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We are pleased to introduce to you our health care team. We are committed to cheerfully serve every person, with honesty and respect, to our utmost ability, and with the highest level of training available.


 

Dr. John A. Papa DR. JOHN A. PAPA

  • Chiropractor
  • Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Graduate
  • Clinic Director and Founder, New Hamburg Wellness Centre

    Dr. John Papa was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo. He attended Wilfrid Laurier University where he played varsity soccer and obtained an Honors Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation, he worked in the fitness industry as a manager, health consultant, and personal trainer. He started the doctor of chiropractic program in Toronto, at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 1998.

    Dr. Papa graduated from CMCC in 2002, with clinical honours. He is the Clinic Director and Founder of the New Hamburg Wellness Centre. Since opening, the New Hamburg Wellness Centre has continued to build a strong reputation as an evidence-based, patient centred and results orientated facility, becoming Wilmot Township's trusted and reliable choice for chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitative physical therapy, soft tissue injury management and massage therapy treatment.

    Dr. Papa's interest in post-graduate education has allowed him to offer many different treatment options for patients seeking acute and chronic pain relief, and maintenance-preventative care for their structural health. This list of treatment options includes activator techniques, medical acupuncture, Active Release Therapy (ART), Graston soft tissue therapy, electrotherapy, rehabilitative exercise and physical therapy, nutrition prescription, and advanced computerized gait and orthotic analysis. This multi-faceted approach has resulted in the effective treatment of many spinal complaints along with many non-spinal complaints (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles). He has successfully been able to treat a wide range of individuals from seniors to newborns, from expectant mothers to highly skilled athletes.
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    Sheila Reinhart SHEILA REINHART

  • Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

     Sheila Reinhart was born and raised in the New Hamburg area. She graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1999 and is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Since graduation, Sheila has continued with her learning through continuing education courses in Pregnancy and Labor Massage, and Infant Massage. She utilizes a broad range of massage techniques in her practice including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point release, hydrotherapy, and myofascial release. Whenever possible, she also incorporates home care exercises into her treatment plans.

    Sheila enjoys working in a setting that promotes health and wellness, and she is dedicated in educating her clients in improving and maintaining their health.

    To learn more about Massage Therapy, click here.

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    Sayde Burgers SAYDE BURGERS

  • Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

     Sayde graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough in 2009. She is a member in good standing of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Sayde is happy to join the team at the New Hamburg Wellness Centre because of its high standard for health care as a practice and its dedication to the community.

    As a registered massage therapist, Sayde is committed to developing diverse ranges of treatment plans for her clients, treating a wide variety of impairments. Common conditions treated in her practice relate to trigger points (also known as "knots"), arthritis, tendonitis and repetitive strain injuries, rotator cuff injuries, sport and occupation related injuries, and whiplash associated disorder. She often treats pain and tension in the low back and legs, neck, shoulders and head. She also enjoys prenatal work, stress relief techniques and teaching clients about homecare exercises.

    Sayde enjoys volunteering and has offered her services in hospice settings, at marathons and sports events and to children and adults with autism.

    To learn more about Massage Therapy, click here.

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    Amy Kraehling AMY KRAEHLING

  • Office Manager

    Amy Kraehling was born and raised in Wilmot Township. She has been working in the healthcare field since 1997. She graduated with honours from the Business Marketing Program at Fanshawe College and worked in the Advertising Department at the Cambridge Reporter, prior to the opening of the New Hamburg Wellness Centre in 2003. All patients and clients will experience Amy's friendly professionalism when they visit the New Hamburg Wellness Centre. Her interests include travelling, working out, and spending time with family and friends.

    Amy can be reached at: nhwc@bellnet.ca, or by contacting the clinic at 519-662-4441
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    Healthy Happy People Vision:

    The New Hamburg Wellness Centre will continue to be a trusted, reliable and innovative health care leader in Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region and the surrounding community. Our health care team will continuously enhance their skill and knowledge base to ensure the most recent, safe, and effective treatment is provided to all patients.

    Mission:

    The New Hamburg Wellness Centre is committed toward providing evidence-based, results oriented, and patient centred health care services. We are dedicated in providing the most effective natural approaches to immediate and long-term health concerns for those choosing to enhance their health through action and education. It is our strong desire to bring you consistency, honesty, safety, and excellence in all the services we deliver.