Dr. Angela Pucci, HBKin, MSc, DC



Dr. Angela is an athlete that loves to treat other athletes! A once competitive runner and jumper, Dr. Angela knows what it is like to be injured but still wanting to compete. Now, relishing in recreational sport, she loves to inspire and motivate in addition to providing her chiropractic knowledge.

A large part of Dr. Angela's chiropractic treatment is based on treating soft tissues. She believes that soft tissue treatments, such as ART®, combined with chiropractic care are essential in the recovery and prevention of soft tissue injury.
 
Dr. Angela enjoys being involved in the athletic community, both as an athlete and as a practitioner. She has volunteered her time as a Chiropractor and ART® Provider at the following events:

  • Lake Placid IRONMAN 2006
  • Calgary Marathon 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Calgary Corporate Challenge 10km 2007
  • Calgary Women’s Run 2007, 2008, 2009

Dr. Angela is certified in ART®, Acupuncture and Kinesio Tape. In addition, she provides Gait Analysis, Custom Orthotics and Footwear.

If you are interested in reading more about Dr. Angela’s accomplishments, keep reading!

Education


Doctor of Chiropractic 2002-2006, CMCC, Toronto, ON
Masters of Science 1996-1998, York University, Toronto, ON
Honours Bachelor Kinesiology, Gerontology Minor, 1992-1996, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Valedictorian)

Certifications


Active Release Techniques® (full body certified)
Kinesio Tape
Clinical Acupuncture
Graston® Technique
Orthotics

Athletic Accomplishments


Lakehead University Track and Field Female Athlete of the Year, 1994


Publications: Scholarly Journals and Others


  • IMPACT Magazine – various articles
  • Pucci A, K Humphreys and P Diakow. The Effect of Body Position on Verticality Perception Using the Rod and Frame Test. Abstract. ACC/RAC 2006, Washington, D.C.
  • Pucci A, L Griffin and E Cafarelli. Maximal motor unit firing rates during isometric resistance training in men. Experimental Physiology. Jan; 91(1) :171-8, 2005.
  • Pucci, A. and E. Cafarelli. Force and Neural Activation During Three Weeks of Isometric Resistance Training. FASEB J. 12: part II, A1039, 1998.

Research Presentations


  • Association of Chiropractic Colleges and Research Agenda Conference (ACC- RAC 2006) Washington, D.C., Research Presented: The Effect of Body Position on Verticality Perception Using the Rod and Frame Test
  • Ontario Chiropractic Association / Practice Makes Perfect, 2005, Toronto, Ontario, Research Presented: The Effect of Body Position on Verticality Perception Using the Rod and Frame Test
  • Ontario Exercise Physiology Meeting, 1998, Huntsville, Ontario, Research Presented: Force and Neural Activation During Three Weeks of Isometric Resistance Training
  • FASEB Conference, 1998, San Francisco, CA, Research Presented: Force and Neural Activation During Three Weeks of Isometric Resistance Training

Awards


  • Jane Mannington Award, 2005, Awarded to a female CMCC student who has given outstanding service to CMCC and the chiropractic profession.
  • Association of Chiropractic Colleges Undergraduate Research Scholarship, 2004, Awarded for undergraduate chiropractic research.
  • Governors’ Club Corporate Award, 2004, Awarded for leadership and service at CMCC.
  • CIHR (Canadian Institute of Health Research) Health Professional Student Research Award, 2003, Awarded for summer student research at CMCC
  • CMCC Student Council Award, 2003, Awarded for the founding and developing of a new student club at CMCC
  • Valedictorian Kinesiology Class of 1996, Lakehead University