Dr. Tierney is passionate about supporting athletes of all levels, whether someone is just starting out, training for personal goals, or competing at the elite level. She approaches athletic performance as a health condition, recognizing that peak performance relies on optimal physiological function. Her practice focuses on the whole person, addressing digestive health, immunity, sleep, chronic pain, and recovery, while also helping athletes level up their game through improvements in strength, endurance, or body composition. She has a particular focus on concussion management, working to help athletes return to play safely and efficiently. Drawing on her own experience as an elite athlete, Dr. Tierney understands the dedication it takes to perform at the top level and is committed to providing a care team that matches that same intensity and commitment to each athlete’s health and performance.
A former internationally ranked para-swimmer, Skylar competed at the 2013 Canada Games and the 2016 Paralympic Trials. After retiring from sport, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science from Queen’s University in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences. Following this, she earned her doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, ON. Dr. Tierney is a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition and holds advanced training in concussion management from the University of Calgary, Laval Univeristy and the University of British Columbia, as well as training in mental health in elite sport through the International Olympic Committee. Dr. Tierney also holds an Emergency First Responder certification with the Canadian Red Cross for sideline care.
When not working, Skylar enjoys building lego, devouring true crime documentaries, and working up a sweat at heated pilates. An avid traveller, Skylar has gone solo-backpacking twice and takes any opportunity to add a new stamp to her passport.