Michael J. Chamberland, DC
MEET THE DOCTOR
Dr. Chamberland provides specialized care for active individuals seeking to reduce pain, but more importantly optimize their recovery and physical performance. His clinical approach integrates advanced non-invasive technologies to address the physiological foundations of health. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chamberland focuses on neuromusculoskeletal health and sports injury recovery.
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He utilizes advanced technologies: Class IV laser and Focal shockwave to resolve the root cause of dysfunction rather than masking symptoms. Active patients trust his targeted, results-driven approach that accelerates natural healing and restores peak mobility through evidence-informed care protocols.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chamberland has seen the amazing benefits of chiropractic care combined with shockwave and laser. As result, he is forming a unique telehealth/mobile care model that increases access and delivers regenerative technologies directly to patients. By operating on the principle that the body heals effectively once biological barriers to recovery are removed, merging comprehensive clinical evaluations with non-invasive treatments, he provides specific protocols designed for sustainable relief and enhanced physical durability for professional competitors and health-conscious individuals alike.
Qualifications & Clinical Excellence
Dr. Chamberland’s clinical foundation is built on rigorous academic training and decades of specialized practice in neuromusculoskeletal health and sports medicine.
Academic Foundation & Doctorate
Dr. Chamberland earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. Prior to his clinical doctorate, he completed his BS in Nutritional Sciences and Biology at the University of Vermont, where he attended on a full academic scholarship, with a pre-medicine focus.
Professional Clinical Experience
With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Chamberland spent a decade serving in a multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic at the Sharon Health Center (Gifford Medical Center) in Sharon, VT. His career includes specialized internships in sports medicine, providing care to elite triathletes and soccer players. He has also worked as an alpine ski race and strength/conditioning coach.
Advanced Treatment Modalities
His clinical expertise focuses on evidence-informed care protocols, utilizing advanced non-invasive technologies such as Class IV laser therapy and focal shockwave. These treatments are specifically targeted to address the root cause of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and accelerate natural biological healing processes.
Meet the Doctor
Michael J. Chamberland, DC
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Chamberland is a native Vermonter born and raised in the Connecticut River Valley. He attended the University of Vermont on a full academic scholarship, earning his Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Biology, with a pre-medicine focus.
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Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Chamberland worked in the ski racing industry across Vermont and Colorado, serving for several years as an alpine ski race and conditioning coach. During this time, he sustained a significant spinal injury while playing ice hockey. This injury resulted in chronic pain, restricted mobility, and limited breathing capacity. After months of seeking relief through conventional medical treatments without success, he achieved a complete and rapid recovery through chiropractic care. This profound personal transformation inspired him to pivot his career toward chiropractic medicine.
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He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) in Portland, Oregon. During his doctoral training, he completed elective clinical internships in sports medicine, providing specialized care to triathletes and soccer players in both Portland and Sunriver. He also was an active athlete, playing on the WSCC ice hockey team.
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Following graduation, Dr. Chamberland returned to Vermont to found Catamount Chiropractic in Colchester, which operated within The Rehab Gym, until early 2015. After six years in solo private practice, he transitioned to a full-time role with Gifford Medical Center. For over a decade, he served at the Sharon Health Center’s multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic, collaborating with a diverse team of medical and osteopathic physicians, podiatrists, physical/occupational therapists, and athletic trainers to deliver integrated, evidence-based care. More recently, he has been and continues to practice near DHMC at Alignwell Chiropractic in Lebanon, NH. He is actively licensed to practice in both VT and NH.
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Dr. Chamberland’s clinical focus encompasses the non-surgical treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, injury prevention, functional rehabilitation, and performance optimization. He is passionate about increasing access to high-quality care and remains dedicated to building direct, personal relationships with his patients by eliminating unnecessary administrative barriers and inflated costs. His clinical philosophy prioritizes prevention, patient education, and holistic health strategies designed to reduce reliance on medications and invasive procedures. Dr. Chamberland believes that early intervention and conservative care are essential for long-term health.
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Residing in Northwestern Vermont with his family, Dr. Chamberland remains an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He enjoys kiteboarding, ice hockey, alpine skiing, and snowboarding, alongside many other sports and activities.
From professional competitors to individuals seeking better daily mobility, Dr. Chamberland focuses on restoring functional performance. By merging comprehensive clinical evaluations with non-invasive treatments, he provides every patient with a specific protocol designed for sustainable relief and enhanced physical durability.
The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
— Thomas Edison
Patient Testimonials
"Dr. Chamberland’s targeted approach with class IV laser therapy significantly accelerated my recovery from a chronic sports injury. His clinical expertise is unmatched."
James R., Professional Athlete
"I experienced immediate relief from long-standing mobility issues. The results-driven care provided is truly life-changing for anyone active."
Sarah L., Marathon Runner
"Clean, professional, and clinical evidence-based care. Dr. Chamberland doesn't just treat symptoms; he addresses the root cause."
Mark T., Health Enthusiast