Dr. Harper-Heir graduated from the University of Western States in Portland, OR with a Doctor of Chiropractic and Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. He is certified in Active Release Technique (ART), and has experience with personal training and strength conditioning. Having grown up in the mountains surrounding Hinton, Alberta, Seth developed a passion for the outdoors. This passion resulted in many trips to the chiropractor and an appreciation for this specialized care. Dr. Harper-Heir provides patients with a comprehensive treatment approach, with the goal to empower patients to feel and be their best. He enjoys working with patients of all ages from young children, to pregnant women, to athletes, and geriatrics. Therapies provided include: manual adjusting, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), electrotherapies, ART, Tailored Rehabilitation Programs, and use of a Chiropractic adjusting tool (CAT). In Portland, Dr. Harper-Heir had the opportunity to work at a variety of clinics and community events where he treated a wide range of patients.

Seth currently enjoys many activities including: volleyball, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and surfing. Most of all he loves hiking with his family and has been known to chase his children up and down Parksville beach on sunny days.

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Brock is a graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy program from OVCMT in Vernon, BC. Before becoming an RMT, he played hockey at the Jr. A and Jr. B levels. He feels his experience with sport-specific training allows him to connect with his clients about their passions. Brock is now exploring new hobbies like camping, paddle boarding, snowshoeing and hiking. In his treatments, you will see him use techniques including Myofascial release, Neuromuscular Therapy techniques, Joint Mobilizations and Kinesiology Taping.

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Dr. Mattern came to Canada in 1968 from a small town in western New York State, with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Buffalo.

After working several years in the UBC Library and then as a “lady logger” in Sayward and Kelsey Bay, she went back to school in Toronto to become a Chiropractor in 1977.

Since graduating in 1981, Dr. Mattern has been in full time practice in Nanaimo.

She loves to sing and is a member of Camerata Singers, as well as a member of Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary and the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Mattern’s focus is evidence-based chiropractic for the whole family, from pediatrics to geriatrics. You are never too young or too old to benefit from Chiropractic.

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Please contact our office to book with Sheila.

With over thirty five years of professional experience in massage therapy, Sheila offers a positive, supportive, therapeutic and integrated approach to:

• Acute and chronic pain and injuries
• Preventative care and rehabilitation
• Health and wellness
• Stress management
• Pregnancy support: pre and post natal care
• Care and rehab for individuals dealing with breast cancer treatment, and post-op lumpectomy/mastectomy/reconstruction or top surgery care

Physical activity has always been an important part of her life. Martial arts, cycling, back country hiking when younger, as well as yoga and working out at the gym through the years. At the age of 61, she discovered Kettlebell Sport through an introductory program offered by Solomon Macys at the local Nanaimo Kettlebell Club, and fell in love with the sport, the training, and the wonderful community of friendly, supportive diverse individuals involved in it. These days nature hikes, weight lifting and strength training, connecting with family and good friends, and eating well keep her healthy and strong.

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After graduating from York University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (the study of human movement), Caitlyn pursued an education in Massage Therapy from Sutherland-Chan teaching school in Toronto Ontario. 

While completing her diploma, Caitlyn was able to work with patients in specialized clinics including sports massage, central nervous system conditions, high-risk pregnancy as well as several other presentations. 

Her well-rounded approach to rehabilitation involves not only treatment on the table, but also patient education, postural awareness techniques and home-care as well.

Caitlyn’s areas of practice include: - swedish massage - trigger point release - myofascial release - pregnancy massage (pre & post natal focus)

Caitlyn relocated to Nanaimo from Mississauga, Ontario in 2015, and is enjoying all the Island has to offer. She maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys running, volleyball, squash, hiking and long walks with her dogs.

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Dr. Joel Ryan graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in 2017. He is a born and raised Maritimer from Halifax, Nova Scotia and made the move out west in September, 2024. He is looking forward to enjoying the milder weather, the year-round golf, and to helping his new Nanaimo community feel their best.

Dr. Ryan served as medical staff at the OHF Championship, the Toronto Super-Series Hockey Championship, for Team Canada Rugby, and at the Lacrosse World Championships in New York as a liaison to Team Australia. He also stood as director of strength and conditioning for the Soccer and Hockey Associations of Newfoundland.

With special interests in athletic injury prevention and treatment alongside care of motor vehicle and workplace injuries, Dr. Ryan treats patients of all ages. Each patient is treated with an individualized plan and he works with them to identify and address the underlying route of their pain or health issue. Therapies provided include: manual adjusting, myofascial release therapies, functional assessments, and movement analysis.

Dr. Ryan and his wife took an extended break from work to travel the world prior to moving to Nanaimo and visited multiple countries in Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and South East Asia. He is always excited to chat with others about their travels or home countries and learn more about other cultures. In his spare time he also enjoys being active by playing hockey, hiking, golfing, or scuba diving.

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Dr. Michael Stochmal enjoys serving patients: - helping them find relief by identifying and reducing the threat of different stressors - guiding them through rehabilitation (to stabilize where the benefits of care endure) - inspiring performance in improving capacities.

Dr. Stochmal is an Adjunct Faculty member of the University of Western States, a preceptor to a Student Chiropractic Intern as they finish their required clinical hours for licensure. He is conversant in French. He was chiropractor for team Michelle Stilwell, Olympic gold medal wheelchair athlete. Dr. Stochmal has attended the care of geriatric patients at Malaspina Gardens (a residential care facility) in Nanaimo. He graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, ON in 1993. During his schooling he was part of the nursing team on the adolescent ward of Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre (a paediatric orthopaedic hospital).

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