About Us
At ProActive Health, we are blessed to have a long term, loyal and friendly wellness team. We are committed to serving with integrity. Our frontline staff, Donna & Venetia, will help you with scheduling and billing options. We are very responsive to patient feedback. Our Practitioners have several treatment options, and may inter-refer for optimal patient results.
*We are able to Direct Bill most extended Health Insurance plans (ask Staff to check eligibility, prior to your appointment). Please let Donna, our Office Manager, know if you have been in a car accident (MVA) or have a workplace injury (WSIB).
Meet Our Team
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Ian Paddock
Dr. Ian Paddock has been in practice, since 1998, practicing alongside his wife, Dr. Dana Ito, at Proactive Health.
As a chiropractic office that loves to serve people at every age and stage of life, from new-born to the aged and everyone in between, we are privileged and passionate about partnering with people, to reach their full potential, when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
Dr. Ian embraces the wellness lifestyle, which includes regular chiropractic adjustments, physical fitness, consuming a healthy diet, as well as engaging his faith in Jesus Christ, which Dr. Ian believes is foundational to all he does. Outside the office, Dr. Ian enjoys studying God’s Word, experiencing life with Dr. Dana and their growing family, vegetable gardening, as well as regularly participating in Pilates.
Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
In our office, we believe that you were perfectly designed to be healthy. However, less-than-optimal lifestyle choices, from poor nutrition, lack of exercise, environmental toxicity, and chronic stress exposure, can lead to both acute and chronic degenerative health conditions. The good news is that when we engage in healthy lifestyle choices, our bodies have the incredible capacity to heal!
“The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” - Thomas Edison
As vitalistic chiropractors, we recognize the nervous system as the body’s master control center for every single function, including the 30 trillion cells which make up our bodies —- it is therefore, our belief, that a properly functioning spine is foundational for optimizing the body’s health and healing potential. In addition to specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, corrective posture exercises, as well as individualized lifestyle and nutritional recommendations, are often encouraged to facilitate this innate healing potential of the body.
Dr. Ian employs a number of different chiropractic adjustive techniques, depending on the presentation and preference of the individual. Gentle chiropractic adjustments, delivered both by hand, or instrument, serve to restore proper function of the spine, thereby optimizing function of the nervous system, and the body’s ability to heal.
If you have any questions, our friendly office staff would be happy to assist you.
Many blessings,
Dr. Ian
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Dana Ito
My husband, Dr Ian Paddock & I are Holistic Christian Chiropractors who greatly value health and wellness. At our Proactive Health clinic, we partner with patients of all ages, on their unique journey to optimal health. We love this community and have been in practice, in Cobourg, for over 27 years. Between the two of us, we pull from 8 different chiropractic techniques to customize individual patient care. At our office, we may inter-refer to each other, depending on what technique we feel will best serve the patient.
Our lifestyle is based on authentic, healthy living. (If you need a healthy recipe, I’d love to share one:) As a family, our health regiment includes: chiropractic adjustments, exercise, healthy nutrition, essential oils, homeopathic remedies/vitamin supplements, as needed… and lots of prayer!
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." -Eph 2:10
I believe that true Health involves a balance between your physical, mental/emotional & spiritual well being. The nervous system governs not only how your body moves & functions, but also your thought processes and your inborn innate intelligence. By removing subluxations, Chiropractic adjustments work to decrease interference in the communication between your brain and the rest of your body.
My undergraduate degree, from University of Western Ontario, was a stepping stone for my Doctor of Chiropractic, obtained at Logan University, in 1995. We are continually growing through experience and furthering our education, by attending CE seminars.
My chiropractic practice differs from most, as I will often incorporate Cranial Work or muscle testing to deal with root issues, contributing to chronic problems. I am a CellCore practitioner, using muscle testing to determine what supplements would help patients to detoxify/reduce body burden and move towards greater self-healing. I am also a KST (Koren Specific Technique) practitioner, using muscle testing to determine how, where and in what order to adjust the patient. KST technique was sought out, to address hidden emotional trauma. I have personally found it to be remarkably successful in the healing process.
If you would like to book a consultation, to learn how the Chiropractic techniques that I use, may benefit your healing journey. Our administrative staff would love to help you book an appointment to discuss your unique presentation: 905-377-1754.
I look forward to serving you.
Blessings & abundant health,
Dr Dana
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Ceilidh Hand
Ceilidh is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated in 2011 from International Academy of Health Education in Ottawa. She has been with our clinic for 12 years as she continues to provide for her practice.
Ceilidh has worked with a large array of clients while being with us and taken some continuing education courses to further her knowledge in the Perinatal field. Her area of special interest is working with prenatal, postnatal and infant massage clientele. She has worked with young children, babies, adults, elderly and people with varying disabilities helping them to reach their optimal health.
Ceilidh also graduated from Durham College in the Fitness and Health Promotion program in 2008 and has taught fitness and dance classes to all ages. In 2018 she graduated from a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program and has implemented much of what she learned for clients home care plans. She has a passion for health and well being and believes taking care of yourself should be a top priority.
She lives in Cobourg with her husband and son and loves spending as much time with her family and friends as possible.
Her own website can be viewed at http://ceilidhhand.com
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, BA (Kin)
Kristina Linkvist
After receiving her Kinesiology degree from Western University in 1992, Kristina became a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario in 1994. Since then, Kristina has been a business owner, educator and program coordinator at Fleming College, fitness instructor at GoodLife Fitness, and a surveyor for the Canadian Massage Therapy Council of Accreditation.
Kristina also has additional training in Cranial Sacral Therapy (Level 1) and Aquatic Rehabilitation. Kristina has been a part-time RMT with ProActive Health since 2021.
During the 2023/2024 school year, Kristina was on Sabbatical from Fleming College teaching in the Health and Leisure with Massage degree program at MTU in Tralee, Ireland.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Aris Miranda
My name is Arisleidy (Aris). I am a warm-hearted Massage Therapist with a passion for Health and Wellness. I am dedicated to helping my clients reach their health and wellness goals and combine both relaxation and therapeutic techniques to encourage healing. My goal is to assist all of my clients overcome injury, manage the symptoms of medical conditions, reduce stress, and improve their overall health. I am passionate about helping others and the direct positive impact Massage Therapy allows me to have on my clients is incredibly rewarding. I am dedicated to my practice, and I am continually seeking out new learning opportunities to further my knowledge-base and better treat my clients. I have special interest on Fascia Stretch Therapy, Myofascial Release and Fascial work.
I am a Proud Graduate of Sir Sandford Fleming College and earned my registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). I am also a Medical Esthetician with a diploma from George Brown College and a Certified Reflexologist with the Reflexology Training Academy of Canada. I have over a decade of experience in the Spa industry and have had the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life.
I look forward to being part of the healing journey to all who trust me with their care. I am excited to work with you to enhance your ability to live well!
Her own website can be viewed at https://arismassagetherapy.com
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Testimonials
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"I have received excellent care from all the health practitioners at this clinic. Whether it’s chiropractic, massage or acupuncture their level of care is exceptional."
-Faye C.
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"The team at Proactive Health have been making a meaningful health difference in my life for years! From the minute I walk in I feel welcome and know I will be listened to and provided care in a holistic , individualistic way! Take your health and that of your family members seriously and run don't walk to Proactive Health Cobourg ."
Deborah M.
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"I have been going to this office for years and I have never had an experience that was less than Fantastic!! I have seen both Dana and Ian for chiropractic. I most recently saw Ceilidh for Massage, it was a wonderfully relaxing experience, and I knew I was in expert hands."
Samantha L.