Dr. Nikolas Helfrich has a wholistic evidence-based approach to chiropractic care. He believes that patient care should be centered around the patient’s individualized goals and care needs. Dr. Nik takes an N=1 approach to care, meaning that each patient deserves individualistic care and a uniquely tailored care plan. Additionally, he aims to focus on addressing the root of the problem, rather than simply treating patient symptoms. Dr. Nik incorporates many different treatment approaches, such as chiropractic adjusting (diversified, drop piece and activator), soft tissue therapies (graston and manual release technique), stretching and at home exercise programs.
Dr. Nik is a Sherwood Park local. He went to the University of Alberta where he completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, obtaining honours. He then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for three and a half years to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU). Dr. Nik graduated from NWHSU with Summa Cum Laude, the highest educational distinction.
While attending NWHSU, Dr. Nik was a member of many clubs, most notably: motion palpation institute (MPI) and rehab to performance clubs. He also has attended many seminars throughout his schooling. These include Graston Technique, MPI full spine adjusting, MPI adjust-a-thon, Rehab to performance seminars, and the Professional Football Chiropractic Seminar.
Dr. Nik found a love for pickleball while attending NWHSU, becoming the President of the pickleball club. Dr. Nik grew the pickleball club into the largest and most attended club at NWHSU. He hosted numerous club events including “teachers vs students’ night” which had over 100 student and faculty attendees.
When he’s out of the office, Dr. Nik enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing pickleball and golf, weight training, reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, playing video games, watching TV shows/movies, and rooting for his favourite sports teams (Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Vikings).
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