What's Your Score
Find Out More About The Technology That Sets Us Apart
As part of your initial assessment, Dr. Renee uses CLA Insight technology to gather detailed information about how your nervous system is functioning.
Your assessment includes several non-invasive scans that each provide a different perspective on your nervous system:
Thermal Scan
This scan measures temperature patterns along the spine. Differences from one side to the other can reflect how your nervous system is interacting with tissues in your body.
Surface Electromyography
Surface EMG evaluates the electrical activity of the muscles that support your spine. This helps identify patterns of muscle activity that may be related to how your nervous system and muscles are functioning together.
Heart Rate Variability
HRV is a measure of the timing between heart beats. It provides information about how the nervous system is regulating your body’s response to stress and daily activities.
What the COREscore Means
The data from these scans is combined using a standardized process to create your COREscore, which is expressed as a single number on a scale from 0–100. This score gives Dr. Renee additional information during your assessment and helps guide discussion about appropriate next steps in your care plan.
Rather than predicting outcomes, the COREscore offers an objective baseline — a starting reference point that can be used to support ongoing evaluation and communication throughout care.
How It’s Used
COREscore is one piece of a comprehensive assessment. It helps Dr. Renee understand multiple aspects of your nervous system function alongside the clinical history and physical examination. It contributes to a broader picture of your presentation and assists in planning next steps that align with your needs and preferences.
Questions You May Have
Will everyone have a COREscore assessment?
COREscore is offered as part of the initial assessment when clinically indicated. Dr. Renee will explain any tests that may be useful and answer your questions before they are performed.
Is the scan painful?
No. The scans are non-invasive and require no needles, radiation, or discomfort.
Do I need to prepare for the scan?
There’s no special preparation required. If specific instructions are needed, the clinic will communicate them when you book.
Ready To Learn More?
If you’re curious about how the COREscore fits into your first visit, check out our New Patient Information page for a full overview of the assessment process.
You can schedule your initial assessment online or contact the clinic if you have questions before booking.
FAQs
How does chiropractic care help with pain relief?
Chiropractic care focuses on identifying and correcting misalignments in the spine, known as subluxations, which can cause pain and discomfort. Through gentle adjustments, chiropractors restore proper alignment, reducing nerve interference and promoting the body's natural healing abilities.
Is chiropractic care safe for children?
Yes, chiropractic care for children is safe and gentle. Pediatric chiropractors use specialized techniques tailored to the unique needs of children. Early chiropractic intervention can help address issues like postural imbalances, colic, and sleeping difficulties, fostering optimal growth and development.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Absolutely. Chiropractic has been found to be very beneficial to the overall comfort of mom during pregnancy. It can help with the general pains associated with pregnancy, as well as help to optimize the biomechanics of the pelvis to help make delivery a bit smoother. Chiropractors will usually alter their adjusting technique to accommodate the changes to the body during pregnancy.
I don't like the "cracking" sound, can I still get adjusted?
Absolutely. While manual adjustments certainly are the most common, instrument adjustments are widely utilized in Dr. Renee's practice. She will always give the patient the option to get a non-manual adjustment, which eliminates the "cracking" noise.
How long will I need to wait for an appointment?
Most appointments can be made for the same day or the following day, depending on patient care hours, and availability. Specific blocks are available for an Initial Consultation every day, meaning availability can vary. Online booking is available, with booking accepted until 1 hour before the appointment time. If you are trying to book within the hour cut-off, please contact the office to book your appointment over the phone.
Are appointments required?
Yes, appointments are required. If you are in the area and are looking to get onto the schedule, just call the office and they will see what Dr. Renee's availability is like.
Why is a credit card required to book?
Credit cards are required to book as a way to guarantee your appointment. This was made necessary by the number of no-show visits that have occurred over the last several years. The card is merely an insurance policy, and will only be charged without explicit patient consent if there is a no-show for an appointment.
What types of adjustments does Dr. Renee do?
Dr. Renee has a variety of different techniques that she uses, see "Techniques Used" for information about them. Dr. Renee always takes patient comfort into account when deciding on a particular course of care, and values patient feedback. If a patient is uncomfortable with a certain manner of adjusting, or has any significant health history that could be worsened by a specific type of adjustment, Dr. Renee is always willing and able to make changes to her techniques.
Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
Dr. Renee will typically perform a complaint-based adjustment on the first visit, however that is not a guarantee. If she decides that imaging is required prior to any adjusting, she will postpone the adjustment until she has had the chance to review that imaging. Dr. Renee does reserve the right to decide on a case-by-case basis if an adjustment on the first visit is appropriate.
How often will I need to come in for my appointments?
The frequency of appointments is initially determined based on the exam findings, the spinal scan results, and Dr. Renee's professional experience. Through the course of your care plan, re-evaluations will dictate the decreases in your frequency with the ultimate goal of transitioning you to a wellness plan or a "maintenance plan" that requires very few appointments. In order to get to this phase, a higher frequency of visits may be required initially, though this is not always the case. If you have any concerns about potential plans of care, please speak to Dr. Renee.
How often will my progress be assessed?
After the initial visit, the progress of each patient will be reassessed periodically. Typically a re-evaluation is performed by Dr. Renee every 12 visits. Re-assessments must be performed within 24 visits as per College of Chiropractors of Ontario standards of practice.
Will my extended benefits cover my care?
It is recommended that you check with your insurance company to see if you have coverage for chiropractic. We do not directly bill extended benefits companies on behalf of the patient; however, we can provide you with an invoice that you can submit to your insurance company and be reimbursed if you do have coverage. You should also check with your extended benefits about whether a medical referral is needed to have care covered.
Is there a cancellation policy?
There is no penalty for cancelling an appointment; we only ask that you give us a call to inform us that you no longer need the appointment. A credit card number is required to book any visit online to deter no-shows, which have unfortunately been rising recently. If a patient no-shows, they will be charged.
