"Our goal is to eliminate pain, not to help you live with it, " states Stuart Donaldson, Ph.D. This is the guiding principle behind the development of Myosymmetries.

Stuart Donaldson, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, first worked in the more traditional areas of psychology including counseling and forensics. In the 1980's he became interested in the emerging field of biofeedback, particularly electromyography. This led him to complete a Ph.D. at the University of Calgary in 1989. As part of this degree he conducted a research study into the effectiveness of EMG biofeedback in the alleviation of chronic back pain. This research demonstrated the effectiveness of EMG in the treatment of back pain and led to the formation of a private practice specializing in pain treatment.

Over the years Stuart Donaldson, Ph.D. has conducted research into pain and has developed leading edge protocols for the treatment of chronic pain. His interest in the field of chronic pain led him to include other forms of biofeedback such as EEG neurotherapy and to incorporate a multidisciplinary approach including physical therapies, occupational therapy, massage therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and trigger point therapy.

Stuart Donaldson, Ph.D. has published a number of articles in respected journals and in 1995 was awarded the American Journal of Pain Management's award for the outstanding Contribution to the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Literature for that year.

Education / Certification / Training

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - University of Calgary
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) - University of Calgary
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A..) - University of Alberta
• Chartered Psychologist - Province of Alberta
• Senior Fellow - Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
• Diplomate - American Board of Psychological Specialties - Rehabilitation Psychology
• Diplomate - American Board of Forensic Examiners
• Diplomate & Senior Disability Analyst - American Board of Disability Analysts