Dr. Laura Rashty

"While all of us dread being blamed, we all would wish to be more responsible—that is, to have the ability to respond with awareness to the circumstances of our lives rather than just reacting. We want to be the authoritative person in our own lives: in charge, able to make the authentic decisions that affect us. There is no true responsibility without awareness. One of the weaknesses of the Western medical approach is that we have made the physician the only authority, with the patient too often a mere recipient of the treatment or cure. People are deprived of the opportunity to become truly responsible. None of us are to be blamed if we succumb to illness and death. Any one of us might succumb at any time, but the more we can learn about ourselves, the less prone we are to become passive victims." Gabor Maté, When the Body Says No

As a chiropractor, pain and physical dysfunction tend to be the focus of my care, but pain very rarely has only a physical cause. The importance of addressing underlying beliefs and coping strategies has become extremely clear to me in addressing chronic pain.

I am so blessed to work with a talented psychotherapy team at CARESPACE Health+Wellness and very excited to be returning to practice in less than 1 week! I can't wait to continue helping individuals feel empowered to get to the root cause of their pain and take responsibility for feeling well.

👶I spent this weekend with getting my Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific (PIPS) Technique certification so I can better help babies with feeding difficulties and other oral dysfunction!

👅 Tongue tie (also known as anklyloglossia) is estimated to affect approximately 5-10% of all newborns and can have a significant impact on breastfeeding, speech, jaw and overall body tension. While tongue tie releases (cutting the tissue under the tongue) can help, pre- and rehabilitation are crucial and often overlooked components of caring for babies with this condition.

Do you know someone whose baby has been diagnosed with tongue tie or who is struggling with breastfeeding? Tag them in the comments below!

Not sure if I'm the right person to help? Schedule a free 15-minute virtual consultation where I can answer any of your questions and we can set you up for an assessment! (link in bio)

💪 Did you know that chiropractic care can reduce the risk of falling in older adults?

🧠🗣👣 Chiropractic adjustments can strengthen the channel of communication between your brain and body, allowing you to have a better sense of where your body is in space. This allows you to recover more quickly from unexpected tripping hazards like uneven ground, electrical cords, or pets running under our feet! 🐶🐱🐰

🚑🚑🚑 Falls are the the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among older adults. Reduce your risk by maximizing your health!

💡Interested in learning more? Or know someone who might benefit?

👉 Book a FREE 15-minute consultation with me to see if chiropractic care is a good fit for you.
🔗 carespace.janeapp.com
📞 226.316.9696.

In addition to adjustments, I offer counselling on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce your risk of falling.

Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27050038/

I am thrilled to announce that I am officially accepting new patients at CARESPACE Health+Wellness (Victoria North) in Kitchener, Ontario!

HOURS:
⏱ Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am-2pm
⏱ Tuesday/Thursday 2pm-8pm
⏱ Every other Saturday 9am-1pm

Interested in optimizing your health to feel GREAT every day? OR is pain preventing you from doing something you love?

Book an appointment with me online at 🔗 carespace.janeapp.com or call 📞 226.316.9696.

Not sure if chiropractic is for you?

Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation and we can work together to find the best way to get to the root cause of your pain and get you back doing the things you love.

📢 CLINIC HOURS UPDATE 📢

In January, I was lucky enough to be accepted to intern under two different talented chiropractors in North York! 👩‍🔬

Here is where you can find me these days:

Dr. Gold Family Chiropractic under the supervision of Dr. Paul Gold
📅 Mondays 3:00pm - 6:00pm
📅 Thursdays 2:00pm - 6:00pm
☎ (416) 492 - 0012
📍500 Sheppard Ave E Suite 307, North York, ON M2K 3C8

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College under the supervision of Dr. Robert Gringmuth
📅 Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30am - 1:00pm
📅 Fridays 7:30am - 12:00pm
☎ (416) 482 - 2546
📍6100 Leslie St, North York, ON M2H 3J1

If you are looking to upgrade your health and get back to doing the things you love, schedule an appointment with me!

Not sure if a chiropractor is the right choice for you? Shoot me a message and I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.

What was my first day of my chiropractic clinical internship like?

Since I was 10 years old, I've dreamed of making a career out of helping people achieve better health. Today, that dream became a reality. 😊

Things I learned in my first day of treating patients:
☑️ Imposter syndrome is VERY real. 🙃
☑️ Patient education is THE most important tool in my toolbox - an educated patient is an empowered patient. 💡
☑️ Ergonomics is important for chiropractors too - the back pain after a long shift without remembering to adjust my chiropractic table's height was a good reminder. 😬
☑️ The satisfaction that comes from being able to help people feel and function better with just my hands and words is absolutely incredible.

I am officially accepting new patients at CMCC's Chiropractic Clinic (located at Leslie & Steeles in North York):

⏰ Mondays 7am-1pm
⏰ Wednesdays 7am-1pm
⏰ Fridays 7am-12pm

Send me a message if you'd like to learn more!

Did you know that up to 80% of healthcare information is forgotten immediately and of the information retained, 50% is recalled incorrectly? (1) 😣

👩‍⚕️ As a healthcare provider, one of my most important jobs is to make sure that you understand the what, why, and how of the condition you've come in with and the approach we will take to get you feeling better.

🤝 Chiropractic care is a partnership - in order to be successful we both need to be clear on the goals we're working towards and the why behind them.

🤷‍♀️ After 8 years of post-secondary education, it can be easy for me to accidentally slip into using medical jargon which often means nothing to you and leaves you feeling confused, frustrated, and lacking confidence. 😳

🎓 Courses like emphasize that having you repeat back in your own words the important information I have given you can help me to identify any gaps in my explanation. 🗣

Have you ever had the experience of leaving a doctor's office feeling more confused than when you walked in? Tell me about it in the comments! 👇👇👇

If this kind of patient-centred care sounds like a good fit for you, reach out to me on Facebook on Instagram OR schedule an appointment at ☎ (416) 482-2340



Source:
(1) Kessels, 2003. Patients' memory for medical information, JRSM;96(5):219-222; Engel KG. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 53(4):454-
461.e415

I am very excited to announce that starting Wednesday May 25th, I will be accepting new patients as a chiropractic intern at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College!

As a chiropractic intern, I can help you with basically any pain involving the muscles, joints, and nerves of the body, including:
✅ Headaches & Migraines
✅ Neck & back pain
✅ Arm pain (carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder)
✅ Hip, knee, and ankle pain
✅ Sciatica
✅ Osteoarthritis
✅ Chronic pain

and SO much more!

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about how chiropractic can help you, visiting an intern at CMCC, or any other questions!

I am SO excited to get the opportunity to serve my community and help people get back to doing the things they love.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are my own and do not in any way
represent the position, opinions or strategies of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.