Dr. Kate Hood, BKin, DC

5.0 (6 Ratings)
Dr. Kate Hood graduated from Palmer West College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California, with awards in Leadership, Sport, and Clinical Excellence. With years of experience, Dr. Hood has worked with athletes from various disciplines, including volleyball, triathlon, track and field, and swimming.
Specializes In:
- Active Release Therapy
- Chiropractic Care
- Medical Acupuncture
- Shockwave Therapy
Services Offered by Dr. Kate Hood

Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy uses cutting edge acoustic wave technology which carries high energy to painful spots and tissues.

Chiropractic
Our chiropractic treatments and manual therapies include adjustments, joint manipulation, active release techniques (ART), acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and more.

Active Release Therapy
ART provides a way to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of cumulative trauma disorders that result in symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning and aching. ART is a type of manual hands-on therapy that corrects muscular and soft tissue problems caused by adhesion formation as a result of injury, overuse or cumulative trauma.

Dry Needling & Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture is an effective treatment approach aimed at reducing pain, improving function and increasing muscle activation. During this treatment, a thin, single use needle is carefully guided into the skin and specific tissues. The needle stimulates the release of the body’s own painkillers, such as endorphins.

Exercise Prescription
Integral to our approach of addressing the root cause of your issues and getting you back to your activity of choice, we will prescribe exercises that help you re-build strength, alleviate issues, and resolve the root causes of your physical challenges.

Injury Rehabilitation
We will use our our hands-on, integrated and evidence-based approach to diagnose and treat your issue, and then work with you to prevent any future issues going forward.
Other Services

Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy uses cutting edge acoustic wave technology which carries high energy to painful spots and tissues.

Chiropractic
Our chiropractic treatments and manual therapies include adjustments, joint manipulation, active release techniques (ART), acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and more.

Injection Therapy
Managed by our Sports Medicine Doctor, Injections are used to help with any pain you are experiencing, specifically relieving pain and inflammation into areas such as ankles, elbows, hips, knees, shoulders, spine or wrists.

Active Release Therapy
ART provides a way to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of cumulative trauma disorders that result in symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning and aching. ART is a type of manual hands-on therapy that corrects muscular and soft tissue problems caused by adhesion formation as a result of injury, overuse or cumulative trauma.

Dry Needling & Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture is an effective treatment approach aimed at reducing pain, improving function and increasing muscle activation. During this treatment, a thin, single use needle is carefully guided into the skin and specific tissues. The needle stimulates the release of the body’s own painkillers, such as endorphins.

Massage Therapy
Our in-clinic Registered Massage Therapist will use their hands-on approach to work on your issues. In addition, they’ll remain coordinated with the LSM team and any other therapists who might be working with you to provide the most impactful and integrated care for you.
Leaside Sports Medicine Team

Dr. Joseph Kottoor
Owner and Clinic Director

Dr. Darren Edelist
Sports Medicine Physician, Director of Medical Services

Dr. Kate Hood
Chiropractor

Dr. Roberta Da Re
Chiropractor

Jonathan Tay
Physiotherapist

Matthew Chin-Yee
Physiotherapist

Rachel Poole
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

Stephen Sin
Physiotherapist

Radu Radulescu
Physiotherapist

Valerie Hawke
Physiotherapist

Suzie Foreman
Physiotherapist

Lisa Hawley
Registered Massage Therapist

Julie Murphy
Lead Receptionist