Dr. Erica Balcombe is a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor (ND) focusing in women’s health, with a passion for empowering women through holistic and integrative care. With an undergraduate degree from Brock University and a doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Balcombe combines evidence-based practices with traditional healing methods to address a wide range of women’s health concerns, including menstrual irregularities, infertility, prenatal and postpartum care, and menopause.

With a compassionate and educational approach, Dr. Balcombe believes in identifying and treating the root cause of dysfunction, not just the symptoms. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle, nutrition, and mental well-being in achieving optimal health. Dr. Balcombe is committed to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.

Outside of the office, you can find her playing with her son, cooking or baking healthy meals and treats, going for walks, or in the gym.

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Dr. Krysta was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and recently moved to the Niagara region to start practicing. Growing up, Dr. Krysta was always active, playing soccer, figure skating, cheerleading, swimming and mostly dancing. She was a dancer for 18 years and competed for several years. She is no stranger to the aches and pains that come with these sports.

Dr. Krysta completed her undergraduate degree at McMaster University, and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with honours. She then attended Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College) in New York and obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. She graduated with Honours, was inducted into the Phi Chi Omega Honours Society, and earned an advanced certificate in Whole Food Nutrition. Dr. Krysta is also certified in the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program and is Barre certified. She has also taken numerous courses to increase her palpation and adjustive skills through the Motion Palpation Institute, and was the President of the Motion Palpation Club at her school.

Dr. Krysta has always had a special interest in treating the paediatric population in order to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle long term that continues into their adult life. Being a competitive dancer herself has also led her to an increased interest in treating dancers and gymnasts to help educate them on ways to avoid injury and strengthen their bodies to prepare for their training. With that being said, Dr. Krysta is excited to treat patients of all ages and help everyone live their very best life.

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Dr. Richelle Martins is co-owner & one of the chiropractors at Windrose Health Centre. She was born & raised in Hamilton, where she also attended McMaster University studying and graduating with a Bachelors of Science with Honours in Kinesiology. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where she met her now husband & the other half of the Windrose team - Dr. Nicholas Slowinski.

Prior to starting university, Dr. Richelle was a competitive dancer. She has had both personal and clinical experience with the typical injuries dancers may have and is very interested in the care of all dancers. More recently, she has been interested in how proper strength training & rehab exercises can make a dancer more resilient to injury. Dr. Richelle also has a special interest in treating pregnant and post-partum women. While these are areas of interest for Dr. Richelle, she is excited to help all those who are in need of therapy.

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Dr. Nicholas Slowinski attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) where he graduated Cum Laude with Clinic Honours. Prior to CMCC, he attended Brock University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours). He completed his Neurofunctional Acupuncture certification at McMaster University and is certified in several myofascial release techniques, included Functional Range Release (FR).

Dr. Slowinski integrates multiple therapeutic techniques including motion palpation, myofascial release, neurofunctional acupuncture and manual adjustments to treat various musculoskeletal conditions.

As an avid martial artist and gym rat, Dr. Slowinski has developed a special interest in the care of combat and strength athletes. Growing up in the Niagara region, Dr. Slowinski was a multisport athlete and participated in many sports including soccer, baseball, football and hockey. It is his driving passion to help athletes of all levels (even the ones that don’t know it yet) perform at their best.

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