University of Guelph Health and Performance Centre

I’ve seen chiropractors, off and on, for most of my life. Yes, part of it is the lifestyle I’ve lived in the past — climbing mountains (and falling off of them), crashing motorcycles, and breaking horses (and vice versa). Part of it is probably congenital; part of it is simple wear-​and-​tear; and part of it is repetitive stress injury (those things they tell you not to do, and everyone does anyways). Regardless of the reasons, regular chiropractic care, when I could afford it, kept me mobile, functional, and kept the pain to a tolerable level.
I’m disabled, now. Part of that was my fault (low back injury on the job, plus not taking the time off to heal); part of that was not (slipped disk in my neck, due to crummy ergonomics and repetitive stress at the microscope). Chiropractic is no longer an option — it’s a necessity, as it’s one of the few treatment modalities that preserves function and decreases pain. That having been said, chiropractic works best for me in conjunction with other modalities: acupuncture, physiotherapy, massage, and regular stretching.
I’ve experienced a number of different styles of chiropractic care. Most of the practitioners I’ve seen have helped me, to a greater or lesser extent; not all styles worked for me. Currently, I find myself inordinately blessed by the acquisition of a chiropractor whose style is ideally suited to my body’s needs — and he utilizes active release therapy, and acupuncture, too. Best of all, he’s affiliated with the University Health and Performance Center, a short walk from my building, and he’s generously offered a student discount, which makes my twice-​weekly essential appointments affordable.
Marco Lozej is a true healer — he’s gentle, caring, asks careful and pertinent questions, documents thoroughly, and always acts as a patient advocate. He makes himself available for emergencies, and ensures no one in need is left out in the cold. While I’ve heard wonderful recommendations for his business partner, I’ve had such good results from Marco that I’m hesitant to change anything.
So if you see me with a spring in my step, that’ll be thanks to Marco. Cheers, Marco, and thanks a million!