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Dear Neighbour:

As a Welcome Wagon sponsor and an unofficial representative of Collingwood’s health care providers, I extend my welcome to the neighbourhood. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself to you.

In Collingwood, we have all the day-to-day conveniences and entertainment of a larger city without the distance and rush to get anywhere. Shopping and the cinema are only minutes away. The summer theatre is excellent. From my door I can be at the south end of Blue and ready to ski, or hiking on the Bruce trail, in ten minutes. The waterfront is five minute bike ride away. I enjoy the atmosphere of the smaller community and when I want to get away from it all… I am!

As a personal introduction, I am originally from Scarborough and have resided in Collingwood for some 24 years now. It has been great to make a home here, raise a family, and serve the community. My interests have ranged through being an assistant soccer coach for my kids’ teams, Beaver and Cub Scout leader, helping coach the Vanier rugby team, a charter member of the Optimist Club, serving as director for Community Living, leadership in my church, and most recently serving as a director for the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre(s).

As a professional introduction, I obtained my honours degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph, and my Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. The methods of chiropractic that I use are called Diversified. That is, a hands-on approach, relying on massage, stretching exercise, and gentle adjustment techniques, to correct the body alignment and relieve stress on the muscles, joints, and nerves. A better functioning body is happier and healthier …and so is the person who lives in it!!!

I worked my way through school doing physical jobs and have played sports at a varsity level. This provides me much practical knowledge of work and play in the real world. I work with you to identify how an injury develops and helpful modifications to work and lifestyle habits to prevent re-injury.

Through the course of any treatment program, I may use ultrasound, muscle stimulation treatment, and low intensity laser. I usually recommend appropriate exercise to stretch and strengthen joints and muscles. To support therapy, I also promote and can provide you with custom fitted foot orthotics and other ways to assist your recovery and long term comfort.

I look forward to your get acquainted visit to my office to collect your free gift. This is a pair of the most fantastic and comfortable socks you are likely to have ever enjoyed. They feature extra cushioning, moisture removing fabric, ventilation, and an ankle band that stays up without constriction.

If I may be of professional service, I would welcome the opportunity to assist you and your family.

Best regards,

Dr. Wayne Coghlan.
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