Dr. Kelsey McGonigal

Dr. Kelsey McGonigal graduated with the highest level of honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in June of 2021. She also graduated with Distinction from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2017. Growing up, she was an Irish dancer for 15 years and regularly sought chiropractic care from Dr. Samchuk to help treat different injuries. This inspired her to become a chiropractor and fueled her passion for helping others. As a chiropractor, Dr. McGonigal focuses on making an individual treatment plan that includes adjustments, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation and general health and wellness recommendations.

Specialities

• Accepting new patients
• Diversified Chiropractic Technique
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
• Rocktape
• Shockwave Therapy
• Cupping therapy
• Pregnancy and postpartum care
• Pediatrics
• Rehabilitation Exercises

Dr. Robert Kochmarski

Dr. Robert Kochmarski was born and raised in the small town of Thorhild, Alberta. He has been a patient of chiropractic since the age of five, and a patient of Back In Line and Dr. Samchuk since 2011. He was drawn to chiropractic because of its natural and drug free effective treatment of his spinal pains and headaches. After graduating from Thorhild Central School he started to pursue his passion for health and wellness by beginning his lifelong goal of becoming a chiropractor. He started by receiving his Bachelor of Science in human nutrition from the University of Alberta. Then he decided to take on the challenge of chiropractic college and moved to Toronto. He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic, with the highest honours, in June of 2017 from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. ln addition, he also completed the Functional Integrated Acupuncture and Mental Health First Aid programs. Today his hobbies are cooking and baking (Especially trying to master the recipes of his Ukrainian and Polish heritage. While delicious, not always so nutritious.), live music, traveling, camping, and skiing in the mountains.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Kochmarski works to diagnose and individually tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs with any of the complex issues concerning the bones, joints, muscles, and nerves. This is not just limited to the back, but the whole body. So remember: If it hurts, see a chiropractor! Dr. Kochmarski is in clinic Wednesday through Friday mornings, in addition to Monday/Tuesday evenings.

Specialities

• Accepting new patients
• Diversified Chiropractic Technique
• Medical acupuncture
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
• Rocktape
• Shockwave Therapy
• Rehabilitation Exercises
• Orthotics

Dr. Troy Samchuk

Dr. Troy Samchuk, B.Sc, DC, has been in practice in Edmonton since 2005. Dr. Samchuk received his designation as Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta, where he specialized in Biological Sciences and Science Psychology. Since graduating, Dr. Samchuk has completed numerous continuing educational courses specializing in Activator (instrument adjusting) and Diversified (manual adjusting) Techniques.

Dr. Samchuk’s specialized training enables him to diagnose a patient’s condition, to reduce pain from injuries and to get them back into top performing shape whether they are weekend warriors or are professional athletes. The treatment regime that is offered at Back In Line targets not only the back but also the knees, wrists, shoulders and ankles – the extremities and their related injuries that can hamper one’s lifestyle, enjoyment of life and overall physical function.

Specialities

• Accepting new patients
• Diversified Chiropractic Technique
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
• Rocktape
• Shockwave Therapy
• Rehabilitation Exercises
• Orthotics

Brittney has been a Registered Massage Therapist since November 2019 after graduating from the Advanced Massage Program at CDI College. After completing her massage education, she decided to pursue Manual Osteopathic Therapy training at MOCC after seeing her massage instructor perform adjustments on classmates. She completed this training in February of 2021, although she currently only offers Massage Therapy.

Brittney loves meeting new and interesting people who suffer from chronic lifelong conditions. She herself recently went through a long health journey needing lung surgery and eventually being diagnosed with Lupus. She enjoys working with her clients to create custom treatment plans to suit their individual needs and lifestyles.

When Brittney is not in the clinic you can find her spending time with her partner and two cats, Archie and Luna. She and her partner enjoy the mountains, usually hiking, camping, or exploring little mountain towns.

Specialities

• Deep tissue
• Relaxation
• Myofascial release
• Lymphatic drainage
• Cupping
• Hot Stone