Choice Health Centre - Dartmouth.

Dr. Rob Van Nuland grew up in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. He played provincial level Volleyball, representing Nova Scotia at the Canada Games, and also played competitive soccer, basketball, and track & field. In 2015-2016, Rob endured multiple concussions which greatly affected his well-being for years. His experience with a team of Chiropractors helped him regain his quality of life and eventually led him to change careers and pursue an education in Chiropractic. Dr. Van Nuland received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) with Summa Cum Laude honors and was awarded the Walter Sturdy Memorial Scholarship for achieving the highest overall academic standing in his class during the four-year program (Class of 2024). While at CMCC, Rob received other awards including the Glen Amaolo Memorial Award; awarded to the top male and female student who demonstrated high proficiency in manual technique. Dr. Van Nuland’s diversified practice is patient-centered and evidence-based consisting of spinal manipulation therapy, acupuncture/dry needling, exercise rehabilitation, concussion management, instrument assisted therapy, manual release therapy, patient education and more! His goal with each patient is to solve the underlying cause of the symptoms in a holistic approach and enjoys collaborating with other team members for optimal patient success. He treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, tendinopathies, sprains & strains of the extremities, concussions, and more. Dr. Van Nuland continues to pursue further education at the Carrick Institute and has begun training in Concussion Care, Chronic Pain, and Clinical Neuroscience with the aim of helping people suffering from persistent post-concussive symptoms. Dr. Van Nuland is a certified acupuncture provider and a member of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In his spare time, Rob enjoys the gym, getting outside, hiking with this dog, golfing, connecting with his community, and playing indoor & beach volleyball!

Dr. Justin Brooks was born and raised in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. He played varsity volleyball at the University of King’s college and the University of Guelph before graduating with his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University. He then went on to continue his education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). During his time as a volleyball athlete, Dr. Brooks suffered an ankle injury and found success in chiropractic treatment. From this point forward he knew he wanted to be a chiropractor to help others get back to achieving their daily goals, optimizing their performance and keeping them as active as possible. Dr. Brooks is very involved in the volleyball community in Nova Scotia as an athlete, official and coach. He enjoys using sport and activity as a means for combatting both mental and physical health. During his time at CMCC, Dr. Brooks had the pleasure of being selected to be a treating intern on the Friends For Life Bike Rally. This bike rally was a fundraiser for people living with HIV/AIDS and involved treating a lot of LGBT+ patients. During his time on this bike rally Dr. Brooks became passionate about providing a safe space for all people to feel comfortable being whoever they are while receiving the best care possible. Dr. Brooks is a certified acupuncture provider and a member of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. During his spare time, Dr. Brooks enjoys keeping active at the gym, playing volleyball and doing yoga and hanging out with his friends and family.