The People: Clinicians and Scientists
DMC Health & Wellness is built around the idea that the best clinical care is informed by the best available evidence. The clinic is led by Dr David McNaughton (PhD) and Isaac Searant (PhDc), clinicians who are also actively engaged in research. Their work spans musculoskeletal pain, mental health, ageing, and implementation science. By combining clinical practice with research expertise, the team brings a unique perspective to patient care, where scientific understanding and hands-on clinical experience inform one another.
Closing the Gap Between Research and Practice
In healthcare, it is often estimated that it can take up to 17 years for new research findings to become routine clinical practice. During this time, patients may continue receiving care based on outdated models simply because new knowledge has not yet filtered through health systems. At DMC Health & Wellness, we aim to shorten this gap. Through ongoing research engagement and collaboration, the latest insights from musculoskeletal health, pain science, and mental health research are translated into clinical care immediately.
Translating Research into Real-World Care
Being a research-driven practice means that scientific knowledge is not confined to academic papers or conferences. Instead, it is actively applied within the clinic. Insights from contemporary pain science, movement health, and behavioural research inform how we assess and manage musculoskeletal conditions. Our approach reflects the growing understanding that pain is influenced not only by physical factors, but also by the nervous system, lifestyle, and psychological wellbeing.
What This Means for Patients
For patients, a research-informed approach translates into care that is thoughtful, personalised, and grounded in evidence. Rather than relying solely on routine or tradition, clinical decisions are guided by the latest research and the individual needs of the person in front of us. Chiropractic care remains a central part of treatment, but it is delivered within a broader framework that supports recovery, movement confidence, and long-term health.
Continuous Learning and Improvement
DMC Health & Wellness is committed to ongoing learning and improvement. Insights from implementation science help ensure that new knowledge can be effectively integrated into everyday clinical practice. By continually evaluating outcomes and refining our approach, we aim to deliver care that evolves alongside advances in research.
Supporting Long-Term Health
Ultimately, our goal is not only to help people feel better in the short term, but to support long-term health, resilience, and quality of life. By integrating clinical expertise with scientific insight, DMC Health & Wellness provides care that reflects the evolving understanding of pain, movement, and wellbeing.
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