Greater Sudbury Area: Health Choices

HEALTH CHOICE SUDBURY

Early in September 2002, Kim Lafreniere, CAT (C) - of the Active Therapy and Rehabilitation Center shown on the left in the photo, and Nancy Rebellato, ND, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Sudbury Naturopathic Center, decided to form a new partnership called, HEALTH CHOICE SUDBURY.

The mission of HEALTH CHOICE SUDBURY is to create an awareness among people of the tremendous number of health care alternatives which are available in this community and to update residents on leading edge health care choices as new treatments become available. Nancy and Kim feel that too much emphasis has been placed on the negative issues with respect to the health sector of the Greater Sudbury Area, when in fact, Sudburians have a wealth of options from which to choose.

The first thing Nancy and Kim decided to do was organize a special seminar entitles "Leading Edge Treatments For Muscle and Joint Pain" in order to educate the public on the new treatments for muscle and joint pain which have recently come to the City of Greater Sudbury.

The seminar was held on October 17, 2002, at the Caruso Club in Sudbury. Six different presenters discussed their approach and demonstrated their techniques for the treatment of muscle and joint pain. In addition to their presentations, each also set up a display center where people attending the seminar could ask questions of concern and receive educational literature.

The presenters included:

Nancy Rebellato, ND-Sudbury Naturopathic Center

Sudbury Naturopathic Center
346 Regent Street South
Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4E2
Phone: (705) 673-7997 Fax: (705) 673-0110

Naturopathic medicine, including nutrition, digestion, natural antinflammatories, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, physical therapies, herbs, energetics, and counseling was discussed. Bowen, an Austrialian technique with quick results for strains and sprains was demostrated. Nancy explained how homeopathic remedies such as Arnica Montana and Ruta Graveolens can help heal various injuries, aches and pains.

Kim Lafreniere, CAT(C),
Active Therapy and Rehabilitation Center

Active Therapy and Rehabilitative Center
54 Elgin St., Suite 2
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3N2
Phone: (705) 674-2222 Fax: (705) 677-0705

Kim discussed acupuncture, physiotherapeutics, massage, and mobilization, electrical therapies used most often on professional athletes. Kim is qualified to treat Olympic Athletes, PGA golfers, the Sudbury Wolves, and the Sudbury Spartans.

Michel Brosseau, DC-McLeod Street Chiropractic

McLeod Street Chiropractic
343 McLeod Street
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1S5
Phone: (705) 673-0493 Fax: (705) 673-5924

Michel discussed chiropractic techniques, TBM, muscle stimulation, and biotherapeutic drainage, showing before and after x-rays.

Mitch Speigel - Nikken Wellness Products

Kora Management Ltd.
289 Cedar Street, Suite 101
Sudbury, Ontario P3B 1M8
Phone: (705) 675-2251 Fax: (705) 675-6302

Mitch demonstrated how and why magnets remove pain and provided an overview of the use of other wellness products.

Marc Larochelle, DC - Chiropractor

Marc Larochelle, DC - Chiropractor
Montrose Mall, 762 Lasalle Blvd.
Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4V4
Phone: (705) 524-0544

Marc demonstrated the Directional Non-Force Technique. He uses a technique similar to esodynamic, which is gentle and effective for fast alleviation of pain and underlying structural problems.

Adam De L’Enteigne - Sudbury Centre for Yoga

Sudbury Centre For Yoga
375 Kathleen Street,
Sudbury, Ontario
Phone: (705) 564-9642

Adam is a Sivanda-certified Yoga Instructor and ordained priest in the Order of Melchizadek. He discussed treatment and prevention of muscle and joint pain through yoga. He also demonstrated poses and breathing techniques.

Robert Marcolini - C. Ped. Tech.

Boreal Orthotics
Phone: (705) 523-2225

Robert displayed a variety of custom medical insoles, custom-made sandals, and orthopaedic footwear.

Who Is Robert Kirwan

Warren, Robert, Marty, Valerie, Ryan

Robert Kirwan is a lifelong resident of Greater Sudbury. He is the oldest child of Thomas and Audrey Kirwan, both deceased. Thomas enjoyed a career with INCO, mainly in management at the Iron Ore Recovery Plant in Copper Cliff. Robert’s four brothers and sisters (Frank, Carol, Wayne and Janet) all live in the Sudbury area. He spent the first five years of his life in Coniston before moving to Lively at the age of 5.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Math and Economics from Laurentian University in 1972. He obtained an Elementary Teaching Diploma from North Bay Teachers’ College in 1973 and completed his post-secondary education with a Master’s Degree in Education in 1985 from Central Michigan University. He still carries the designation of an Ontario Certified Teacher.

Robert met his wife, Valerie (Starcevic) in 1968. She grew up in Creighton Mine. They were married in 1972, moved to Valley East in 1974, and have lived in the same house ever since. Bob and Val raised three sons who all graduated from Laurentian University with degrees from the School of Commerce. Ryan is an independent mortgage broker in Sudbury; Warren is a school teacher in Barrie with the Simcoe District School Board; and Marty is a police officer with the Peel Regional Police Department. The Kirwans have seven grandchildren.

Robert had a successful 28-year career as a teacher with the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, including nine years as President of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, Sudbury Elementary Unit. He has been an independent business consultant since 1985. He provides education-based business development services to the private and public sectors. He completed a four-year term as an elected Trustee with the Rainbow District School Board from 2010 to 2014.

Robert has also hosted his own live talk radio show, The Learning Clinic, on CKLU 96.5FM from Laurentian University.

Robert Kirwan is serving his second term as City Councillor for Ward 5. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.

One of his most important roles is to ensure that his constituents are well informed when it comes to municipal policies and services. He uses all forms of media to meet this responsibility, including main stream media venues as well as facebook, through the site that he and Valerie run at https://www.facebook.com/groups/valleyeasttoday

He also acts as an advocate for individual residents and business owners in order to help them in their dealings with the city. It is important for everyone to feel that they have received due consideration for their concerns and issues and that they have been treated fairly by the city.

As a representative on City Council he is responsible for representing the collective interests of the people living in Ward 5. In order to fulfill this responsibility, Kirwan states that it is important for him to continue to work with as wide a range of groups and organizations in Ward 5 as possible so that he has a better understanding of the needs of all residents in order to be their voice on City Council. He is committed to representing every man, woman and child living in Ward 5 and to advocate on their behalf.

At the same time, Kirwan believes that what is in the best interests of Ward 5 must also be consistent with what is in the best interests of the entire City of Greater Sudbury. Kirwan describes himself as a pragmatist who takes a practical approach to problem-solving and is primarily concerned with the success or failure of his actions. He feels that many of the challenges facing the City of Greater Sudbury can be resolved with a willingness of Councillors to incorporate new and innovative ideas to develop business plans that are designed to help the City of Greater Sudbury become a growing, world-class community bringing talent, technology and a great northern lifestyle to all residents.