Dr. Katie Gaskin, Chiropractor, Vancouver, BC

Dr Katie Gaskin is a Chiropractor, a strength and conditioning coach, and a former professional hockey player. Having reached the pinnacle of her sport, she understands that physical preparation, maintenance and recovery are paramount for top athletic performance. She is an advocate for active care for individuals of all ages, patient education to encourage long-term wellness, and regular chiropractic care to keep up with the bumps & bruises that are an inevitable part of life! Dr. Katie has additional certifications in athletic movement screening, instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy, and post-concussion management. After playing junior hockey in the Greater Toronto area and within Canada’s National Development Program, Dr. Katie was offered a full athletic scholarship to an NCAA Division I school, Wayne State University, in Michigan. In her 3rd-year, Dr Katie led her team to an NCAA National Championship title as team captain. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biology and minor focus in Exercise & Sport Science. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr Katie was accepted to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto. She simultaneously began her professional hockey career after being drafted 12th overall by the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) team, the Toronto Furies. She would go on to play four seasons in the CWHL and graduate from CMCC earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree with Cum Laude Honours. Throughout her NCAA and professional career, Dr Katie spearheaded community outreach and youth development programs for students and athletes of all levels. This included working as a powerskating and skills instructor for youth hockey teams in the Toronto area, leading physical activity and nutrition workshops at schools and community events, and volunteering as a sideline therapist for community hockey and soccer tournaments. Dr Katie’s strong community presence has continued after moving to Vancouver, as she is a coach within the Vancouver Female Ice Hockey Association and a mental performance coach for youth athletes of various sports in the Lower Mainland. Due to her personal injury experience as an athlete, Dr Katie has a special interest in concussion rehabilitation. She has earned the Complete Concussion Management Practitioner designation through additional certifications in post-concussion management and has a thorough understanding of the intricacy required to perform a multifaceted concussion assessment. Her individualized concussion rehabilitation protocols are based on restoring specific impairments through cognitive, visuomotor and balance retraining, along with manual therapies to address associated head and neck pain. When she’s not in the clinic or at the hockey rink, Dr Katie enjoys running with her dog, CrossFit, rowing, cooking, painting, and immersing herself into every new fitness-related opportunity she can find!

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It's great that you're considering chiropractic care for various conditions. Chiropractors can indeed provide treatments to address neuromusculoskeletal issues, including those related to scoliosis, hip and pelvis pain, and shoulder arthritis. However, it's important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a local chiropractor, to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your specific situation.

For scoliosis, chiropractic care may involve spinal adjustments and exercises aimed at improving posture and reducing spinal curvature. A chiropractor can assess the severity of scoliosis and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.

In the case of hip and pelvis pain, chiropractors can assess the underlying cause of the pain and provide treatments such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, exercises, and other modalities to alleviate symptoms and promote healing.

Regarding shoulder arthritis, chiropractors may offer non-surgical treatment options to help manage the condition. These options can include rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), chiropractic adjustments to improve range of motion, corticosteroid injections, and heat/cold therapy. However, the specific treatment plan would depend on the individual's condition and should be discussed with a chiropractor.

Remember, while chiropractic care can be beneficial for many individuals, it's important to have a thorough evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional to ensure that the treatments are appropriate for your specific needs. Consulting with a local chiropractor would allow you to discuss your condition in detail and determine the best course of action.