Dr. Taron Carruthers
Acupuncture
- Neurofunctional acupuncture for canine and equine neurological issues.
- Acupuncture for unresolved lameness and gait-related dysfunction.
- Acupuncture supporting senior dogs’ mobility and age-related decline.
- Acupuncture combined with myofascial release for musculoskeletal pain.
- Acupuncture integrated with kinesiology taping and therapeutic cupping.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Chiropractic
- Diversified chiropractic adjustments.
- Drop-piece chiropractic adjustments.
- Joint mobilizations.
- Myofascial release techniques.
- Therapeutic cupping.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Stockyard Chiropractors & The Dog Joint
2567 St. Clair Avenue West , Toronto, ON, M6N 4Z5
Dr. Taron grew up in Muskoka, Ontario at a popular family-owned resort on Lake Rosseau. She spent the majority of her childhood playing sports, competing in various equestrian events and helping out at the barn. She began her studies in London at The University of Western Ontario, where she earned an Honours Specialization Degree in Kinesiology in 2009. Dr. Taron then started her chiropractic career at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and graduated Magna Cum Laude with Clinic Honours in 2014. In 2022, Dr. Taron graduated from the McMaster University Neurofunctional Acupuncture program. In addition to Neurofunctional Acupuncture, Dr. Taron’s evidence-based treatments include: diversified and drop-piece chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, myofascial release techniques, therapeutic cupping, kinesiology taping, nutritional/lifestyle recommendations, rehabilitative exercise prescription and shockwave therapy. Dr. Taron has also completed over 220 hours of study in Animal Chiropractic and graduated from the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre in 2014. Since then, she has completed continuing education seminars in Advanced Canine Chiropractic Techniques (2017), Equine/Canine Kinesiology Taping Certification (2017) and Small Animal Neuro-Anatomical Acupuncture training at the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre (2024). Her extensive equestrian background and experience providing sideline treatments at canine agility trials over the years have given her a keen eye for gait analysis and lameness. She has a special interest in assessing and treating unresolved lameness issues in dogs, helping senior dogs age gracefully and maintain mobility, as well as complex canine neurological cases. When not treating patients at the office or out adjusting horses through her mobile equine practice (Stillwater Animal Chiropractic), Dr. Taron can be found hiking/running with her Australian Shepherd “Briggs”, riding her horse “Weldon”, or out on the golf course with her husband, Matt.
Acupuncture
Chiropractic
The initial chiropractic examination involves a thorough health history and in-depth subjective analysis of the complaint or problem(s) that prompted the appointment. Previous diagnostic tests and/or any prior imaging (x-ray, MRI, CT scan, etc) are also reviewed. Physical examination involves: postural analysis, range of motion testing, orthopaedic testing as well as static and dynamic motion palpation of the spine and extremities. Once an appropriate diagnosis has been reached a plan of management will be implemented. Treatment often includes chiropractic adjustments and joint mobilizations, myofascial release, passive stretching, rehabilitative exercise prescription and patient education. Acupuncture, therapeutic cupping, kinesiology taping and shockwave therapy are other treatment modalities that the chiropractor may or may not recommended depending on the nature of the complaint.