Dr. Elkin coaches the Brantford 99ers Minor Peewee AAA Hockey team. This team consists of 16 elite hockey players, many of whom will have a future playing hockey at a higher or professional level. The team is currently in first place in its division and ranked in the top 20 teams in North America at this level of hockey.
Dr. Elkin has been responsible for not only on-ice hockey skill development, but also off-ice athletic training, team-building and motivation, as well as off-ice education regarding health and nutrition. Many of these players are regular chiropractic patients and have their spines and nervous systems checked on a frequent basis.
It is not uncommon for Dr. Elkin to adjust players on the team immediately before or after a practice or game, sometimes in full equipment while sitting on the bench. Dr. Elkin has also spent a great deal of time with each of their parents discussing the importance of Chiropractic care, nutrition, and sport-specific training to increase their strength, flexibility, quickness, and overall health.
One of Dr. Elkin’s passions is spending time with the team in a group setting discussing the mental aspect to the game and improving peak performance. This past year the team worked on expanding their belief system of their abilities as a team and as individuals. Reflecting on the incredible amount of hard-work, practice on and off the ice, and self-discipline expands our self-belief. It therefore enhances the ability to become better at every situation whether in hockey or in life.
EDUCATION
University/College
Degree
Year
University of Guelph
B.Sc. (Human Kinetics) Hons.
1989
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Doctor of Chiropractic
1993
Professional History
Elkin Natural Health Centre
Private Practice
Partner with Dr. Kim Pitblado
1993-current
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
College of Chiropractors of Ontario (2762)
International Chiropractic Association
CERTIFICATES
Future Industrial Technologies- Backsafe Training Program, Certified Consultant 1995
CPR / FIRST AID- St. Johns Ambulance 1992
Occupational Health and Safety Consultant-WHMIS 1996
Certified Fitness Trainer- The Adelaide Club 1992
Certified Hockey Trainer-Alliance Hockey of Canada, 2003
Level 1 Hockey Coach-Alliance Hockey of Canada, 2006
Maximized Living Mentor 2006
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creator and Designer of “The Chiropractic Patient Repositioner” Digital Patient Education Power Point program.
SERVICES AND activities to PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
From
To
Organization
Position
1993
current
CCO
member
1993
1998
OCA
member
1995
1996
OCA
Cell network/media rep
1993
1998
CCA
member
1998
2002
CAC
member
2003
2008
ICA
member
1993
2008
Brant County Chiropractic Society
member
VOLUNTEER WORK:
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY
FROM:
TO:
VOLUNTEER WORK and SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
1992
1993
CMCC School Golf Tournament-Organizer
1993
1996
Rotary Club of Brantford-special events volunteer
1993
1995
Big Brothers of Brantford-Big brother
1994
2000
Big Brothers of Brantford-Golf Tournament Volunteer
1994
1996
Northridge Golf Course-Men’s Committee President
1996
1996
Kiwanis Club of Brantford-Guest Speaker
1998
1998
Grand-Erie District School Board-Guest Speaker
1998
1998
Optimist Club of Burford-Guest Speaker
1998
1998
Dynamic Essentials Seminars-Speaker
1998
1999
Roger’s Television Health Consultant and Guest speaker
1998
2004
Vaccine Risk Awareness Support Group-President
1998
2000
Rogers Television- Healthline (live weekly cable call-in talk show) TV Show host
2000
2008
Brantford Minor Hockey Association-Coach and Trainer
2000
2002
Kid’s Day International-Organizer and Volunteer
2003
2004
Brant Food for Thought Charity-Volunteer
2004
2004
Central Baptist Church-Guest Speaker
2004
2004
Pleasant Valley Community Church-Guest Speaker
2004
2004
Grace Gospel Church-Guest Speaker
2004
2004
The Athletic Club-Consultant and Guest Speaker
2005
Present
Speaker New Covenant Church Brantford
2007
Present
Key Note Speaker- Canadian Association for Retired Persons
2008
2008
Guest Speaker Children’s Aid Society of Brant
2007
2008
Keynote Speaker-Grand Erie District School Board
2006
2008
Guest Lecturer-Medix School
2005
2008
Guest Speaker and Consultant-Nomen Fitness Club
2006
2008
Guest Speaker YMCA of Brantford
2006
2008
Girl Guides of Canada-Guest Speaker
2007
2007
Five Oaks Retreat-Guest Speaker
2007
2007
Brantford Association for Community Living-Guest Speaker
2006
2007
Canadian Dutch Legion-Guest Speaker
