Dr. Cindy Lewis, Chiropractor and Endurance Coach
D.C., B.Kin
Multisport Coach
Professional Triathlete
Dr. Cindy Lewis is a Chiropractor, Multisport Coach and Professional Ironman Athlete. Cindy graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College following her degree in Honors Kinesiology from McMaster University. She has been an endurance athlete for most of her life and has spent years learning about the body's functions, biomechanics, injuries and how to optimize performance while minimizing the incidence of injury. Dr. Lewis has qualified three times for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and has competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.
As a Chiropractor, Dr. Lewis believes in taking a functional integrative approach in examining and treating her patients. She believes in treating a painful area but also looks at the whole patient to determine the cause of any dysfunctions related to her patient's complaints. She believes that educating the patient on his or her condition is of primary importance in order to work with them to correct any abnormal biomechanics and get them back to their active lifestyle. Dr. Lewis uses a variety of therapeutic techniques including Chiropractic manipulation of the spine and extremities, Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) and other soft tissue modalities such as muscle stripping and trigger point therapy, and therapeutic modalities such as low intensity laser therapy and ultrasound. The rehabilitation process is essential and Dr. Lewis will work with the patient as they learn functional rehabilitation exercises to correct muscle imbalances and decrease the chance of injury or re-injury in the future.
As an Running and Triathlon Coach, Cindy works with athletes to help them through the process required to reach their goals. She works with each of her athletes on goal setting, program design and implementation. She believes that every goal is important and the the pathway to achieving each goal must be scientifically based and safe, but also must results in enjoyment along the way. Cindy has competed at the top of her age group and is now competing as a professional Ironman athlete, while working more than full time. She has the experience to help athletes achieve their best while respecting other life priorities they may have.
Dr. Lewis has been a guest speaker for the Canadian Fitness Professionals annual trade show and conference's in Whistler and Toronto as well as a regular guest speaker for the Running Room. She has been a contributer to Breathe Magazine, Can Fit Pro Magazines, and newsletters for Multisport Canada, Toronto Women's Running Series and Marathon Dynamics. She has also been featured on TV shows including The Art of Building Bodies and Breakfast Television.
