Dr. Syl Corbett, DC, PhD is a neuroscientist, exercise physiologist, and former elite endurance athlete dedicated to bridging science and performance. With a doctoral background focused on brain health and human performance, Dr. Corbett integrates neuroscience, biomechanics, and applied physiology to help people move, think, and recover better.
She is the developer of Kinionic Therapy, an innovative approach that blends movement science and ionic principles to optimize human function. Dr. Corbett is also the founder of Athletic Wise, a performance and education platform, and Rock On, a recovery-focused athletic balm designed to expedite healing.
Blending scientific rigor with real-world athletic experience, Dr. Corbett is passionate about translating complex brain and body science into practical strategies that enhance resilience, longevity, and peak performance.
Meet Dr. Courtney
Women’s Health Chiropractor | Prenatal & Postpartum Care | Webster Technique & Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner
Dr. Courtney was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, where her early passion for movement began as a competitive dancer . This foundation ultimately led her to pursue a career in chiropractic, combining her appreciation for movement with a deep interest in the human body and its ability to heal, adapt, and thrive.
Dr. Courtney spent the first 10 years of her career practicing in Orange County, California, an area known for its progressive health and wellness culture and emphasis on movement, physical performance, and proactive care. Working in this dynamic environment shaped her comprehensive approach to chiropractic, allowing her to develop a diverse clinical skill set while deepening her passion for helping patients move better, feel their best, and stay connected to their health.
Her experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns, alongside advanced postgraduate training, informs her thoughtful, individualized approach to care.
Over time, Dr. Courtney’s clinical interests have increasingly centred on women’s health, particularly the unique physical demands of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She has pursued specialized training in prenatal chiropractic care, pelvic biomechanics, and movement rehabilitation to better support women through the physical changes of pregnancy and the transition into motherhood.
A particular focus of Dr. Courtney’s prenatal practice is pregnancy support and breech presentation. She is certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and is a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner. She is currently the only chiropractor in Calgary with Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner certification, bringing a distinctive combination of training to her work with expectant mothers. These approaches inform her care by emphasizing maternal comfort, pelvic function, balance, and movement, while respecting the individual needs of each pregnancy. Dr. Courtney is passionate about helping women feel informed and supported as they navigate pregnancy, including when their baby is in a breech position. She values collaboration with midwives, physicians, and other maternity care providers to ensure women receive appropriate guidance and understand their options.
While no chiropractic technique can guarantee that a baby will turn, her goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care throughout this important stage of life.
In addition to her prenatal training, Dr. Courtney has postgraduate qualifications in Active Release Technique (ART) and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). By combining hands-on treatment with movement-based rehabilitation and a thorough understanding of musculoskeletal and neurological function, she aims to address the underlying contributors to discomfort rather than simply treating symptoms. She prides herself on being thorough in her assessments, tailoring care to each patient’s goals, and ensuring every person feels heard, understood, and confident in their treatment plan.
Becoming a mother herself in 2021 brought a new depth to Dr. Courtney’s appreciation for the physical and emotional changes that accompany pregnancy and postpartum life. Her own experiences strengthened her commitment to creating a space where women feel genuinely supported, where their concerns are taken seriously, and where no question feels too small to ask.
Returning to Calgary allows Dr. Courtney to bring her clinical experience, specialized training, and passion for women’s health back to the community where her story began. She feels privileged to walk alongside women through pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery, helping them feel more comfortable, informed, and empowered throughout their journey.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Courtney enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children, trying new restaurants, and fitting in a hot yoga or Pilates class whenever she can. Whether in the clinic or at home, movement, connection, and family remain at the heart of her life.
