Dr. Zachkewich is a l995 Magna Cum Laude (high honours) graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic – West in San Jose, California. He was awarded the Salutatorian Medallion for academic excellence as well as the Clinical Excellence Award for outstanding work as an intern. Dr. Zachkewich worked with professional athletes in a sports’ clinic following his graduation and later as a Resident Doctor at the Palmer West College Clinic. There he oversaw patient – intern interactions and was responsible for the Clinic’s X-ray Department.
In l996 Dr. Zachkewich returned to his family home in Northern Alberta to pursue a private chiropractic practice in Lac La Biche, Alberta. Dr. Zachkewich has sat on various community councils including a position on the Community Health Council for the Regional Health Authority in 1997-1998. Also, he was the founding Presidents of both the Lac La Biche Rotary Club in 2004 and the Lac La Biche Flying Club in 2009.
He has also taught a course for the Paramedic Program at Portage College and enjoys giving health talks to various groups.
He is a staff member at the W. J. Cadzow Health Centre; it is here that his X-rays are performed.
Dr. Zachkewich prides himself in bringing cutting edge technology and procedures into his clinic. He is excited about the low level laser therapy and radial shockwave technologies that are now available. Lakeland Chiropractic, located in the Vitality Centre blends traditional chiropractic techniques with new cutting edge approaches. The people of Northeastern Alberta no longer have to travel to urban centres for leading edge care.
