Dr. David Westmacott is a practicing chiropractor working in the field of sport and activity related conditions and has been treating joint and soft tissue injuries in active individuals since 2001. Dr. Westmacott offers a result focused and integrative approach to patient care combining various soft tissue treatments, gentle manipulations, movement correction and rehabilitation. His practice ranges from Professional athletes to weekend warriors and those who would like to obtain and maintain a pain free active lifestyle.
Graduating from McMaster University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, Dr. Westmacott then completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in 2001. Dr. Westmacott is also a Registered Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, and has been a Credentialed Full Body Active Release Techniques provider since 2000. Dr. Westmacott is currently Master’s Level Certified in Active Release Techniques. He is also certified in Biomechanics, Long Tract Nerve Entrapment and Diagnosis.
Dr. Westmacott is dedicated to learning and excellence and continues to take numerous certifications and courses in order to give the best possible and most up to date treatment strategies to his patients. He is certified in Functional Movement Systems (FMS and SFMA Level 2 Certified), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS Level 3) and more.
Following an up bringing in a medical family, chiropractic seemed a natural fit. Through his passion for movement, sport and the human body, he directs his practice towards optimizing body movement to reach its full potential. Dr. Westmacott believes that life is expressed through movement and function, and through optimum health we can enjoy life at the highest level.
Dr. Westmacott moved from Toronto to Calgary in 2001 to be closer to the mountains. He spends his down time with his wife Renee and daughter Arete and is an avid skier, climber, runner, mountain biker and fitness and health enthusiast. He continues to take numerous academic and personal growth courses and seminars.