Dr. Jeffrey Scholten earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 1996 from the University of Calgary, and then continued his studies graduating Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2001. Jeff completed his post-graduate advanced training in chiropractic craniocervical junction procedures in 2015 and in 2016 completed his fellowship in chiropractic craniocervical junction procedures. In 2011, Dr. Scholten graduated in 2018 from a post-baccalaureate graduate level certificate program in Pain Management in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. 

A published clinical researcher, clinic director and clinician at the Vital PostureTM Clinic in Calgary, Dr Scholten serves as the President of NUCCA, is credentialing committee chair of the ICA’s Upper Cervical Council, is a Board Member of the Upper Cervical Research Foundation and joined the faculty at Life Chiropractic College West in 2019 to teach diagnosis and management of spinal disorders. Dr. Scholten presents internationally on Anatomy, Diagnosis, Research, Patient Management, Pain Management, & Practice Principles. His lectures are admired for the clarity, energy and engagement provided.

Chiropractor of the Year 2015 - International Chiropractors Association’s Council on Upper Cervical Care 

Grant – Practice Based Research 2012 – Canadian CAM Research Fund (CCRF)

Certificate of Merit 2012 – Practice Based Research – NUCCA 

Certificate of Merit 2001 – Anatomy Teaching Assistant – Palmer College of Chiropractic

Pi Tau Delta 2001 - in recognition of superior academic achievement – Palmer College of Chiropractic

Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Personal Action 2000 – American Red Cross

Vogt Society 1999 as recognition for exemplary personal leadership – Palmer College of Chiropractic

Jimmy Condon Athletic Scholarship 1995 – athletic and academic excellence – University of Calgary