2 months ago, I was sitting in my office, on a conference call with my team. During the call, I got up to take something out of my printer, and I fell to the floor unable to extend my leg. Little did I know, that moment was the beginning of quite the journey. Before I go on, I will say that the injury (what turned out to be a torn meniscus) wasn't the result of simply getting up off a chair. There had been about two years prior of me ignoring signs of something not being quite right with my right knee. Volcano climbs, Race training and multiple Group Fitness classes later - it just snapped. Surgery came about 3 weeks after that incident, and Physiotherapy very quickly after that. In my quest for a clinic close to home, I found the Woodbridge Avenue Chiropractic & Wellness Centre. I knew nothing about them other than what I had read online, however I figured it would all work out, as long as I could get back up to walking again. That's when I met Victoria Dias, the Physiotherapist in this beautiful space who has helped me back to health and has taught me so much. It's amazing what happens when you follow your gut, as I can now tell the world about the incredible women that are behind this operation who genuinely care about the health and well-being of their patients. It was only fitting that they become one of our Members we LOVE. Here's a bit more on the owner, Dr. Silvia Villani, and her awesome clinic in the heart of Woodbridge.
Describe your business/what you do?
I am the Clinical Director & Chiropractor at Woodbridge Avenue Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, a multi-disciplinary centre in the heart of downtown Woodbridge. Our services include Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Foot Care & Orthotics, & Yoga Therapy.
I have a special interest in women’s general health and well–being, and I love working with pre-and post-natal women, particularly because I find we make a really significant impact when we work with these patients. I have taken the time to become Webster Technique certified and I have also taken extra courses in perinatal and pediatric care. Women’s bodies go through so many changes over the course of their lives – and I make it my mission to help them adapt to these changes so that they can enjoy each stage by remaining well and pain-free. My co-workers, including our RMTs and our yoga therapist, share this feeling as well!
Another area of interest at our centre is sporting injuries. I myself have used a variety of techniques to help my patients get back to being active – from the most amateur to some very high level athletes. I have obtained certification as an ART (Active Release Technique) provider, as a neuro-structural taping provider (SpiderTech Kinesiotaping), and as a Medical Acupuncture provider. Along with our physiotherapist and other specialists, our goal is to optimize function, improve athletic performance, prevent injury, and rehabilitate from injury in a speedy and safe fashion when it occurs.
You will find as well that we have many complimentary services to help maximize our patients’ results. These are the less commonly thought of services but in many places can play an important role! These include counseling (the mind and body are very closely connected!), foot care (problems here impact many other joints of the body) and acupuncture (which has a wide variety of applications).
What sets us apart from other companies?
We strive to help you achieve & maintain your health and wellness goals through personalized care. As a multidisciplinary centre, all our practitioners work together as a team to provide our patients integrated care that fits their needs. We aim to create a specialized care plan for each patient that comes in.
Like many of our patients out there, we are always interested in self-improvement. We stay up-to-date with current techniques and recommendations and are always looking for continuing education opportunities to learn more and build on what we can offer to our clients.
What ignited the spark in you to start your business? How did the idea come about?
I am a health, nutrition and fitness fanatic. Injuries fascinate me and I love helping people recover. I am also a true believer in ‘wellness’ – that is, taking regular care of your body even in the absence of any problems. I want to share this message with others.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being a successful business woman of course! This seemed like a tall task when I first decided to open my own wellness centre. While it has been difficult in a setting where clinics and practitioners are very common, I feel like our centre has excelled because of the quality, genuine and unique approach we take.
I (Natalie) would have to second that notion. There's a reason why this clinic is a success and I believe in my core that it comes from their amazing service and authentic interest in helping others. We are so happy to have this fabulous clinic as one of our Members We LOVE!
For more info:
Woodbridge Avenue Chiropractic & Wellness Centre 53 Woodbridge Avenue, Unit 4 Woodbridge, ON
Tel: 905-264-8107 Email: info@woodbridgeavenuechiropractic.ca Web: www.woodbridgeavenuechiropractic.ca
Offering Services in: Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Foot Care & Orthotics, & Yoga Therapy.
In Happiness & Health,
Natalie Colalillo
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