Dr. Brayall is a chiropractor in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with nine years of clinical experience. He treats musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including back and neck pain, sciatica, and concussion. He founded the VAC chiropractic assessment service at vacchiropractor.ca with a single purpose: to provide Canadian veterans with the clinical documentation and treatment they need to navigate the Veterans Affairs Canada disability process.
Education & Training
Dr. Brayall completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick (2010–2014). Afterwards, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at New York Chiropractic College, graduating in 2017. He has since built a practice grounded in evidence-based, low-force chiropractic techniques. These are particularly well-suited to patients with chronic pain, complex histories, and post-trauma presentations.
His clinical training includes:
- Activator Method: A precision, instrument-assisted adjusting technique that delivers low-force, targeted corrections to the spine and extremities. It works well for patients who benefit from a gentler approach.
- Arthrostim: A high-frequency, low-amplitude instrument that mobilizes spinal joints without the force of traditional manual manipulation. Moreover, it is particularly valuable for acute, post-concussion, and chronic pain patients.
- Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP): Advanced postural and structural analysis training focused on identifying and correcting the biomechanical root causes of spinal dysfunction.
- Functional neurological assessment: Evaluation of vestibular, cerebellar, and oculomotor function, informed by Carrick-based neurology principles. He applies this in the assessment and management of mTBI and post-concussion syndrome.
Why Veterans?
Dr. Brayall is not a veteran. But after years of working with Canadian veterans in clinical practice, he became increasingly aware of a frustrating reality. The VAC disability system is technically complex and documentation-heavy. For many veterans, it is genuinely difficult to navigate without the right medical support. Too many legitimate claims stall. The reason is usually not that the injury isn’t real. Instead, the clinical evidence doesn’t arrive in the format or language that VAC adjudicators require.
That gap — between what a veteran has experienced and what the system recognizes — is exactly where Dr. Brayall focuses. He has invested in understanding the Veterans Well-being Act, the Entitlement Eligibility Guidelines, and the Table of Disabilities. Why? Because it allows him to be genuinely useful to the people sitting across from him in the exam room.
Veterans deserve a healthcare provider who knows the process, does the work, and writes reports that hold up.
Clinical Practice
Dr. Brayall practices out of Fredericton Family Chiropractic. It is a full-service chiropractic clinic serving Fredericton, Oromocto, and the surrounding region of New Brunswick. In addition to VAC disability assessments and medical-legal reporting, he provides ongoing chiropractic care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. In particular, he focuses on spinal dysfunction, chronic pain, and neurological conditions that respond well to low-force chiropractic intervention.
Treatment Approach
Dr. Brayall’s clinical approach emphasizes precision, patient comfort, and functional outcomes. Rather than relying on a single technique, he draws from several evidence-based methods to match the treatment to the patient. This matters most when working with veterans who may present with complex, overlapping conditions or heightened pain sensitivity.
Activator Method
The Activator Method is Dr. Brayall’s primary adjusting technique. It uses a handheld, spring-loaded instrument to deliver precise, low-force corrections to specific spinal segments and extremity joints. For veterans with chronic pain, post-surgical changes, or conditions where traditional manual manipulation is not appropriate, the Activator provides a controlled and comfortable alternative. Even so, it still achieves meaningful biomechanical correction.
Arthrostim
The Arthrostim is a motorized instrument that delivers rapid, low-amplitude impulses to mobilize joints and reduce muscle guarding. It is especially effective for patients with acute flare-ups, post-concussion sensitivity, or spinal regions where manual thrust techniques are contraindicated. Dr. Brayall frequently uses the Arthrostim in combination with the Activator to address different layers of dysfunction in a single treatment session.
Functional Neurological Assessment
Functional neurological assessment plays a central role in Dr. Brayall’s work with veterans presenting with concussion, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and persistent post-concussion syndrome. Drawing on Carrick-based neurology principles, he evaluates vestibular, cerebellar, and oculomotor function. This helps identify neurological deficits behind symptoms like headaches, dizziness, cognitive difficulty, and balance disturbance. These findings also inform the clinical narrative in VAC disability reports. Clear documentation of objective neurological findings gives adjudicators a fuller clinical picture.
For patients with postural and structural concerns, Dr. Brayall applies principles from Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) — an advanced approach to identifying and correcting the biomechanical root causes of spinal dysfunction. This is particularly relevant for veterans with degenerative spinal conditions, chronic postural strain from years of operational duties, or load-bearing injuries sustained during service.
Every treatment plan is individualized. Some veterans seek ongoing chiropractic care for pain management. Others need a one-time assessment for a VAC disability claim. Either way, Dr. Brayall tailors the clinical approach to the patient’s specific condition, history, and goals.
Book a VAC Assessment
Are you a Canadian veteran seeking a formal chiropractic assessment for a VAC disability claim, reassessment, or VRAB appeal? Dr. Brayall is available to help. Call Fredericton Family Chiropractic at (506) 472-7000 or book online through this site.