Dr. Stephan Cooper is a Chiropractor, Researcher, and Health Ergonomist based in Winnipeg, recognized for his multidisciplinary approach to spinal health, injury prevention, and workplace ergonomics. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba before graduating Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, where he distinguished himself academically and clinically.

After several years in private practice, Dr. Cooper pursued advanced training in ergonomics, completing a Master’s degree in Health Ergonomics from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. His Master’s thesis explored how psychosocial factors influence spinal pain processing and contribute to the transition from acute pain to chronicity and disability — an area of growing importance in modern musculoskeletal care.

Dr. Cooper has played a significant role in advancing chiropractic research in Manitoba and across Canada. He is a former Chair of the Manitoba Chiropractors Association Research Committee, served as the Manitoba Representative for the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, and is Adjunct Research Faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College. He is also an active member of the University of Manitoba Chiropractic Research Working Group, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to strengthening research collaboration among healthcare professions.

His research has been published in respected scientific journals, including the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, and Topics in Integrative Health Care. Dr. Cooper has presented his work at international conferences across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe, contributing to global discussions on spinal health, ergonomics, and disability prevention.

In addition to his academic and research pursuits, Dr. Cooper maintains a private clinical practice at Spectrum Health Centre, where he integrates evidence‑based chiropractic care with ergonomic and functional assessment. He also consults with corporations, small businesses, and organizations to support injury prevention, return‑to‑work planning, ergonomic assessment, and disability management, helping workplaces reduce risk and improve employee well‑being