Aligned with the Community: Harbour Health Chiropractic Opens in Port Stanley When Dr. Joel Wright opened Harbour Health Chiropractic and Rehab in Port Stanley, it wasn’t just a career milestone; it was about filling a gap in the community. For Dr. Wright, opening his clinic, located in Port Stanley Dentistry at 286 Bridge St., felt like a natural fit. “There was no physio or chiropractor here,” he says, “So there was a need. I’ve loved Port Stanley for years, and the opportunity just came together.” Graduating in 2023, Dr. Wright has been practising since August 9 of that year, though his path to becoming a chiropractor was anything but short. “I did 12 years of school before that,” he says with a laugh. “Almost a professional student at points.” Originally, his sights were set on physiotherapy. During his master’s studies, he shadowed both physiotherapists and chiropractors. “I realized they’re kind of very similar,” he explains. “I always wanted to get into something like this [chiropractic]; it was the avenue that presented itself.” Going far beyond the outdated stereotype of ‘just cracking backs’, Dr. Wright’s modern chiropractic care offers a wide range of evidence-based treatments, including joint mobilization, soft- tissue work, acupuncture, and rehabilitation exercises. “If people don’t want to be adjusted, I don’t push that on them,” he says. “An adjustment is like a drill; it’s quick, and it’s done. Mobilizations are like a screwdriver; they take longer, but you get the screw where it needs to go.” Dr. Wright works to dispel common myths about chiropractic care, including the belief that once you start, you must keep
going forever. “I’m an evidence-based chiro,” he says. “I geared myself toward the research.” Another misconception is that chiropractors only treat backs and necks. “That’s not true,” Dr. Wright notes. “I work on every joint and on nerve-related conditions. I focus on why the pain is there in the first place.” Harbour Health Chiropractic and Rehab operates on Tuesdays, from 9 am to 5 pm and Thursdays, from 10 am to 6 pm, with plans to expand hours as the practice grows. For Dr. Wright, the goal is simple: help people move better, feel better, and stay active for the long term.
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