Derek Wong

As a registered Sports Chiropractor with 7 years of clinical experience in Hong Kong and Canada, and would like to apply for the full time/part time Chiropractor position at your clinic. I have expertise in helping passive and active individuals improve their mobility and fix nagging injuries using a combination of spine adjustments, soft tissue therapies (Graston technique), dry needling, and prescribing rehabilitation exercises. In addition, I believe I can provide value to your clinic by engaging in corporate health talks, spinal screenings, and other related outreach events.

I am also comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment for cross referrals. Looking for a full-time/part time position.

Expected full time salary: $45,000 + commission (negotiable).

Expected Part time salary: $300-$350 per case.

Chiropractor (Part-time Tuesdays and Thursdays) - Dr. Antonio Wong Chiropractic Clinic - Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

(2026-05)

Helping patients recover from lower back pain, neck pain, paresthesia in the extremities, and post-operative orthopedic surgery. Responsible for identifying issues with tendons, ligaments, and muscles using orthopedic tests and identifying faulty movement patterns using functional movement screening. Using various soft tissue techniques (graston), Chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, shockwave, and dry needling to improve pain symptoms and programming exercise routine to improve strength and mobility for patients.

Chiropractor - KY Chiropractic Clinic - Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

(2025-02 - 2026-02)

Helping patients recover from lower back pain, neck pain, paresthesia in the extremities, and post-operative orthopedic surgery. Responsible for identifying issues with tendons, ligaments, and muscles using orthopedic tests and identifying faulty movement patterns using functional movement screening. Using various soft tissue techniques (graston), Chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, shockwave, and dry needling to improve pain symptoms and programming exercise routine to improve strength and mobility for patients.

Private Tutor - AP Biology and AP Psychology tutor - Private Practice - Hong Kong

(2025-03 - 2026-05)

Currently tutoring two students for the contents of cell energetics, gene expression and ecology for the biology subject. The topics covered for psychology involving classical conditioning, operant conditioning and mental disorders. Using the mind map and diagrams approach helped my students memory recall and improved grades overall by two letter grades.

Chiropractor - Curezone Physiotherapy - Toronto, Canada

(2022-03 - 2024-12)

Provided compassionate, patient-centered Chiropractic care to help patients recover from an acute or chronic injury, post-operative orthopedic surgery, motor vehicle accident and/or workplace injury. With an emphasis on active rehabilitation, goals of treatment were to reduce pain, build strength, and improve mobility whilst teaching skills needed to be independent and return to work, hobbies and day-to-day life.

Chiropractor - Commerce Gate Physiotherapy & Chiropractic - Toronto, Canada

(2022-03 - 2024-12)

Provided compassionate, patient-centered Chiropractic care to help patients recover from an acute or chronic injury, post-operative orthopedic surgery, motor vehicle accident and/or workplace injury. With an emphasis on active rehabilitation, goals of treatment were to reduce pain, build strength, and improve mobility whilst teaching skills needed to be independent and return to work, hobbies and day-to-day life.

Chiropractor - Well Adjusted Hong Kong - Jordan, Hong Kong

(2020-06 - 2021-09)

Provided Chiropractic care to pediatric, geriatric, and general population patients with the assistance of Xray and MRI imaging. Techniques utilized include Diversified, Gonstead, and Thompson-drop. Bi-weekly mentorship meetings with Dr. Alvin Hsu, DC and Dr. Rick Lau, DC. Engaged in monthly spinal health talks in clinic, private/public schools, and at the Wanchai Exhibition Centre.

Chiropractor - Up!Health - Central, Hong Kong

(2019-06 - 2020-05)

With a multidisciplinary approach to care, provided Chiropractic treatment to the general population whilst collaborating with sports massage therapists. Held weekly wellness exercise posture classes at the clinic. Participated in healthcare community outreach events at Blackrock and Lululemon.

Chiropractor - Downtown Chiropractic Clinic - Hong Kong

(2018-08 - 2018-12)

Worked alongside Dr. William Wan, DC for 4 months and helped provide soft tissue therapies for the Hong Kong Premier Football league athletes.

Strength and Conditioning Coach - University of Waterloo - Waterloo, Canada

(2011-09 - 2014-06)

Develop personalized training programs for athletes based on their specific needs and goals, continuously monitoring their progress and identifying areas that require improvement. Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments and utilizing assessments such as Functional Movement Screen (FMS), One repetition Maximum (1RM), and heart rate monitoring. Create and implement effective warm-up and recovery sessions to optimize performance and prevent injuries.

I was also involved in testing, monitoring, and tracking the VO2 max of volleyball athletes at the university.

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic - Northwestern University of Health Sciences (2015 - 2018)

Bachelor of Science (BSc.), Honors - Kinesiology & Psychology Minor - University of Waterloo (2010 - 2014)