Chiropractor for Victoria Residents — 25 Minutes Up the Pat Bay Highway
If you live in Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, James Bay, Saanich, or anywhere in Greater Victoria, you're 25 minutes from one of the most comprehensive multi-disciplinary clinics on Vancouver Island.
Saanichton Chiropractic Group is located in Saanichton — and we're currently accepting new patients from Victoria and the surrounding area.
Most chiropractors in Victoria offer adjustments. We offer a full integrated clinic: chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, osteopathic manual therapy, athletic therapy, and shockwave therapy — all under one roof. That's a level of coordinated, multi-disciplinary care that's hard to find anywhere in Victoria proper.
250 223 0200 | Book Online — Open 6 days a week. Same-week appointments usually available.
Why Victoria Patients Make the Drive to Saanichton
Chiropractic, RMT, acupuncture, osteopathy, athletic therapy and shockwave, under one roof. Research suggests that multidisciplinary care, with your chiropractor, RMT, acupuncturist, osteopathic manual practitioners and athletic therapist communicating about your case under one roof, can lead to better patient outcomes. If your shoulder isn't fully resolving with adjustments alone, your chiropractor can directly coordinate with your RMT or athletic therapist. No referral letters. No chasing records.
25 minutes on a fast road. We're at #203 - 6981 E Saanich Rd, accessed directly from the Pat Bay Highway (Hwy 17). From downtown Victoria or Oak Bay, that's a smooth 25-minute highway drive with free parking on arrival. No traffic lights, no city congestion once you're on the Pat Bay.
Voted #1 In Victoria · Community Votes 2024 & 2025. See why Victoria-area patients keep coming back — and why many made the switch from Victoria clinics after their first visit with us.
Direct billing — wherever you live. Your extended health plan works the same regardless of your Victoria address. We direct-bill Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, and most major BC plans. Check our fees and direct billing page for the full list.
ICBC and WorkSafeBC accepted — including Victoria accidents. Been in an MVA anywhere in BC — on the Pat Bay Highway, the Johnson Street Bridge, or anywhere in Victoria? You're entitled to ICBC-funded chiropractic care at our clinic. We handle all the ICBC paperwork and billing directly. We bill WorkSafeBC directly for workplace injury claims.
Open six days a week, 8am–6pm. Appointments 8am–6pm, Monday to Saturday — schedule around your Victoria workday without disrupting your routine.
Conditions We Treat for Victoria Patients
Victoria patients come to us with a wide range of musculoskeletal and nerve conditions — from chronic pain that hasn't responded elsewhere, to acute injuries and post-MVA recovery:
Spine & Nerve Pain
- Lower back pain and lumbar disc issues
- Neck pain and stiffness — from desk work, cycling, or extended screen time
- Sciatica and nerve root irritation
- Cervicogenic headaches and migraines
- Whiplash from motor vehicle accidents — Victoria streets or Pat Bay Highway
Joint & Soft Tissue
- Shoulder pain — rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, AC joint dysfunction
- Hip and knee pain — IT band, bursitis, patellofemoral pain
- Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, wrist and carpal tunnel issues
Active & Lifestyle Conditions
- Sports injuries — for Victoria-area athletes, cyclists, rowers, and runners
- Post-surgical rehabilitation and return-to-activity programming
- Occupational strain from trades, healthcare work, and prolonged sitting
- Mobility and function for active older adults in Greater Victoria
Not sure if chiropractic is the right option? Book a consultation — we'll give you an honest assessment at your first visit, including whether a different modality might suit your situation better.
Our Services Available to Victoria Patients
Chiropractic Care
Evidence-based spinal and joint adjustments using Diversified, Activator, and soft tissue techniques. Every patient receives a thorough assessment before any treatment begins — no cookie-cutter adjustments, no assumptions.
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
One of the few clinics in the Victoria region with extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Clinically proven for chronic plantar fasciitis, Achilles and patellar tendinopathy, calcific shoulder conditions, and persistent pain that hasn't responded to other treatment. Typically effective in 3–6 sessions — no injections, no surgery.
Registered Massage Therapy
A team of RMTs offering deep tissue, sports recovery, prenatal, myofascial release, and relaxation massage. Extended health direct billing available. Victoria patients often combine chiropractic and massage in the same visit for faster results.
Acupuncture
Traditional and contemporary acupuncture for pain management, stress, headaches, and a range of systemic conditions. Extended health coverage available for most plans.
Osteopathic Manual Therapy
Hands-on assessment and treatment addressing the relationship between structure and function. Particularly effective for complex, multi-system presentations that haven't fully resolved with chiropractic or massage alone — common in patients who've already tried treatment elsewhere in Victoria.
Athletic Therapy
Injury rehabilitation, functional movement screening, and return-to-sport programming through our certified athletic therapist. Works directly with our sport and performance team — ideal for Victoria athletes and active patients recovering from injury.
ICBC Chiropractic
If you've been in an MVA in Victoria, on the Pat Bay Highway, or anywhere else in BC, you're entitled to ICBC-funded chiropractic care. We handle all the paperwork and billing directly with ICBC — you focus on your recovery.
Getting to Our Clinic from Victoria
We're located at #203 - 6981 E Saanich Rd, Saanichton — accessed directly from the Patricia Bay Highway (Hwy 17). Free parking on site, with elevator access and full wheelchair accessibility.
| From Victoria / Greater Victoria | Approximate Route |
|---|---|
| Downtown Victoria | ~25 min north on Pat Bay Hwy (Hwy 17) |
| Oak Bay / Fairfield | ~27 min via Douglas St to Pat Bay Hwy |
| Esquimalt / View Royal | ~28 min via Trans-Canada to Pat Bay Hwy |
| James Bay / Beacon Hill | ~27 min via Douglas St to Pat Bay Hwy |
| Saanich / Gordon Head | ~22 min via Pat Bay Hwy |
| Langford / Colwood | ~32 min via Trans-Canada and Pat Bay Hwy |
| Sidney / North Saanich | ~15 min south on Pat Bay Hwy |
Victoria-area patients regularly make this drive — particularly those who've been through chiropractic or massage in Victoria and are looking for a clinic with a more complete multi-disciplinary model. The Pat Bay Highway is fast, direct, and uncongested compared to Victoria city traffic.
Meet Your Victoria-Area Care Team
Our full team includes four chiropractors, a team of RMTs, a registered acupuncturist, osteopathic manual practitioners and a certified athletic therapist. We communicate across disciplines so your care is coordinated from day one — not siloed by provider.
Dr. Mike Hadbavny is an internationally certified sports chiropractor (FRCCSS(C), ICSC) with post-graduate training in sports injury and spinal rehabilitation — one of a small number of sport-certified chiropractors serving the Victoria region. Dr. Ashley Murray, Dr. Caitlin Sellan and Dr. Kate Harrigan bring broad clinical experience across all ages and activity levels.
First time at our clinic? Read what to expect at your first visit so you know exactly what to bring and prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions — Chiropractor for Victoria Residents
Do I need a GP referral to see a chiropractor?
No. Chiropractic is direct-access care in BC — you can book directly without a referral from your family doctor.
Is it worth driving from Victoria to Saanichton for chiropractic?
If you just need a spinal adjustment, there are chiropractors in Victoria. But if you want a multi-disciplinary clinic — where your chiropractor, RMT, and other practitioners actively co-ordinate your care — or if you need shockwave therapy, osteopathic manual therapy, ICBC handling, or access to a sport-certified chiropractor, you'll find all of it in one clinic, 25 minutes from downtown. Most of our Victoria patients say the 25-minute drive is worth it, and many come back for years.
Will you direct-bill my extended health plan if I live in Victoria?
Yes. We direct-bill all major BC extended health plans regardless of your address. See our fees page or call us to confirm your specific carrier.
Can you handle my ICBC claim from a Victoria accident?
Yes. If you were in an MVA anywhere in BC — including in Victoria — you can receive ICBC-funded chiropractic care at our clinic. We handle all the forms and billing directly. Learn more about our ICBC services.
Do you treat Victoria-area athletes and active patients?
Yes. Dr. Mike Hadbavny holds the RCCSS(C) sport chiropractic designation — one of the highest sport-specific certifications available in Canada. Our sport chiropractic page covers the full scope of sport and performance care we provide, including functional rehabilitation, return-to-sport programming, and coordination with our athletic therapist.
How quickly can I get in for an appointment?
Same-week appointments are usually available. Call 250 223 0200 or book online 24 hours a day.
Book Your Appointment — Chiropractor Near Victoria, BC
Accepting new patients from Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Saanich, James Bay, and all of Greater Victoria. Whether you're dealing with a new injury, chronic pain, a post-MVA ICBC claim, or you're simply looking for a higher level of multi-disciplinary care than what's available locally — we're ready to help.
250 223 0200
Book online — available 24 hours | Same-week appointments. Open 6 days, 8am–6pm.
Address: #203 - 6981 E Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC V8Z 5Z2
Also explore: Massage therapy for Victoria patients | Full chiropractic service page | Meet our team
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Open 6 days a week, 8:00am – 6:00pm. Direct billing to most extended health plans, ICBC and WorkSafeBC.