Laser Spinal Decompression Clinic · Winnipeg
“Pain is like your check engine light coming on in the car.”
Dr. Suzanne Buffie has been a Winnipeg chiropractor for 25 years, and she doesn't accept chronic back or neck pain as just getting older. In her words: “Normal aging is not something that I accept.”
About 15-20 minutes · by phone · at no cost
★★★★★ 4.9 from 118 Google reviews·2-3 St. Mary's Rd, Winnipeg
Watch: Why we're often their last stop (2:36)
Watch first, then book a short consultation call to see if it's a fit.
About 15-20 minutes · by phone · at no cost
It starts with a consultation call
“So we do a phone consultation first to confirm number one that we believe we can help them, that they're a candidate for the treatment, to go over what it will take.”
Dr. Suzanne Buffie
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Book your phone consultation.
Pick a time that suits you. It takes about a minute.
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We call you.
About 15-20 minutes with Dr. Suzanne or one of her doctors. Your symptoms, your history and an honest answer on whether laser spinal decompression is a fit.
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If it's a fit, your first visit.
An in-office exam with one of our doctors “to confirm what the pain generator is.”
About 15-20 minutes · by phone · at no cost
“We usually are their last stop”
“So we see people who've been suffering with chronic back pain often for decades. We usually are their last stop. They've already exhausted many other treatments. They've been everywhere, tried everything, they have lost all hope.”
Dr. Suzanne Buffie
She understands why: “I was there myself. I understand what it feels like to have no hope, to not be able to get off the floor. So we meet them where they're at.”
A chiropractor with a bad back
Dr. Suzanne hurt her back lifting on the Rutgers rowing team. Even after becoming a chiropractor, the flare-ups kept coming: “I was still having bouts of pain two to three times per year where I would be flat out on my back, couldn't take care of my family, I couldn't work.”
At an event in Calgary she saw a laser spinal decompression table for the first time. “Six months later, I got my first laser spinal decompression table delivered to Winnipeg, Manitoba. I was my first patient.”
“I haven't had a flare-up of back pain since starting with the laser spinal decompression treatment, so it's absolutely changed my life.”
Her own experience. Individual results vary.
Real patients, in their own words
Ryan, 20 years of flare-ups: “It's allowed me to do that again without being concerned all the time.”
Ann-Marie, pain since 1989: “I suddenly felt hope, and I called her right away.”
Lorraine, skydiving accident: “I was too young. My kids were too young. I needed to find something that would work.”
Ken, back to work: “being retired at 52 is kind of boring.”
“I wanted to make a review for all the skeptics because I was one of them... Dr Suzanne is a genuine person, she will not lie to you.”
Cori Lee
“After trying a different clinic and having a very poor experience, I am impressed and reassured with Dr. Suzanne and the Laser Spinal Decompression clinic. Their staff are friendly, thorough…”
Matthew Nordick
“I retired my reacher sticks, and I can practice yoga again.”
L Lam
Real patients. Individual results vary. Shared with permission.
About 15-20 minutes · by phone · at no cost
A laser built into the table
Decompression
“that long pulling, holding, and releasing”, on a computer-controlled table.
A laser at the same time
“there's a class four robotic laser. It's actually built into our table.”
More than the table
“We have lots of supportive therapies and lifestyle education changes that we help patients make to optimize their healing.”
Neck too: “So cervical or low back, we take care of it all.”
The robotic component is the Class 4 laser; the decompression table itself is not robotic. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Is it a fit? That's what the consultation call is for.
People often come to the clinic after trying other care for back or neck pain, wanting a non-surgical option first, or after spine surgery. Suitability is assessed one person at a time.
“this is not a hundred percent guarantee, no treatment is, but we do get pretty good results for when people follow the process and trust in the process.”
Dr. Suzanne Buffie
Not a fit: Spinal instability, certain prior surgeries, advanced osteoporosis and significant neurological deficits may make decompression inappropriate. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you.
What patients have gotten back to
Real patients. Individual results vary. Shared with permission.
Your first visit, step by step
You don't need an MRI to book. “imaging is only one piece of the puzzle.” If you have reports, we'll ask for them after you book.
Book your phone consultation
About 15-20 minutes · by phone · at no cost
FAQ
How long is the phone consultation?
About 15-20 minutes. In Dr. Suzanne's words: “It's scheduled for about fifteen minutes.”
Who calls me?
Dr. Suzanne or one of her doctors, at the time you book, from (431) 830-9933.
Does it cost anything?
The phone consultation is at no cost. On the consultation call we'll go over what care would involve for you.
Do I need an MRI first?
No. “it is helpful, but imaging is only one piece of the puzzle.”
How fast does it work?
“I wish I had a crystal ball to tell you this answer.” Everyone heals at a different rate, and you're monitored as you go.
Is it guaranteed?
No. “this is not a hundred percent guarantee, no treatment is.”
I've already had surgery. Can I still come?
People who've had surgery “can be candidates,” case by case. Dr. Suzanne is clear: “first of all, I'm not a surgeon.”
Where are you?
2-3 St. Mary's Rd (inside Norwood Health and Wellness), Winnipeg, MB R2H 1H2.
“There's one more thing out there.”
Book a short consultation call with Dr. Suzanne's clinic. You'll get an honest answer on whether laser spinal decompression is a fit. “We are here to help you get back to doing what you love, whatever that may be.”
About 15-20 minutes · by phone · at no cost · Prefer to call? (204) 506-0169