Dr. Sarah Bernhardt, DC

Chiropractic Care

Dr. Sarah Bernhardt is passionate about living a healthy and balanced lifestyle and helping others reach their health goals. She always delivers patient-centred care with a hands-on approach to help restore proper movement, provide pain relief and help prevent future injuries. Dr. Bernhardt did her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at Saint Francis Xavier University, followed by a 4-year Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Growing up in Ottawa, she has always been excited to return home and build her practice with her community, family, and friends. Dr. Bernhardt treats and manages a variety of conditions with a special interest in women’s health and pediatrics. She supports women during the pre and post-natal periods, is Webster certified, and performs pelvic adjustments and other techniques to help women feel their best during their pregnancy journey. Dr. Bernhardt is also a part of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and provides pediatric care, treating newborns and children. Other conditions she often treats include chronic and acute neck and back pain, headaches, strains and sprains, tendinopathies, post-surgical rehabilitation, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and many other conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Bernhardt uses a variety of chiropractic techniques including manual adjustments, mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercise programs, and patient education. Dr. Bernhardt is certified in instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy, and has specialized training in Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy for Scar Release using the Dolphin Neurostim. Dr. Bernhardt was trained in neurofunctional acupuncture at MacMaster University and provides both standard and electroacupuncture. This can be used for nervous system regulation, muscle inhibition, as well as increasing blood flow and stimulation to muscles and joints that are holding tension or creating irregular movement patterns. Dr. Sarah can provide services in English and French.