“As a chiropractor and the owner of Restore, my goal is to provide the best care possible to my patients. For those in pain, my aim is to help you heal as fast as possible, and to get you back to enjoying what you love to do, pain free. I use orthopaedic tests, functional movement analysis, and a novel method of manual muscle testing, called Neurokinetic Therapy® (NKT), to identify and correct imbalances and compensation patterns. Rather than just treating pain (a symptom) we go after the cause of the pain to create quick and lasting results. For those who are not in pain, correcting these compensations and imbalances will lead to more efficient movement and stabilization strategies, and can help to improve performance and posture. I see the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership, where I help to facilitate your healing by providing expertise, insight and treatment, and you provide the dedication and work to make that change happen. Personalized corrective exercise plans are assigned to all of my patients.

Using advanced NKT® techniques, we can treat scars, the muscles that control eye movement (often implicated in head injuries), the ligaments of the pelvis, pelvic floor muscles, the jaw, as well as more common muscle to muscle compensations. I am full body Active Release Techniques (ART®) certified, a certified acupuncture provider, Graston® practitioner, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Professional, and Anatomy in Motion (AiM) provider. 

I look forward to working with you to achieve your health goals, whatever they may be!”

Dr. Gerston is a member in good standing of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Ontario Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 

In the past, Dr. Gerston has had training experience in CrossFit, kettlebells, cycling, and running. He is currently focussing his attention on yoga, and home-based mobility and strength training.  

Dr. Gerston has a range of appointments from 7 am to 8 pm through the week. Visit the Book Online page for more details.

Dr. Gerston can be reached at drgerston@restorechiropractic.ca

Dr. Romana Schmidt graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2011. After completing her Chiropractic Degree she went on to complete the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University.  Prior to her Chiropractic education she attended McGill University in Montreal and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in human anatomy and cell biology.  Dr. Romana has a strong passion for Prenatal and Paediatric care and has completed additional training in musculoskeletal health of the infant.

She has a life-long interest in the human body and is a proponent of healthy lifestyle with a multi-disciplinary and evidenced-based approach for generating health and well-being.

Dr. Romana uses a diversified Chiropractic technique using a non-invasive, hands on approach. She incorporates chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation with a strong focus on Acupuncture to treat pain and spinal dysfunction. She is also certified in Active Release Therapy®, Graston Technique® and Kinesio Taping. Each treatment plan is specifically tailored to each patient to help restore normal function, relieve pain, and optimize their health. 

In her spare time, Dr. Romana enjoys leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle with good nutrition and exercise such as cycling, strength training, yoga and snowboarding, and relaxation through drawing and the occasional worldly travel when time permits.

Dr. Romana is Available:

Mon., Wed. 2-8
Tues., Thurs. 8-2
Fri. 1-7

Dr. Romana can be reached at drromana@restorechiropractic.ca. Learn more about Dr. Romana at drromana.ca

Dr. Ben Matheson has always had a deep interest in sports, injury, physical activity and health. This lead Dr. Matheson to an education journey through kinesiology and chiropractic, that finished in 2011 with graduation from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Throughout his career, Dr. Matheson has enjoyed helping patients with a wide variety of problems. Sustained relief and a return to physical activity are always the primary goals of treatment. He has found that working with a team, like the one at Restore, is the best way to achieve the results you desire.

After a thorough analysis of a problem, Dr. Matheson utilizes a combination of hands on treatments like joint mobilization and sometimes manipulation, soft tissue release, Graston Technique, along with graduated exercise programs to help patients get better as quickly as possible.

While Dr. Matheson enjoys treating common ailments associated with chiropractic care like neck and back pain, he also enjoys treating lots of other problems like:

Concussions
Headaches
Jaw pain
Shoulder pain
Runners injuries
Pain from arthritis
Chronic pain
Postural injuries and problems

Dr. Matheson enjoys how working with people is a learning experience, everyday. He is often reading, listening to podcasts and trying new types of exercises and treatments to get better results.

Baseball, food, economics and movies are some of Dr. Matheson’s favorite interests. He looks forward to helping you feel better and getting you back to what you enjoy most in life.

Véronique has been registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapists since 2010.  She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Masters of Physiotherapy (2010) and a Bachelors in Human Kinetics (2008).  Véronique has worked with a variety of clients.  She has worked in the private sector with orthopedic injuries (sport injuries, post surgery, etc) and has also worked in a hospital setting.

Véronique believes in a hands on approach and being able to give her clients the essential tools to manage their injuries.  She has a keen interest in using functional movements and exercises to help clients return to optimal function.  She is constantly striving to add new tools to help her clients. Here are a few of her certifications:

- Kinetacore FDN Level 1 practictioner (Trigger point dry needling),
- Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) level 3 (Advanced) practitioner, 
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS Part A, B, C and Women’s Health)
- Mackenzie Part B therapist,
- Neuro-proprioceptive taping (kinesio-taping)
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Release
- FMS (Functional Movement Screen) Certified

Véronique is currently pursuing her level 2 manual therapy certification with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Originally from Ottawa, Véronique grew up in Orléans.  She has always had a love for sports and health. Outside of her working hours as a physiotherapist, Véronique also works as a Crossfit trainer (level 1 certified and Crossfit Weightlifting certified).  In addition, Véronique enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, skiing and lives an active lifestyle. She also loves being involved with the community.

Véronique is available Tuesdays 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 7 am - 12:00 pm, Thursdays 2:00 pm - 8 pm, and Fridays 7 am - 1:00 pm. Visit the Book Online page for more details.

Véronique can be reached at veronique@restorechiropractic.ca

Michael has been registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 2007. He is a graduate of the 2200 hour, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Diploma program at The D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy, one of the first massage therapy schools established in Ontario.  His interest in massage was sparked at the young age of 14, after he sustained whiplash from a snowboarding accident. He was sent to a registered massage therapist who was able to treat his injury and have him back mobile and healthy again after a short series of treatments.  Ever since, he has had a passion for massage and all of its therapeutic applications and benefits.

Michael has worked in various clinical settings, from a chronic pain rehabilitation center in Toronto to a spa setting in London ON.   Although the majority of his work has revolved around deep-tissue massage, Michael has worked with a diverse range of clients including professional athletes, cancer patients, heart attack and stroke survivors, bedridden clients and individuals in palliative care.  Michael has extensive experience with sports injuries, workplace and motor vehicle injuries, prenatal and postpartum massage. 

In addition to working in Wellington West, Michael lives just down the street in Hintonburg.  When not at work, Michael enjoys participating in community events and exploring local shops and eateries.  He keeps active by biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, playing squash, snowboarding, cooking and travelling.

Michael has been proudly building his practice here at Restore since 2012, and was voted Ottawa’s top massage therapist of 2013 through Top Choice Awards.

Mike is available by appointment Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 8 pm, and Thursdays from 8 am to 1:30 pm. Visit the Book Online page for more details.

Mike can be reached at mike@restorechiropractic.ca

Ana-Maria is a manual therapist, studying a Master of Osteopathic Manual Science at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, set to graduate in 2020. She is knowledgeable in many technique tools, including: Myofascial release, cranial sacral, ligamentous articular release, muscle energy, strain/counterstrain, and more. Ana-Maria also holds an Honours Bachelor in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. The importance of maintaining a healthy body was further enforced while Ana-Maria was working as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and swim coach for over 7 years.

Ana-Maria uses her clinical skills to tackle her patient’s injuries, chronic pain, and discomfort. She assesses the anatomy of each of her clients to find and address the root cause. Her treatment is anatomically precise and requires an extensive knowledge of biomechanics to provide each patient with treatment that is uniquely tailored to them. She works with the general population, ranging from teens to older adults, and athletes. Her goal is to align her patient’s body to help prevent injury, re-establish a patient’s previous physical wellbeing, and/or develop a patient’s “new normal” post-injury or post-surgery.