Dr Sébastien Houle , chiropraticien, D.C., M.Sc.
Biography & curriculum vitae
Dr. Houle is a chiropractor in the city of Magog dedicated to his patients and the community. He has been practicing in Magog since 2010, having worked previously in the west of Montreal. He is also the youngest to have served on the International Board of Examiners of the International College of Applied Kinesiology. He has been President for the Canadian Chapter of the International College of Applied Kinesiology, Director of Research for the Canadian Chapter of the International College of Applied Kinesiology and the Quebec Representative of the Canadian Chapter of the International College of Applied Kinesiology.
The expertise of Dr. Houle, chiropractor, is in Chiropractic. He also practices the complementary technique of applied kinesiology. He has several publications in peer-reviewed journals dealing with chiropractic, chiropractic neurology, neurophysiology and neuroscience.
Dr. Houle, a chiropractor, graduated from the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières with a doctorate degree in Chiropractic in 2009. Just prior to graduation, he received a Scholarship from Groupe Jean Coutu and Fondation de l’Université du Québec en sciences de la santé (2008). He also holds a Master's degree in Biophysics and Cell Biology from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, obtained in 2012, for his research on the impact of spinal pain and chronic inflammation on somato-autonomic responses. During his research and studies at the master's level, he is awarded several scholarships for excellence and research: The Excellence Grant in Biophysics and Cell Biology (2010) of the Université de Québec Foundation in Trois-Rivières, the Excellence Scholarship from the Department of Chemistry-Biology (2010) of the Université de Québec Foundation in Trois-Rivières, and scholarships from the Quebec Chiropractic Research Foundation (2009 and 2010). After many post-graduate hours at the International College of Applied Kinesiology and successfully passing the exams, Dr. Houle, chiropractor, receives the International College of Applied Kinesiology's Diplomate status in 2012, which entitles him to teach applied kinesiology. He has been a member of the Quebec Order of Chiropractors since 2009, the Quebec Association of Chiropractors since 2009, a member of the International College of Applied Kinesiology since 2009 and the Board of Certified Teachers of the International College of Applied Kinesiology since 2012. In 2017, he graduated from Functional Medicine University and began the same year a series of continuing education on the functional approach to health.
He has a lot of fun teaching and sharing his knowledge in applied kinesiology, the functional approach to health and how to deliver successful treatments to patients. He has taught in Canada to a number of health professionals who wanted to expand their knowledge.
Prices
Treatment / consultation 30 minutes (adults): $ 95
Treatment / consultation 60 minutes (adults): $ 180
Treatment / consultation (children): $ 90 for every 30 minutes
New patients (file opening, evaluation and 1st treatment): $ 245
* You must pay the consultation fee for any appointment canceled with less than 24 hours' notice
Curriculum vitae
Academic education
• Chiropractic doctorate at University of Québec in Trois-Rivières, Canada (UQTR)
2004-2009
• Master Degree in Biophysics and cell biology at University of Québec in Trois-Rivières, Canada (UQTR)
2009-2012
• Diplomate of the International College of Applied Kinesiology
2012
Clinical experience
• Private practice, Dr Sébastien Houle, chiropractor
45 rue Laurier, Magog, QC, Canada, J1X 5T7
2019-Present
• Triade Santé, Magog, QC, Canada
2010- 2019
• Clinique Chiropratique Roxboro, Roxboro, QC, Canada
2009-2010
Teaching experience
• Clinical integration of Applied Kinesiology (100 hr) Magog, Canada.2014-2017
• Speaker, ANAQ annual conference- 2017.
• Functional neurology continued education (50 hr) Magog, Canada. 2018.
• Advanced AK- Continued Education (7 hr) Magog, Canada. 2019.
Presentations
• Houle S. Vascular endothelial dysfunction: A neurological rationale for an AK approach. International annual meeting of the International College of Applied Kinesiology. Brisbane, Australia. 2019
• Houle S. Plasticité des réponses somato-autonomiques due à la douleur vertébrale chronique. Journées de la recherche 2011- Clinique universitaire Chiropratique de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Trois-Rivières, Canada. 2011
Future engagements
• TBD
Communications
• Houle S., Desmarais A., Descarreaux M., Piché M. Thoracic spinal manipulation prevents segmental amplification of sympathetic reflexes induced by noxious stimulation of the spine. FENS Forum 2010. Amsterdam, Pays-Bas.
• Desmarais A., Houle S., Descarreaux M., Piché M. Thoracic spinal manipulation prevents segmental amplification of sympathetic reflexes induced by noxious stimulation of the spine. 13th World Congress on Pain IASP 2010. Montreal, Canada
• Houle S., Jeffrey-Gauthier R., Hotta H., Piché M. Effect of chronic vertebral pain in renal blood flow regulation in anesthetized rats. Concours d’affiches scientifiques de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières 2011. Trois-Rivières, Canada.
• Houle S., Hotta H., Ramla D.,Zottig X., Jeffrey-Gauthier R., Martinoli M., Piché M. Dysregulation of somato-autonomic reflexes in a rat model of chronic back pain. Neurosciences 2013. San Diego, California, USA.
Publications
• Jefferson-F J, Houle S. Chiropractic Management of a patient with radial nerve entrapment symptoms: a case study . J Chiropr Med 2019; Dec; 18 (4): 327-344.
• Touj S, Houle S, Ramla D, Jeffrey-Gauthier R, Hotta H, Bronchti G, Martinoli MG, Piché M. Sympathetic regulation and anterior cingulate cortex volume are altered in a rat model of chronic back pain. Neuroscience 2017; Jun 3; 352:9-18.
• Desmarais A, Descarreaux M, Houle S, Piché M. Tuning the gain of somato-sympathetic reflexes by stimulation of the thoracic spine in humans. Neurosci Lett. 2011; Feb 25;490(2):107-11.
• Houle S. Conservative management of chronic idiopathic meralgia paresthetica: Anatomical considerations and a case study. J Chiropr Med 2012; Mar; 11 (1): 36-41.
• Houle S., Descarreaux M. Conservative care of temporomandibular joint disorder in a 35-year-old patient with spinal muscular atrophy type III: a case study. J Chiropr Med 2009; Dec;8(4):187-92.
Professional Education
• Certified Clinical Nutrition Certification-In progress
• Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner- Functional Medicine University-2017
• Gluten Free Society Tier 1 Certification, Gluten Free Society-2017
• Physica Energetics Remedies Clinical Applications, Montréal, Canada- 2016
• Total Body Modification, Module 3, in Toronto, Canada- 2016
• Neuro-meningeal Manipulation (Barral Institute), NM1- 2016
• Metagenics Summit in Phoenix, AZ- 2015
• RNR (Retained Neonatal Reflexes) with Dr Keith Keen-2014-2015
• Metagenics Summit in Nashville, TN- 2014
• Total Body Modification, Module 1-2, in Montreal, Canada- 2014
• Therapeutic lifestyle certification, FLT healthcare practitioner- 2013
• Metagenics Summit in Chicago, IL -2013
• Visceral Manipulation (Barral Institute), VM2 - 2012
• Visceral Manipulation (Barral Institute), VM1- 2011
• Kinesio-Taping Modules 1 & 2- 2011
• Dynamic Neuro-muscular stabilization, Prague institute of rehabilitation- 2011
• Babymoves- 2010
• Graston technique, Module 1- 2009
• AK seminars with Dr David Leaf DC, DIBAK +100 hr- 2007-2012
• AK seminars with Dr Charles Héroux DC, DIBAK +300 hr- 2003-2008
• AK International and annual congresses +150 hr- 2007-2016
• AK seminars with Dr Chris Astill-Smith DO, DIBAK 25hr- 2015
• AK seminars with Dr Bob Rakowski DC, DIBAK, DACBN- 2011
• AK seminars with Dr Sheldon Deal DC, DIBAK- 2013
• AK seminars with Dr Wally Schmitt DC, DIBAK, DACNB 25 hr- 2013&2017
Affiliations/Memberships
• Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec- Since 2009
• Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec- 2009-2016
• Director of research, International College of Applied Kinesiology- Canada (ICAK-Canada) 2015-2016
• Chair of reflexes exam, International Board of Examiner, International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK) 2015-2016
• Member, Board of Certified Teachers, International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK) 2012-2016
• Representative- Province of Quebec, International College of Applied Kinesiology- Canada (ICAK-Canada) in 2016
• ICAK-Canada member- Since 2009
• ICAK-USA member- 2007-2008
Awards and distinctions
• Scholarship of Excellence – Biophysics and cell biology from Fondation de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières- 2010
• Scholarship of Excellence – Chemistry and Biology department from fondation de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières- 2010
• Scholarship for research from Fondation de recherche en chiropratique du Québec -2010
• Scholarship for research from Fondation de recherche en chiropratique du Québec-2009
• Scholarship from Groupe Jean Coutu and Fondation de l’Université du Québec en sciences de la santé- 2008
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