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CoreScore assessment

CoreScore assessment

A non-invasive scanning assessment that provides objective data about how your nervous system is functioning.

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About corescore assessment

CoreScore is a technology-based assessment that uses three non-invasive surface scans to evaluate aspects of nervous system function. The system measures paraspinal thermal patterns (indicating autonomic nerve activity), surface electromyography (showing how spinal muscles support posture and movement), and heart-rate variability (reflecting how well your body adapts to stress). These three measurements are combined into a single scored summary that your chiropractor reviews with you as part of a broader assessment conversation. CoreScore does not diagnose conditions on its own. It provides objective data points that help identify areas of concern and track changes over time. Many patients find the visual reports helpful for understanding what is happening in their body and why certain care recommendations are made.

What to expect

  1. 1 A discussion of whether scanning is appropriate for your visit
  2. 2 Three non-invasive surface scans along the spine, each taking a few minutes
  3. 3 A plain-language review of your scored results using visual reports
  4. 4 A care conversation that incorporates the scan data alongside your history and goals
  5. 5 Optional progress scans at follow-up visits to track changes over time

CoreScore is an optional assessment tool, not a requirement for care. Availability and whether it is recommended for you are confirmed at the visit. Scores are not a medical diagnosis and do not replace clinical assessment.

Common questions about corescore assessment

What is a CoreScore assessment?
CoreScore is a scored summary from three non-invasive surface scans: paraspinal thermal imaging (autonomic nerve activity), surface EMG (muscle tension and balance), and heart-rate variability (stress adaptation). Together they provide a snapshot of how your nervous system is functioning, which your chiropractor uses alongside clinical assessment.
Is the CoreScore scan painful?
No. CoreScore uses surface sensors gently placed on the skin along the spine. There are no needles, radiation, electrical stimulation, or discomfort. The full scanning process takes about five to ten minutes.
How is CoreScore different from X-rays?
CoreScore measures nerve and muscle function using surface sensors. X-rays image bone structure. They assess different things and may be used together or separately depending on what your practitioner needs to evaluate. CoreScore involves no radiation.
Who should get a CoreScore assessment?
CoreScore can be useful for new patients to establish a baseline, for patients with chronic concerns to identify patterns, and for anyone interested in tracking progress over time. Your chiropractor can advise whether it is appropriate for your situation.
How often should CoreScore scans be repeated?
Progress scans are typically done at intervals your chiropractor recommends, often after a series of visits, to see how your nervous system is responding to care. The frequency depends on your condition and goals.

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Dr. Leo Lachowich

Chiropractor · D.C.

Chiropractic care, Shockwave therapy, Custom orthotics, CoreScore assessment

"For years I suffered with headaches and was told that in many cases this is a temporary condition," explains Dr. Leo Lachowich. "I heard testimonials on the radio how Dr. Johnson, a chiropractor, helped people with headaches and so I decided to see a chiropractor.

"It was a miracle. I'll never forget that first adjustment. It was as if a huge weight was suddenly lifted from my shoulders. That's when I decided I wanted to be a chiropractor."

Dr. Leo Lachowich began his pre-chiropractic education at the University of Ottawa, where he studied the basic sciences such as inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology, along with basic physiology and anatomy courses.

After completing his studies there, he was accepted to Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. During his four years at CMCC, courses included biochemistry, a major emphasis on anatomy and human physiology, x-ray, diagnosis, chiropractic adjusting techniques, and patient care in the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Public Clinic. Dr. Lachowich returned to the Ottawa area to establish his practice after graduating in 1980.

"We love to see a patient's first experience," Dr. Lachowich said. "I still remember the wonderful feeling I had when I went to the chiropractor for the first time. It's my prerogative to create a wonderful experience for our patients. We explain everything in advance, answer questions and attempt to over-communicate. Patients appreciate that."

Dr. Leo Lachowich and his wife Maria have one child, Tatyana, who also graduated from the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and who now practices alongside her father.

Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich

Chiropractor · D.C., B.Sc. (Hons)

Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Shockwave therapy, Custom orthotics, CoreScore assessment

Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich is a board-certified chiropractor in the province of Ontario with a special interest in working with families. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, provides acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and orthotics as adjunctive therapies, and is a traditionally trained yoga teacher. Dr. Tatyana is the founder of Urban Panda Health and Wellness, a company created to help decrease chemical, physical and emotional stressors in the lives of families through health seminars, yoga classes and stress reduction workshops.

Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich graduated Cum Laude from the University of Ottawa in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree with a focus in Human Kinetics. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Before graduating with her doctorate in 2009 she was awarded two clinical internships at Anishnawbe Health Center and South Riverdale Community Health Center in Toronto.

Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich has a very personal reason for deciding to dedicate her life to helping families through chiropractic care. After a traumatic birth, she would not sleep, cried constantly and refused any source of nourishment. Like in many births, forceps and suction were used to help in the delivery process. This caused trauma to her neck and head. Desperate for a way to help Tatyana, her mother took her to a chiropractor. It was on this visit that tight muscles and a blocked cervical joint were located in her neck. It was after a chiropractic adjustment that she was able to latch and sleep through the night.

Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich offers a wide range of treatment styles including Diversified, Koren Specific Technique, Thompson, cupping, muscle release therapy and instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment. She is also certified in Webster's technique, is licensed to perform acupuncture and can dispense custom-made orthotics.

As a two-time GTO award recipient, Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich is passionate about giving back to the community. She is often asked to lecture at corporate and group wellness events and summits on topics including ergonomics, preventing injuries, proper motor development for children, peri- and postnatal wellness, and tips to improve overall health.

After spending many years teaching cycling and spinning to athletes as well as training as a competitive swimmer and Ironman, Dr. Tatyana S. Lachowich has taken a step back to focus on her practice and family. She spends her time hiking, biking and enjoying the great outdoors with her son, husband and dog.