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Chiropractic
What is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders, with a particular focus on the spine. Chiropractors are trained to use manual manipulation and adjustments, primarily of the spine, to address issues related to misalignments, joint dysfunction, and other conditions that affect the body’s overall health.

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Dr. Lindsay Rite, Chiropractor

Dr. Rite takes an empowering approach to care with her patients.  She is trained in multiple manual techniques and utilizes a diversity of hands on and instrumented assisted therapies to aid in alleviating pain and suffering in her patients. Additionally, pain education and personalized active therapy prescription is a significant part of her practice.

Patients seeing Dr. Rite can expect a personalized program with a focus on functional goals and improving one’s quality of life.

Dr. Lindsay Rite is the Director of Integrative Health at Changepain Medical & Allied Health Clinic.  She has advanced training in movement and exercise therapy and is a CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist.

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Dr. Lindsay Rite

BSc(Kin), CSEP-CEP

Director of Integrative Services | Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist | Clinical Facilitator Surgical Patient Optimization Program

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Dr. Lindsay Rite is the Director of Integrative Health at Changepain Medical & Allied Health Clinic (CPC). She acts to oversee the clinic’s Allied Health and Rehabilitation Team, Pain Programs, and Pain Neuroscience Education Services. Simultaneously she maintains a Chiropractic practice and assists with Physician-led Shared Care pain consultations. She has advanced training in movement and exercise therapy and is a Registered Kinesiologist and CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Dr. Rite takes an empowering approach to care for her patients. Personalized education and active therapy prescription is a significant part of her practice. She is trained in multiple manual techniques and utilizes a diversity of hands on and instrumented assisted therapies to aid in alleviating pain and suffering in her patients. She is experienced in assessing and treating complex pain with much of her practice focused on those with widespread pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, CRPS, central sensitivity syndromes, or other persistent pain conditions and related comorbidities.

Dr. Rite’s research and professional initiatives extend beyond her work at CPC. She played an integral role in the development of the pain management joint program between the BCCA and Pain BC. Similarly, with Pain BC, she has participated in various collaboratives including the BC ECHO for Chronic Pain, Resource Data Base Initiative, Psychosocial Community of Practice, and was a Reviewer for the Pain Foundations Course. She co-lead the first Military Veterans Alpine Challenge, and continues to contribute to the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) collaborative. Additionally, she has also contributed to various research publications at Changepain Medical & Allied Health Clinic.

She has previously acted as a Best Practice Collaborator with the CCGI, she was the Vice Chair for the Patients Relation Committee of the CCBC, an Examiner with the CCEB, and an active member of the BC Chiropractic Practice-Based Research Network.

In addition to her work in chronic pain, she is experienced in sport management. She has been part of the Integrated Sports Team for various teams including Athletics at the Pan American Games, Rugby Sevens Fijian championship team, and Canada West Wrestling athletes.

Dr. Rite not only supports her patients in developing an active and wholehearted lifestyle but enjoys living it herself. In her free time, you can find her in the local mountains enjoying our BC trails and nature.

Certifications:
  • Chiropractor
  • Registered Kinesiologist
  • CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • CSEP Certified Personal Trainer
  • Sports First Responder
  • S-FMA Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 1
  • Active Release Techniques® (Lower and Upper Extremity) Provider
  • Functional Anatomical Palpation® Provider (Upper and Lower Limb & Spine)
  • Kinesio Taping Certified Provider
  • M1 Graston Techniques® Provider
Dr. Lindsay Rite
Chiropractor

Dr. Rite is currently accepting new patients. Please call our Allied Health Coordinator at 604-566-9101 ext. 2 or email rehab@changepain.ca to book your initial assessment.

CHIROPRACTIC FAQs

Chiropractic care has shown effectiveness in addressing concerns related to the neck, back, and various areas of the body arising from issues with nerves, muscles, joints, and related tissues. Your chiropractor’s intervention aims to alleviate pain, including headaches, sensory changes, muscle stiffness, and spasms. Additionally, chiropractic treatment can enhance mobility, optimize function, and potentially reduce or eliminate the reliance on medications or surgical interventions.

Please contact our Allied Health Coordinator:

Call 604-566-9101, ext. 2 or
Email rehab@changepain.ca

Cost of Initial Assessments - Non-MSP Medical


Private Medical Consultation (PMC) Multidisciplinary Private Assessment (MDPA)
Description Expedited, focused assessment to determine fit for non-MSP covered services requested:
IV Lidocaine Infusion, Ketamine Therapies, Prolotherapy, BOTOX, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
Comprehensive functional and medical assessment with a multidisciplinary report addressing the biopsychosocial issues identified.
Care Team Pain Specialist Pain Specialist
Functional Movement Specialist
Duration 30 minutes 2 hours
Cost $450.00 $3,500.00

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Cost of Initial Assessments - Allied Health


Assessment Duration Cost
Chiropractic Initial 60 minutes $165.00
Physiotherapy Initial 60 minutes $160.00
Kinesiology Initial 45 minutes $90.00 (+ tax)
Counselling Initial 90 minutes $250.00
Acupuncture Initial 45 minutes $140.00

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