WE DON’T GUESS, WE ASSESS
Before recommending care, Dr. Leo takes time to understand your symptoms, health history, posture, spinal movement, and relevant orthopedic, neurological, and functional findings.
The purpose of the assessment is not simply to identify where you hurt. It is to determine whether there are measurable patterns of spinal or postural dysfunction that may be contributing to your concerns and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
When imaging is clinically indicated, existing studies are reviewed or x-rays may be recommended to provide additional information about spinal structure and alignment.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Leo Quan, Doctor of Chiropractic
Source Chiropractic – Downtown Toronto
Last updated: August 2026
CARE PROVIDED BY DR. LEO QUAN
Dr. Leo Quan is a Doctor of Chiropractic and the owner of Source Chiropractic. He graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2011 and has practiced in downtown Toronto since then.He is licensed in Ontario and registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. His clinical focus includes posture-related spinal strain, neck and back concerns, headaches, sciatica, and problems commonly associated with prolonged desk work and repetitive daily stress.
His approach emphasizes careful assessment, clear explanations, individualized recommendations, and regular reassessment to determine whether care is producing meaningful progress.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM CARE AT SOURCE CHIROPRACTIC
Our goal is to make care clear, clinically grounded, and measurable.
ASSESSMENT BEFORE RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations are made after reviewing your history, examination findings, posture, spinal function, and relevant imaging when appropriate.
CLEAR EXPLANATIONS
Dr. Leo explains the findings that are relevant to your concerns, what he recommends, and why.
INDIVIDUALIZED CARE
Recommendations are based on your clinical findings, goals, daily demands, and response to care rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
PROGRESS CHECKS
Your progress is reviewed at regular intervals. If you are not improving as expected, the plan should be reconsidered rather than simply continued.
PATIENT CHOICE
Recommendations are explained, not imposed. You remain in control of your care and can ask questions or discuss alternatives at any time.
REAL CHANGE OFTEN TAKES CONSISTENCY
Some people notice improvements in pain or function after only a small number of visits. Other goals – particularly those involving recurring symptoms, posture, movement patterns, or long-standing spinal strain – may take more time.
When ongoing care is recommended, the purpose is to give the body enough opportunity to respond while working toward clearly defined clinical goals.
Progress is reassessed over time using your symptoms, functional changes, and relevant examination findings. Care should continue because it is producing meaningful progress – not simply because a predetermined number of visits has been reached.
MORE THAN PAIN RELIEF: CARE THAT SUPPORTS HOW YOU LIVE
Relieving pain is important, but many patients also want to move more comfortably, tolerate long workdays better, exercise with greater confidence, reduce recurring flare-ups, and feel less limited by spinal or posture-related strain.
That is why Dr. Leo looks not only at symptoms, but also at posture, movement, spinal function, and the physical demands of your daily routine.
The goal is to support improvements that matter in everyday life – not simply chase symptoms from visit to visit.
YOU’RE NOT RUSHED. YOU’RE NOT GENERIC.
Your health history, examination findings, daily demands, and goals are individual to you. Your care should reflect that.
Dr. Leo selects recommendations and chiropractic techniques based on your clinical findings and response to care. Your progress is reviewed at regular intervals so the plan can be adjusted when needed.
If something is not improving as expected, the next step is to reassess why – not simply keep doing the same thing.
WHO WE HELP MOST
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IS SOURCE CHIROPRACTIC RIGHT FOR YOU?
Source Chiropractic tends to be a good fit for people who want to understand what is happening, participate in their care, and work toward meaningful improvement over time.
- You want to understand what may be contributing to your spinal or posture-related concerns.
- You value assessment and explanation before treatment.
- You are open to recommendations based on your clinical findings.
- You are willing to participate in your care, including home recommendations when appropriate.
- You value reassessment and measurable progress.
- You are only looking for an occasional one-off adjustment without assessment.
- You prefer treatment without discussion of findings or goals.
- You are not interested in follow-up or reassessment when ongoing care is recommended.
- You prefer a completely passive approach and do not want to consider home exercises or other recommendations.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR APPROACH
WHY DO YOU RECOMMEND CARE PLANS?
When ongoing care is appropriate, a care plan provides structure: where you are starting, what we are working toward, how often care is recommended, and when progress will be reviewed.
The purpose is not to lock you into treatment. It is to give the recommended approach enough consistency to determine whether it is helping.
HOW IS YOUR APPROACH DIFFERENT?
Pain relief matters, but Dr. Leo also looks at posture, spinal movement, examination findings, daily demands, and patterns that may be contributing to recurring problems.
Recommendations are individualized, and progress is reassessed rather than assumed.
DO I HAVE TO COMMIT LONG-TERM?
No. You are always in control of your care.
After your assessment, Dr. Leo explains the relevant findings and what he recommends. You can ask questions, consider the options, and decide what makes sense for you.
WILL I BE ADJUSTED AT MY FIRST VISIT?
The first visit is primarily an assessment. Dr. Leo first reviews your history and examination findings and determines whether chiropractic care is appropriate. Recommended next steps are then explained before care proceeds.
DO YOU TAKE X-RAYS FOR EVERY PATIENT?
No. Existing imaging is reviewed when relevant, and spinal x-rays are recommended only when Dr. Leo determines they are clinically appropriate based on your history and examination findings.
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