Toronto Chiropractor and Clinic Director

Meet Dr. Kris Dorken, DC

Dr. Kris continues his professional education in chiropractic assessment, musculoskeletal health and patient care. His chiropractic training includes manual and instrument-assisted techniques and spinal decompression.

Depending on the patient’s health history and assessment findings, he may provide care for:

• Back and neck pain
• Joint discomfort, stiffness and mobility concerns
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Musculoskeletal symptoms following motor vehicle or workplace accidents
• Sports-related injuries
• Musculoskeletal concerns during pregnancy, when clinically appropriate
• Movement and exercise guidance

The type of care recommended depends on the patient’s assessment findings, preferences and individual needs. Dr. Kris explains the proposed care and available options before treatment begins.

Personal History

Dr Kris Dorken was born and raised in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia where his family would often spend weekends sailing on a small 28 foot sailing boat.  By the age of 17, he was able to fulfill his dream of sailing around the world.  On his adventure he gained first-hand experience of seeing the hardships that many people faced around the world.

Dr Kris experienced various health challenges during his years studying for his BA Hons at Dalhousie University from rugby injuries, dinghy sailing and hauling on lanyards which showed up and lower back and stomach pain.  He visited many doctors and researched various avenues for a solution but it was when he experienced chiropractic care that he found pain relief.

Dr Kris was so impressed of the benefits of the treatment he received, that he embarked on a new career path to become a chiropractor.  He completed the prerequisites for 3 additional years of study at the University of Victoria that would enable him to attend the 4 yr degree program at the prestigious CMCC, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College  to become a chiropractor in Toronto.  An avid researcher, Dr. Kris has a passion in learning effective ways of healthy living and continues to stay up to date on diet, nutrition, exercise and body functionality.

Unleash Your Potential Cycle Tour

In 2005, Dr Kris co-created a natural health cycling tour nation-wide across Canada called ‘Unleash Your Potential’.  The group tour lasted for 75 days and cycled more than 7,700 km’s.  Inspiring millions of people with the message of healthy living, the tour visited Boys & Girls clubs and held over 30 events and promoted over 130 media releases.

An avid sportsman, Dr Kris competed in the Ironman Triathlons in 2007 which qualified him to represent Canada in France at the world championships.  He gave this opportunity up to instead co-create a cycling tour from the West to East coast of the United States with the focus on healthy thinking.  He had support from educators featured in the popular movie “The Secret”.  The tour reached over 20 venues in the inner cities of the US (unleashamericaspassion.blogspot.com).

Core Wellness Centre, Toronto

Dr Kris Dorken, DC, Director of Core Wellness Centre, has an eternal passion to support and educate as many as possible to be able to reach their optimal health and wellness potential.

Treatment and Rehabilitation at Core Wellness Centre

Dr. Kris provides individualized chiropractic assessment and care based on each patient’s symptoms, health history, assessment findings and goals.

For more information on services or to schedule an appointment, contact the Core Wellness Centre team or book an initial assessment below.  We are located at 726 St. Clair Ave West in the St. Clair West neighbourhood, Midtown Toronto.