Dr. Peter Shipka
Acupuncture
- Medical acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
- Intra-muscular stimulation (IMS) for chronic muscle pain.
- Acupuncture management of low back pain and sciatica.
- Acupuncture treatment for whiplash and neck pain.
- Acupuncture for frozen shoulder and TMJ dysfunction.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Chiropractic
- Ankle sprain management.
- TMJ dysfunction treatment.
- Chiropractic pre-natal care.
- Low back pain relief.
- Whiplash injury recovery.
- Frozen shoulder treatment.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Riverview Chiropractic Clinic
120-39 St Thomas Street, St. Albert, AB, T8N 6Z1
Dr. Peter Shipka graduated from the University of Alberta prior to his attending Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California in 1991. Upon graduation in 1994, Dr. Shipka worked with Dr. Masahiro Yoshihashi at the Hokkaido Chiropractic Centre in Sapporo, Japan from 1995 until the fall of 1996. Since September 1996, Dr. Shipka has been in private practice in St. Albert, Alberta. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Shipka has been actively involved with research and has been presenting at local and international conferences since 1998. Dr. Shipka has presented on: the management of ankle sprains, TMJ, chiropractic pre-natal care, low back pain, whiplash and frozen shoulder management. Dr. Shipka has continued with his educational journey since his graduation from chiropractic college. In 2007, he graduated with a certificate from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute and in June 2009 he was the first chiropractor to graduate from Dr. Steven Aung’s Certificate Program in Medical Acupuncture from the University of Alberta. In 2013, Dr. Shipka completed his course in Intra-Muscular Stimulation from CMCC and has continued to attend courses each year in both chiropractic and acupuncture technique. Dr. Shipka also volunteers with a number of chiropractic bodies and professional organizations. He was recognized in September 2017 with a 15 year service recognition award by the College of Chiropractors of Alberta. Dr. Shipka currently serves as a council member for the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors and the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation. Dr. Shipka enjoys his clinical practice and looks forward to serving your health needs. Please call the clinic to book your first appointment at (780) 460-2200.
Acupuncture
Follow up acupuncture therapy for an adult (18-64 years) - may include TCM acupuncture, motor points, and/or dry needling. Does not include chiropractic care such as manipulations/adjustments or soft tissue therapy.
Chiropractic
Adult first assessment including history and physical exam leading to diagnosis. Please book this appointment if this is your first time at our clinic. Please note we consider an "adult" as individuals aged 18 to 64 years old.