Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre is a full-service chiropractic and sports medicine clinic in Sarnia-Lambton offering evidence-based assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal and athletic injuries. The multidisciplinary team provides chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, Active Release Techniques, Class IV laser, shockwave therapy, custom orthotics, and tailored rehabilitation and performance programs. The clinic emphasizes individualized, goal-oriented plans for injury recovery, prevention, and athletic performance enhancement.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Staff profile - Kristy Dauw
Kristy Dauw is a Registered Practical Nurse at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre, holding diplomas in nursing and office administration from Lambton College, plus specialized Summus Laser Class IV and wound care certifications. The profile highlights her decade of experience managing a pediatric clinic and notes an active lifestyle that includes multiple half marathons. Visit the clinic staff page for contact and service details.
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Kinesiologist staff profile: Kaitlynn Barnes
Kaitlynn Barnes is a Registered Kinesiologist at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. She has worked with Dr. Vargo since 2015, holds a K-Laser Class IV certification, and uses ultrasound and interferential current in her practice. Kaitlynn grew up in Sarnia, trained with the St. Clair Youth Ballet, and now lives in Petrolia.
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Staff profile: Eric Corda, Registered Massage Therapist
Eric Corda is a Registered Massage Therapist at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre, qualified in 1999 after graduating from Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie. He uses therapies such as myofascial release and neurofunctional electroacupuncture, has staffed major international sports events, and is not accepting new patients.
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Dr. John Vargo profile
Dr. John Vargo is a founding member of the Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre with elite sports medicine credentials, including serving as team chiropractor for the Canadian track and field team at the 2016 Summer Olympics and working with the Sarnia Sting. He holds degrees from the University of Guelph and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, plus a sports injury fellowship, and brings that expertise to patients in Sarnia.
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Dr. Katherine Baert profile, Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre
Dr. Katherine Baert is a chiropractor at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre with a kinesiology degree from McMaster University and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Her practice emphasizes rehabilitation and patient education using techniques such as acupuncture, Active Release Technique, custom orthotics and laser therapy; she is registered with WSIB, Veterans Affairs Canada and as an MVA provider. Book an appointment via the clinic website for details and scheduling.
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Chiropractor profile and service offerings
Dr Danielle Quinn at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre combines an Exercise Science degree with chiropractic training and certifications in Active Release Techniques, contemporary acupuncture, and Class IV Laser therapy. She focuses on patient centered, evidence based rehabilitation and is registered with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance, Veterans Affairs Canada, and First Nations and Inuit Health Canada. Visit the clinic website to book an appointment or learn more.
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Dr. Jeffrey James Hodgins, Chiropractor
Dr Jeffrey James Hodgins is a chiropractor at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre with a B.Sc.hons. in kinesiology and a Doctorate of Chiropractic. He has post graduate training in acupuncture, coursework in Active Release Therapy and laser therapy, registrations with WSIB, Veterans Affairs Canada, and First Nations and Inuit Health Canada, and a history of volunteering with local sports and community organizations in Sarnia and Corunna.
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Staff profile: Dr. Michael Anning
Dr. Michael Anning is a founding clinician at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre with chiropractic and strength conditioning credentials plus postgraduate training in medical acupuncture. He treats athletes from junior hockey through the NHL, serves as team chiropractor for the Sarnia Legionnaires, and helped the Sarnia Sting develop off season fitness programs.
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Clinic overview
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre is a full service clinic in Sarnia, Ontario, offering specialized care for musculo skeletal injuries and conditions using comprehensive bio mechanical assessments and targeted treatments by registered professionals. Visit the clinic team page for practitioner bios and contact details at http://www.sarniasportschiro.com/team-members.html.
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Massage Therapy service information
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre explains how Massage Therapy, delivered by a Registered Massage Therapist, can relieve muscle tension, aid recovery from injury, and enhance emotional and physical well being. The clinic lists conditions helped by massage, including back, neck, and sports injuries, and recommends contacting a Registered Massage Therapist or asking your physician or chiropractor for a referral. Visit the clinic page for more details.
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Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre Custom Orthotics Information
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre explains its custom orthotics process, beginning with an in office evaluation that includes gait analysis, shoe wear inspection, and orthopedic tests. When orthotics are recommended the clinic takes a custom impression and notes an approximate two week turnaround from evaluation to lab shipment; see the clinic website for more information.
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Laser therapy potential side effects and drug interaction notice
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre warns that laser therapy side effects are rare but can include temporary increased pain, mild bruising, dizziness, and skin reactions when photosensitizing drugs are involved. Patients should inform clinic staff if they take antihistamines, contraceptives, NSAIDS or anti arthritics, antidepressants, or antibiotics; the full notice appears on the clinic website.
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Acupuncture service information
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre outlines its acupuncture service, noting disposable sterile needles and that most people feel only a slight prick. The clinic warns that acupuncture is not advisable during pregnancy, lists pre treatment and post treatment guidance, and directs patients to the clinic webpage for more details.
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Shockwave Therapy
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre describes Shockwave Therapy as a safe, non invasive option for people with soft tissue or bone injuries, with a focus on athletes. The clinic lists treatable conditions including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendonopathy, stress fractures, and non healing ulcers; see the clinic page for full details and contact information.
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Sports Injury Management and Performance Services
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre offers comprehensive sports injury management and performance services for athletes ranging from National Hockey League players to recreational league players. The clinic emphasizes mechanism based diagnosis, early intervention, objective functional assessment, graduated return to activity, and sport specific off season training to reduce re injury risk and improve performance. Visit their sports injury management page for full program details.
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Active Release Techniques (ART)
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre presents Active Release Techniques as a patented soft tissue system that treats muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. The clinic lists conditions treated including headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, rotator cuff injuries, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, groin strains, and tennis elbow; visit the clinic page to learn more.
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Chiropractic services overview
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre describes chiropractic care as specialized musculoskeletal treatment, noting that chiropractors complete pre med preparation plus four years of clinical training. The clinic highlights spinal and peripheral joint manipulation and supportive modalities such as electro therapy, ultrasound, microcurrent, and therapeutic exercise. Visit the clinic website to read the full service overview.
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Clinic services and treatment modalities overview
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre lists a comprehensive set of evidence based manual and electrotherapy modalities, from spinal and extremity adjustments to class IV cold lasers, shockwave therapy, interferential current, TENS, ultrasound, and both traditional and anatomical acupuncture. Practitioners evaluate individual needs and tailor customized stretching and strengthening protocols. See the facility page for the full list of services.
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Clinic announcement on mask policy and services
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre states that masks are no longer mandated in health care settings as of June 11, 2022, and asks patients to request masking by wearing a mask into the treatment room or speaking with staff or the practitioner. The clinic also highlights services such as muscle building, weight loss, and wellness coaching on its website.
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Clinic policy and service overview
Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre states that masks are no longer mandated in health care settings as of June 11, 2022, and asks patients to request practitioner masking by wearing a mask into the treatment room or telling staff. The clinic website also highlights services such as wellness coaching, muscle building, and weight loss; visit http://www.sarniasportschiro.com/ for details.
