Dr. Don Nixdorf

Dr. Don Nixdorf received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1972 and has practiced ever since in Richmond, BC. After serving on both the Association and College regulatory boards, Dr. Don Nixdorf became Executive Director of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association in 1985. He is a participant in provincial studies and Commissions on health care and a member of national and provincial agencies.

Dr. Don Nixdorf is a registrant of the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia and member of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Don Nixdorf has been the host of radio talk programs on health care at two Vancouver radio stations for fifteen years. Key to these programs were expert guests from North America and BC audience and listeners calling in with their comments and questions. The subject matters always identified important topics with guests including health ministers, health professionals and other notable persons conducting research.

In 2005 Dr. Don Nixdorf co-authored “Squandering Billions Health Care In Canada” with Gary Bannerman. This book is a must read for each person as taxpayer and patient. The book identifies that there is enough funding for health care and describes how the better care from health professionals is the key for better outcomes and lower costs.

As a chiropractor, innovative science and technology techniques continue to be Dr. Don’s interest. The clinic utilizes innovative technology which is evidence based including low level laser and fabric technology that has demonstrated the absence of high EMF has a profound affect for better health.

Dr. Don Nixdorf is available for presentations and workshops to help understand, treat, and prevent spine and spine related conditions. Please contact Dr. Nixdorf for availability and to discuss your presentation.

Dr. Don’s Achievements:
•    Doctor of Chiropractic 1972, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Iowa.
•    Full time private practice, 1972 – 1996
•    Part time private practice, 1996 – 2013
•    Full time private practice 2013 - present
•    B.C. Chiropractic Association / B.C. College of Chiropractors – Director/Chair 1978 -1987.
•    College of Chiropractors of BC, (Province of BC Regulatory and Licencing Agency)
•    Director 2014 – November 2017
•    Pacific Spine Research Foundation, Chair 2013 - present
•    Pacific Academic Institute of Chiropractic Institute: Vice chair, 2014 – 2020
•    President/Chair, B.C. Chiropractic Association/B.C. College of Chiropractors,1982-1985.
•    Staff consultant - B.C. Workers' Compensation Board 1982-1991.
•    Executive Director- B.C. College of Chiropractors and
•    B.C. Chiropractic Association, 1985 – 2013.
•    Canada Pension Plan Medical Member, Disability Pension Review Tribunal,
•    October 2006 – March 2013
•    Canadian Chiropractic Association - Governor, Secretary-Treasurer, 1986 - 1990.
•    B.C. Chiropractic Association
•    Workers Compensation Board Committee
•    Insurance Relations Committee
•    Economics/Medical Services Plan Committee
•    Council on Chiropractic Education Canada
•    President, 1993 - 1995
•    Chair, Commission on Accreditation 1995 – 1998
•    BC Ministry of Health - Information Standards Council 1996-1997
•    Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) - National Electronic Claims Standards
•    2000- 2004, NeCST CoChair Chiropractic/Physiotherapy SIG
•    Farabloc Development Corporation – President, 2021 - present
Media Communications:
•    Host of weekly live Vancouver radio open line program, the "Doctor is In", on radio station CKST AM1040 - August 1995 - July 1997
•    Host of weekly live radio program "Health Care That Matters", Oldies CISL 650 AM -August 2001 - December 2001
•    Dr. Don Show June 2011- March 2013
Related work experience:
•    Primary spokesperson on radio, television programs, and print media.
•    Organized and facilitated annual College and Association Board strategic planning meetings.
•    Drafted position papers including submission to the Seaton Royal Commission on Health Care and Costs.
•    Drafting and editing of changes to the Chiropractors Act of B.C. and Rules Pursuant.
•    Presenter at public hearings including: Health Professions Council, Seaton Royal Commission, WCB Royal Commission, BC government Select.
Standing Committees:
•    Committee member BC Health legislation review 2000-2009
Publication:
•    Co Author: Squandering Billions - Health Care in Canada
•    Informed consent: JCCA June 1990, Volume 34, No.2
•    Chiropractic Entrance Qualifications CCAT:, JCCA
•    Outcome Assessment of Clinical Practice Guidelines in the Medical and Chiropractic -
•    Management of Patients with Acute Mechanical Lower Back Pain: A Randomized
•    Control Trial: RS2003/04-007, November 2007