The clinic was established in 1978 under the name of the DeFinney Chiropractic. Times have changed and so did the name as well as the clinic itself. This clinic now covers 3000 square feet and provides a variety of services for the efficient and cost effective treatment of musculoskeletal problems by various techniques.

This modern clinic has the capability of providing chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine and exercise rehabilitation. The rehabilitation gym is equipped with machines that are low tech and can address the rehabilitation needs associated with sports, work and auto accident injuries.

New patients are always welcome, unlike some clinics that have no room for new case loads. This clinic accepts partial coverage for treatments through OHIP. The patients are also able to be covered by WSIB. The wheel chair accessible clinic makes it possible for those who are wheel chair bound to enter and exit on their own without having to seek assistance.

AHC - Health Centre has the distinction of being a service provider for the National Sports Centre. The fine athletes of the National Sports Centre know they can trust their health to the AHC Health Centre. No referrals are necessary to receive treatment at the clinic. The extended health insurance will cover most of the costs of treatment for the patient.

One of the focuses that the clinic places on the rehabilitation and whole body wellness process is called Core Stability. Core muscles are an essential element of the body's central pillar, which collectively refers to the ribs, spine, and pelvis. Core muscles facilitate motion and also have an equally important function in stabilizing the spine. This process makes the groups of muscles constantly active through the day as an individual stands, sits, or is moving. Core muscle fitness is vital for every physical task to assist performance, diminish the possibility of injury, and rehabilitate persons tormented from back pain.

The program at Active Health Centre was developed by Dr. Andrew Miners. The program is based on the most contemporary and up to date information from all over the world on the subject of exercise rehabilitation methods. The program benefits individual of all ages, no matter what level of fitness they have. The program is wonderfully designed to help teach each individual floor exercise that is just right for their body and will build up and keep their core strength, spine stability and endurance.

When you need relief from the pain in your spine or other parts of your body, inquire at the Active Health Care Center how to help yourself and what other measures may be taken in order to bring your body to whole body wellness. This clinic has the most up-to-date procedures to help you get your strength back and assist in strengthening the core which will in turn strengthen all other areas as well.

Stop in at the clinic and ask a few of your own questions and learn about pain management, strength building and spine integrity. The health factors of a strong core and spine is that the core and spine are the central physical support each of our bodies has. The stronger the central support of your body is, the better you can perform the tasks set out to accomplish.