His pre-chiropractic education began at the University of British Columbia where he studied Kinesiology and Health Sciences. After his undergraduate education, he was accepted to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, the only English-speaking Chiropractic College in Canada. Throughout his four year chiropractic education he won numerous awards for his community involvement and academic achievements. Dr. Connell graduated with clinic honours and with academic honours (Magna Cum Laude). He spent his clinical year at the South Riverdale Community Health Care Centre and at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, where he provided chiropractic services to inner-city patients. In addition to patient care, Dr. Connell is also a published author in several peer-reviewed scientific journals and continues to use evidence-based protocols in his daily practice.