Dr. Nik loves teaching and empowering people with results-based practical content
Nikita A. Vizniak
BSc, DC, ERYT, RMT, CES
Dr. Nikita Vizniak (aka ‘Dr. Nik’), BSc, DC, ERYT, RMT, CES is a collection of ~214 bones, ~472 joints, and soft tissues that loves to learn, teach and help people reach their optimal potential.
He is an author, clinician and professor of clinical cadaver anatomy, exercise therapy, orthopedics, joint mobilizations, and a globally recognized subject matter expert. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, practitioner at prohealthclinics.com and has authored many textbooks, youtube videos and CE courses used around the world; including the best-selling Muscle Manual and Orthopedic Assessment, among others. His works have been translated into many languages and help millions of students, clinicians and instructors promote evidence-based, best practices of multidisciplinary patient-centered care. Dr. Nik loves teaching and empowering people with results-based practical content – Anatomy is the foundation of his work, progressing to assessment and action. His motto – ‘We are all students and life is cumulative – work smarter not harder and have fun. #sayitwithasmile’ Follow him on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Patient bookings can be made here by appointment only.
A regular student favorite, Dr. Vizniak teaches topics including anatomy, soft tissue mobilization, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, joint mobilization, IASTM, exercise therapeutics and numerous advanced myofascial therapies. He has also has trained in minor surgery, obstetrics, phlebotomy, acupuncture, botanical medicine and clinical nutrition. His professional experience outside of private practice includes; sports medicine, working as a subject matter expert on exam and continuing education committees for numerous colleges, universities and professional licensing bodies. Dr. Vizniak provides an entertaining lecture full of enthusiasm and positive student learning opportunities, as well as a safe place to ask questions and make mistakes (Dr. Vizniak’s Top Tips for instructors can be found here).
He has also taught standardized exam preparation for MCAT (pre-med), PCAT (pre-pharmacy), DAT (pre-dental), OAT (pre-optometry) and various nutrition & botanical medicine educational series. His professional experience outside of private practice, also include working & volunteering in hospital ERs and cancer wards and as a standardized patient simulator, trainer, national board exam clinical scenario developer & proctor for the NPLEX, 2003 CCEB volunteer, Medical Council of Canada & UBC standardized patient program. Dr. Vizniak has also served as a subject matter expert on medical legal litigation and continuing education committees for numerous colleges, universities and professional licensing bodies.
When not engaged in practice, research or clinical academics, he enjoys wood working, organic farming, Brazilian jujitsu, circuit training, archery, target shooting, soccer, floor hockey, biking, hiking, golf, watching documentaries and spending time enjoying the outdoors with his friends & family.
Dr. Vizniak can be contacted through our Contact us page. Need more information? Sample video testimonials are shown below. Here is his CV.
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Practitioner Reviews
“Dr. Vizniak is one of the best professors I have had in my 12 years post high school academic career. I appreciate his passion and knowledge and his real world clinical experience, and his patience with our constant questions. He makes learning easy and exciting“
Hi Dr. Nik, I just wanted to say that some of our phys med classes this term have been so powerful. Your ability to humanize conditions and convey the true meaning of “patient centered care” has been potent on a deep level. I was talking to a counseling professor one day after school and voiced that we often learn slide after slide of condition after condition in so many classes and that there is rarely space to think about the person behind the condition because we are too busy learning the “history, signs and symptoms” etc. Not to say that that isn’t important….it is vital….but having a deeper understanding and empathy is often lacking across the board. You teachings give me a lot of hope that there will be doctors out there that “get it” and can better relate, understand and ultimately help their patients. – Dr. Krystal R.
“Dr. Vizniak makes me want to learn and become the best clinician I can be.”
“Dr. Nik understands how much information students can retain from each class and respects it – he is always prepared and entertaining”
“I look forward to every class because I learn so much from it“
“I recently arrived at the physical medicine chapter in board exam study manual and begrudgingly (only due to the fact that it is by far the largest chapter) began to study it. But then, as I made my through it, I realized it was the quickest and easiest chapter of all…barely having to highlight or make notes on a single topic. I know this stuff cold…and that’s because of You! Your passion and abilities as a teacher are truly gifts to us all…as students, doctors and the patients we treat – Thanks for being an amazing teacher!” – Dr. Gerann M. New Westminster, Canada
“Dr. Nik uses fun role-play scenarios – “Is there a doctor in the house – loved the “difficult patient” scenarios and an emphasis on clinically relevant practical information”
“Dr. Nik offers immediate feedback, SAFE environment for learning (ok to make mistakes) made things humerus (pun intended) – Very friendly and approachable – always answers questions extremely well.”
“Dr. Nik is by far the best instructor I’ve ever had. He was animated, engaging, and always made sure the class was hands on – his passion is contagious and the fun environment that makes it easy to learn”
“Dr. Nik – you have a very keen ability to gauge personalities and traits of your students and you teach uniquely to address ad facilitate personal needs”
“Dr Nik is very knowledge, such a sweetheart, understanding, and is one of those people who inspire you to become a better student and brings out the best in you”
“Thank you for making the classroom a safe place to make mistakes – practical exams and being put on the spot was challenging – but when it came time for board exams it made the process so much easier – I feel much more ready for practice, Thank you!” – Dr. Aubrey S.
“Dr. Nik! Last night the fire alarm went off. [We] rushed outside with a few belongings. Thankfully the fire was contained to the underground parking but we realized where our priorities lay. When there’s a fire, you grab what’s most important.”