Dr. Nelson grew up in the quiet city of Saint John, New Brunswick. He graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, where he was also the varsity basketball trainer. Dr. Nelson graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto before chasing the mountains and arriving in Calgary.
Having worked in a multitude of sports medicine clinics, Dr. Nelson has worked with athletes and high performance patients. He was the official Chiropractor of the Alberta Ballet / Alberta Ballet School and an active member with the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team. Using his knowledge of sports injury management and rehab, Dr Nelson would help elite dancers and rodeo athletes perform at their highest ability. He worked with them through their many injuries, and helped coordinate care with sports medicine doctors and physiatrists.
Dr Nelson has his Acupuncture Canada Certification (Level II) designation, his Dry Needling certification (Level II), is certified in Graston Therapy and he has taken several Active Release courses. His main practice focus is on acute injuries of the body (head to toe), managing pain, and returning patients and athletes to the activities that they love.
As an avid skier, in his spare time Dr. Nelson is a patroller with the Canadian Ski Patrol. Over the last 8 years he has patrolled at Nakiska, Sunshine Village, and Vista Ridge. While patrolling at Sunshine Village Dr. Nelson received the 2019 Most Valuable Patroller award and the 2020 Most Valuable Patroller award for Calgary Zone.
Dr. Nelson has always been passionate about health and is a firm believer that “pre-habilitation”, proper biomechanics, and education will lead to a happier, healthier life. Always furthering his knowledge, Dr. Nelson is eager to learn new techniques and therapies to help his patients have an effective, efficient and fast recovery.
I’m Hashini, a Resident Physiotherapist with over ten years of experience helping people move and feel their best. Over the years I’ve worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation settings, and also in biomechanics research where I collaborated with others to support athletes in improving their movement and performance.
What I enjoy most is working with people of all ages and abilities, whether it’s recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition, or simply getting back to the activities they love. My approach is centered on listening, guiding, and working together so every patient feels supported and confident in their recovery.
Outside the clinic, I love hiking, trekking, and camping, which keep me active and connected to the outdoors.
Contact me: hashini@strongtoronto.ca
