Dr. Laurence Dion - Chiropractor
Every single day our body keeps us alive and keeps us upright in gravity. My goal as a chiropractor is to create more ease. More ease in the body goes hand in hand with a regulated nervous system and better healing.
I have a particular interest in working with moms and babies. I believe we need to raise the standard of care for prenatal and postpartum mothers. This can be achieved through chiropractic care in the clinic, or rehab courses teaching women how to breathe properly, activate their deep core, and protect their pelvic floor. When it comes to little ones, the sooner we correct issues such as head shape concerns, latch issues, and torticollis, the more they thrive in their first year of development and beyond.
Dr. Laurence has successfully completed:
Pediatric Development: Connection Between Brain, Behaviour, and Body - with Dr. Jenna Davis 2024
Webster's Technique Training (2017) - with Dr. Chrystal Draper
Advanced Pediatric Bootcamp and Primitive Reflex Certification (2018) with Dr. Jenna Davis
Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific Technique Training - P.I.P.S Technique (2017, 2019, 2024) - with Dr. Jenna Davis
Evaluation and Adjusting Protocols for the Pediatric Spine and Cranium - S.O.T (2018) - with Dr. Martin Rosen
Tonal Integrative Correction (2018) - with Dr. Jason Sabo
GrowCo Prenatal and Postpartum Training Certification (2020) - with Dr. Ali Cain
MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol - a Polyvagal approach to Chiropractic adjusting techniques (2023, 2024) - with Dr. Don MacDonald
Dr. Laurence’s story
During my undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph, I studied extensively in the areas of human biomechanics, nutrition, and pharmaceutical sciences. I realized that while I have an express interest in these domains, that independently, they don’t hold the key to how one should approach health. This insight started my journey to become a chiropractor.
Throughout the years, much of my time was spent working in a medical health centre. The experience I acquired working with infants, young children, seniors, individuals with acquired brain injuries, and late stage Alzheimer’s patients gave me great insight into how important health and wellness are to one’s quality of life. This truly made me appreciate the fortune of good health, and motivated me to enable people to pursue health goals. After gaining this experience working in the health care field, I also realized that it is not only about making sick people better, but about keeping healthy people well, two components that I believe chiropractic care offers.
In the summer of 2013, I started as a chiropractic student at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario. It was rewarding, as I had the opportunity to work in a number of chiropractic clinics in Toronto and surrounding cities. I was mentored and received chiropractic care from excellent practitioners, who used a variety of chiropractic techniques, which they passed on to me.
Since then, my hunger for keeping up with best practices and on-going education has never subsided! My passion as a chiropractor is two fold – the first is to help people manage health concerns and obtain appropriate care, and the second is to apply preventative medicine, to ensure that people, once enabled, stay healthy.
Dr. Laurence Dion - en francais
Au cours de mes années à l’Université de Guelph, où j’ai obtenu mon baccalauréat, j’ai approfondi mes connaissances dans les domaines de la biomécanique humaine, de la nutrition et des sciences pharmaceutiques. Malgré le grand intérêt que je portais à ces domaines, je me suis rendu compte que, séparément, ils n’offraient pas la meilleure réponse pour aborder la santé. Grâce à cette prise de conscience, j’ai commencé mon parcours afin de devenir chiropracteure.
Pendant mes années universitaires, j’ai travaillé la plupart du temps dans une clinique. Mon expérience de travail avec de jeunes enfants, des aîné(e)s, des personnes aux lésions cérébrales acquises et des patient(e)s atteint(e)s d’Alzheimer à un stade avancé m’a vraiment éclairée sur l’importance de la santé et du bien-être au niveau de la qualité de vie. Ceci m’a fait comprendre les bienfaits d’une bonne santé et m’a incitée à encourager les gens à poursuivre leurs objectifs en matière de santé. Cette expérience dans le milieu (de la santé) m’aura appris qu’il n’est pas seulement question d’améliorer la santé des malades mais également de maintenir la population en bonne santé, deux composantes qu’offent les soins chiropratique, selon moi.
En été 2013, j’ai débuté mes études de chiropratique au “Collège de Chiropratique Canadien” à Toronto en Ontario. C’était une expérience enrichissante d’avoir pu travailler dans plusieurs cliniques de Toronto et les villes avoisinantes. D’excellent(e)s praticien(ne)s m’ont guidée et m’ont aussi prodigué des soins, me tramsmettant ainsi leurs connaissances à travers différentes techniques. Les soins personnels que j’ai reçus viennent appuyer advantage mon opinion déjà faite sur les bienfaits de cette médecine.
Ma passion en tant que chiropracteure se compose de deux volets: l’un est d’aider les gens à prendre en main leurs problèmes de santé et à obtenir les soins appropriés et l’autre est d’appliquer (de mettre en pratique) une médecine préventive pour s’assurer que les patient(e)s une fois traité(e)s resteront en bonne santé.
Testimonials for Dr. Laurence
Former skeptic here…. I used to only go for chiropractic treatment when I was in pain because of previous negative experiences. I’ve been consistently seeing Dr. Laurence for over 5 years now for monthly maintenance appointments, and I’ve been able to convince my husband to do the same. Not only does she keep me pain free, she treats my body, mind and soul. She is an exceptional practitioner, always providing education on stretches and exercises, and explaining what is going on with my body and how it affects other areas as well. She offers kind and caring advice, relieves my anxiety, and has changed my life and outlook for the better. You won’t find another like her, because she’s one in a million!
The ladies at the front are top notch as well. Very accommodating and experienced, always supporting the staff and patients along the way, with kindness and positivity!
Terri-Lynn F.
Dr. Laurence has been so great to me throughout many years of knowing her and being in her care! You can feel her passion is helping people. Recently, I’ve been so lucky to watch her with my family, specifically my newborn. She’s always had our best interest, and I’m beyond grateful she’s referred us to only the best practitioners, in other fields. 1000000% she is my first recommendation to anyone.
Alanna N.
Dr Dion and the team at Blessingways are the best.
I'm always met with warm smiles and the kindest people. We started coming with a fresh bean of a tiny baby and haven't looked back. So grateful for you!
Camille L.
Would 100% recommend this clinic to family and friends. The front staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. Dr Laurence and Kendra helped me and the family through multiple car accidents. I am very grateful for their care.
Kory N.
I first started seeing Dr. Laurence Dion when I was 28 weeks pregnant with my second child. What an amazing difference the chiropractic adjustments have made. Dr. Laurence, during the initial assessment, was thorough in pinpointing exactly where my pain was coming from and has targeted all the areas with adjustments. My body feels amazing, being 38 ½ weeks today, I have more movement, lower pain levels, and less swelling.
I highly recommend Dr. Laurence. She is personable, friendly, and her work has literally improved my quality of life. If you are expecting, do yourself a favour and see the chiropractor. You don’t need to be in pain. Thank you, Dr. Laurence!!
Aisling V.
Dr. Dion has changed my life for the best! She is kind, remembers details about you and your life, and is very gentle and informative of her work. I will never go anywhere else for my chiropractic care!
The staff at Blessingways are always pleased to see you and are happy to help! They make the booking and check-in process so seamless.
Could not recommend this place more!
Robyn F.
Dr Dion is amazing. Had my first visit with her and the difference I feel is like a breath of fresh air.
Donna H.
Our family has been going to Blessingways Family Wellness for years and have gotten amazing care from Dr Laurence. Have reccommend her to all family and friends. We appreciate everything she has done for us!
Alanna N.
From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted and treated like family. I have had the best results in my chiro care since being referred to Dr. Dion/Blessingways.
Shelly C.
I see Dr. Laurence at Blessingways. I have lived in Airdrie for 3 years and have tried several Chiros, and she by far the best. I suffer from chronic vertigo, and regular treatments with her have almost eliminated this. The facility is very nice and clean, and all of the staff are so welcoming!
Janette R.
I love this place and Dr Dion is the best human angel you can meet. She is so caring and listen and feels your pain and issue. Honestly each time i leave her office pain free and stress free. She is one of a kind!
Pouran SK.
Dr. Laurence has been so great to me throughout many years of knowing her and being in her care! You can feel her passion is helping people. Recently, I’ve been so lucky to watch her with my family, specifically my newborn. She’s always had our best interest, and I’m beyond grateful she’s referred us to only the best practitioners, in other fields. 1000000% she is my first recommendation to anyone.
Janelle
I have been going to Blessingways for the past 5 years, and they have truly become like family. Every visit I am greeted by name by the loveliest staff.
Dr Laurence and Kendra help to keep my vertigo at bay and my body in balance. They are both truly experts in their fields.
If you are looking for a team that cares for your body and soul, Blessingways is the place!!
Janette R.
Dr Dion is an angel sent by God. Please give yourself the blessing & visit her 🙏🏻❤️
Pouranii E.
Dr. Laurence Dion is an amazing chiropractor. She is very knowledgeable and personable. My running has improved greatly since I’ve been coming to her clinic. I highly recommend regular chiro treatments to keep your body balanced.
Kari O.
Dr. Dion has a wealth of knowledge in fitness, health, wellness and paediatrics. She is warm, caring and empathetic and wonderful to talk to. She would be my top choice for my musculoskeletal needs!
Ashleigh H.
Top notch care was always provided to me from Laurence. Helped me recover from nagging shoulder/hip problems and I was back in the gym again in no time. Not just comfortable adjustments but always a positive caring demeanour and glowing smile. Thank you for everything!
Sam H.
All About Dr. Laurence Dion
Memberships
Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors
Canadian Chiropractic Association
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, University of Guelph, Graduated 2012
Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Graduated 2017
Publications
“Attitudes of midwives towards chiropractors…”
Designations
Thompson Technique Certified
T.I.C (Tonal Integrative Chiropractic) Certified
PIPS (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific) Technique Certified
GrowCo Perinatal Chiropractic and Rehab Certified
Clinic/Workshops available:
Horse and Rider Equine Clinic - Connection and Biomechanics
Pelvic Health Rehabilitation - 4 week sessions and 3 hour crash courses available