Dr. Gaelan Connell

Commercial Drive Chiropractor

Who Is Dr. Gaelan?

Dr. Gaelan Connell graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics. Growing up in Vancouver, Dr. Gaelan experienced the benefits of Chiropractic care for various sports injuries and decided to pursue a future in Chiropractic. After Dr. Gaelan’s undergraduate education, he attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Throughout his four-year Chiropractic education, he obtained numerous awards for his community involvement and academic achievements including graduating with clinical honours and Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Gaelan earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Gaelan is also a published author in several peer-reviewed scientific journals and continues to use evidence-based protocols in his daily practice.

Dr. Gaelan has trained in Active Release Technique (ART), Myofascial Release Technique (MRT), Graston Technique (GT), gait analysis and Orthotic foot therapy. His areas of interest include a variety of both acute and chronic Neuro and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Gaelan uses well rounded, evidence based treatment protocols in his daily practice.

Publications

Cancelliere C, Yu H, Southerst D, Connell G, Verville L, Bussières A, Gross DP, Pereira P, Mior S, Tricco AC, Cedraschi C. Improving rehabilitation research to optimize care and outcomes for people with chronic primary low back pain: methodological and reporting recommendations from a WHO systematic review series. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 2023 Nov 22:1-4.

Cancelliere C, Verville L, Stubbs JL, Yu H, Hincapié CA, Cassidy JD, Wong JJ, Shearer HM, Connell G, Southerst D, Howitt S. Post-concussion symptoms and disability in adults with mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of neurotrauma. 2023 Jun 1;40(11-12):1045-59.

Verville L, Cancelliere C, Connell G, Lee J, Mior S, Munce S, Kay R, Côté P. Exploring clinician perceptions of a care pathway for the management of shoulder pain: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research. 2022 May 25;22(1):702.

Papaconstantinou E, Cancelliere C, Verville L, Wong JJ, Connell G, Yu H, Shearer H, Timperley C, Chung C, Porter BJ, Myrtos D. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on sleep characteristics among adults with musculoskeletal pain and a comorbid sleep problem: a systematic review. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. 2021 Dec;29:1-22.

Verville L, Cancelliere C, Connell G, Lee J, Munce S, Mior S, Kay R, Côté P. Exploring clinicians’ experiences and perceptions of end-user roles in knowledge development: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research. 2021 Dec;21:1-0.

Weisberg J, Connell G, Verville L, Cancelliere C. Brief action planning to facilitate the management of acute low back pain with radiculopathy and yellow flags: a case report. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2021 Aug;65(2):212.

Connell G, Weis CA, Hollman H, Nissen K, Verville L, Cancelliere C. Physical activity throughout pregnancy: guideline critical appraisal and implementation tool. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2021 Apr;65(1):50.

Connell G, To D, Ashraf M, Verville L. Appraisal and summary of patellofemoral pain clinical practice guideline. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2020 Dec;64(3):180.

Connell G, Bainbridge L. Understanding how chiropractors build trust with patients: a mixed-methods study. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2020 Aug;64(2):97.

Cancelliere C, Wong JJ, Yu H, Nordin M, Mior S, Pereira P, Brunton G, Shearer H, Connell G, Verville L, Taylor-Vaisey A. Postsurgical rehabilitation for adults with low back pain with or without radiculopathy who were treated surgically: protocol for a mixed studies systematic review. BMJ open. 2020 Mar 1;10(3):e036817.

Injeyan, H. S., Connell, G., Foster, K., Kopansky-Giles, D., Sovak, G., & Tibbles, T. (2018). The prevalence and characteristics of HIV/AIDS patients presenting at a chiropractic outpatient clinic in Toronto, Ontario. A retrospective, observational study. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 62(2), 77.

Busse JW, Bruno P, Malik K, Connell G, Torrance D, Ngo T, et al. An efficient strategy allowed English-speaking reviewers to identify foreign-language articles eligible for a systematic review. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2014, 67(5):547-553.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0895435613005180

Busse JW, Ebrahim S, Connell G, Coomes EA, Bruno P, Malik K, et al. Systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventions for Fibromyalgia: A protocol. Systematic Reviews. 2013, 2: 18. DOI: 10.1186/2046-4053-2-18
http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-2-18.pdf

Lucaciu, OC, Connell G. Understanding the Itch Sensation through Transient Receptor Potential Channels: A literature review. JMPT. 2013, 36.6: 385-393.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0161475413001024

Personal

Dr. Gaelan is a proud husband and father. He developed a love for the outdoors while growing up in the Vancouver area. As an ultra-marathoner and trail runner, he is passionate about injury prevention. He was a coach and lecturer with the Running room 10km and Half-Marathon clinics. Dr. Gaelan’s has completed roughly a dozen trail ultra-marathons, ranging from 50km to 100km.

Philosophy To Care

Your health, your rules – Dr.Gaelan’s philosophy to care

Dr. Gaelan’s philosophy on health and wellness as a chiropractor is through his comprehensive clinical skills and knowledge. Not only will he provide patients with a working diagnosis of their condition, but implement a wide spectrum of manual treatment protocols, guidance on active stretching and strengthening to prevent re-injury, but most importantly, counsel the patient on modifications to activities of daily living to break the repetitive injury cycle.

Every patient is treated with a unique plan of care that is tailored to meet their needs. Ultimately, Dr. Gaelan’s purpose as a chiropractor is to use his clinical skills and knowledge to help people reach their health goals.

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What My Patients Are Saying

Gaelan is a great Chiropractor. He helped me get past some hip tightness and low back pain. He did a great job of giving me exercises to do on my own. I looked forward to his treatments because they left me feeling better.
Tim Begley
In times of stress playing basketball is where I find comfort. Over the years, as much as it has helped me it has also caused its damage to my body. I plan on playing for as long as I can until my body tells me I can’t. That time might come sooner than I would like but I know it has been extended with Gaelan's expert help. To say I was impressed with our initial and subsequent sessions is an understatement. I would happily recommend your services to any of my clients, friends and family and I look forward to working with Gaelan for years to come!
Sean Oliver
I was experiencing shin pain for several months that I was unable to get rid of with regular stretching. Often, my shin pain would prevent me from jogging. After one visit with Dr. Gaelan I have been running shin pain free. I would absolutely visit Dr. Gaelan again for any aches or pains.
Erin Brandt
I’ve been to several different chiropractors over the past 20 years, but Dr. Gaelen stood out among them. Whereas most chiropractors will do some manipulations and then just talk to me (if I’m lucky), Dr. Gaelen performed muscle work by actively stretching my muscles and using the graston technique, and showed me stretching and exercises to correct my posture. He also took the time to explain what my muscle imbalances were in order to better understand the stretches and exercises he recommended for me. I felt immediate improvement in my neck and back after I saw Dr. Gaelen and I will definitely see him again in the future.
Mark Carter
Over the past several years, I've had a nagging "knot" in my back left shoulder. I've had all sorts of treatments and none worked permanently. Dr. Connell, after three treatments, rid me of that knot and it hasn't come back!
Alex Salvador
Dr. Gaelan changed my health! When I was studying for exams and had neck pain and headaches he treated me and I felt better right away and was able to get through my exams. Best part of it is that my neck pain hasn't come back either!
Andrew W.