Our purpose is to provide Wasaga Beach and the surrounding Georgian Triangle with the highest quality of care focused on the reduction of pain, restoration of biomechanical function, and the promotion and maintenance of an active healthy lifestyle.

Active Healthcare Centre uses individualized treatment programs coupled with active patient participation, in order for our patients to experience unparalleled care at a reasonable cost.

Active Healthcare Centre has gathered an excellent team of natural healthcare professionals working together to handle a broad variety of your medical and rehabilitation needs.

Dr. Elizabeth Hutchesson

Dr. Hutchesson attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic. Previous to that, Dr. Hutchesson graduated on the Dean's List with a B.M.Sc.(Hon) in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Western Ontario .  She is a CSIA certified ski instructor and has completed post-graduate training in Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. She is also a certified Graston practioner.  
Dr. Hutchesson strongly believes that by combining the disciplines of chiropractic, acupuncture, and Graston Technique, she is able to tailor treatment programs to suit individual client needs. A long-time Wasaga Beach resident, Dr. Hutchesson is also a graduate of Collingwood Collegiate Institute.

Dr. James Koehle

Dr. Koehle attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, where he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic.  Previous to that, Dr. Koehle attended Brock University for Kinesiology. While at Brock Dr. Koehle was a student therapist and trainer for the University Lacrosse team. He has completed post-graduate training in Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. Dr. Koehle has additional training in low-force, high speed acti vator technique and drop table adjusting using Thompson Technique. In addition he is a certified Graston practioner. Dr. Koehle is originally from the small town of New Hamburg, in Waterloo region.  He looks forward to living and practicing in the Georgian Triangle.

Stephanie Stack R.M.T., Certified Doula

Stephanie Stack attended Georgian College and received her Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy in April 2007, graduating with honours. She is originally from the small town of Mount Forest, Ontario (north of Guelph) and has lived in the area for 4 years.
Stephanie has taken multiple continuing education courses and specializes in pregnancy massage, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain injuries, stress management, strengthening and stretching regimes and various musculoskeletal injuries. Stephanie is a member of the Ontario Massage Therapist Association. Stephanie is also a certified Doula. She offers a unique birthing packages involving patient education, support, massage and 24 hour on call labour service.

Lee Thorne RSSW , Adult Ed. (Cert.)

Lee Attended Seneca College in Toronto from 2000-2006, and during that time she graduated on “ThePresident’s Honors List,” with a Diploma as a “SSW, Social Service Worker”, and a Certificate with High Honors in Adult Education- Staff Training and Development. She is a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers, and Social ServiceWorkers. Lee has had a great deal of experience in counseling women. She deals with self-esteem issues, depression, bereavement, life building skills, and stress. In the past, Lee has worked with the homeless, and in a shelter for abused women. At the Active Healthcare Centre Lee offers both counseling for individuals, and couples.