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(905) 554-2352

info@inbalancechiropractic.ca

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Exterior view of in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic. Home of Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas - 29 time Reader's Choice Award Winner - Best Chiropractor, Best Chiropractic Clinic, Best Acupuncture Provider, Best Acupuncture Clinic and Best Overall Service - Health + Wellness Clinic!

in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic in Markham

Welcome to in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic, an award-winning chiropractic and acupuncture clinic in Markham led by Dr. Kirsten Thomas.

Since 2009, we have helped patients across Markham, York and Durham Regions and the Greater Toronto Area relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve overall health through evidence-based chiropractic care, acupuncture, exercise rehabilitation, custom-made orthotics and other complementary therapies.

Our clinic treats patients of all ages, including infants, children, athletes, and seniors, and offers specialized services including animal chiropractic, pregnancy care, pediatric chiropractic, and golf fitness assessments.

Dr. Kirsten Thomas has been dedicated to providing the highest level of chiropractic care and is proud to be a 34-time Readers’ Choice Award winner in Markham for:

#1 Chiropractor

#1 Chiropractic Clinic

#1 Acupuncture Provider

#1 Acupuncture Clinic

#1 Overall Service

#2 Orthotic Clinic

Our success stems from continuous professional education and the development of advanced clinic skills, offering you a wide array of inter-related treatment options.

Coupled with an undeniable passion for helping our patients, our aim is to deliver a best-in-class chiropractic experience!

Why patients choose our Markham chiropractic clinic

✔ 34-time Markham Readers’ Choice Award winner
✔ Over 20 years serving the Markham community
✔ Comprehensive functional assessments
✔ Evidence-based chiropractic and acupuncture care
✔ Specialized certifications in pediatric, prenatal, and animal chiropractic
✔ One-on-one personalized treatment sessions
✔ Integrated rehabilitation and exercise programs

Why choose in balance?

the in balance difference…

Patients choose our Markham chiropractic clinic because we provide:

  • thorough functional assessments
  • personalized one-on-one treatment sessions
  • evidence-informed chiropractic and acupuncture care
  • exercise rehabilitation to address root causes
  • access to a trusted healthcare referral network
1. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

We offer more than your typical chiropractic assessment so we can identify the root causes of your concern.

Your in balance Markham Chiropractor, will perform a very thorough functional assessment to determine how limitations in your posture, ranges of motion, individual joint motion, muscle weakness, muscle tension and altered mechanics can cause compensations in your body, leading to pain and other symptoms.

We ask that you schedule 45-60 minutes for your initial visit so that we can address every concern.

2. PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS

Our one-on-one treatments (15-30 minutes) offer a variety of options than with just a quick adjustment, including:

3. CORRECTIVE EXERCISES

Your in balance Markham Chiropractor, doesn’t just treat pain or symptoms; we work to address the root cause of your issues.

For the majority of patients, weak muscles are a common underlying cause of many complaints presented to a chiropractor’s office.

By prescribing targeted corrective exercises based on your assessment, we reduce compensatory changes (increased muscular tension and joint dysfunction) in the surrounding areas leading to less pain and less reliance on continued therapy.

At in balance, programs are customized for all ages, from infants to seniors.

4. REFERRAL NETWORK

Our holistic approach includes referrals to trusted healthcare specialists when needed, as many patients require more than one type of therapy and more than one type of health care professional to help them reach their goals.

These referrals may include professionals in osteopathy, physiotherapy (including vestibular and pelvic floor), massage therapy, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, homeopathy, occupational therapy, social work, speech language or vision therapy.

5. COMPASSIONATE CARE

Every patient is important to us, so we will listen carefully and provide individualized care to meet your unique health and wellness goals. 

To ensure you are confident that you have chosen the right clinic and practitioner for your needs, your in balance chiropractor is more than happy to have a quick chat by phone or email regarding your concerns before you schedule your initial appointment.

If we are not the best practitioner to address your concerns, we are more than happy to refer you elsewhere inside our network of care providers to ensure you get the care you deserve.

Chiropractic and acupuncture services in Markham:

Chiropractic treatment

manual chiropractic treatment – gentle adjustments with the hands

instrument assisted chiropractic techniques – adjustments using drop pieces or the Activator

cranial adjusting – gentle adjustments to the skull and face

pre/post-natal chiropractic care – modified chiropractic techniques during trimesters 1-4

Webster technique – may help with in-utero constraint and breech babies

animal chiropractic – specialized care for dogs, cats and bunnies

Soft Tissue Therapy

active release techniques (ART) – soft tissue therapy to release scar tissue and adhesions

instrument assisted soft tissue therapy – fascial abrasion technique (FAT) and cupping

kinesiology taping – provides support and improved circulation

Rehabilitation + performance

exercise rehabilitation – personalized exercise prescription

golf fitness assessments – personalized exercises to support your game

Additional services

acupuncture – functional and medical acupuncture to relieve pain and improve circulation

laser therapy – promotes healing and pain relief

electrical therapy – provides pain relief

custom-made orthotics – arch supports to improve foot alignment and mechanics

compression stockings – pressurized support for your feet and legs

custom hip and knee bracing– knee and hip support

Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas provides a chiropractic adjustment to a patients' midback.
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas using the Activator which is a instrument assisted chiropractic technique on a child
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Acupuncture needles - forearm. Best acupuncture clinic award winner in Markham
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas providing Active Release Techniques to patients' forearm
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas providing instrument assisted soft tissue therapy techniques using the Fascial Abrasion Tool
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas providing animal chiropractic treatment to a dog
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas providing pre-natal chiropractic treatment using pregnancy pillows and a drop piece adjustment
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas performs Webster technique on an expectant mother
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas providing pediatric chiropractic treatment on a baby
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Markham chiropractor Dr. Kirsten Thomas provides a cranial adjustment for a patient with a headache
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Kinesiology tape
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Different types of custom made orthotics - sport, casual and dress
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Multiple types of compression socks and stockings offered at in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas demonstrates the bird dog exercise for the core
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas demonstrates a hip rotation evaluation as part of a golf fitness assessment
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas is providing electrical therapy services to provide pain relief.
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OSSUR braces are provided by Dr. John Varga for hip and knee pain.
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Markham chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas provides laser therapy services on a patients' ankle
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Conditions we treat

Conditions treated at in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic in Markham:

  • upper, middle + lower back pain
  • sciatica
  • neck pain
  • headaches / migraines
  • torticollis / wry neck
  • temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain + dysfunction
  • shoulder pain including impingement syndrome and rotator cuff strain
  • elbow pain including tennis or golfer’s elbow
  • wrist pain or sprain 
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • pelvis + hip pain
  • iliotibial band syndrome
  • knee pain including patellofemoral syndrome and jumper’s knee
  • ankle + foot pain including plantar fasciitis/fasciosis
  • sports injuries – sprains. strains. tendonitis
  • nerve entrapment syndromes. numbness + tingling
  • pregnancy related pain + discomfort
  • osteoarthritic pain
  • bursitis related pain
  • helping breech babies

Meet our Chiropractor:

Dr. Kirsten M. Thomas – B.Sc. (Hons), D.C.

Bachelor of Science–Honours Kinesiology

Doctor of Chiropractic

Certified Animal Chiropractor

Certified Acupuncture Provider

ART Certification

Neurofunctional Sports Performance Practitioner

Fellow of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

Webster Technique Certification

TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor

Personal Trainer Specialist

Medical Compression Hosiery Fitter

Custom Orthotic Fitter

Dr. Kirsten Thomas - Award Winner for Best Chiropractor!
Dr. Kirsten Thomas

Clinic Hours:

Dr. Kirsten Thomas

Mondays                3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Tuesdays               variable 

Wednesdays         3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thursdays           9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Saturdays           8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Off on Statutory Holidays and summer long weekends

About the clinic:

Founded in 2009, in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic has become one of Markham’s most trusted chiropractic clinics. Our focus is identifying the root cause of pain and restoring optimal movement through chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, custom-made orthotics and exercise rehabilitation.

Awards:

Our Markham Chiropractor, Dr. Kirsten Thomas has been honoured with 34 – Reader’s Choice Awards since 2009.

Thank you to our community for your continued support!

Markham Readers' Choice Awards best chiropractor / best acupuncture - Diamond Winner 2024
 
Readers’ Choice Awards

Diamond Awards (#1)

  • Best Chiropractic Clinic (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Best Chiropractor (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025)
  • Best Acupuncture Clinic (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Best Acupuncture Provider (2016, 2017, 2021)
  • Best Overall Service – Health + Wellness (2023, 2024)
Platinum Awards (#2)
  • Orthotics (2025)
  • Acupuncture Clinic (2025)
  • Overall Service – Health + Wellness (2025)

Location:

in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic 

2715 Bur Oak Avenue, Unit #2 in Markham, ON.  

Conveniently located on the northwest corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Morning Dove Drive in Cornell.   

Free 3 hour street parking is available on Bur Oak Avenue or the odd numbered side of Morning Dove Drive.

Exterior view of in balance chiropractic + acupuncture clinic, home to Markham chiropractors, Dr. Kirsten Thomas and Dr. John Varga

Book an appointment

If you are looking for an experienced chiropractor or acupuncture provider in Markham, schedule your appointment with Dr. Kirsten Thomas and experience the in balance difference today!