Dr. Marc Hagel
Chiropractor in Toronto
Dr. Marc Hagel is the owner and chiropractor at Ivy West Chiropractic in Toronto, known for his dedication to helping people from elite athletes to entire families reclaim their health and vitality through principled chiropractic care.
Dr. Marc’s journey into chiropractic wasn’t just professional, it was personal. As a varsity hockey player at Princeton University, he suffered five head injuries that left him sidelined with constant migraines, neck pain, vision issues, and overwhelming fatigue. After conventional medicine offered little hope, Dr. Marc was introduced to chiropractic care under Dr. Kevin Pallis. Through a structured and intensive corrective care program, he not only recovered but returned to play at a high level, stronger, sharper, and symptom-free.
From there Marc went on to play seven years of professional hockey, primarily in the American Hockey League, earned a two-year NHL contract with the Minnesota wild and was eventually traded to the Ottawa Senators. He later extended his career with two years of play in Europe (Norway and Denmark). Notably, after beginning chiropractic care, he never missed a single shift due to head trauma again.
This life-altering experience lit a fire. Marc realized that true healing doesn’t come from masking symptoms, it comes from unlocking the body’s innate ability to heal. After playing his final professional season Dr. Marc pursued a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, determined to offer others what he was given, a second chance at health.
Today, Dr. Marc brings that same passion and perseverance to every patient he sees. He combines a deep understanding of athletic performance and injury with a principled, neurologically-based approach to chiropractic. Known for his integrity, warmth, and unwavering standards, Dr. Hagel is committed to delivering exceptional care to those ready to take control of their health.
Whether you’re looking to recover, perform at your peak, or simply move through life with more energy and ease, Dr. Hagel is here to help guide that journey, because he’s walked it himself.
