Dr. Don MacDonald

Dr. Don MacDonald is a chiropractor with 29 years in practice and co-founder of The Informed Chiropractor with his wife Brandi. He developed the MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol and the pelvic floor protocol, and Brandi helped turn his ideas into the structure and framework they are today. He teaches chiropractors around the world how to adjust through a polyvagal lens, communicate chiropractic with clarity, and build a more regulated practice, without changing who they are. New to this? Start with his free six-video course.

MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol

The MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol: Polyvagal-Informed Chiropractic Adjusting

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How the MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol Integrates Nervous System Science into Chiropractic Adjusting Why Some Adjustments Create Greater Regulation Than Others After more than 27 years in practice, there is one question that has fascinated me more than almost any other: Why do two seemingly identical adjustments produce completely different responses? You have likely seen

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Polyvagal Chiropractic podcast with Dr. Don MacDonald

Polyvagal Chiropractic: The 5 Pillars That Change Patient Outcomes

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In this episode, Dr. Don MacDonald explores how Polyvagal Chiropractic principles can improve patient outcomes through nervous system regulation, movement, communication, and patient-centered chiropractic care. What Is Polyvagal Chiropractic? Polyvagal Chiropractic is an approach that combines traditional chiropractic principles with modern understanding of the nervous system. Rather than viewing the adjustment as a purely mechanical

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Chiropractic Brain Research with Dr. Heidi Haavik: Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Insights

Chiropractic Brain Research with Dr. Heidi Haavik

Podcast, The Informed Chiropractor /

Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Insights with Dr. Heidi Haavik Dr. Heidi Haavik joins the podcast to discuss Chiropractic Brain Research, Polyvagal Theory, nervous system regulation, neurophysiology, and how modern chiropractic care influences patient outcomes and brain function. Who Is Dr. Heidi Haavik? Dr. Heidi Haavik is one of the most influential chiropractic researchers in

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Pelvic Floor Chiropractic Through A Nervous System Lens

Pelvic Floor Chiropractic Through A Nervous System Lens

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The Shoulder–Pelvic Floor Connection: A Nervous System Lens on Pelvic Floor Health By Dr. Don MacDonald & Brandi MacDonald | The Informed Chiropractor | Edmonton, Alberta If you have ever wondered why pelvic floor symptoms can feel “bigger than the pelvis,” you are not imagining it. One of the most common patterns we see in

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Building the Next Generation of Chiropractors in Australia

Building the Next Generation of Chiropractors in Australia

Podcast, The Informed Chiropractor /

In this Australian Chiropractic College Podcast episode, Dr. Patrick Sim shares insights into chiropractic education, philosophy, leadership, and the future of the profession. Inside the Australian Chiropractic College with Dr. Patrick Sim Why Australian Chiropractic College Podcast matters? In this episode our guest is The CEO and President of the Australian Chiropractic College (ACC), Dr.

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Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Regulation

The Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Regulation

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Why Everyone Is Talking About It The vagus nerve has become one of the most discussed topics in health, wellness, neuroscience, and chiropractic care. From social media to scientific research, more people are becoming interested in understanding how the nervous system influences stress, healing, resilience, and overall wellbeing. But what exactly is the vagus nerve,

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The Future of Chiropractic Innovation, Leadership, and Education with Dr. Brian McAulay

The Future of Chiropractic with Dr. Brian McAulay

Podcast, The Informed Chiropractor /

Innovation, Leadership, and Education What does the future of chiropractic look like? According to Dr. Brian McAulay, it begins with leadership, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to helping the next generation of chiropractors thrive. The chiropractic profession has never had more opportunities—or more challenges. Healthcare is changing rapidly. Education costs continue to rise. Patient expectations

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From Pregnancy to Pediatric Care: Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin on the Next Evolution of Chiropractic

Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic: Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin

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Pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care continues to be one of the fastest-growing areas within the chiropractic profession. Families today are increasingly seeking natural approaches that support wellbeing during pregnancy, birth, infancy, and childhood. In this episode of The Informed Chiropractor Podcast, Dr. Don MacDonald speaks with Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin, a chiropractor from Carlisle, England, whose

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The Vagus Nerve, Inflammation, and Nervous System Regulation

The Vagus Nerve, Inflammation, and Nervous System Regulation

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The Vagus Nerve, Inflammation, and Nervous System Regulation Modern healthcare conversations are increasingly focused on one important question: How does inflammation affect long-term health, and what role does the nervous system play in recovery? In this episode of The Informed Chiropractor Podcast, Dr. Don MacDonald explores the fascinating relationship between inflammation, nervous system regulation, Polyvagal

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