Posted on May 12: Campus Health Centre introduces extended health care services

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/chiropractor_opt.jpg” caption=”Campus Health Services”]Campus Health Centre and Sports Injury Clinic have collaborated to offer extended health care services for McMaster employees and students. All services are available at the Campus Health Centre, B101 of McMaster University Student Centre.

“People were confused about where to go for what services,” says Julie Fairservice, director of Campus Health, who met with Colleen Cupido, physiotherapist and manager of the Sports Injury Clinic. “By offering these services in one location, it is easier to know where to go.”

Complementary health care provides services not traditionally included in medical care. It is proven to be effective to promote healing, relaxation and pain management and therefore complements standard medical treatment.

Reflexology, hot stone massage, meditation, reiki and acupressure are currently being offered by Donna Curran, certified practitioner. To book an appointment, call 905-768-0242.

Acupuncture is also available from Janice Harvey, sports medicine specialist. For an appointment call ext. 23300 (employees) or ext. 27700 (students.)

Rehabilitative health care offers more traditional methods of treatment to restore normal function and healing. Physiotherapy, massage therapy, bracing and orthotics, and chiropractic care are all provided by certified practitioners at Campus Health Centre.
To book an appointment with any of these specialists, call ext. 23575.

Although some services are covered by insurance, most require some personal expense. For current prices visit www.mcmaster.ca/shs

Photo caption: Chiropractor David Lamont tests the arm reflexes of Debra Earl, employee health education nurse. Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay