Dr. Michelle Kobayashi (Breker)
- Gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments for nervous system function.
- Webster Technique pelvic balancing for pregnant women.
- Pediatric chiropractic care for infants and children.
- Lower back and sciatica pain relief through adjustments.
- Manual techniques to reduce round ligament and pubic pain.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
The WOMB Woodstock
209 Main Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1T1
Dr. Michelle grew up on a grain farm near a small town in Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Kinesiology and although she initially was planning to be an elementary school teacher, she decided to pursue chiropractic which allowed her to combine all of her passions: health, education, and children. She moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University where she got her Doctorate of Chiropractic - summa cum laude (with the highest distinction). Dr. Michelle is always striving to learn more and took extra classes, seminars, and courses to allow her to deliver high quality care to her patients. Her desire to serve mothers and children also led her to become certified as a childbirth educator, labour/postpartum doula, and breastfeeding counsellor. She uses gentle and specific chiropractic techniques to influence the nervous system and, in turn, allow the body to heal and regenerate. It is her passion to work with entire families, especially pregnant/postpartum women and their children. This is why she is certified in Webster Technique (for pregnant women) and a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Dr. Michelle lives in Oxford County with her husband (who is also a chiropractor) and her young daughter. Outside of caring for others with chiropractic, Michelle enjoys being with family, trips to Saskatchewan, reading, playing card/board games, and all things active such as hiking and canoeing! Dr. Michelle’s philosophy is that health and wellness goes beyond pain sensations. The body is complex and runs through signals sent through the nervous system. Nervous system interference can manifest itself as a variety of different health concerns. Specific chiropractic adjustments remove this interference so the brain and the body can communicate more effectively, allowing the body to heal and adapt. This is how we become able to experience true wellness. Her goal is to allow patients to be heard, to educate on health, wellness, and the nervous system, and to use chiropractic care to help them reach their own health goals so they can live life well. Dr. Michelle is also certified in the Webster’s technique which is a technique designed for pregnant women. It focuses on balancing the pelvis to create the most optimal environment for the baby and to keep mom comfortable. Through this technique and others that Dr. Michelle uses, women frequently report decreased lower back pain, sciatica, heartburn, round ligament pain, and pubic pain, as well as reduced labour/delivery times (YAY!).
Initial assessments involve a thorough history, posture analysis, reflex checks, range of motion, physical examination, and neurological scans. The neurological exam is comprised of a thermal scan (assessing the autonomic nervous system), sEMG (assessing the motor nervous system), and a heart rate variability scan (assessing the body's ability to adapt to stress). This detailed exam allows our chiropractor to understand how your body is feeling and functioning to determine the best plan of care for each individual. This is an initial visit for those who have not yet seen a WOMB chiropractor.