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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. Cam Tranchell

Chiropractor

Dr. Tranchell began his academic career with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree , double majoring in ecology/evolutionary biology and human biology from the University of Toronto: St. George. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

His endless fascinations with the complexities of the human body drive him to continue learning new and more effective treatments. Dr. Tranchell cross-refers and collaborates extensively with medical doctors, and always makes sure to honor the unique individuality of each of his patients with a fully customized approach to care.

 

Henry Ford famously said, “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success”. Dr. Tranchell invites you to work together with him to continue on your journey of success.  

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Maureen

Registered Massage Therapist

Maureen did her learnings at Canadian College of Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy and earned her diploma from Kikkawa College in October 2020. Maureen has had experience in a variety of areas from volunteering in multiple sports events, outreaches, and placements in addition to her clinical experience during her time in college.

Her goal is to help her clients achieve the same results whether it is for relaxation or impairment-based treatment or both. As she continues to work as a Massage Therapist, she will continue to take additional courses to incorporate more modalities in her treatment.

Maureen specializes in Swedish Massage, deep tissue, myofascial therapy, pre-natal and post-natal massages.

When Maureen is not working, she enjoys cooking and being outside with her son Zaki.

Corey Hafner

Physiotherapist

BA (Hons), MScPT, Medical Acupuncture Provider

Corey Hafner graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland with a Masters in Physical Therapy, after completing a Specialized Honours degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association in good standing.
Corey has a passion for helping people, while empowering them to contribute to their own health. She takes time to find the root of a person’s problem and cooperatively with them creates a personalized treatment plan to address their immediate concerns and prevent relapses. Once their conditions have been rehabilitated, Corey helps her patients realize their full potential and improve their quality of life.

In clinical practice, her treatment philosophy includes an evidence-based approach that involves comprehensive assessment, hands on manual therapy, modalities, exercise prescription, medical acupuncture, and patient education to help patients achieve optimal outcomes.
When not in clinical practice, Corey enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with her growing family.

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Osei Tawia

Registered Massage Therapist

Osei started his career by attending the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Humber College. After graduating,  he was eager to learn more about the muscles, joints and tissues of the human body. He went on to continue his education at Centennial College for Massage Therapy. Osei has a strong passion to help his clients see results. He utilizes his background in remedial exercises, deep tissue massage, and trigger point therapy to have patients feeling their best.

Khan Khounxay

Registered Massage Therapist

Khan Khounxay is a RMT who holds a Bachelor of Science (Specialized Honours) degree from York University in Kinesiology and a diploma in Massage Therapy from RCCMT.  Khan has a strong understanding on a variety of health and fitness related topics.

Khan is trained in soft tissue therapies. He uses a wide variety of techniques and treatment options such as joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, progressive rehabilitation exercises, and joint/motor control patterns. Through the years, he has also developed a keen interest in the treatment of knee/shoulder injuries in addition to neck and back pain complaints.

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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!

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Lydia Koduah Grindley

Registered Massage Therapist

Lydia Koduah Grindley is a results driven therapist who combines therapeutic pain management with relaxation massage. Combining traditional Swedish techniques with pressure points and stretch.

Napier Woo

Registered Massage Therapist

After graduating from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Sciences degree, Napier pursued further education at Sutherland-Chan school of Massage Therapy.

Napier has been practicing Massage Therapy for over 4 years. His practice has been focused on Motor Vehicle Accidents as well as rehabilitation. He incorporates General Swedish Techniques, Myofascial release as well as Deep Tissue Massage.

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Yi Na Sin

Registered Massage Therapist

Yi Na is a distinguished graduate of Trillium College, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice as a Registered Massage Therapist. With a keen focus on her clients’ healthcare needs and goals, Yi Na tailors each treatment to cater to individual requirements, whether they are therapeutic or relaxation-oriented. Her dedication to ensuring optimal health for each client is evident in her customized approach to Massage Therapy. Beyond her professional commitments, Yi Na finds joy in spending quality time with her expanding family and indulges her passion for exploring the world through travel.

Dr. Mireille Momdjian

Naturopathic Doctor

HBSc, ND

Mireille Momdjian is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor joining Apex Physiotherapy & Chiropractic.  She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine’s 4 year doctorate program along with her internship that included a year on their Fertility shift at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic.  She is passionate about providing evidence-based individualized care while helping her patients to get to the root cause of their concerns.

Mireille prioritizes patients’ health goals while providing comprehensive treatment plans. The modalities she uses to treat her patients include: dietary and lifestyle modification, acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy and nutraceuticals.  She also offers detailed diet analysis, customized meal plans, and supplement list assessment.  

Mireille is also certified in cosmetic facial rejuvenation acupuncture to help the skin look brighter and smoother, while reducing fine lines. Her cosmetic acupuncture treatments include facial acupuncture with LED light therapy and facial cupping/massage. 

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Shawn Gargoum

Dr. Shawn Gargoum is a board-certified chiropractor, having graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with Cum Laude distinction and Clinic Honours. Previous to chiropractic school, Dr. Gargoum attended The University of Western Ontario, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology while maintaining Dean’s List status. Dr. Gargoum is currently enrolled at the University of McMaster and is a Master’s of Rehabilitation Science candidate.  

 Dr. Gargoum is a diversified practitioner, providing treatment consisting of myofascial release, chiropractic adjustments, movement assessment, exercise prescription and nutritional counselling. Dr. Gargoum also provides neurofunctional acupuncture, earning post-graduate certification through The McMaster University Continuing Health Science Education Department. Additionally, Dr. Gargoum has taken additional certification in providing care and management for those patients who suffer from concussion

 When not in clinic, Dr. Gargoum enjoys chasing after his two young children, spending family time at the cottage, and going for long, frustrating walks on the golf course.

Wlodek

Licensed Physiotherapist

Wlodek is a Licensed Physiotherapist, with almost 3 decades of experience in the field of manual therapy and over 60 certifications and courses in various natural healing methods in Canada and Europe. He is compassionate, committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in merging and integrating healing methods from different fields together, including principles of various relaxation techniques, along with meditation practice, to provide customized treatment for each client. In his spare time, Wlodek is interested is sailing, artistic photography and philosophy.

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Sean Power

Physiotherapist

Sean Power achieved his Master’s in Physical Therapy from Western University, after graduating with honours in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. During these degrees, he worked as a personal trainer providing in person and online sessions to general population clients as well as athletes of all calibre including hockey, rugby, volleyball, cheerleading, lacrosse, basketball, swimming, cricket, etc.

Sean focuses on treating the person in front of him and enjoys getting to know his patients. A strong therapeutic relationship often guides creativity throughout the rehab process as he has a passion for helping people understand their true capacity. Sean utilises hands on manual therapy, paired with exercise, modalities, and education that is personalised to the individual to achieve goals set out as a team.

When not in clinical practice Sean enjoys trying new foods, travelling, and playing sports/exercising with friends.

Shohei Miyauchi

Athletic Therapist.

Shohei is an accomplished Athletic Therapist with a strong sports medicine background, dedicated to enhancing athletic performance.

He has spent the past 10 years providing top-tier care to a number of professional sports teams, including his current role as the First Team Athletic Therapist for the 2017 MLS Cup Champions, Toronto FC. He has had the opportunity to work alongside other professional sports teams including FC Edmonton and the Edmonton Eskimos.

His educational background includes an Advanced Athletic Therapy program at Mont Royal University and a Sports Medicine degree from the University of Tsukuba, Japan.

As a previous athlete himself, Shohei understands the importance of human movement and applies
these principles of Athletic Therapy to his everyday care.

Kat Wong-You

Registered Massage Therapist

Kat has had a strong background in health and wellness, working in the fitness field for over a decade, including coaching and competing in various strength sports and martial arts, with a focus on biomechanics, movement and alignment.  She continued her education at Centennial College to study Massage Therapy.  Her approach is using soft tissue techniques, remedial exercise and deep tissue massage to help clients meet their goals.  She plans on always continuing her education to consistently provide the best care for clients as possible. 

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