Optimum Wellness Centres: Barrie

Growing up in the City of Barrie, Dr. Nina Hansen has always had a keen interest in sports. From a young age, she experienced firsthand the plentiful benefits of chiropractic care.

She attended Queen’s University, where she graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science with honours in life sciences. Dr. Nina then attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where she earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic. Dr. Nina has been a certified personal trainer with the City of Barrie since 2012 and is also a certified clinical acupuncture provider. She was selected from her class to intern at St. Michael’s Hospital in her last year of chiropractic college.

Outside of academics, she is an avid soccer player, snowboarder, and triathlete. As a competitive athlete, motivating trainer and chiropractor, she is passionate and committed to improving her patients’ health and well-being.

Dr. Nina’s focus is to assess and treat problems caused by joints, muscles and nerves. Her goal is to optimize all her patients’ health by improving mobility and function in all areas of the body. Dr. Nina practices chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, muscle therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy, and shock waves.

Dr. Mozaffari, ND, graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2019, and successfully passed all required entry to practice examinations, to practice naturopathy in Ontario. She is currently a member in good standing with The College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), the province regulatory body of naturopathy. She also holds a professional membership with the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Before her education in naturopathic medicine, she obtained a Master of Science degree in agronomy and crop science, and a Bachelor of Science degree in plant pathology from Iran. She welcomes all patients to her practice, but her main areas of interest in women’s health, hormonal imbalances, skin, and digestion.

Digestive conditions that Dr. Mozaffari, ND, is interested in treating: gas and bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gallbladder issues, fatty liver disease.

Hormonal imbalances that Dr. Mozaffari, ND, is interested in treating: menstrual irregularities, menstrual cramps, thyroid issues, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), uterine fibroids.

Other skin conditions that Dr. Mozaffari, ND, is interested in treating: acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss.

Nancy graduated with honors from the 3 year Massage Therapy Program at Georgian College, Barrie Ontario and went on to become registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO.) Member in good standing with the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario RMTAO and alumni of Confederation College, Thunder Bay. Nancy chose to become a Registered Massage Therapist in order to share the many benefits massage therapy has provided her. Nancy enjoys meeting and working with new clients and her treatment offers a light therapeutic touch combined with deep tissue and specific trigger point work depending on the needs and preferences of the individual. Nancy strives to bring relief from chronic pain, relaxation, balance & awareness as well as education to her patients. She believes that through regular massage therapy treatment, one can alleviate pain and increase an overall sense of well-being. Whether you have stress and pain from your job, are pregnant, have a sports injury or any other wear and tear, she can help by providing a treatment plan specifically tailored to your needs.

Nancy is looking forward to working with you at Optimum Wellness Clinics. Nancy’s areas of interest are: Swedish Relaxation Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Hydrotherapy.