Dr. Joel Ryan graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in 2017. He is a born and raised Maritimer from Halifax, Nova Scotia and made the move out west in September, 2024. He is looking forward to enjoying the milder weather, the year-round golf, and to helping his new Nanaimo community feel their best.
Dr. Ryan served as medical staff at the OHF Championship, the Toronto Super-Series Hockey Championship, for Team Canada Rugby, and at the Lacrosse World Championships in New York as a liaison to Team Australia. He also stood as director of strength and conditioning for the Soccer and Hockey Associations of Newfoundland.
With special interests in athletic injury prevention and treatment alongside care of motor vehicle and workplace injuries, Dr. Ryan treats patients of all ages. Each patient is treated with an individualized plan and he works with them to identify and address the underlying route of their pain or health issue. Therapies provided include: manual adjusting, myofascial release therapies, functional assessments, and movement analysis.
Dr. Ryan and his wife took an extended break from work to travel the world prior to moving to Nanaimo and visited multiple countries in Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and South East Asia. He is always excited to chat with others about their travels or home countries and learn more about other cultures. In his spare time he also enjoys being active by playing hockey, hiking, golfing, or scuba diving.
This booking is for patients 6 - 15 years of age who have been in for chiropractic treatment within the last year.
15 min
CHILD 6-15 years Chiropractic Visit
This booking is for patients 6 - 15 years of age who have been in for chiropractic treatment within the last year.
15 min
ICBC Claim Assessment & Treatment for
Our chiropractors can direct bill ICBC for patients with an **open** ICBC claim. This appointment is for new patients (or chiropractic patients of our office whose last chiropractic treatment was…
45 min
Appointment for Child 5 & Under
This appointment is for a newborn to 5 year old patient who is new to chiropractic care in our office. Please complete the intake form prior to attending.
We can direct bill some third party…
30 min
Appointment for Child ages 6 to 15
This appointment is for children 6 - 15 years of age who are new to chiropractic care or whose last chiropractic treatment in our office was over 5 years ago. Please complete the intake form prior…
45 min
Chiropractic Treatment
**Please note - fee increased to $70 on May 1, 2026.** This booking is for current patients who have been in for chiropractic treatment within the last year.
2 options
10–45 min
ICBC Claim Assessment & Treatment * for Current Patients
For current patients with a NEW ICBC Claim. If you have not seen one of our chiropractors before, please book "ICBC Claim Assessment & Treatment for New Patients" and fill out the intake form.
30 min
WorkSafeBC Claim Assessment & Treatment * for Current Patients
For current patients with a NEW WorkSafeBC Claim. If you have not seen one of our chiropractors before, please book "WSBC Claim Assessment & Treatment for New Patients" and provide claim details on…
30 min
RE-EVALUATION/Over 1 yr Chiropractic Treatment
**Please note - fee increased to $70 on May 1, 2026.**. Book this if your last chiropractic treatment in our office was over 1 year ago.
If you are unsure, please call the office so we may assist…
30 min
WSBC Claim Assessment & Treatment for
Our chiropractors can direct bill WorkSafeBC for patients with accepted claims. This appointment is for new chiropractic patients who have a recent workplace injury or an open WSBC claim. Once we…
45 min
Been before
ICBC Chiropractic Visit
This booking is for active ICBC patients who have already had their initial ICBC assessment in our office.
15 min
What patients said about Joel
HP
Heather Priestly · Google · 31 Mar 2025
“Grateful that Dr. Ryan has joined this great practice. Love that he is full of the latest ways to tackle my old chronic injuries. Really helpful that Dr. Ryan makes an effort with his availability just like this whole clinic. His suggested stretches and exercises are new to me and helpful, showing his background in sports medicine. Fun to have such a nice east coaster on the west coast!”Read moreShow less
DL
Donald Leduc · Google · 28 Jan 2025
“Dr. Joel Ryan assessment is very thorough, caring and attentive to my injuries. Like the fact he’s not a quick in and out practice and will take the time to treat you, explain his treatment and give recommendation of exercise to follow through with for faster recovery.”Read moreShow less
AH
ashley hibbert · Google · 27 Nov 2024
“Very thankful for Dr. Joel Ryan. He spent a considerable amount of time with me my first appointment making sure he got all the diagnostics done and then tailoring me a unique treatment plan based on my needs. He was friendly and super knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone in the market for a Chiro with experience!!!!”Read moreShow less
