Dr. Paul Hackett is a Chiropractic Doctor, a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada), a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (USA) and Clinical Director of Athletacare.  He has also earned a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science and an International Certificate in Sport Chiropractic.  After completing his chiropractic training, he established a busy private chiropractic practice in Chicago in 2002.  He moved back to Canada in 2015 to set up the Athletacare Clinic.

Dr. Hackett has treated athletes in a variety of settings and ranging in level from high school to professional.  He has traveled as part of the medical team for the Canadian Bobsleigh and Skeleton teams for World Cup races in both Europe and North America.  He also has had the unique opportunity to work with Olympic athletes through several rotations at the US Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs and Lake Placid and he was part of the medical team for USA Bobsled/Skeleton for their World Cup and International Cup events from 2016 to 2018.  Dr. Hackett has worked on the medical teams for the US National gymnastics, triathlon and wrestling teams.  He has provided care for athletes at several professional sporting events, including skateboarding and BMX through the Dew Tour, rodeo and beach volleyball.  Locally, he has worked with the Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club since 2015 and has provided sideline medical coverage for Skate Canada, the Toronto Triathlon Festival, and the Ontario Summer Games.

Dr. Hackett has participated in sports teams and clubs throughout his life.  He continues to train and participate in a variety of sports, such as swimming, cycling, mountain biking, running and triathlons.  He lives in Oakville with his wife and two sons.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences – Queen’s University

• Doctor of Chiropractic – National University of Health Science

• Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science – University of Western States

• Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada)

• Diplomate - American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

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Certifications:

• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture – McMaster University

• Internationally Certificate in Sports Chiropractic

• Emergency First Responder

• Active Release Techniques (ART)

• Graston Technique

• Functional Movement Screen

• Selective Functional Movement Assessment

• Racquetfit

• Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner