Dr. Joanna Taylor

Kinetic Edge

917 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4E3

Dr. Joanna Taylor is the owner of Kinetic Edge. She graduated with honours from the University of Ottawa in Human Kinetics, followed by four years at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. With 10 years of clinical experience working both in Ottawa and Edmonton, Alberta, Dr. Taylor has a depth of experience working with professional and amature athletes. Dr. Taylor has completed advanced courses in medical acupuncture, neurofunctional acupuncture and treatment and rehabilitation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions. She has also completed continuing education in Active Release Techniques (Upper Limb Module), Graston Technique, Kinesiotaping, and is fully certified in Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. Dr. Taylor uses manual Spinal and Extremity Manipulation and therapeutic excercise in the care of patients. Therapeutic techniques utilized include: Chiropractic manual adjustments of the spine and extremities Shockwave Therapy Physical Therapy Modalities including IFC, laser and ultrasound Acupuncture techniques including trigger point therapies, IMS techniques, dry needling acupuncture and medical acupuncture protocols Soft Tissue Therapies including Active Release Therapy, Graston Technique, and massage Kinesiotaping for spine and extremity injuries or swelling Custom Orthotics Customized Exercise Rehabilitation Programs CERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS Doctor of Chiropractic Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Medical Acupuncture Certification McMaster University Honors Bachelor of Science Human Kinetics University of Ottawa Advanced Neurofunctional Acupuncture Certification McMaster University Dry Needling (Kinetacore) Active Release Therapy (ART) Upper Limb Graston Technique Certification Kinesiotape Certified Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) American College of Sports Medicine