Introducing Cochrane Chiropractor Dr. Aaron Todd
As a collegiate football and rugby player, it is no secret that I owe my health to chiropractic.
In order to be able to compete at such an elite level in Canada and the United States, I needed to be injury-free. I received my first adjustment after a neck injury during a football game. The hit was so severe that I worried about finishing up the rest of the season. However, after a few adjustments from our team chiropractor, I was cleared up and ready to play the following weekend. From that moment forward, I realized the importance of not only seeing a chiropractor after an injury, but also following through with a schedule of care to maintain the integrity of my spine and nerve system to be able to attain my peak performance. It was after this incident that I began to read and study as much as I could about chiropractic and sports.
Upon finishing my studies at the University of Saskatchewan, I was honoured to be accepted into what many people feel is the "Harvard of chiropractic schools;" Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. It was at Palmer where I was able to see first hand the benefits of chiropractic in the field of athletics. I played Rugby and Hockey while at Palmer. The exposure we had to great chiropractors who helped us to prevent injury, and perform optimally was second to none. It was very much a hands-on learning experience.
After graduation, Amanda and I moved to Europe with our son, Logan. The number of chiropractors per capita over there is far less than in North America! They were grateful to have us there, and we gained some valuable work experience by the sheer volume of patients we saw. The lifestyle that people lead in Europe is far different from the typical North American lifestyle we were used to. Their pace of living was more relaxed. Vacation time was very important. It was not uncommon for people to take a whole month off in the summer. Obesity was a rare thing to see. People rode their bicycles all year long... rain, snow or shine! Their concept of wellness was refreshing! We enjoyed our time there, but missed our family and friends terribly.
We eventually moved back to Canada, and decided that Cochrane was where we wanted to live and work. I quickly made connections with athletes and coaches at UBC, UofC and UofS. I enjoyed working with the teams, and exposing them to the benefits of chiropractic in their sport. Having the opportunity to work with so many athletes, I was able to grasp what it takes to go from good to great! I have also been fortunate enough to be named head of Medical Staff at the Footstock Marathon, which is held in Cochrane every June.
Having the opportunity to practice in Europe and treat people from all over the world, I have learned that it is so important to educate people about the benefits of chiropractic care and what it takes to have your body function at its best. I also discovered my love for public speaking somewhere along the way. I give a presentation called "The Seven Step Peak Energy Challenge". This presentation provides simple strategies for healthy living that people can start to use immediately to improve their lives. The tools I share with people help them to safely lose those extra pounds, boost their energy, prevent injuries, and achieve their healthy living goals. I have given this presentation to numerous businesses, sports teams, fitness centres, yoga studios, weight loss groups for staff, clients, patients, athletes and various groups of all sizes. The information is relevant and pertinent to everyone.
The key element I want to get across to people is the importance of a healthy lifestyle. I, personally have come to know that regular spinal adjustments, proper nutrition, adequate sleep and exercise are the keys that have improved the quality of life of myself and my family. I would love to have the opportunity to talk to you about your health goals, or give a presentation to a group on your behalf. Feel free to email me with the link below.
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