Dr Justin Stachowich, DC
Oak Medical Arts
955 Sanders Drive, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E1
Dr. Justin Stachowich was born and raised in Thunder Bay, ON where he graduated from Hammarskjold High School, as well as receiving his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at Lakehead University. Justin went on to further his education and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Parker University in Dallas, Texas graduating in 2014. Dr. Stachowich, or Dr. Stak to his friends in Thunder Bay, is also a certified Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) Provider. FDM is a treatment model in which virtually all-soft tissue injuries or musculoskeletal complaints, are viewed through one or more of the six different types of alterations to the body’s connective tissues. These alterations/concepts are then applied for soft tissue mobilization to treat soft tissue and fascial conditions. Dr. Stak has further training as a medical professional through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) focusing on diagnosis and treatment of golf injuries with the emphasis on golf posture and swing mechanics. One of Dr. Stak's favourite things to do is spending the day at one of Thunder Bay's golf courses. Not only does he golf, he keeps himself active by playing a game of hockey during the cold months or hiking through our city's beautiful nature trails. He also enjoys kicking back at the end of the day and exploring our city's diverse food scene with his friends and family, always happy to be spending time with his loved ones. While working in Dallas, Texas, Justin had the privilege of working with the Allen Americans, an ECHL affiliate with the San Jose Sharks. There he was able to see first hand that athletes under regular chiropractic care have a greater potential for peak performance. He participated in numerous health screenings and community functions for the implementation of health promotion and wellness strategies, and worked extensively with all degrees within the running community – 5K marathon runners, triathletes and Iron Man’s. His passion is movement! Being able to move free of dysfunction and pain enables individuals to achieve an increased quality of life.
Initial chiropractic examinations range from 30-60 minutes in length, dependent on the severity of musculoskeletal conditions. This includes neurological and orthopaedic testing to properly assess and diagnose any musculoskeletal and/or neurological disorders. Results from the examination will be discussed at the next subsequent visit with the patient in regards to treatment or referral.