Dr. Lauren Karatanevski is an evidenced-based chiropractic practitioner and is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Prior to attending CMCC, Lauren received a full athletic scholarship to the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in springboard and platform diving. She obtained an honours degree in Exercise and Sports Science. While attending CMCC, Lauren completed the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture course. She also worked as a Certified Kinesiologist. She has a passion for helping people rehabilitate and recover from injuries suffered while participating in sports and everyday activities. A Toronto native, Lauren is active in the community and has volunteered and raised money for well-known organizations, such as "The Heart and Stroke Foundation", "The Geneva Center for Autism", the "Second Harvest Food Drive and the "Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation."
Some of Lauren's past academic and athletic achievements include:
- Nicola Tantalo Memorial Award (2011)
- Canadian Chiropractor Magazine Award (2012)
- Students' Council Dedication Award (2012)
- Donald C. Sutherland Students' Council Award (2012)
- 4-time National Springboard and Platform Championship Medalist
- First North Carolina diver in history to compete in the World Championship
- 2007 FINA World Aquatics Championship participant (Melbourne, Australia)
- 2008 FINA World Cup/Olympic Trials participant (Beijing, China)
Oakville OptiHealth Clinic
Clinic Owner, Chiropractor 2014 - Now (Canada)
Oakville OptiHealth Clinic will offer the expertise of doctors of chiropractic that use the best evidence available to guide their clinical practices. Treatments will often include multimodal therapies, including chiropractic, acupuncture, low-level laser, rehabilitative exercise, massage and patient education.
Back in Action Health Clinic
Clinic Owner, Chiropractor 2012 - Now (Canada)
Back in Action Health Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic providing unparalleled care in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injuries sustained during activities of daily living, athletic sport and recreational activities, postural and work related injuries and your general aches and pains.
We are committed to offer high quality, effective care to the areas of North York, Bedford Park, Lawrence Park, Lytton Park, Leaside Bathurst and Lawrence and the Greater Toronto Area.
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Doctor of Chiropratic 2008 - 2012 (Canada)
A four year program which includes a clinical internship and leads to a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree.
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Kinesiology, Chemistry 2003 - 2007 (United States)
Home of the Tarheels.