519-421-3400
Action Potential - What's Your Potential?
Our Clinic
Our clinic saw it’s first patient in August 2006. We had one practitioner and only two rooms in the upstairs of an old house. Since then we have changed locations twice and finally settled into our current location. We now boast a multidisciplinary team of chiropractors, rehab specialists, registered massage therapists, and acupuncture providers. Each member brings their unique skills and experiences and offers a variety of services and techniques. Together we have seen thousands of patients, young and young at heart. We continue to learn and grow, with the purpose of offering you great care for you and your family. We have grown to become a busy clinic, and over the years have sponsored or supported sports teams and community organizations. Each of us looks forward to continuing to be an active member in Oxford County, both personally and with our practice, to serve its citizens the best we can. Our chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic, offers a wide variety of services and products focused on your well being. We offer chiropractic and physical rehabilitation, clinical acupuncture, soft tissue and stretching techniques, orthotics and bracing, taping and massage therapy. Please do not hesitate to visit us at 695 Canterbury St. Woodstock, or call us at 519 421 3400. We look forward to seeing you and asking “what’s your potential?”.
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We are looking for a new Registered Massage Therapist to join us. If you know a therapist who would enjoy working with us at our location (perhaps it's you) please have them contact us. We would be happy to discuss the details then.
Our Team
Dr. Adam Soward - B. Sc (Hons), DC, FCCPOR(C), CSCS
- Chiropractor
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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Dr. Soward graduated from Brock University with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Soward later graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and was the recipient of the Stephane Julien Memorial award, "given to a graduating student who, during the course of study at CMCC, has demonstrated great dedication to helping other students in academics or technique."
He later furthered his education and after three years became a fellow of the Canadian Chiropractic Specialty College of Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation (FCCPOR(C)). He is one of a relative handful of chiropractors able to use the term " specialist" within the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Soward is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Dr. Soward has been involved with numerous sports teams both for fun and competition. These include (to name a few) varsity and club rugby ,Olympic weight lifting, (as well as being a former member of the OWA (Ontario Weightlifting Association)) and of the Canadian National Bobsleigh development team in 2004.
He is also a former faculty member of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition- London location where he taught Chemistry & Biochemistry, Cellular Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. Dr. Soward has also previously taught at Fanshawe College, Woodstock Campus, and has been invited to present to numerous companies and groups.
Dr. Soward is committed to the health of his community by providing patients with quality, individualized care. Patients are provided not only with passive care, but also with active strategies and tools so patients can continue their care outside of the office. Dr. Soward has a passionate interest in all types of sports and athletes, from the weekend warrior to the elite professional.
Dr. Soward is a registered chiropractor in Ontario and a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
Dr. Courtney Soward - B. Sc (Hons), DC, R.Kin
- Chiropractor
- Kinesiologist
- CSEP - Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- High Performance Specialist
- Clinical Acupuncture
- Bonefit trained
- Exercise Is Medicine Canada, Level 2 Practitioner
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Dr. Soward graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2001 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Dr. Soward later graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Clinic Honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2005. She began practicing in Oxford County in 2005 and has been at Action Potential Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Clinic since February 2009. While attending school, Dr. Soward received the Orthotics Group Excellence in Biomechanics Scholarship and the Chiropractic Auxiliary Award. Dr. Soward is dedicated to providing her patients with professional, quality care and aims to educate her patients with the information required for them to take ownership of their health.
Dr. Soward is also a CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist and can perform clinical acupuncture.
Dr. Soward has been involved in athletic competition for the majority of her life. Sports played include softball (provincial and recreation levels), volleyball, basketball and track and field.
Dr. Soward is a registered chiropractor in Ontario and a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
Dr. W. Drew Smith - B. KIN (Hons), DC
- Chiropractor
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Dr. Drew graduated from the University of Regina in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, majoring in Human Kinetics. He then attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and graduated in 2016.
While Dr. Drew was attending the University of Regina, he played for the Men's Volleyball team. His career was saved by a chiropractor after suffering a shoulder injury that sidelined him for half of his second year. Drew later went on to start every game of his 3rd to 5th year, and acted as team captain for those years.
Dr. Drew loves helping people to keep doing what they love. He uses a variety of restorative techniques that include diversified chiropractic therapy, soft tissue therapy, taping, and orthotics. A combination of one or more of these treatment methods can help people recover from pain or injuries and allow them to live the life they want.
Dr. Smith is a registered chiropractor in Ontario and a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
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Katie - Office Staff / Admin
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Originally from Sarnia, Katie has lived in Ingersoll with her husband for nearly 25 years. They share their home with their daughter, who is currently at Nipissing University, and their yellow Lab. Katie’s grandfather was a chiropractor so she feels right at home.