Journey to Becoming a Chiropractor
I was racing duathlons for several years and became injured. After seeing several physios, athletic therapists and osteopaths I reluctantly saw a friend who was a chiropractor. Within one visit he made me 80% better – but more importantly, I loved his practice style and the process of getting me better from the history to the physical to the adjustment! My life literally changed after that visit.
My Motto or Mantra
As hard as it can be sometimes, do not sweat the small stuff. Life is really too short to worry about things that will probably not affect you in the long run.
Credentials and Designations
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 2008
- Honours BA in Physical Education and Master of Science in Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, 1997
Leadership Engagement
Community, Volunteer Programs and Initiatives
I have done a lot of volunteering over the years including being on the Ride Committee for Jack.org for 8 years, being the medical help/crew for a number of ultra cycling races in Canada and the US and taking chiropractic students to the Dominican Republic in the mission’s inaugural year.
My latest initiative is working with year 4 CMCC students to develop a number of pregnancy and postpartum-related educational outreaches for two underserviced women’s health organization in the GTA.
Research
I am an Associate Professor at CMCC where I lecture and conduct research on women’s health, specifically back pain in the pregnant and postpartum populations. I am the course coordinator and main lecturer for Female Care, Chair of the Clinical Diagnosis Department and work as an occasional clinical supervisor at CMCC as well.