Ontario Chiropractic Association

10/07/2025

Athlete Ilyan Lalani was able to successfully complete his final year in Elite and continue his passion of participating in various sports at university. His chiropractor, Dr. Raheema Kanji-Naran has helped him to recover from sports injuries and retain the range of motion that he needs to compete. Ilyan shares his experience and why he personally supports giving Dr. Kanji-Naran the authority to order MRIs, CT scans and diagnostic ultrasounds.

Ilyan’s support aligns with an IPSOS poll of Ontarians this year. It found an overwhelming majority of patients – 97 per cent – support chiropractors in Ontario being authorized to directly order these tests so that patients can get the care they need sooner.

The Ontario government is holding consultations until November 3 on the proposal to authorize chiropractors to order diagnostic ultrasounds, MRIs and CT scans. Learn more about how you can support the proposed changes: https://bit.ly/4nowjHy

10/04/2025

October 4, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of World Animal Day! OCA member, Dr. Lori Batch shares what she loves most about being an animal chiropractor: “There is so much to love about treating animals with chiropractic care. There is great satisfaction in helping animals experience less pain, move and feel better. In my experience, treating an animal and their response to care begins with earning their trust. As trust develops on each visit and they begin to feel better, you can start to see the animal’s true personality emerge. This in turn brings relief and happiness to their owner as their animal can now enjoy a better overall quality of life. Without saying a word, animals are truly amazing and wonderful advocates for the benefits of chiropractic care.”

10/03/2025

Chiropractors are making a difference in the lives of patients - including many athletes across Ontario - by diagnosing and treating spine, muscle, and joint pain. Meet 17-year-old athlete Ilyan Lalani - he enjoys playing competitive baseball and several sports, but a shoulder injury limited his ability to play last year.
His chiropractor, Dr. Raheema Kanji-Naran helped Ilyan regain his full range of motion. With her care, Ilyan was able to successfully complete his final year in Elite baseball. Now, he’s continuing to pursue his passion for sports at university. We spoke with him before he headed to school – and before the Blue Jays made it to the postseason.

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Learn more about the Ontario government’s proposal to authorize chiropractors to order MRIs, CT scans and diagnostic ultrasounds. Check out how you can share your support for these proposed changes on our profile.

10/01/2025

Sports celebrity and professional basketball announcer Herbie Kuhn shares his story and why he personally supports giving chiropractors the authority to order diagnostic ultrasounds, MRIs and CT scans. Herbie's support aligns with changes that the Ontario government is proposing in consultations recently posted.

An IPSOS poll of Ontarians this year found an overwhelming majority of patients – 97 per cent – support chiropractors in Ontario being authorized to directly order these tests so that patients can get the care they need sooner.

The Ontario government is holding consultations until November 3 on the proposal to authorize chiropractors to order diagnostic ultrasounds, MRIs and CT scans. Learn more about how you can support the proposed changes: https://bit.ly/46pdrCf

09/30/2025

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

Wearing orange is one way to show support, and, along with reflecting on the history and impacts of residential schools, we take steps toward a more understanding and compassionate future.

To learn more, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website: www.nctr.ca

09/29/2025

Our Board met over the weekend to discuss next steps on the OCA’s exciting advocacy journey with the Ontario government proposing changes to authorize chiropractors to order MRIs, CT scans and diagnostic ultrasounds.

The government is holding consultations on the proposal until November 3. Learn more about how you can support these proposed changes: https://chiropractic.on.ca/helping-ontarians/making-a-difference/

09/26/2025

Sports celebrity and professional basketball announcer, Herbie Kuhn shares how his chiropractor, Dr. Dwight Chapin helps keep him moving to support his health and wellness.

Chiropractors are making a difference in the lives of their patients across Ontario by diagnosing and treating spine, muscle, and joint pain. Learn more about the Ontario government’s proposal to authorize chiropractors to order MRIs, CT scans and diagnostic ultrasounds.

Check out how you can share your support for these proposed changes: https://bit.ly/46pdrCf

09/22/2025

OCA Members: Nominations to the OCA Board of Directors for the 2026-2029 term are now open! Apply by Friday, October 24, 2025 by 5 p.m. to join an illustrious group of members who are passionate about working collaboratively to lead our profession forward!

📢 Have a voice: Help us identify and advocate for issues that will shape the future of chiropractic care.

🌱 Give back: Use your knowledge and experience to advance chiropractic care and enhance patient care across Ontario.

🙏 Make a difference: Influence how chiropractic care affects and fits within our broad health care system.

Learn more about the nomination process: https://chiropractic.on.ca/about-oca/who-we-are/board-of-directors/board-nominations/.

09/19/2025

OCA Members: We’re excited to announce that tickets for the 2025 OCA Member Recognition Day are now available! Join us in Toronto on November 29 to celebrate advancing chiropractic care together. Get your ticket by October 31 and be entered into our EARLY BIRD DRAW to win a free iPad, courtesy of Chiro Cart.

This year’s Recognition Day will feature:

⭐ CE workshop with Drs. John Srbely and Jay Shah

⭐ OCA’s Annual General Meeting

⭐ Presentation of the 2025 OCA Awards

⭐ Elegant three-course plated lunch, plus complimentary drinks and snacks

Get details and tickets: https://chiropractic.on.ca/about-oca/for-our-members/2025-member-recognition-day/

09/17/2025

NEWS: To protect Ontario’s health-care system by providing more connected and convenient care to people around the province, the government is consulting to expand the scopes of practice for a wide range of regulated health professionals, including optometrists, psychologists and physiotherapists. This expansion would improve access to timely care, reduce pressure on the health-care system and allow more providers to work to the full extent of their training and expertise.

The government is currently consulting with partners on proposed changes that could grant several regulated health professionals the authority to order and perform certain diagnostic imaging procedures, such as x-rays, MRIs and CTs, including dental hygienists, denturists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and chiropodists, which would further improve access to care.

"We welcome Ontario’s move to expand access to chiropractors so they can order advanced imaging like MRI’s and CT scans. Authority to order these tests would enable chiropractors to help patients to get the care they need sooner to return to the lives they love."
- Caroline Brereton, CEO, Ontario Chiropractic Association

09/08/2025

09/08/2025

FYI OCA members:

Chiropractors, we need your help!

Please join our C-PRIOR study: Implementation of the MAINTAIN instrument for patients with spinal pain – a randomized clinical trial.

This study aims to better understand the impact of using the MAINTAIN instrument in clinical practice. This study will help understand who are the patients who most benefit from a Maintenance Care approach.

📊 What’s involved?
- Collect data from 15 consecutive patients with recurrent spinal pain
- Patient outcomes tracked for 12 months via SMS

Interested in participating or would like more information? Contact Dr. Joyce Lee (jlee@cmcc.ca) or Dr. Martha Funabashi (mfunabashi@cmcc.ca).

🔗 Learn more: www.cmcc.ca/research/c-prior