Question 1

What Kind of Education and Training do Chiropractors Have?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors require at least three years of undergraduate university study plus an additional four years at an accredited chiropractic college. Dr. Sullivan received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology prior to her four years at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Upon completion of the chiropractic training, chiropractors are subject to rigorous national and provincial board examinations before becoming licensed in Canada. In Nova Scotia, chiropractors are also required to maintain continuing education credits.

Question 2

Do I Need a Referral from my Medical Doctor?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need a referral from your medical doctor to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors are legislated as primary contact health care professionals in every province in Canada. This means that patients can consult them directly.

If you wish, Dr. Sullivan is more than willing to keep your medical doctor informed of your condition and the progress we are making with care.

Question 3

Is Chiropractic covered by MSI?

Accepted Answer

While there is no government funding for chiropractic in Nova Scotia, chiropractic is covered by most health insurance plans. In addition, Motor vehicle insurance, RCMP and Veteran’s Affairs all have coverage for chiropractic treatment.

Any insurance providers (or secondary insurance plans) that do not allow direct billing, payment must be made in advance. In those instances, a receipt will be provided so that you may send it to your insurance company for reimbursement.”

Acceptable methods of payment are cash, debit, e-transfer, VISA and Mastercard.

Direct billing is available for:
 • Blue Cross
 • Canada Life
 • Sunlife
 • Desjardins
 • Johnson Inc.
 • Standard Life
 • Industrial Alliance
 • R.C.M.P.
 • Veterans Affairs
 • Manulife
 • Chambers of Commerce
 • Greenshield
 • Empire Life

Question 4

If I See a Chiropractor, Will I Have to Go for the Rest of My Life?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is no. Often what keeps patients returning for chiropractic care after their initial symptoms have subsided is the feeling they experience with being limber and mobile!

People do not realize they are limited in mobility until they receive chiropractic care; they live with a lot of aches and pains that they don’t even realize they have until they are gone. When they come back, people often choose to return to their chiropractor for a tune-up or an adjustment.

What to Know Before Your First Visit