Dr. Marcella Sanderson

I always knew I wanted to be a doctor — but not the traditional kind. Growing up, I wasn’t a huge fan of my own medical doctor. I was an athlete, a competitive figure skater and soccer player, and every time I got injured I was simply told to “rest.” That answer never sat right with me.

I’ve always been a hands-on person, so chiropractic made sense. I was drawn to the spine, its influence on our overall health, and the way the body moves. After earning my Doctor of Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College, I worked with the Ontario Soccer Association and in sports-injury rehabilitation before opening Align.

Two decades later, Align has grown into a collaborative team of chiropractors, physiotherapists, naturopaths, massage therapists and more — but the philosophy hasn’t changed. Wellness isn’t a finish line; it’s an ongoing, proactive commitment. As a former athlete, a cancer survivor and a mom, I bring that perspective to every adjustment.