Chris has been practicing chiropractic since 1997. He participates in industry education as an instructor, developer and learner. He continues to promote the importance of conservative care and exercise through the education of future chiropractors, evidence-based practice, and learning.
Owner, DCHealth Centre, Pickering, Ontario
Private multi-disciplinary practice
Director of Durham Sports Centres; Designated Clinic for the Ontario Soccer Association in Durham
Primary Clinician, Division of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). This appointment involves teaching and the direct supervision of interns.
Clinician, Cummer Clinic; CMCC transition to Leslie Street
CMCC, Tutor and Clinical education
CMCC, Sports Sciences resident
Duffins Creek Health Centre has been serving the community of Pickering Ontario since 1995. Chris deGraauw is co-owner with his wife Lara deGraauw. The clinic has grown into a multi-disciplinary facility including chiropractors, massage therapists, sports physician, naturopathic doctor and radiologist.
Duffins Creek Health Centre provides exceptional professionals to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based, integrated health care. This is accomplished through a consistent investment in selection, integration and education of our team. We feel our patient base and our community can achieve exceptional health through exceptional people.
TEP, CMCC Toronto
Fellowship Status in Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Canada
Acupuncture Council of Ontario, Toronto
Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto
Refresh 2022 (completed 2016) : Introduction to Teaching and Learning : The fundamental theories and practice of effective teaching and learning are introduced, exploring teacher identity and philosophy; determining characteristics, diversities and learning styles; discussing adult learning theories; exploring approaches to teaching and learning; developing strategies for designing and facilitating learning experiences; and assessing curriculum, student learning and teaching practice. These areas of adult education are examined utilizing self-directed learning, critical reflection and experiential learning strategies.
Sample presentations and documents. Learning Styles, OSCE Station, Intern-Centred Approach
An intern centered approach takes into account a complex multitude of variables that will guide the strategy for the individual. Variables to consider include their own personal learning style, their past and current experience, and their goals for their clinical year. The approach includes consistent monitoring and reflection to ensure the path strategies chosen are effective.
...inspire through dedication, trust and guidance
It was enlightening to learn about the different learning theories. In particular I enjoyed learning about constructivist theory. It reinforced the intern's need to learn by "doing". It shows that part of guiding and leading is to trust the learners to experience clinical encounters and work through scenarios with minimal intervention at times. Clearly learning by doing is the dominant learning style for interns. It takes a confident mentor to allow them to fully explore this while working with patients.
...provide expertise through advanced practice teaching and learning
To inspire life long learners we first need to ensure we are also committed to continue the pursuit of learning and excellence. It is through this commitment and dedication that we can truly inspire and mentor our learners. In order to take our teaching role to its highest level we need to not only pursue expertise in our clinical practice but also foster excellence in teaching. This requires its own dedication and commitment to teaching excellence and expands our own learning opportunities.
...consistent demonstration of strict moral code with both patient care and all intern interactions.
It is important to ensure interns are provided consistent, clear, constructive feedback on multiple if not all their skills and competencies. The role of the primary clinician is to provide the majority of the feedback to interns utilizing competency evaluation, formative feedback and encourage the intern's own self-reflection. Three hundred and sixty degree feedback is also recommended which can include: patient feedback, colleague review, resource clinician evaluation and staff review. In this way it is a team approach to guide the intern on their path.
...encourage collaboration within the learners and utilize both internal and external stakeholders for the benefit of patient care and intern learning..
It is exciting to engage a group of learners on a common path. The group dynamics for learning can inspire and motivate each participant so that even more is accomplished. The role around team learning is imperative and allows for continuous growth and development at a demanding level. When the group work ethic is high the individuals also rise to the challenge.
This 1560 hour Clinical internship course is the culmination of the Clinical Practice courses. Interns assume patient care under the direct supervision of a primary clinical faculty member, participate in rounds, attend symposia, complete a clinical laboratory internship, an x-ray technology clerkship, and a radiology interpretation clerkship. Role: Clinical
The goal of GS 505 is to develop knowledge and understanding of specific clinical conditions and issues, presentation skills and experience in “on-the-spot” questioning. Graduate Student Rounds emphasize conceptual understanding and problem solving as opposed to factual recall, and encourage learning by creating an atmosphere for discussion. Different teaching and lecturing strategies are utilized during rounds, as each student is responsible for the presentation of selected material.
The goal of GS 605 is to develop advanced knowledge and understanding of specific clinical conditions and issues along with improving presentation skills. Graduate Student Rounds emphasize conceptual understanding and problem solving as opposed to factual recall, and encourage learning by creating an atmosphere for discussion. Different teaching and lecturing strategies are utilized during rounds, as each student is responsible for the presentation of selected material.
Critical reflection is an integral part lifelong learning and personal and professional development. It encourages us to explore our actions and reactions, question our assumptions, and grow from our mistakes. It creates a self-awareness that forms a basis for continuous improvement in our careers.
GLA:D Canada- certificate of completion June 26-27, 2019 Toronto, Ontario
I was intrigued about the “Good Life with Arthritis in Denmark” course, adapted for Canada, particularly because of my own experiences of 2 hip replacements in my 30s and 40s. I was impressed with the course organization and materials but wasn’t quite sure how to build it into my CMCC practice due to time constraints. However, the unexpected effects of the covid-19 pandemic on patient flow...
Evidence of the adoption of educational technologies
Interesting to consider how the utilization of technology in education has exploded during the time of the pandemic. In this section rather than provide reflections of their utilization, I would like to offer it became necessary to master the utilization of the following technologies to function as a primary clinician providing patient care:
EIM Workshop, CE 4405, CMCC Online Curriculum
Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, CMCC
JCCA/CCA Master Class, Live Webinar, Exercise Prescription
PIE Conference, CMCC, Toronto
Mentorship, Post-graduate chiropractic mentorship
Peer Reviewer, WFC Biennial Congress, Gold Coast Australia, Let's Start with the Patient
Peer Reviewer, Journal Chiropractic and Manual Therapies
EIM Workshop, CE 4405, CMCC Online Curriculum
Interview Assessor, Undergraduate Admissions Advisory Committee, CMCC
Union Steward for CMCC Clinicians and executive member
Examiner, RCCSS Fellowship Examinations Exam Development
Member, Faculty Research Units Working group
Negotiation and Leadership certificate, Harvard Law, Boston
Interview Assessor, Undergraduate Admissions Advisory Committee, CMCC
Teacher education program, Audit, CMCC
Peer Reviewer, Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
LGBT2SQ Foundation Course Certificate
TCPS(CORE) course on research ethics
GLA:D Training for Knee and Hip OA, Toronto
Move More challenge, CMCC campaign for EIM awareness
Past President, Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences of Canada
"Think Tank", Exercise is Medicine Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed Mental health first aid, CMCC
Peer Reviewer, Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
President, Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences of Canada
Exercise Is Medicine Canada Task Force, Member
Completion of Teacher education program, CMCC e-portfolio chrisdegraauw.ca
Annual treatment/informational outreaches, including dragon boat regattas, golf tournaments, information sessions targeting health science students through CMCC
I've always enjoyed getting involved in various aspects of life at CMCC email with my sports fellowship, this has involved cross overwork with CCA ad at this the CCPA for international games or help in line with groups like the Canadian Concussion Collaborative or Exercises Medicine Canada.
Recently, I've been involved as a peer reviewer for the Journal Canadian Chiropractic association, Journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies and reviewer for the World Federation of Chiropractic Conference Australia 2023.
I've always been committed to ergonomic outreach and sport outreach events often falling on weekends.
Read more and see a list of activities that support my involvement.
Membership with CMCC, OCA, CCA, CCPA from 1997 to present
