Chiropractor for Burlington Residents

Burlington has no shortage of clinics, so when someone makes the trip to MMD Chiropractic Health Centre it is usually because they want a specific kind of care. We are in Westdale, on the Hamilton side, a reasonable drive from Burlington along the QEW and the 403. Many patients tell us the unhurried, get to the root of it approach is what makes the drive worth it.

It is an active city. People run and cycle along the waterfront at Spencer Smith Park, get out to Bronte Creek, train at the gym before a long day, then sit on the GO train into Toronto and back. That mix of hard training and long hours of sitting is a recipe for the back, neck and shoulder complaints we see all the time. We help you deal with the pain and, just as importantly, with what is causing it.

Dr. Marnie cares for a wide range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue problems across all ages. Common reasons Burlington residents book in:

• Lower back pain, including commuter and desk related back pain
• Neck pain, stiffness and tension headaches
• Sciatica and pinched nerve symptoms
• Sports injuries in runners, cyclists, racquet sport players and weekend athletes
• Shoulder injuries, one of Dr. Marnie's areas of interest
• Foot, heel and lower limb pain that may call for a custom orthotic assessment

The honest answer is the experience. We do not run a conveyor belt. Your assessment is thorough and your treatment time is yours, so you never feel processed. People notice that quickly, and it is a big reason patients keep coming back from outside Hamilton.

There is also the philosophy. We treat the cause, not only the symptom. If the same pain keeps returning, that is a signal something underneath has not been addressed, and that is what we go looking for. For a busy Burlington professional or parent who does not have time to keep dealing with the same flare up, getting to the actual source saves a lot of frustration.

Dr. Marnie Mabee D'Andrea brings more than 22 years of experience, a strong background in sports and athletic care, and certification in the FMS and SFMA movement assessment systems. She has worked the medical side of major events, including soccer at the 2015 Pan Am Games and years with the Hamilton marathon. If you want a chiropractor who reads movement and not just pain, that is the kind of care you will get.

Expect a real conversation first. We ask about your history, your symptoms, your training and your work before anyone lays a hand on you. Then comes a hands on assessment, and often a functional movement screen to see how your body actually moves under load.

You will leave with a clear picture of the problem and a plan built around your goals, whether that is finishing a race, surviving the commute pain free, or moving better in general. You do not need an x-ray to be seen, though we will recommend imaging in the specific cases where it genuinely helps a diagnosis.

We are located at 866 King Street West in the Westdale neighbourhood of Hamilton. From Burlington, the QEW to the 403 brings you in toward the McMaster and Westdale area, and parking is available nearby. If you are coming straight from work in Toronto, the timing often lines up well with an end of day appointment.