Dr. Peter Darvas

Dr. Peter Darvas is the lead chiropractor and owner of Island Family Chiropractic. Peter's journey into the world of chiropractic care started when he was just a kid, dealing with some serious back pain at the age of twelve. As a competitive swimmer, this pain was a real challenge, not just for his performance but also because his coach didn't believe him. It was a tough lesson in how often people overlook or dismiss back pain in young atheletes.

Fast forward a few years, and after trying all sorts of treatments like physical therapy, massage, and meds, Peter's dad finally took him to a chiropractor. What a difference it made! Within six months, Peter was back in the pool, winning medals for Canada and eventually breaking records at York University in Toronto. But the best part? He could finally sleep, sit, and live without being in constant pain. This experience lit a fire in Peter, and he knew he wanted to dedicate his life to helping others through chiropractic care.

Now, with almost 30 years under his belt and over half a million patient adjustments, Peter has turned that passion into a simple philosophy: treat every patient like he would want to be treated and always give his best adjustment at every visit. He's all about making a difference in people's lives by providing compassionate and effective care and helping patients live active, pain-free lives.

Peter graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas, in 1996. He also has a degree in Exercise Physiology and certificates in Sports Administration and Advanced Coaching from York University.

Before taking over Island Family Chiropractic, Peter ran successful practices in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

When he's not helping patients, you can find Peter working out, rocking out to some heavy metal tunes, brushing up on his impressive trivia knowledge, adding to his collection of heart-shaped artwork, or taking a stroll on the beach with his two furry friends.