Dr. Madhu Brar-Hayer is a Calgary chiropractor with more that 20 years of experience in chiropractic care, sports injury treatment and injury prevention. With a lifelong connection to sports, movement and health, she has a particular interest in helping active individuals and athletes recover from injuries, improve function and return to the activities they love.
Dr. Brar-Hayer was born and raised in the small town of Kitimat, British Columbia, where she participated in a variety of sports, including soccer, swimming and figure skating. She eventually found her passion in karate, competing at the provincial and nationals level and representing Canada internationally.
She attended the University of British Columbia on an academic scholarship, completing both a Bachelor of Education. She later earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, graduating with clinical and academic honours in 2003.
Throughout her career, Dr Brar-Hayer has gained extensive experience assessing and treating sports injuries, back pain, neck pain and a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has completed full body certification and advanced training in Active Release Techniques (ART). Her approach to chiropractic care is hands-on and individualized. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, identify factors contributing to their symptoms and develop a practical treatment plan focused on reducing pain, restoring movement and helping them return to work, sport and everyday activities.
Dr. Brar-Hayer enjoys treating patients of all ages, including active adults, weekend warriors and older adults, but has a particular passion for working with youth and competitive athletes. Her own background in competitive sports, along with years spent working with athletes gives her an understanding of the physical demands of training and competitions and the importance of injury prevention, recovery and keeping healthy throughout the season.
She has worked with University of Calgary athletics teams, providing both onsite and in clinic care, and has been actively involved in Calgary’s hockey, ringette and football communities. She has experience working with competitive athletes from a variety of sports, including hockey, ringette, football and soccer.
As Clinic Director of Movement Performance and Health, Dr. Brar-Hayer oversees the clinic’s team of practitioners while continuing to maintain an active chiropractic practice. Conveniently located near North Glenmore Park in southwest Calgary, Movement Performance and Health serves patients from Lakeview, Altadore, Marda Loop, Garrison Woods and surrounding Calgary communities.
Outside the clinic, much of Dr. Brar-Hayer’s time is spent supporting he kinds in their sports. Chances are, if she isn’t at Movement Performance and Health, you will find her at the rink or on the sidelines.
