical dysfunction
- Certified Acupuncturist with advanced training in China
- Tailored Physiotherapy for Sports, Auto, Work Injuries
Past/Current Membership
- Ontario Physiotherapy Association
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Member of Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
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Joshua Ryan, P.T., B. HSc., FITforeGOLF
Professional Designation
- Australian Trained Physical Therapist
- Graduated from University of South Australia
Area of Specialty
- Lyn Watson trained – specializing in shoulder rehabilitation
- Certified FITforeGOLF therapist
Past/Current Membership
- Physiotherapy Board of South Australia
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Dr. Jordan Kersten, (Hons) B. Kin, D.C., CSCS
Professional Designation
- Licensed Chiropractor from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
- Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Area of Specialty
- Diversified Chiropractic Care and Certified use of ProAdjuster
- Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider
- Courses completed in Functional Anatomical Palpation and Spine Rehabilitation
Past/Current Memberships
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Ontario Chiropractic Association
- Canadian Contemporary Acupuncture Association
- Member of Research Review Service
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Dr. Douglas Pooley, D.C.
Professional Designation
- Licensed Chiropractor 30+ years
- Graduated from CMCC in Toronto
Area of Specialty
- Chiropractic Care, Practice Management Consulting
- Certified use of ProAdjuster & Spinal Decompression Technology
Past/Current Membership
- Past President of Canadian and Ontario Chiropractic Association
- Past Chiropractor of the Year Award
- Past President Council on Chiropractic Education
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Andrew VandenDool, Registered Massage Therapist
Professional Designation
- Highly experienced registered massage therapist
- Graduated from Medix Schools
Area of Specialty
- Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
- Sport /Rehabilitation Massage Therapy
- Worked with:
- Canadian National Level track and field athletes
- Professional and College level hockey players
- MMA fighters, and football players
- Great success with treatment of Work Related Injuries
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Deborah Groulx, Registered Massage Therapist
Professional Designation
- Highly experienced registered massage therapist
- Graduated from Medix Schools
Area of Specialty
- Certified Aromatherapy Hot Stone Massage
- Treat Stress Related Muscle Tension and Pain
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (tendonitis, IT-Band Syndrome)
- Acute and Chronic Soft Tissue complaints
Current Membership
- Registered with College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
- Member of Registered Massage Therapists of Ontario (RMTAO)
What Set’s Us Apart
At the Spinal Decompression Centre and MVA Pain Clinic we educate our patients on how the body works, and its ability to heal. Read our patients' testimonials to hear how we help to eliminate pain and restore quality of life.
Please refer to our technology page for further information.
Our clinic recognizes leading new technologies can help many patients who have had little success with other traditional therapy options. Many of the state-of-the-art treatments implemented at our facility are also presently being utilized by neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractic physicians, family physicians, pain specialists, and physical therapists across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.
We now can help patients that prior to these advanced therapies would have had to live in pain for the rest of their lives. They come to us when other treatments have failed to give them relief.
We look forward to helping you!
