Dr. Clive Clutton

Who I am

I am a chiropractor at Thrive Massage Therapy & Wellness in Burlington. My practice is built around people who want to stay active. Some of them lift seriously, some play sports, and many just want to sleep, work and play with their kids without pain.

I have a special interest in weightlifting injuries. Many of the people I see lift regularly, and I enjoy working with people who want to understand their plan.

I am a registered chiropractor in Ontario and a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.

I am certified in Functional Range Systems (FRA®, FR® and FRC®) and in the Internal Strength Model®, taught through Functional Anatomy Seminars.

How I think about care

I try to be clear about what I know and what I do not. That means explaining why I recommend something, telling you how sure I am, and checking whether it is working. When it is not, we change the plan.

Most of my plans combine hands-on treatment with exercise.

Techniques I use

• Active Release Techniques® (ART®)
• Functional Range Assessment® (FRA®)
• Functional Range Release® (FR®)
• Functional Range Conditioning® (FRC®)
• Graston Technique®
• Integrated Patterning
• Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) methods
• Neurofunctional acupuncture (training through the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University), provided as an adjunctive therapy within chiropractic care
• Rehabilitation and performance exercise
• Nutrition guidance

I do not do many spinal adjustments. If I think one could help, I will explain why and ask before doing it. Read about each technique.

Teaching and free education

I share what I learn in free, evidence-based posts on Instagram, and I teach seminars and workshops on movement and rehabilitation.

Where I practise

Thrive Massage Therapy & Wellness, Burlington, Ontario. I practise through Clutton Chiropractic Professional Corp.