Dr. Paul Whatling D.C.

Chiropractor

Dr. Paul Whatling is a Halifax chiropractor and co founder of The Chiropractic Loft, known for helping people with pain, recurring injuries, and movement problems understand what is really driving their symptoms and what to do next.

Most people come to Dr. Paul because they are in pain. What distinguishes his work is the ability to look beyond the painful area and identify the postural, movement, and neurological factors that keep problems returning. His approach is assessment first and explanation driven, helping people make clear and confident decisions about their care rather than guessing or cycling through short term relief.

With a background in sports science and advanced training in nervous system informed chiropractic, Dr. Paul works particularly well with complex or persistent cases. He is especially known for treating neck pain, including issues involving the lower cervical spine and cervicothoracic junction, where posture, load, and nervous system function intersect. He is also highly regarded for his work with feet and ankles, often identifying foundational contributors that are missed elsewhere.

In addition to neck and postural care, Dr. Paul regularly helps people with low back pain, rib related pain or restriction, and movement driven discomfort, particularly when symptoms recur or fail to fully resolve. His strength lies in integrating these regions into a clear whole body plan rather than treating them in isolation.

Dr. Paul works with people across all stages of life, including professionals, active parents, recreational and competitive athletes, and pregnant patients, supporting comfort, movement, and confidence through changing physical demands. His focus is not limited to sport or any single population, but on helping people build robustness and reliability in their body so pain no longer dictates daily life.

His clinical expertise is recognised not only by patients, but by peers. Chiropractors and other health care professionals regularly seek Dr. Paul’s care and perspective, particularly for complex neck, posture related, or movement driven problems, reflecting the trust placed in his clinical reasoning and hands on skill.

Dr. Paul’s perspective is shaped by lived experience as well as practice. After recovering from significant injuries, including two Achilles ruptures, he brings a grounded understanding of what it takes to rebuild trust, strength, and confidence in the body. He was named Chiropractor of the Year in Nova Scotia in 2019 and serves as the official chiropractor for the Halifax Wanderers Football Club. He also regularly speaks to teams and organisations on posture, pain, and performance.

Dr. Paul routinely works with patients who travel three hours or more to Halifax for care, particularly for complex neck, posture related, or recurring pain cases where clarity and precision matter.

At the core of his work is a simple aim: restore movement, support the nervous system, and help people move forward with confidence, not just out of pain, but back into life.

“I work best with people who want real answers. My role is to help them understand what is happening, make a solid plan, and build a body they can trust again.”

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What Dr. Paul Is

Especially Known For

• Persistent and complex neck pain, particularly involving the lower cervical spine and cervicothoracic junction

• Identifying postural, movement, and neurological drivers behind recurring pain

• High-level full spine manual chiropractic care

• Advanced assessment and treatment of foot and ankle dysfunction

• Integrating ribs and low back into whole body solutions

• Helping people decide what to do next, whether that is rest, modify, train, or progress

• Building long term robustness so problems do not keep cycling back

Clinical Focus

• Neck, upper back, rib, and posture related pain

• Nervous system informed chiropractic care

• Recurrent or unresolved musculoskeletal problems

• Foot and ankle influence on whole body mechanics

• Low back pain where movement and load tolerance matter

• Supportive chiropractic care during pregnancy

Experience and Perspective

• Chiropractor of the Year, Nova Scotia, 2019

• Trusted by patients and fellow chiropractors alike

• Extensive experience with people across virtually every major sport and activity

• Regular speaker for teams and organisations on posture, pain, and performance

• Multi-sport athletic background, including field hockey, soccer, surfing, and powerlifting

• Well-travelled, with a global perspective on movement, health, and human performance