Dr. Michelle MacDonald graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010 cum laude and clinic honours. Upon graduation, she received the Gilbert H. Young Memorial Award for attaining the highest average in her clinical year. She was born and raised in Brookfield, NS and then achieved her undergrad degree at St. Francis Xavier University in 2006 with a BSc. In Human Kinetics.

Dr. MacDonald studied with The International Chiropractic Paediatric Association in preconception, prenatal, postnatal and pediatric chiropractic care. In 2016, she finished her research and completed her paediatric exam to obtain her CACCP designation through the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice. Dr. MacDonald was the first Chiropractor in Atlantic Canada to hold this designation.

During her time in Ontario, Dr. MacDonald worked with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario in Quality Assurance as well as, providing Corporate Wellness for the Canadian Chiropractic Association. She is the current Chair of the Board for the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors.

Dr. MacDonald participated in the 2015 Para Pan Am Games on the medical team and is an avid curler and golfer which helps drive her passion to helping the people within her community live an active, happy and healthy lifestyle. In her spare time, Dr. MacDonald enjoys being outside exploring Nova Scotia’s beauty with her family.