Dr. Wendy Martin has practiced at Eastside Chiropractic since 2002 and has owned the practice since 2004.
Dr. Martin received her Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, Ontario in 2002. Dr. Martin's clinical internships were spent at St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital and the H.K. Lee Chiropractic Clinic at CMCC, both in Toronto. Dr. Martin is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Ontario Chiropractic Association, and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. Dr. Martin completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Psychology from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, in 1993.
Dr. Martin is committed to a full range of Continuing Education and hands-on courses. Subsequently, Dr. Martin uses a variety of techniques (diversified/manual, instrument assisted, soft tissue therapy, Neuroemotional Technique NET, and Webster's Technique for in-utero constraint), and procedures (orthotic casting, nutritional assessment, Back Informed ® back school education) to help her patients obtain their individual health goals.
Dr. Martin maintains a deep respect for each individual and his or her reported symptoms, the interplay between mind and body, and the importance of healthy structure for healthy function. In addition, Dr. Martin values the options that exist from other health care professionals and providers, and works for the increased wellbeing of her patients, referring patients to other providers when necessary or advantageous for her patients optimal health.
Dr. Martin's personal interests have included meditation, weight training, Pilates, paddling, hiking, downhill skiing, scuba diving, and traveling. Currently, Dr. Martin focuses much of her personal time towards her husband Tom, and their son Gregory. Dr. Martin values the connections of family and friendships. Dr. Martin's favourite places are: the cottage that her parents maintain, and the one that her great-grandparents built, which is still an extended family gathering place today.
Dr. Michelle Basil has practiced at Eastside Chiropractic since 2006.