Dr. Stephen R. Summey, DC
Dr. Stephen R. Summey is a highly experienced Doctor of Chiropractic with more than 37 years of clinical practice in chiropractic care, health education, and wellness consulting. He currently practices with Health Innovations, LLC in Calgary, Alberta, where he provides patient-centered care focused on chronic pain management, non-surgical spine care, and whole-body wellness.
Dr. Summey is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA), the Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA), and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA). As a WCB-approved chiropractor, he offers both in-clinic services and Telehealth consultations across Alberta, making care accessible for individuals who prefer remote consultations or have mobility limitations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Summey has combined clinical expertise with a strong passion for education. He has served as a public health educator, health coach, and instructor at multiple massage therapy colleges. He previously led and redesigned the Orthopedic Assessment Course at MaKami College of Massage Therapy and lectured internationally in Nutritional Biochemistry for over a decade. His work emphasizes balanced lifestyle practices, rehabilitation, and nutritional approaches to inflammation management.
Dr. Summey earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University, specializing in chiropractic orthopedics, sports medicine, and nutrition. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Colorado University, where his academic focus included human anatomy, physiology, and performance science.
In addition to clinical practice, he serves as Director of Summey Health Consulting, providing education and guidance to individuals, groups, and healthcare professionals on achieving optimal health. His professional interests include chiropractic orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, nutritional wellness, and innovative non-surgical treatment approaches designed to support the body’s natural healing ability.
Known for his compassionate approach and dedication to patient education, Dr. Summey remains committed to helping individuals improve function, reduce pain, and achieve long-term wellness through evidence-informed chiropractic care and lifestyle optimization.
• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) — Logan University (1977–1980)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology — Western Colorado University (1972–1976)
• Board Certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics
• CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)
• CWA — Certified Wellness Adviser (National Association of Health Underwriters)
• College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA)
• Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA)
• Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA)
• National Association of Health Underwriters (Certified Wellness Adviser)
• Donated health services and expertise to Catholic Community of Longmont, Colorado (1980–2011)
• Volunteer Team Chiropractor for local sports teams and youth athletics programs
Dr. Summey published an article while serving as editor for the Colorado State Chiropractic Journal that was subsequently published in the national American Chiropractic Association Journal and then went into a worldwide publication. He also co-wrote a book in which he authored Chapter 3 on Structure Affects Function, discussing both the physical and biochemical aspects of how structure impacts bodily function.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Chiropractic Orthopedics
- Functional Mobility Assessment
- Spinal Joint Analysis
- Back Pain Management
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Nutritional & Dietary Control of Inflammation
- Telehealth Chiropractic Consultation
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I truly love what I do. People often ask why I have not retired yet, and my answer is simple — why would I retire from something I am passionate about? Practicing chiropractic care gives me purpose every day. What motivates me most are the success stories — helping individuals who have lost hope, feel discouraged, or are unsure where to turn for help.
Many patients come to me unfamiliar with chiropractic care, and it is incredibly rewarding to watch them discover the body’s remarkable ability to heal when it is functioning as it was genetically designed to. Often, low energy, chronic pain, or depression can cause people to lose hope. My role is to help uncover what is happening beneath the surface, understand their goals and passions, and identify why they are not functioning at their optimal level.
I guide patients through a process of recovery from both a structural and lifestyle perspective. In many ways, I serve as a health coach — helping individuals make informed changes, educating them about their health, and supporting them as they move toward improved function and overall well-being.
Locations
Health Innovations, LLC — Innovations Health South West
8843 33rd Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T3B1M2, Calgarey, AB T3b1m2
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