Chiropractic Care, Re-Defined
Many people come to their first appointment expecting an adjustment.
What they experience instead is far more thoughtful.
Time to explain their full story.
Space to ask questions.
Care that adapts, not repeats.
This is chiropractic care that empowers, not just treats.
Let’s get started
Hi there!
I’m Dr. Justine, a chiropractic doctor based in Guelph, ON.
I’m a chiropractor with a strong belief that great care starts with listening.
My approach is evidence-based, hands-on, and deeply individualized. I take the time to understand the full picture, your symptoms, your history, your goals, and how your body and life demands intersect, so care actually makes sense for you.
I have a special clinical focus in women’s health, athletic care, and lifestyle-driven recovery, but I work with people of all genders, ages, and activity levels. Whether you’re navigating pain, returning to exercise, training for sport, or simply trying to feel better in your body, my goal is to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and lasting results.
Finally, the approach you've been looking for.
What Guides My Care
Care with Dr. Rodrigues is guided by three core principles: clinical reasoning, evidence, and the individual in front of me.
Rather than chasing symptoms, I focus on understanding why your body is responding the way it is. That means looking at how joints, muscles, and the nervous system interact with movement habits, training load, stress, recovery, hormones, and life demands.
Your care is:
Assessment-driven, not routine-driven
Adaptive from visit to visit
Grounded in current research and clinical experience
Designed to complement, not replace, other appropriate healthcare
The goal is not endless treatment.
The goal is clarity, progress, and long-term resilience.
What Your Appointment Feels Like
From the moment you sit down, care feels different.
You’re given time to explain what’s been going on, not just where it hurts, but how your body feels as a whole, what you’ve tried, what you’re worried about, and what you want to be able to do again.
Appointments are longer and conversational, allowing space for thorough assessment, skilled hands-on care, and meaningful education. Each visit is shaped by how your body responds, not a preset routine.
Patients often leave feeling better physically, but also clearer mentally. They understand their body in a way they never have before and feel confident supporting their progress between visits.
This is care that is thoughtful, individualized, and designed to make sense.
Thoughtful, individualized care tailored to your body, goals, and stage of life.
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Women's Health
Care designed around the female body across all life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum and C-section recovery, return to exercise, menstrual-cycle-related pain, perimenopause, menopause, and active aging. Treatment respects the physiological, hormonal, and biomechanical factors unique to women.
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Active & Athletic
Sport-specific chiropractic care for athletes and active individuals. This includes injury rehabilitation, return-to-sport planning, performance support, mobility and recovery strategies, and “game-ready” care for training or competition days. A conservative, no-surgery approach is prioritized whenever appropriate.
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Arthritis & Joint Health
Evidence-based care for individuals managing osteoarthritis or degenerative joint conditions. Treatment focuses on pain management, joint mobility, strength, activity modification, and long-term lifestyle planning to support movement and independence.
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Pain, Injury & Rehabilitation
Support for acute injuries, persistent or recurring pain, and post-injury recovery. Common concerns include back pain, neck pain, hip and shoulder issues, joint injuries, and movement limitations affecting work, sport, or daily life.
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Health & Lifestyle Coaching
Coaching support for individuals with big or small health goals. This may include guidance around stress, recovery, sleep, movement habits, nutrition fundamentals, and sustainable routines that support long-term health alongside hands-on care.
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Headaches, Jaw Pain & TMJ
Assessment and care for tension-type headaches, cervicogenic headaches, jaw pain, clenching, grinding, and TMJ-related symptoms. Treatment addresses both local contributors and contributing factors from the neck, upper back, and nervous system.
The Process at a Glance
Care is designed to be clear, collaborative, and intentional from the very first visit.
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Listen first. Understand fully.
Your first appointment is longer and unhurried. We’ll take the time to talk through what’s been going on with your body, your health history, lifestyle, training or work demands, and your goals for care.
A thorough assessment follows. Hands-on care is provided when appropriate, along with clear explanations so you understand what’s happening and what to expect moving forward.
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Thoughtful treatment that evolves with you.
There is no preset protocol. Each visit is shaped by how your body responds and what it needs at that time.
Care may include skilled manual therapy, joint and soft-tissue techniques, movement-based rehabilitation, and education tailored to your daily life. Treatment plans are flexible, evidence-based, and always adapted as progress is made.
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Empowered beyond the clinic.
Understanding your body is a key part of recovery. You’ll receive clear guidance on movement, exercise, and lifestyle strategies that support healing between visits and reduce the likelihood of symptoms returning.
The goal is to help you feel confident supporting your own progress, not dependent on ongoing care.
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Care with direction, not guesswork.
Progress is reviewed regularly. As symptoms improve, care shifts to reflect new goals, whether that’s returning to exercise, improving performance, managing a chronic condition, or maintaining long-term joint health.
Referrals, imaging, or collaboration with other healthcare professionals are considered when appropriate, ensuring care remains conservative, coordinated, and outcome-focused.
