Lindsay Gorrell, MChiroprac, PhD
Resident Chiropractic Medicine
Dr. Gorrell has been in charge of teaching chiropractic medicine at the University of Zurich since 2025. This includes the chiropractic medicine curriculum during the first four years of regular human medicine studies as well as specialized chiropractic medicine teaching content in the fifth and sixth years of study. Her master's degree in chiropractic in Australia was followed by a research doctorate in Canada and a…
Dr. Gorrell has been in charge of teaching chiropractic medicine at the University of Zurich since 2025. This includes the chiropractic medicine curriculum during the first four years of regular human medicine studies as well as specialized chiropractic medicine teaching content in the fifth and sixth years of study. Her master's degree in chiropractic in Australia was followed by a research doctorate in Canada and a postdoctoral master's in medical education at Oxford University in England. After several years of experience abroad as a chiropractor, Ms. Gorrell works part-time as an assistant doctor of chiropractic medicine at Balgrist University Hospital.
Academic position
Head of Teaching, Chiropractic Medicine Study Program, University of Zurich
Studies
| 2014 | Master of Research, Macquarie University, Australia |
| 2013 | Master of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Australia |
| 2011 | Bachelor of Chiropractic Science, Macquarie University, Australia |
Continuing professional development
| 2025 | Master of Science in Medical Education, Oxford University, England (candidate) |
| 2020 | Doctor of Philosophy, University of Calgary, Canada |
| 2014 | Master of Research, Macquarie University, Australia |
Professional career
| 2025–current | Head of Teaching, Chiropractic Medicine Study Program (University of Zurich) & Assistant Chiropractor (Balgrist Hospital, University of Zurich) |
| 2024–2025 | Research Associate & Lecturer (Balgrist Hospital, University of Zurich) & Assistant Chiropractor (Balgrist Hospital, University of Zurich) |
| 2021–2024 | International Research Fellow (Balgrist Hospital, University of Zurich) |
| 2021–2022 | Chiropractor, Keystone Chiropractic (Sydney, Australia) |
| 2018–2020 | Teaching Assistant (University of Calgary) |
| 2018–2020 | Chiropractor, Halo Clinic (Calgary, Canada) |
| 2017–2020 | Sessional Instructor (University of Calgary) |
| 2016–2018 | Chiropractor, Vitalism Chiropractic/Calgary Brain and Spine (Calgary, Canada) |
| 2014–2016 | Chiropractor, Cathie Compton Chiropractic (Sydney, Australia) |
| 2013–2015 | Sessional Instructor (Macquarie University) |
Teaching posts
Head of Teaching, Chiropractic Medicine Study Program, University of Zurich
Grants and stipends
- CHF 31,000: Linking physiological responses to clinical outcomes following cervical spine manipulation: a randomized mechanistic cross-over trial – Balgrist Hospital Foundation (co-principle investigator with Dr. Martin Descarreaux) (2024)
- CHF 4,000: Systematic and longitudinal implementation of manikin-based simulation within the Chiropractic skills program University of Zurich Universitäre Lehrförderung (2024)
- CAD 12,922: Quantifying the Physical Demands of Manual Therapy Procedures Performed by Allied Healthcare Professionals – A Preliminary Investigation Toward Identifying and Mitigating Occupational Injury Risk – Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (co-principle investigators with Dr. Samuel Howarth & Dr. Martha Funabashi) (2023)
- CAD 72,000: Linking physiological responses to clinical outcomes following cervical spine manipulation: a randomized mechanistic cross-over trial – Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (co-principle investigator with Dr. Martin Descarreaux) (2022)
Memberships
- 2021–current: ChiroSuisse Association
- 2021–current: Association for Medical Education in Europe
- 2017–2020: International Society for Biomechanics
- 2016–2020: Canadian Society for Biomechanics
- 2016–2020: Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors
- 2016–2020: Canadian Chiropractic Association
- 2015–current: Chiropractic Australia
- 2013–2015: Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australia
Appointments
We would be happy to arrange an appointment with you.
Outpatient chiropractic clinic
+41 44 386 57 06
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Chiropractic Medicine
A scientifically based method of treatment, chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that can be used instead of or in addition to other medical or surgical treatment and physiotherapy. Experienced chiropractors treat patients with many different diseases and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. At the same time, the outpatient clinic is a training centre for future chiropractors.