Chiropractors are doctors regulated by the Health Professions Act and recognized as primary health care practitioners with a duty to assess, diagnose and treat a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions. We like to refer to chiropractors as doctors who focus on nerve, muscle and joint issues, and the inter-relationship between those tissues. Learn more about Chiropractic care in Canada (infographic). The chiropractors at Elite Sport Performance all have additional training. Drs. Macdonald and Karmali both hold post-doctoral sport sciences fellowships with the Royal College, while Dr. Okrainetz is a resident of the same program. Dr. Laura McDonnell is also a Registered Nurse who works in Public Health for Alberta Health Services. All ascribe to a best-evidence approach to patient care and to our clinical brand promises of Results, Clarity and Collaboration. Find out more about what role chiropractors take as an important part of your collaborative health team (infographic).
Chiropractors may employ any one of a myriad of different options when treating patients. These may include but are not limited to: