Dr Don MacDonald

I am a Chiropractor, Coach, Author, podcaster, and speaker.. Check out my new podcast "The Informed Chiropractor” #polyvagaltheory

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Last weekend in Calgary is still sitting with me.

Brandi and I spoke at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic Lyceum pop-up.

250+ Chiropractors and CAs in one room.
Not because something was wrong…
but because people wanted to grow.

The best part?
Seeing young docs connecting with seasoned ones.
It felt like a natural baton pass.

If this is where Alberta chiropractic is heading…
the future is bright.

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Feeling scattered? Take a breath. Are you actually moving towards your goals, or just busy? Time isn't money. It's your values in action. Spend it wisely on what truly matters. #productivity #goals #values

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Fertility isn't always the issue. Often, it's a nervous system sacrifice. Your body is protecting you. Some find healing under care, others don't. It's about what your system needs to feel safe. #nervoussystem #regulation #polyvagal

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

When you're disconnected from your feelings, self-care decisions get delayed. Pushing through pain? Many chronic issues? Years in the making. Your body knows. Listening matters. #nervoussystem #healing

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Your nervous system is constantly sensing and signaling. Specialized receptors detect stimuli, convert them to electrical signals, and send them to your brain for processing. . #nervoussystem #polyvagal

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

You might not see big changes in chiropractic care at 4 weeks, but massive shifts happen by 12 weeks. It's not just about physical adjustments; it's about rewiring your brain's perception and decision making. #nervoussystem #chiropractic #healing

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

You're not just adjusting the vagus nerve, you're understanding its power. The vagus is primarily sensory—it leads the way. Your body interprets the world, not just your brain. Trust your body's wisdom. #nervoussystem #polyvagal #mindbodyconnection

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

If you are a #chiropractor that would like to improve their skill with pelvic floor challenges we are coming to Calgary for the first time. Check it out. https://t.co/Pe9KLVuort

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Think chiropractic care only impacts physical alignment? Think again. Studies show that perceptual changes, such as improved joint awareness, often happen quickly – often within 4 weeks. #nervoussystem #chiropractic #regulation

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Bioengineers found no bias: chiropractic care boosted brain-body connection measures. Bigger measures mean a stronger ability to activate protective reflexes and core muscles. It's science, not opinion. #nervoussystem #chiropractic #polyvagal

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

A new subluxation is mainly neurological. But leave it, and your body adapts maladaptively. This disrupts your brain's awareness and control. We've seen it. It's not just theory, it's lived truth. #nervoussystem #chiropractic #healing

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Making change happen means meeting people where they are. When someone asks, "What else can I do?" Your first step isn't to give a perfect plan. It's to understand what they're already doing. #regulation #leadership

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Feeling stumped by a practice member's questions? Don't sweat it. Write it down, ask for advice. You'll learn more than you think. Mentoring associates? #chiropractic #leadership #communication

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Stop relying on generic chiropractic explanations. The future of table talk is catching curiosity in the moment and making it hyper-relevant to their body, right now. Connect chiropractic to their lived experience. #chiropractic #communication #nervoussystem

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

You're either healing in a state of safety, or you're sacrificing. When we aren't healing, we're surviving. Healing isn't about living forever—it's about adapting to the task at hand.#nervoussystem #regulation #resilience

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

The ventral vagal system doesn’t eliminate fight or flight. It refines it.
It turns raw survival energy into joyful play, enthusiasm, and safe connection.
This is how the nervous system creates true intimacy without aggression. #nervoussystem #theinformedchiropractor

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Pelvic floor dysfunction is rarely just pelvic.

Ribs. Diaphragm. Shoulders. Tone. Safety.

When you adjust through a regulation-first lens, outcomes shift.

Brandi and I unpacked it here:
https://t.co/YS5XH6Of6E

#PolyvagalChiropractic #ChiropracticMentorship

[Dr Don MacDonald @drdonmacdonald]

Canada, we’re bringing the MacDonald Safety Corridor back 🇨🇦

📍 Montreal – February 7, 2026

This one-day, hands-on seminar dives deep into the Shoulder–Pelvic Floor connection through a Polyvagal and fascial lens.
Not a new technique. A deeper way to amplify the regulatory impact of the adjustments you already deliver.

We opened registration first to TIC members and recent attendees, and only a few spots remain.

🎟️ Early Bird pricing (save $100) has been extended one more week.

If you love neurologically focused chiropractic and want to refine posture, breath, regulation, and resilience, this day is for you.

👉 Register here: https://t.co/ra0TQmmGIS

Let us know if you’re coming. We’d love to reconnect in the room.