Sport-focused chiropractic care & injury rehabilitation.
Toronto & Oakville · Return-to-sport care
Meet Dr. Austin Rees
Dr. Austin Rees, BSc, DC, is a chiropractor registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. He practises at Heal Space in Toronto and Regenerative Health Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in Oakville, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and activity goals.
Dr. Rees completed a BSc in kinesiology at Dalhousie University and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. His background includes varsity soccer and personal training.
He is a Chiropractic Sports Sciences Resident with the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) and a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. He co-authored two JCCA case reports published in 2025. Explore the research and patient summaries.
Rehabilitation built around your goals.
An injury can interrupt training, work and the things you enjoy. Your assessment explores your symptoms, movement, health history and activity demands. Together, we will discuss suitable options and agree on practical rehabilitation goals.
Exercise is central to Dr. Rees’ approach. Education, activity modification and progressive strengthening are tailored to your assessment. Manual therapy or acupuncture may be discussed, with benefits, risks and alternatives explained.
Explore ACL rehabilitation, hip and groin injuries, ankle sprains, tendinopathy and return-to-sport care, or visit the Conditions & Rehabilitation guide.
Your rehabilitation, step by step.
Understand the injury
Discuss your symptoms, assessment findings and the options appropriate to your presentation.
Build capacity
Work on movement and strength with a plan adapted to your goals and current tolerance.
Prepare for sport
Consider strength, confidence and the specific demands of training and competition.
Review your progress
Use reassessment and shared decisions to plan the next stage, including referral when appropriate.
FAQs
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Dr. Rees assesses musculoskeletal concerns, including sports injuries and knee, hip, groin, ankle and tendon complaints. Your assessment helps determine whether care is appropriate or whether further investigation or referral is needed.
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All healthcare interventions have potential benefits and risks. These depend on the treatment and your health history. Dr. Rees will discuss relevant risks, alternatives and your preferences before proceeding.
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The plan and duration depend on your presentation, goals and response to care. Progress is reviewed over time. Dr. Rees will discuss the next steps and any need to adapt the plan; there is no guaranteed recovery timeline.
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You can book directly with the clinic. If you are recovering from surgery or receiving care elsewhere, bring any relevant reports or instructions so they can be considered in your assessment.
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Expect a discussion of your history and activity goals, a physical assessment and an explanation of the findings. Dr. Rees will discuss whether care is appropriate, your options and any need for referral.
Patient experiences
Results vary. These experiences may not be typical of every patient.
I've visited The Athlete's Grid for back and knee injuries. Dr. Rees provided expert care and built me a personalized plan to get me back to all my regular activities. My mobility and strength have improved greatly since working with him. The clinic itself is a great environment as well.
Jake Dickey, Toronto
I sprained my ankle and have been seeing Dr. Rees. He surpassed my expectations and not only helped me get back to activity faster, but developed a plan to help improve strength and range of motion to prevent future injury to my ankle and other areas that I was compensating for. Hours are also great and very accommodating team. Highly recommend!
Derek Peters, Toronto
I have had a chronic spine issue (part of which was congenital) for 15 years. My situation was pretty hopeless. I saw Austin, who took a very common sense approach. I honestly thought that pain was just going to be a part of my daily life moving forward, but now I am optimistic that I will even be able to return to the sports and activities that I enjoy. I can't recommend Athlete’s Grid and Austin highly enough!!!
Jonathan Lorimer, Toronto
After almost a decade of playing professional football, I left the game with several injuries, including an injured shoulder. Dr. Austin Rees has been instrumental in my recovery. His approach is both professional and welcoming, and he truly listens to his patients' needs. Since working with him, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my health. Whether you’re recovering from sports injuries or just looking to get back to your regular activities, I would highly recommend Dr. Rees. He’s helped me regain my mobility and overall well-being.
Chris Ackie, Toronto
I highly recommend working with Austin at the Athletes Grid. Coming from a history of lower back injuries over the last 15 years which eventually culminated in a L4/L5 herniated disc 2 years ago. Austin helped change the approach to my recovery. I’ve seen an improvement in my strength and mobility as we continue to work towards widening the threshold of being pain-free. Austin is extremely personable and knowledgable, always helping me understand the connection between an exercise and our overall goal.
Andrew Fleming, Toronto
I was really suffering with lower back and hip pain post-childbirth and returning to exercise. Dr. Rees helped me with mobilization in clinic, and he gave me a plan with achievable goals, and manageable exercises to get me back to exercise. Ever since starting our treatment I have seen huge improvement, including almost immediate relief following our first appointment.
Hannah Martin, Toronto
When I started working with Austin, I had been dealing with a pretty painful and recurring lower back injury. I had worked with several practitioners over the past few years for my back, but I never truly felt that my inputs weren’t taken seriously. Austin, on the other hand, listened to anything and everything I had to say about my injury—no matter how small or irrelevant the detail—and took a collaborative and person-centered approach right from the start. I feel safe in Austin’s hands, and I’m hopeful that soon enough I will be back to lifting some heavy weights, resilient as ever!
Saebom Park, Toronto
