“You don’t need to change your technique. You need to understand the nervous system your hands are speaking to.”
Let’s get one thing straight—I didn’t always speak the language of the nervous system.
Like many chiropractors, I came into practice with a deep conviction that chiropractic was more than pain relief. I knew in my bones this profession was built to change lives. But I didn’t have the words or the framework to explain how it actually worked—especially when results were inconsistent or patients emotionally shut down.
I believed in vitalistic chiropractic, but I couldn’t always articulate it in a way that felt grounded.
Until I found the Polyvagal Theory.
This one framework helped me connect the dots between what I felt as a chiropractor, and what I saw happening in people’s bodies and lives. It explained why some people thrived under care while others plateaued. Why safety wasn’t just a nice vibe in the office—it was the entry point to healing.
And it changed everything.
I’m not here to make chiropractic more medical.
I’m not here to slap a new name on your technique or teach you how to market adjustments like a supplement.
I’m here to help you remember what you already know—
and give you a scientific framework to make it unshakable.
I’ve been a practicing chiropractor in Edmonton, Alberta for over 27 years.
I’ve coached hundreds of chiropractors on how to live aligned, lead with purpose, and serve more powerfully without burning out.
I’m the author of The Underdog Curse, and co-creator of The MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol—a chiropractic adjusting system rooted in neurological safety and Polyvagal-informed care.
Today, alongside my wife Brandi, we run The Informed Chiropractor, a mentorship community for chiropractors who are done with surface-level strategy and ready to go deep.
The adjustment is still the most powerful tool we have.
Regulation, not exhaustion, creates sustainability.
People don’t just need to be fixed. They need to feel safe.
Chiropractic is not outdated. It’s just been underexplained.
The vagus nerve is not just a buzzword—it’s the master key to healing.
If you’re a chiropractor who:
Believes in the salutogenic model of health.
Wants to understand the nervous system algorithm behind your care.
Struggles to explain chiropractic in a way that lands with modern patients.
Feels something is missing—but can’t quite name what it is.
Wants to bridge the gap between science and philosophy without losing your identity.
then you’re in the right place.
This site is a hub of free resources, blog content, and thought leadership on:
Polyvagal Theory & chiropractic care
Nervous system-based communication
Fascia, interoception & regulation
Techniques that move the body and the nervous system toward regulation
Built for Vitalistic, Neuro-focused, and Salutogenic Chiropractors. Our programs help you master your adjustments, create real change, and grow a purpose-driven practice.
If you’re a chiropractor who wants to go deeper, head over to The Informed Chiropractor
