Services
At Absolute Athlete Care, we want to work with you to help you achieve your best. We offer athlete care, in the disciplines of naturopathic medicine, sports nutrition, and registered massage therapy.
We take a detailed case history, and work with you to set realistic goals. Then we hep you create a plan to achieve them! We use tools like lifestyle counseling, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, physical medicine and bodywork, sports supplementation, rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise to help you perform at your best. Whether it is enjoying leisure activities on the weekend, mental focus at work, or reaching the top of the podium, we hope you'll work with us at Absolute Athlete Care!
Nutrient Timing
You know that what you eat will affect your performance and your athletic goals, but did you know that the timing of your meal and supplements can also have a huge impact?
The timing of some nutrients matter more than others, and Dr. Tracey will help you sort through your day to ensure that you experience the maximal benefit from your efforts.
Elite Performance Nutrition
If you are an elite athlete, you know that everything you put into your body may be subject to scrutiny. Let Dr. Tracey help you create a safe plan, and help you set it in place. Knowing the ins and outs of the supplement and drug testing world, we can help you sleep sound, knowing that you are using quality products that are NSF certified for sport.
Acupuncture for Muscle & Joint Pain
Acupuncture can be used to help reduce muscle and joint pain, due to the analgesic effect of inserting a needle. Acupuncture can also change the way that our bodies experience pain. Dr. Tracey also uses a special technique called dry needling (also known as intramuscular stimulation or IMS) to treat muscle pain and trigger points.
Diet Optimization
Are you fueling your body effectively for your sport? We can help. With Dr. Tracey's advanced training in Sports Nutrition, she can ensure you are getting the right nutrients in your diet to support your activity or sport. The needs of power and endurance sports are different, and Dr. Tracey can tailor a program designed for you and your goals.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a non-invasive treatment that has an effect on muscle, fascia and tendons. it improves blood flow, and also has an effect on the nervous system. It works well with acupuncture, especially for conditions like musculoskeletal pain, headaches, asthma, back pain, and digestive concerns. While it may look intense, most people find it quite relaxing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting fine metal needles into acupuncture points and specific spots relating to body's energy channels. Acupuncture can be beneficial in relieving back pain and arthritis, muscle sprains and joint strains, fatigue, nausea, migraines, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances and infertility, and other chronic pain concerns.
Traditional Asian Medicine
Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM) is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness for thousands of years. TAM incorporates acupuncture, acupressure, diet, and Asian herbs and foods. In Asian medical theory, when your energy flow, or Qi (pronounced as "chi") is out of balance, your body cannot adapt to stress, making you more likely to develop chronic illness and pain. TAM harmonizes these imbalances by adjusting the circulation of Qi and balancing the forces of yin and yang energy. The smooth flow of Qi, achieved by balancing cold and heat, internal and external, and yin and yang, will help sustain long-term physical, mental and emotional health.
Sport Supplementation
There is a lot of information available on the internet on sports supplements, and it can be overwhelming. Let Dr. Tracey help guide you through the world of sports supplements, ensuring that you're getting a formula specific to your needs and goals. We make sure our recommendations are based on real science, and not "bro-science", and we teach you how to spot the difference!
