Dr. Courtney Nickel was born and raised in Ontario before she decided the Okanagan lifestyle was the best lifestyle and made the leap of moving here. After visiting British Columbia once, Dr. Courtney fell in love with everything about it - the hiking, the mountains, the people, the activities, oh and did she mention the mountains?!
Chiropractic care has been apart of Dr. Courtney’s life since she was just a baby and has benefited from it her entire life, especially during her time as an athlete on her rowing team in university. Being raised in a small town, Courtney’s childhood chiropractor became her go-to primary medical professional and this is where she learned how much chiropractors know beyond just muscle and joint pain.
On top of her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Courtney also completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2014 and her Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Science in 2019. She then worked for a year as a Registered Kinesiologist where she developed a strong interest in the importance of incorporating active care into a patient’s rehabilitation plan.
As a recent graduate, Dr. Courtney is eager to start using her skills and knowledge to serve the people of the Okanagan! Through all of her schooling and work experience, Courtney has learned the importance of listening to her patients and tailoring care that best suits them. She will take you through an efficient yet thorough history and physical examination in order to determine the root cause of your pain. After that, she will work with you to determine the best approach to care based on your goals and lifestyle.
With the perfect combination of hands-on and active care, Courtney is here to set you up for success in treating and keeping your aches and pains away and to help you live a life with no limitations! Courtney will provide you with the tools to manage your pain outside of treatment through patient-specific exercises and leave you feeling stronger than ever before.
Outside of the clinic, you will often find Courtney with her dog, Stella. Some of her passions include weightlifting, rock climbing, water sports, cooking, and doing puzzles or playing on her Nintendo Switch in her downtime.
