Last updated: May 2026

The information provided on this website is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, assessment, or treatment.

No Medical Advice

Content on this website may discuss chiropractic care, musculoskeletal health, pain science, movement, rehabilitation, manual therapy, and related topics. This information is general in nature and may not apply to your individual condition.

You should not rely on website content as a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you have questions about pain, injury, symptoms, or treatment options, please book an appointment or consult an appropriate healthcare provider.

No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Reading this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, calling the clinic, or engaging with website content does not create a doctor–patient relationship.

A doctor–patient relationship is established only after an appointment has been scheduled, an assessment has been completed, and care has been accepted by both the patient and provider.

Emergency and Urgent Care

This website is not intended for medical emergencies or urgent medical concerns.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms, sudden neurological changes, chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, significant trauma, or any other urgent medical concern, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention.

Individual Assessment Required

Every patient and clinical presentation is different. Treatment recommendations can only be made after a proper health history, clinical examination, and assessment.

Information on this website should not be used to self-diagnose, delay seeking care, or make changes to a treatment plan without appropriate professional guidance.

Chiropractic Scope of Practice

Dr. Effie Katsis is a registered chiropractor in Ontario and provides care within chiropractic scope of practice.

References on this website to manual therapy, osteopathic-informed techniques, medical acupuncture-informed techniques, rehabilitation, pain education, and related approaches describe training-informed methods that may be integrated into chiropractic care where clinically appropriate.

These references are not intended to represent separate osteopathic or acupuncture services, nor do they imply registration as an osteopath or acupuncturist.

Informed Consent

All clinical care is guided by informed consent. Before treatment, findings, recommendations, available options, potential risks, and alternatives will be discussed as appropriate.

Patients are encouraged to ask questions and participate actively in decisions about their care. Treatment will only proceed with patient consent.

Treatment Outcomes

While chiropractic care may support pain relief, improved movement, and functional recovery, individual outcomes vary.

No guarantees are made regarding diagnosis, treatment results, recovery timelines, or specific health outcomes.

Website Communication

Website forms and email communication are intended for general inquiries and appointment-related questions only.

Please avoid sharing detailed medical history, urgent symptoms, or sensitive personal health information through website forms or email. Clinical concerns can be discussed more fully during an appointment or through appropriate clinic communication channels.

Privacy

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Contact

Questions about this Healthcare Disclaimer may be directed to:

Dr. Effie Katsis Integrated Chiropractic and Health
1245 Danforth Avenue, Suite 205
Toronto, ON M4J 5B5
Canada

Email: dreffiekatsis@gmail.com
Phone: 416-469-3638