Patient - Centered Chiropractic Care
Meet Dr. Viviane Girard
ChiropractorHi, I’m Dr. Viviane Girard, chiropractor. I received my chiropractic degree from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in 2018 and have worked in multidisciplinary clinics since the beginning of my career. I value collaboration with other healthcare professionals and believe it plays an important role in supporting effective, well-rounded care. My work focuses on movement, alignment, and comfort, with an appreciation for the active rhythm of mountain life and the importance of caring for the body in everyday living.
Chiropractic Care Across the Lifespan
Chiropractic care supports the body’s ability to move, adapt, and function well throughout daily life. Through safe, non-invasive, hands-on treatments, chiropractic care can help reduce pain and inflammation, improve mobility, and address movement patterns that may contribute to discomfort or injury. Care is tailored to each individual and may support recovery from injury, management of chronic discomfort, and prevention by promoting better alignment, joint function, and overall movement quality. The goal is to help patients feel comfortable in their bodies and supported in everyday life.
Dr. Viviane’s Approach to Care
At Unravel Therapeutics, Dr. Viviane practices chiropractic with intention, presence, and a focus on the whole person.
Whole-Person Focus: Looking beyond the area of pain to understand how your body functions as a system.
Calm & Adaptable Techniques: Care that is supportive and always guided by your comfort and consent.
Thorough Assessments: Time is taken to listen, ask questions, and explore underlying causes.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals.
Preventative Mindset: Supporting long-term health, not just short-term relief.
This approach is ideal for anyone who values thoughtful care and wants to better understand their body.
Gentle Care for Every Stage of Life
Dr. Viviane has a special interest in supporting individuals during times of change, adaptation, or extra care needs. Her approach is suitable for people of all ages, including:
Athletes and active individuals
New and expecting parents
Infants and children
Desk workers and professionals
Older adults
Individuals navigating everyday aches and chronic tension
Anyone seeking preventative, wellness-focused care
Dr. Viviane enjoys working with people who are engaged in their health and appreciate a careful, collaborative approach. Whether you’re managing pain, optimizing movement, or simply wanting to care for your body proactively, she meets you where you are.
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Support for Movement and Performance:
Whether you ski, hike, climb, bike, train, or move intentionally in daily life, Dr. Viviane’s care helps your body move efficiently and recover effectively. Chiropractic care can address tension, improve joint function, and reduce compensatory movement patterns that may lead to discomfort or injury.Personalized Assessment and Treatment:
Appointments are unhurried, giving Dr. Viviane time to understand your training, work, and lifestyle demands. Care may include:Joint adjustments and mobilizations to improve alignment and mobility
Soft tissue and muscle work to reduce tension and support recovery
Exercise guidance to strengthen and stabilize key areas
Posture, load management, and movement coaching for long-term resilience
Preventive and Recovery-Focused:
Care is tailored to your goals—optimizing performance, recovering from injury, or preventing strain. You’ll leave appointments with practical strategies to support your body at home, helping you stay active safely and sustainably. -
Supporting Comfort and Adaptation During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care during pregnancy helps the body adapt to physical and postural changes. Care may address:Discomfort in the pelvis, including the pubic symphysis, sacroiliac joints, and low back
Tension related to postural changes and daily activities
Muscle tightness and strain from carrying extra weight
Postpartum Support
After birth, chiropractic care can help parents recover and adjust to their new routines. Care may address:Strain from lifting, feeding, and caring for a newborn
Muscle tension and postural adjustments after pregnancy
Recovery and support for the body’s changing structure
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Chiropractic care for infants and children is extremely gentle and tailored to support development and comfort.
Common reasons families seek care:
Torticollis
Plagiocephaly (flattening of the skull)
Cranial or jaw tension that may affect feeding
Tension related to birth
Support for the mobility and strength needed for breastfeeding
Support for movement, comfort, and natural development
What to Expect During Your Baby’s Appointment:
Calm, unhurried, family-centered visits
Parents present throughout the visit
Gentle assessments and treatments, adapted to their body structure
Treatments use light pressure and are usually brief
No forceful movements or cracking sounds
Breaks for feeding or comforting as needed
Clear guidance for parents to support their baby at home
The goal is to create a supportive experience for both baby and parent.
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Supporting Comfort and Posture:
Long hours at a desk or repetitive movements can contribute to tension, stiffness, and discomfort. Dr. Viviane’s care focuses on restoring mobility, reducing strain, and addressing the underlying causes of discomfort.Tailored Assessment and Treatment:
Appointments involve a careful evaluation of your posture, movement patterns, and work habits. Care may include:Adjustments or mobilizations to improve joint function and alignment
Soft tissue techniques to relieve muscular tension
Guidance on posture, ergonomics, and workstation setup
Exercise and movement recommendations to reduce strain and support daily activities
Practical, Sustainable Solutions:
The goal is to help you feel comfortable and supported throughout your workday, while preventing future issues. Care empowers you with simple, actionable strategies to maintain wellness, improve energy, and manage tension outside of the clinic.
Neck, back, and low back pain
Joint dysfunctions
Muscular tension and tightness
Discogenic injuries
Headaches (muscle tension or migraine-related)
Jaw pain (soreness, cliquing, muscle tension)
Nerve irritation (sciatica, carpal tunnel, numbness, tingling)
Tendonitis, sprains, bursitis
Postural disorders (scoliosis, kyphosis)
Frozen shoulder
Concussion
Neck, back, and low back pain Joint dysfunctions Muscular tension and tightness Discogenic injuries Headaches (muscle tension or migraine-related) Jaw pain (soreness, cliquing, muscle tension) Nerve irritation (sciatica, carpal tunnel, numbness, tingling) Tendonitis, sprains, bursitis Postural disorders (scoliosis, kyphosis) Frozen shoulder Concussion
How Chiropractic Care Works
Chiropractic care is focused on supporting the nervous system and musculoskeletal system to help your body move, adapt, and function optimally. Misalignments or restrictions in the joints—often called subluxations—can affect how your nerves communicate with your body, potentially contributing to pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility.
How adjustments help:
Restore joint movement: Adjustments help joints move more freely, reducing restrictions that can limit your body’s function.
Support nervous system function: By improving joint mechanics, chiropractic care helps the nervous system communicate more efficiently with muscles and organs.
Reduce discomfort and improve mobility: Many patients notice relief from pain, stiffness, or tension after care.
Promote overall body function: Chiropractic care is not just about treating symptoms—it’s about helping your body adapt, recover, and prevent future issues.
Adjustments are safe, controlled, and targeted to the joints identified in your assessment. They can be performed manually or with specialized tools like the Activator, depending on your needs and preferences.
What to Expect From Your First Visit
Your care actually begins before you even step into the clinic. When you book your first appointment, you’ll receive a detailed intake form covering all aspects of your health.
During your first visit:
Dr. Viviane will review your form and discuss your health, lifestyle, and the reason for your visit. The goal is to understand your situation fully so we can choose the most helpful physical assessments for you.
A physical assessment will explore movement, strength, reflexes, and sensitivity. We may gently explore what triggers or relieves discomfort to identify the most likely cause of your symptoms.Everything is done thoughtfully and at your pace to make sure you feel safe and comfortable.
Findings are reviewed together. Dr. Viviane will explain the diagnosis, discuss further tests if needed, and outline a treatment plan. You are always encouraged to share your preferences, and together you will adjust the approach so you feel comfortable, informed, and in agreement with every step.
Your first treatment may include adjustments, mobilizations, soft tissue work, exercises, posture guidance, and lifestyle recommendations. A timeline for follow-up and expected progress will be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chiropractic care can often help conditions affecting the nerves, muscles, and joints. Results vary depending on the cause of discomfort. The initial consultation determines whether care is appropriate or if referral to another healthcare professional is needed. If you are not sure if Dr Viviane can help, feel free to email her with your questions.
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A chiropractic adjustment is a controlled movement applied to a joint to improve mobility and support how the nervous and musculoskeletal systems function. Adjustments are chosen carefully based on your evaluation.
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The sound you may hear during an adjustment is called a cavitation. It happens when pressure changes within the joint allow gas to be released from the joint fluid — similar to the sound you might hear when opening a sealed container. The sound itself is harmless and does not indicate damage or bones rubbing together.
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Most people do not find adjustments painful. Care is always adapted to comfort, and you are encouraged to communicate at any time.
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Chiropractic adjustments are precise, controlled, and based on a clinical assessment of how your joints are moving. Cracking your own back often involves repeated movements without targeting a specific joint or addressing the underlying cause of discomfort.
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It’s common to have questions about chiropractic care. The sound, or cavitation, that sometimes occurs during an adjustment is safe and expected. Dr. Girard’s approach is calm, adaptable, and always guided by your comfort and consent. If an adjustment isn’t something you want, there are always other effective ways to work together — you will never be pressured into a treatment.
If you prefer not to have an adjustment, other techniques are available, including:
Muscle and soft tissue work
Subtle joint mobilization
Breath coaching
Movement and posture guidance
Use of an activator
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An Activator is a small handheld instrument delivering a precise, controlled impulse to a joint. It is used when a low-force approach is preferred, manual adjustments are not recommended, discomfort makes certain positions difficult, or a more precise technique is needed.
Bridging the Gap for the Lifestyle Athlete
In a community where movement is part of daily life, care needs to be thoughtful, efficient, and grounded in understanding the whole body.
Dr. Girard works with what she calls the lifestyle athlete—people who may not identify as competitive athletes, but who are deeply active in their wellbeing. Whether you hike, ski, climb, bike, train, work physically, or simply move often and intentionally, your body deserves care that supports how it functions as a whole.
Her approach bridges the gap between traditional chiropractic and the gentle, integrative style many associate with osteopathic care.
What Makes This Approach Different
Time & Listening
Appointments are unhurried. Dr. Girard takes time to understand your movement patterns, training habits, work demands, and goals—so care is relevant, not generic.
Education & Awareness
You’ll leave appointments with a clearer understanding of how your body moves, why certain areas are under strain, and what you can do to support long-term resilience.
Efficient, Intelligent Treatment
Rather than chasing symptoms, care focuses on helping structures move more efficiently—reducing unnecessary compensation and allowing your body to adapt and recover more effectively.
The goal is to empower you, not make you dependent on care.
This style is especially suited for individuals who:
Are active year-round
Appreciate thoughtful, informed care
Are curious about how their body works
Want care that supports performance, recovery, and longevity
I’ve had poor experiences with chiropractors in the past, so I was nervous going in. Viviane listened with care, explained everything clearly, and offered options that made me feel safe and supported. Her calm, gentle approach and breathing guidance made the adjustments feel relieving rather than scary. I felt so much better after and am grateful I gave chiropractic another chance. Highly recommend!
- Danielle