ON Chiropractic
Dr. Glen Harris
Dr. Janice Drover
Dr. Alain Maillé
COLLEGE:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College (CMCC) 1997
RCCSS(C)
COLLEGE:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College (CMCC) 2000
RCCSS(C)
COLLEGE:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College (CMCC) 1982
RCCSS(C)
PRACTICE LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
PRACTICE LOCATION:
St. John's, NL
PRACTICE LOCATION:
Joliette, QC
events since becoming a chiropractor have
not disappointed. “I often describe it as
working in the Disneyworld of Health
Care,” she said. “It is the ultimate example
of multidisciplinary health care.” One of
the most exciting experiences Dr. Drover
has had was at the 2010 Paralympic Winter
Games in Vancouver. The games used
a health care model known as the “one
table” method. In this system, patients
stay put and relevant practitioners move
to them to provide consultations and
care. In addition to being an innovative
approach to care, the “one table” method
promotes interprofessional collaboration
and learning.
A significant benefit of having an
increasing number of chiropractors
working at multi-sport events is
interdisciplinary education. Not only
do chiropractors get to learn from their
colleagues, but there is ample opportunity
for myth busting. “At the Canada Games
I had the opportunity to work with a
medical doctor who had some strong
negative opinions about our profession,”
Dr. Drover explained. “We spent a day
working together and, through some
good interprofessional dialogue, I was
able to break down some myths and
misconceptions of our profession.”
D
r. Alain Maillé has been working
at multi-sport events since the
1980s. His work has taken him
around the world, from the 1988 Winter
Olympic Games in Calgary to the training
camp in advance of the Athens Paralympics
to Beirut, Lebanon for the Jeux de la
Francophonie in 2009. He practices in
Joliette, Quebec when he is not travelling
the world supporting athletes.
His reason for going to such great
distances to contribute his skills is simple.
“Working with high level athletes is always
very stimulating,” Dr. Maillé said. “It is
like doing mechanics on an F1 race car.” It
is his work with Special Olympic athletes
that is closest to his heart. “Working with
Special Olympics athletes is even more
rewarding since this population and its
physical health is often overlooked. You
always get more from working with these
athletes than you give.”
When asked how to work effectively
as a chiropractor within a multi-sport event
health care team, Dr. Maillé offered sage
advice. “Come with your best knowledge.
Be humble to integrate yourself easily to
the team,” he said. “Be open-minded to
gain