Charles McDonald, DC - Chiropractor
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In his role as a chiropractor at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Western Regional Medical Center, Dr. Charles McDonald explains, “Our integrative approach combining conventional and complementary therapies makes CTCA a truly cutting-edge facility.”
Dr. McDonald earned his Bachelor of Science degree in human biology from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. Three years later, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the same university. As a post-graduate, Dr. McDonald devoted time to studying X-ray, orthopedics, nutrition, spine and extremity exercise rehabilitation, general diagnosis, and a host of other fields.
Dr. McDonald brings 30 years of experience to his patients at CTCA. Since 1990, he has operated a clinic in Scottsdale.
In 1993, Dr. McDonald lost his mother to lung cancer. He came to CTCA, in part, because of his admiration for the Mother Standard of Care. Dr. McDonald states, “I am so impressed with the core philosophies and the culture that has been created here. The Mother Standard of Care is the same approach I’ve always taken in my private practice.”
At CTCA, Dr. McDonald evaluates his patients to see if they have any spinal or extremity joint dysfunction as well as improper movement patterns. He then uses manual and non-force instrument adjustments to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance well-being.
Dr. McDonald states "Joint dysfunction and improper movement patterns are the source of most musculoskeletal pain. Form and function are intertwined. Balance in the frame of the human body is necessary for 100% nervous system function."
Chiropractic care is one way in which CTCA combines conventional treatment with complementary therapies to augment the patient’s experience.
When describing how CTCA is different from other cancer hospitals, Dr. McDonald explains, “The teamwork here is amazing with all of the different physicians and care providers. The right hand always knows what the left hand is doing. You cannot get that anywhere else to the degree that it happens here at CTCA.”
Dr. McDonald is a member of nine professional organizations, including the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, and the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance. He is certified as an Independent Medical Examiner in Orthopedics by Los Angeles Chiropractic College and trained as a Chiropractic Sports Physician at Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri.
In his spare time, Dr. McDonald enjoys spending time with his wife, Dianne, golfing, and volunteering as a football team chiropractor for his son’s high school. Having played football in college, Dr. McDonald loves watching his son play and enjoys Fantasy Football. His favorite quote is, “Happiness is a decision, not a destination.”
