Dr. Michelle MacDonald graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010 cum laude and clinic honours. Upon graduation, she received the Gilbert H. Young Memorial Award for attaining the highest average in her clinical year. Dr. MacDonald spent 7 years working in Toronto and has been back in her home province of Nova Scotia since 2017. She was born and raised in Brookfield, NS and then achieved her undergrad degree at St. Francis Xavier
University in 2006 with a BSc. In Human Kinetics.

 

Dr. MacDonald spent 5 years taking courses and studying with The International Chiropractic Paediatric Association in preconception, prenatal, postnatal and paediatric chiropractic care. In 2016, she finished her research and completed her paediatric exam to obtain her CACCP designation through the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice. Dr. MacDonald was the first Chiropractor in Atlantic Canada to hold this designation. Dr. Michelle considers herself to be a life long learner and is continually taking courses to update her current knowledge base. Dr. MacDonald was also fortunate enough to work with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario in Quality Assurance as well as, providing Corporate Wellness for the Canadian Chiropractic Association. She currently holds the position of Vice Chair of the Board for the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors.

Dr. MacDonald participated in the 2015 Para Pan Am Games on the medical team and is an avid curler and golfer. Living a healthy lifestyle, has driven her passion to helping the people within her community live an active, happier and healthier life filled with joy. In her spare time, Dr. MacDonald enjoys spending time outside in nature with her husband and two children.