- (905) 492-2739
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- 1450 Kingston Rd. Unit 7, Pickering, ON, Canada.
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Dr. Christopher Gordon-Tennant
Dr. Christopher Gordon-Tennant
Chiropractor
BMSc. (Hons)., CSCS., ART®️, DC. Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Chris Gordon-Tennant graduated from the University of Western Ontario obtaining an Honors Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree then went on to complete his education from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). There he was elected Class President in his 3rd and 4th years of study and was an active member of student council. He also received two awards for his hard work and contributions to the school. Dr. Chris also participated in interviewing prospective students into the chiropractic program for several years. On top of his studies at CMCC, Dr. Chris took additional courses to become certified in Active Release Technique®️, Thompson Technique as well as completing the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University.
Being very overweight as a child and teenager, Dr. Chris took a special interest in exercise and nutrition and became a personal trainer during his Chiropractic studies and achieved the status of a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). Dr. Chris decided to become a chiropractor to improve the quality of life of those around him, enabling people to enjoy the activities that they once did before. He also loves seeing the improvement of patients before they leave his office and educating them on the prevention of future injury.
Dr. Allan Drayton
Dr. Allan Drayton attended the University of Ottawa for four years studying Biochemistry. In his final year, he decided to further his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Robert Kilgannon Memorial Award. A year later, he completed the Medical Acupuncture Provider course at McMaster University. He has been practicing for 13 years and in 2020 and 2012 , he graduated from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Academy as well as the Royal Canadian College of Massage therapy respectively. Dr. Drayton enjoys using a variety of techniques to treat different conditions not limited to chronic pain, sport injuries, trauma, and stress.
Emily Murphy
Registered Physiotherapist
MScPT, BSc.Kin Registered Physiotherapist
Emily Murphy is a registered physiotherapist who is a graduate of Queen’s University where she received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree; she also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. During her time at McMaster, Emily volunteered at a spinal cord injury rehabilitation centre and developed a strong passion for assisting individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their exercise goals. As a physiotherapist, Emily’s treatment approach stems from using therapeutic exercise to optimize function as she has learned through work, volunteer, and personal experiences playing sports and competitive dancing. Emily believes in an evidence-based practice approach to therapy, and is interested in advancing her treatment skills to reflect the always growing field of physiotherapy. As a result, she has taken continuing education courses in concussion rehabilitation and acupuncture and hopes to continue furthering her skill set. During her spare time, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, knitting and making pizza!
Dr. Ledia Attia
Chiropractor
BSc HKin. (Hons), DC. Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Ledia Attia holds an Honours Bachelor of Sciences specializing in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. With a passion for preventative and alternative healthcare, she went on to pursue her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In addition, Dr. Attia is trained in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture through McMaster University.
Ledia utilizes a combination of treatment approaches including neurofunctional acupuncture, muscle release therapy, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping therapy, as well as rehabilitative exercise to achieve your goal.
Dr. Attia’s focus lies in identifying and correcting deficient movement patterns to optimize performance. She is passionate about providing evidence-based, functional solutions that keep you doing the things you love.