Dr. Darren Strong, DC, DACBSP, grew up in Toronto, Ontario and graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2001. That same year, he also obtained his Chiropractic license to practice in the United States.
He began his Chiropractic career working in clinics in Toronto and after meeting his wife Shayna, and looking for a newlywed adventure, Dr. Darren accepted a position in Northern Alaska. Together, they would stay for four years, learning the ins and outs of running a clinic and ultimately expand their family.
Eventually, they would move home to Canada to care for Shayna’s parents and the plans for the first Strong Chiropractic clinic would evolve in their home community of New Waterford, Nova Scotia.
Since its incorporation in 2008, Dr. Darren has worked hard to build the Strong Chiropractic family that we know today. He strives to enhance the lives of Cape Bretoners by providing a positive environment that focuses on, and supports, healing from within naturally through chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy, proper nutrition, and regular exercise. Staying up to date on the latest research and treatment modalities, and introducing those into his clinics, is important to him so that he can give you the best treatment options to maintain a healthy mind, body, and soul. He believes that a strong approach to accurately diagnosing and gently guiding his clients through proven hands-on and innovative therapies can form part of the healthcare team to improve his clients’ quality of life.
Outside the clinic
Darren lives in New Waterford, Nova Scotia with his wife Shayna and 2 teenage boys. Family life keeps him busy but he also participates in local sports, running, and volunteering in the local communities. He truly enjoys his time spent in the clinics and looks forward to helping people live their optimal quality of life.
Post Graduate Education
DACBSP
Dr. Darren Strong, DC, DACBSP, has specialized knowledge in sports medicine topics and has passed a board examination. The DACBSP designation ensures that Dr. Darren Strong holds specialized knowledge of sports injuries, in turn helping athletes to optimize their athletic performance. Overall, he has a well developed and advanced understanding of neurological and musculoskeletal function. Additionally, he possess a greater understanding of how it affects performance when a tissue has been overly stressed or injured.
Advanced training is noted by possession of the DACBSP®, or the Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. DACBSP® is the top level of achievement for sports specialists. Having this credential sets Dr. Darren apart as an expert in sports medicine and ensures you, his clients, benefit from the latest research and treatment innovations.
To appreciate the depth of his knowledge and study, the curriculum included but is not limited to:
Dr. Darren is an expert in Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation. His post graduate studies holds him to a higher standard than a general Chiropractor and offers a higher standard of care to athletes, regardless of your athletic level.
FICS - International Federation of Sports Chiropractic.
FICS aim is to set an appropriate minimum standard in theoretical and practical sports chiropractic education for chiropractors wanting to develop special competence in the field of sports chiropractic and to be qualified to serve on FICS teams, or teams selected with assistance from FICS, at international events.
Dr. Darren Strong is a member of FICS and is qualified to work at sporting events throughout the world.
Nutrition
In addition to the nutrition curriculum included in his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and the Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner course he has also completed the Stanford Centre for Health Education Nutrition Science. This course has given him an understanding of the relationship between food and nutrition, and the foundational science involved in developing nutrition plans for different individuals and contexts. The ability to interpret nutritional research through informed knowledge of fats and carbohydrates, supplements, diet fads, the effects of sugar, and the importance of protein. A certificate from the Stanford Center for Health Education, a part of Stanford Medicine, differentiating him in the medical and wellness industries.
Nutrition plays a large part in your overall health and wellness and Dr. Darren would be happy to discuss your individual dietary needs.
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