Thorold, Ontario    the t.o.p.
Brock Chiropractic Alternative Wellness Care
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Welcome to Brock Chiropractic

The Doctors

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Dr. Julie Kruis Trochta B.Sc. H.K. D.C.
Dr. Julie Kruis Trochta graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard Illinois (1999), and has been using active release techniques (as a fully credentialed provider) and chinese acupuncture with great success. Dr. Kruis has worked with triathletes at the Ironman in Kona Hawaii, professional Volley-ball players of the AVP tour in Chicago, and cyclists at the annual AIDS ride in Chicago. Dr. Kruis provides services to competitors in the HSBC and the Subaru Triathlon series. Together with her husband, Julie has provided services to elite cyclists at the 2003 Road World Championship in Hamilton

Dr. Oliver Trochta B.Sc. M.Sc. Clin Path D.C.
Dr. Oliver Trochta graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard Illinois (2001). Training under Dr. Hofmaier in Villa Park IL, Dr. Trochta has developed a unique approach to rehabilitation and nutritional management. He is also fully credentialed in Active Release Techniques and has been using them to treat runners at the Women's Fleet Feet and Elvis is Alive runs in Chicago. Dr. Trochta has also successfully treated runners competing in the Chicago Marathon. Dr. Trochta provides services to competitors in the HSBC and the Subaru Triathlon series. Together with his wife, Dr. Trochta has provided services at the 2003 Road World Championship in Hamilton.


Dr. Taia Spencer-Yap, B.Sc. D.C.
Born & raised in St. Catharines, Dr. Taia Spencer-Yap is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Taia spent six months of clinical internship training under a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist at St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital. Following graduation she practiced in Ireland providing Chiropractic care to a small coastal community.
She is a certified Graston Technique® practitioner and has qualified in a number of other manual therapy techniques such as MPI, ART® and Activator. Dr. Spencer-Yap has an extensive background in athletics including track & field (she is a Level 2 certified Sprints & Hurdles coach), tennis, soccer & rowing. She believes in the importance of maintaining a healthy body structure in order to be able to perform in sport as well as day-to-day activities. She is currently active at the Speed Unlimited Training Centre, teaching fitness groups like Bootcamp, Yoga Stretch and Learn-to-Run classes.
She also assists with the 7-S program offered for young athletes who are looking to gain a competitive edge in their respective sport. Dr. Spencer-Yap treats both those who are new to fitness as well as seasoned athletes. Whether it's a new problem that is preventing you from getting the most out of your workouts, or an old injury that is holding you back, her aim is to identify the cause of pain and treat it with a goal of long-term prevention. With her extensive background in athletics, and certifications in soft tissue and manipulative therapies, she has developed a skilled and effective approach to injury management.


Dawn Vincent RMT
Dawn Vincent graduated from Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough, ON. She has had experience working with geriatric patients at Empress Gardens Retirement Home. She has also worked in palliative care. She practices a wide range of massage therapy treatments such as Swedish massage, prenatal massage, infant massage, sports massage and hydrotherapy. She applies her anatomical knowledge to the diverse needs of her growing practice.


Ashley Hardcastle RMT
Ashley graduated from Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough, ON. She has experience working in a variety of professional settings. She practices a wide range of massage therapy treatments such as Swedish massage, prenatal massage, infant massage, sports massage and hydrotherapy. She applies her anatomical knowledge to the diverse needs of her growing practice.


Meghan Elgersma
Meghan offers courteous front desk service and enthusiasm for chiropractic. She maintains high professional standards and continues behind the scenes as the office manager to maintain operations.


The Office
Our office is designed to bring the patient the utmost convenience in acute and wellness care. We hope to make every appointment an invigorating and educational experience.


The Services
We are pleased to provide Active Release Techniques and Acupuncture, in addition to standard chiropractic healthcare, registered massage therapy and active rehabilitation services. Our focus is also on health promotion through regular wellness care visits. These services are geared toward the renewed concern of the public about environmental agents and procedures that may shorten our life spans. Learn more about ways to protect you and your family.


Mission Statement
The goal of Brock Chiropractic is to deliver the highest quality chiropractic health care and health promotion to the surrounding Niagara area. It is our every intention to provide efficient and timely services to our patients and foster a compassionate relationship.
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