Reactive Health – Cornwall
638 Main Street
Cornwall, PE
C0A 1H0
(902) 892-9900
Dr. Wendy Smith B.Sc.(Hon. Co-op Kin.), D.C., R.Ac.
Dr. Wendy Smith first became interested in acupuncture when she volunteered at the University of Waterloo’s varsity athletic therapy clinic as a Kinesiology student. She was intrigued by how it helped the athletes improve function and return to their sport quickly. As a result, she chose to write her graduate thesis on the “science” of acupuncture. After completing her Kinesiology degree, Dr. Wendy obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1995. In 2014, she graduated from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a TCM Acupuncturist.
Dr. Wendy has a passion for learning and has trained in Medical & TCM Acupuncture – needle, electrical, laser acupuncture for body, auricular (ear), face (cosmetic), and scalp; cupping; gua sha; tuinaChiropractic adjusting (diversified, activator), Pediatric Certificate of Proficiency (FICPA) and Webster certified. Fascial techniques – Cranial sacral, Matrix Repatterning, Barral visceral and neural, Anatomy trains Neuro-sensory integration: MNRI Method, Edu-K/Brain Gym, Bal-A-Vis-XFunctional neurology; Functional medicine; Bio-individual nutrition
She combines her diverse skill set with 30 years of patient care to assist people with a wide range of health issues:
Mental-emotional: stress, anxiety, panic attacks, palpitations, depression, etc.
Sleep: insomnia, snoring, enuresis (bed-wetting), etc.
Neurological: compression or inflammation from traumatic, viral, hemorrhagic/anoxic (stroke), metabolic or auto-immune causes: Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, shingles (herpes), diabetic neuropathy, post-concussion syndrome, vertigo/dizziness, tinnitus, brain fog, memory, learning issues (ADHD, etc.), carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, etc.
Dermatological: wrinkles, scars, acne, rosacea, etc.
Hormonal: puberty, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, PCOS, PMS, pregnancy, fertility, menopause/andropause related issues, etc.
Digestive: colic, acid reflux, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, auto-immune (Crohn’s, Colitis, Celiac, EOS, etc.)
Cardio-Respiratory: asthma, coughing, hiccups, high/low blood pressure, etc.
Cranial: migraines, headaches, sinus congestion, TMJ pain/clicking/locking, grinding, clenching, etc.
Musculo-Skeletal: pain/sprain/strain of neck, back, sacral/coccygeal (external and internal approaches), rib cage, pelvis and extremities, release of fascial attachments from the viscera due to scars from surgeries, trauma or disease (C-section, hysterectomy, appendectomy, bladder lift, endometriosis, PCOS, uterine cysts, etc.)
Prior to moving to Cornwall in the fall of 2024 to be closer to family, Dr. Wendy practised in Ontario. With over 30 years of health experience and training, she provides a unique perspective for her patients of their health concerns. Dr. Wendy welcomes new patients of all ages.