The Proactive Athlete

Due to poor weight lifting habits I started getting shoulder pain and other muscle imbalances. After only a few treatments with Dave my shoulders feel great and I noticed a huge improvement at the gym after continuing to do the exercises shown to me. The Staff here are great and they take your treatments very seriously. I have never had a treatment that felt rushed. I highly recommend this practice.

Great clinic with many experts available to treat various sport related injuries and so much more.I had been searching for an effective physio therapist for years and find Carolyn both knowledgeable and dedicated. She is thorough in her assessments and has developed a treatment program that has allowed me to return to the active lifestyle I had prior to my injuries. In some cases I feel I am even better, despite being older. She has empowered me in so many ways and has helped me improve my range of motion and overall well being with at home exercises, stretches and maintaining a positive mindset. She is an incredible clinician, but most importantly a beacon of light for those suffering from physical limitations.

I’ve been seeing Dave for just over a year now and can’t say enough good things. I’ve been to several chiropractors prior and Dave truly takes his time to get to know you as well as providing amazing chiropractic care. I’ve had multiple different injuries through Hockey and Dave + the team has always been able to assist me in recovering. I can’t recommend The Proactive Athlete and Dave enough, they go above and beyond!!

Dave is a pro and superbly knowledgeable. He's certainly not your run of the mill chiropractor as he takes the time to understand your injury and works with you to recovery. I have been going to Dave for the past few months for hip and lower back issues from a history of martial arts injuries and over-training. He has alleviated my hip pain and has restored a lot of my lower back mobility. Highly recommended if you are an athlete struggling with injuries or pain that's holding you back from your full potential.

I was referred to Dr. Dave Schenkel by my trainer from Evolution Fitness due to issues related to my shoulder. I was a bit apprehensive initially, however, Dave made me feel completely comfortable and had taken time to educate and inform me about our treatment plan after a thorough assessment. I continue to see Dave and he is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and very supportive. He will always take the additional time to check in and answer any and all questions. It is clear that he is dedicated to his profession and I am grateful to have him apart of my treatment team. He truly cares about the progress and the outcome.

I am fortunate to have found the most effective and knowledgeable team of professionals here at The Proactive Athlete (Burlington). Their 10-point philosophy for treatment is spot-on! If you haven't read that far, take a minute to read it! I've got to be one of the clinic's original patients, having trusted in the treatments for relatively minor complaints to depending on several different types of services after having major knee surgeries 6 years ago. (See the Client's Stories to understand why this team of professionals is simply the best!) My children and husband have all benefitted from some form of treatment in the past, and I continue to recommend this clinic without hesitation. This is the place to go for honest answers, effective treatment and a highly-educated team who believes in keeping their clients as mobile as possible!

I’ve seen Alex (the osteopath) for a few years now for several different physical ailments I’ve had. Before finding Alex and trying osteopathy, I had seen massage therapists, chiropractors, and several doctors for different aches and pains I had (and often left with no relief from my pain). Literally every ache or injury I’ve had, Alex has healed for me. If you’re struggling with any aches, pains, or just looking for a practitioner to help you maintain optimal balance and wellness, Alex is the best! Treatments are gentle and extremely effective and I leave with a better understanding of why my pain/imbalance is present, and what I can do at home to help support my own healing. I’m so glad to have found him and recommend him 100%!

Dave Schenkel is great. I had a very concerning calf tear from playing volleyball. Initially, I needed crutches & an ortho boot. While doing as much research as I could, I came across some articles that Dave wrote about his own similar injury & recovery process. Since I was very confused from the conflicting treatment & recovery approaches, I contacted The Proactive Athlete. On the phone, Dave was very helpful (caring, knowledgeable & reassuring) based on his professional experience & his personal experience recovering as an athlete.Since I'm not local, and Dave felt that I needed hands on treatment, he suggested that I see a local PT rather than just get remote online PT with TPA that I requested. I appreciated him prioritizing my recovery over the business.After going through PT locally, with a lot of Dave's guidance in mind, I've fully returned to sport. As I reflect back on our call, he was so right on so many points about my recovery.I hope you never need it, but if you do, I strongly recommend Dave & The Proactive Athlete.

I have a bad shoulder injury that was debilitating, it seemed to get worse with time. A co-worker recommended Carolynn and I am forever grateful. Carolynn is absolutely incredible at her job. She is caring, professional and even though I am a suck and hurt a little during our session, I am definitely getting progressively better. It's been a long haul but I am in stage 3 of recovery! I look forward to our sessions and will be sad when I am fully recovered and no longer need physio. Thank you Carolynn!

For your physio needs, Carolynn is absolutely perfect.My family Dr referred me to Carolynn for my shoulder problems. She is knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Such an intelligent woman. Carolynn explains everything she does, and she is very skilled at with all her actions.Today I took my 79 year old mom to her. She treated my mom for acute nerve pain. In 24 hours my mom went from active to a wheelchair.Carolynn spent an hour treating my mom and my mom is feeling some relief (we are going back as treatment will be ongoing).But I’m most impressed with how kind Carolynn treated my mom. Carolynn is an angel.I recommend Carolynn because she’s amazing at administering physiotherapy and I also recommend Carolynn because she’s is so caring to her patients.Thank you, Carolynn