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Dr. Effie Katsis

Clinical experience grounded in evidence and patient-centred care

Dr. Effie Katsis is a registered chiropractor in Ontario with more than twenty years of clinical experience in private practice and multidisciplinary pain management environments.

Her work focuses on the thoughtful assessment and management of acute injuries, either from sport or the demands of life, as well as complex neuromusculoskeletal and persistent pain conditions.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Over the course of her career, Dr. Effie has developed a practice philosophy centred on thoughtful assessment, whole-person care, and individualized treatment.

Her approach integrates evidence-informed chiropractic care with manual therapy, rehabilitation, patient education, and movement-based strategies to support lasting change. Experience across private practice, multidisciplinary care, the Toronto Headache and Pain Clinic, and inter-disciplinary chronic pain programs has shaped a clinical perspective that looks beyond isolated symptoms to understand the broader factors influencing health and function.

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Clinical

Philosophy

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01. Conservative-First Care

Treatment begins with a careful assessment and a clear understanding of the factors contributing to pain and dysfunction.

02. Shared Decision-Making

Recommendations are explained clearly, and treatment decisions are made collaboratively based on your goals, preferences, and informed consent.

03. Active Patient Involvement

Recovery is most effective when patients understand their condition and take an active role in the process through education, movement, and self-management.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Chiropractic, Clinic Honours
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice
Canadian College of Osteopathy

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture for Health Professionals
McMaster University

Honours Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
University of Toronto

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Teaching & Education

Dr. Effie has been invited to teach and present on topics including multidisciplinary pain management, clinical anatomy, and manual therapy techniques.

She has delivered presentations to chiropractic interns at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has led anatomy and point-localization workshops in gross anatomy laboratories at the University of Toronto.

Her research and clinical publications focus on manual therapy approaches in the management of chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Effie is also clinical faculty at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Professional Memberships

College of Chiropractors of Ontario

Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Ontario Chiropractic Association