Thanks for stopping by, I am so glad you are here!
My name is Dr. Alyssa Salava and I am a chiropractor practicing in Squamish British Columbia.
I am a nervous system focused chiropractor practicing in Squamish, British Columbia. I have a holistic family focused practice with a focus on prenatal and pediatric care.
I have a deep passion helping individuals feel empowered in their bodies, their health choices and their over all well being throughout all stages of their lives.
Qualifications
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC): University of Western States
BirthFit Professional
Webster Technique Certified
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Group Fitness and Personal Training
BS in Exercise Science: University of Minnesota Duluth
Focused Areas
Chiropractic (Prenatal, Postnatal, Pediatric and Sports)
Chiropractic Neurology
Postural Education
Functional movement patterns
Postnatal Rehab (focus: diastasis recti, pelvic floor and returning to running)
Running related injuries
I believe life is about…
Freedom
This could be freedom with how you spend your time, how your body and joints move or your thoughts.
Health
In order to be your best self you need to take care of yourself both mentally and physically.
Adventure
This could be traveling to a foreign country or backpacking around a mountain.
Growth
Improving ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually to be the best version of ourselves.
Chiropractors provide a hands-on health care approach that is non-invasive, safe and effective for treating and managing the nervous system and musculoskeletal conditions.
I love empowering people about their body and their health choices.
Want to know a little more about myself?
I was born and raised in Minnesota. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Exercise Science. I also ran cross. country and track all four years at UMD. After university I decided to continue my education at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, earning my Doctorate of Chiropractic.
While attending Chiropractic school I fell in love with…
the Pacific Northwest, the mountain, all of the adventures it has to offer and a Canadian boy (which ended up bringing me to Vancouver). When I moved to the PNW I decided to swap my road running shoes for trail runners and love to spend all day adventuring in the mountains. While in chiropractic school my partner (also a Chiropractor in Squamish) and I took a quarter off of school to hike the northern half of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We spent a total of 65 days backpacking on the PCT and hiked over 1000 miles.
After Chiropractic school…
we moved to Bend Oregon and practiced for three years before deciding to relocating to Squamish BC. It was in Bend that I decided to specialize in working with prenatal/postnatal moms and babies. I am also a BirthFit Professional, certified in the Webster Technique, practices diversified adjusting and craniosacral therapy (CST).
Since starting to run…
I have faced many running related injuries, which is ultimately what led me to becoming a chiropractor. Through my personal experiences and education I am determined to help other runners to be able to run pain free and for as many years as they would like to run. I created The Postnatal Running Program to help postnatal moms get back into running as quickly and safely as their bodies will allow after giving birth.
Besides running and backpacking…
you will find me outdoors with my furry side kick ZigZag, skiing, climbing or mountain biking. And because I think life is all about balance, when I am not outside I am most likely knitting, cooking or reading.
