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Audiologists are educated professionals who test hearing and fit hearing aids.  In addition to those services they are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of hearing and balance disorders.  Audiologists diagnose and treat hearing disorders in infants, children and adults, auditory processing disorders, such as issues with how the brain processes sound, tinnitus and many more.

If you suffer from chronic back pain due to injury or suffer from sciatic nerve pain, chiropractic treatment could help you with pain relief.

Chiropractors are doctors trained in treating mechanical disorders.  They are experts of the musculoskeletal system, focusing mostly on the spine.

Chiropractic therapy could be a good option for you if you suffer from:

• Sciatica
• Headaches/Migraines
• Chronic ear infections
• High blood pressure
• Back/Neck pain
• Poor Posture
• Foot pain
• Muscle and Joint injuries

X-Ray technologists are specialists trained to operate x-ray machinery and deliver results.  X-ray technology can be used for medical purposes to get a better view of what is happening inside our bodies.

Dental assistants perform a many duties, including:

• collecting patient information
• preparing and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• assisting dentists in patient care
• preparing dental materials

A dental assistant may also be involved in managing dental emergencies, examining, diagnosing or planning dental treatment, performing final placement of fixed or removable dental prosthetic appliances, managing dental records, and managing patients during dental procedures.

Regular visits to the dental hygienist for teeth cleaning is important to your oral health and your overall health.

Dental cleaning consists of the removing of plaque and tartar on your teeth, removing stains and polishing teeth leaving you with a whiter and brighter smile!

The health benefits of regular dental cleaning include:

• Preventing gum disease
• Keeps existing gum diseases from progressing
• Removes stubborn plaque
• Prevents tooth decay
• Detects and prevents diseases such as:
  • diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • respiratory disease

A dental technician or dental technologist is responsible for making various dental appliances including bridges, crowns, dentures, dental braces and orthodontic appliances. Dental technicians work to the prescription of the dentist for each patient

Dentists play an important part in our overall oral health.  They clean built up plaque off of teeth during regular visits as well as diagnose any problems that may arise in the mouth, teeth or gums including: cavities, tartar build up and other oral health problems.

A Denturist is a dental health care professional who provides denture care. Denturists examine patients who are missing some or all of their teeth, and can design, construct, repair and alter removable or permanent dentures.

Registered dieticians can help you find a diet that is suitable for your goals and lifestyle.  They are medical professionals who are trained to provide insight on diet, food and nutrition.  They offer a tailored approach to diet, help you manage disease through diet and manage food allergies.

Emergency Medical Technicians (similar to paramedics) are clinicians trained to deal with emergency medical situations such as traumatic injuries or accident scenes.

A hearing aid practitioner conducts and analyzes hearing tests.

Nurses are caregivers who provide hands-on care to patients in settings such as a hospital or in the home.  The care they provide can include assisting a patient with their physical needs, total care or assisting with illness prevention.

Medical laboratory professionals are dedicated health care professionals that provide accurate and timely laboratory test results to physicians to help make critical medical decisions. They are often working behind closed doors, with little interaction with the patients they serve, however their role in patient care is vital to the entire health care system.

A midwife is a birthing specialist for normal births.  They assist with providing care to women during pregnancy and birth.

Naturopathic doctors combine the modern science of medicine as well as traditional, natural medicine studies to promote healing in the body.

In 2015 and 2016 more than 79% of Canadians had used at least one type of alternative service.  Meaning a service alternative to traditional medicine.

Naturopathic doctors believe that the body has an ability to heal itself; they look at the underlying disorders that are inhibiting the body from healing.

Occupational therapists treat injured, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.  They often work with patients who have been involved in traumatic accidents causing injury, loss of ability to walk, etc.

Optometrists are important to your eye health and vision.  Regular eye exams are important for your eye health and overall health. Depending on your age, it recommend to have an eye exam every one to two years. Most people are typically not aware that they need vision correction.  Close to 1 million Canadians require some form of vision correction.

Regular eye exams are important for a number of reasons besides checking for blurry vision including:

• Screening for eye diseases like glaucoma
• An eye exam can detect signs of diseases like cancer and diabetes
• Detecting vision problems at their earliest stage gives the highest chance for recovery/improvement

Pharmacists work in retail drugstore or in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital. Pharmacists dispense medications, educate patients on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and advise physicians about medication therapy.

Physicians prevent, diagnose, and treat various diseases in order to improve their patients’ overall health.

As of 2014, over 3.5 million Canadians had visited a physiotherapist.  If you suffer from chronic pain or pain from an injury, physiotherapy could be a solution for you.

On average, our feet accumulate over 1 million pounds of force per day! They are versatile shock absorbers that protect your body so it is important to take care of them!

Podiatrists aim to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions associated with the foot and ankle.  They treat issues in children, adults and seniors.  Podiatrists are becoming more and more in demand because of the aging population and the population’s increasing concern with their overall health.

Psychologists work with individuals and families to help them identify behaviours they wish to change.  They also identify, diagnose and treat mental, behavioural and emotional disorders.  In addition to their work with the public, they will spend some time studying the human mind and behaviour.

Registered nurses provide medical care to patients. In addition to that they educate the public about health issues and offer support.  Registered nurses work in hospitals, doctors’ offices, home health care services, and nursing homes.

Registered nutritionists can help you find a diet that is suitable for your goals and lifestyle.  They are medical professionals who are trained to provide insight on diet, food and nutrition.  They offer a tailored approach to diet, help you manage disease through diet and manage food allergies

Psychiatric nurses work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, assessing their mental health needs.  They use similar practices as RNs to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals or families with psychiatric disorders and identify risk factors for these disorders.

Respiratory therapists treat patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.  Their patients can range from premature infants with underdeveloped lungs to adults with lung disease to elderly people with decreased lung capacity.  They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock.

Social workers are professionals who work with families, government and individuals.  They provide psycho-social assessments and family mediation. Their services include: counseling, investigation and expert testimony, program development and family mediation.

Speech therapists help with not only noticeable speech disorders such as stuttering, but with a range of other speech and swallowing disorders related to hearing impairment, brain injuries, dementia, developmental disorders, intellectual disorders, genetic disorders and neurological disorders.

Surgeons work with patients to diagnose them before their operations, they perform necessary surgeries and provide the patient with information and care post treatment.  During the course of an operation, the surgeon must make important decisions about the patient’s health, safety, and welfare.