Chiropractors
Dr. Kristopher van der Veer
After graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and the University of Guelph where he was an academic All-Canadian and captain of the basketball team, Dr. van der Veer became a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Ontario Chiropractic Association, College of Chiropractors of Ontario. He is currently an examiner for the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board, an Advanced Practice Clinician with the Interprofessional Spinal Assessment and Education Clinics (ISAEC) and a peer assessor with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. Dr. van der Veer is a full body certified Active Release Technique provider, an Independent Chiropractic Evaluator, as well as a Level 3 Titleist Performance Institute medical professional. Dr. van der Veer has worked with the Ottawa Sooners football team, Bytown Blues rugby team and varsity teams at Algonquin College. He is a former biomechanics and physiology professor.
After graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and the University of Guelph where he was an academic All-Canadian and captain of the basketball team, Dr. van der Veer became a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Ontario Chiropractic Association, College of Chiropractors of Ontario. He is currently an examiner for the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board, an Advanced Practice Clinician with the Interprofessional Spinal Assessment and Education Clinics (ISAEC) and a peer assessor with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. Dr. van der Veer is a full body certified Active Release Technique provider, an Independent Chiropractic Evaluator, as well as a Level 3 Titleist Performance Institute medical professional. Dr. van der Veer has worked with the Ottawa Sooners football team, Bytown Blues rugby team and varsity teams at Algonquin College. He is a former biomechanics and physiology professor.
Dr. Katherine Whitton
A graduate of Acadia University and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Whitton is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Ontario Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. In her final year at chiropractic college, Dr. Whitton was selected as a treating intern for the Friends for Life Bike Rally, a 6-day bike ride from Toronto to Montreal in support of the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation, where she treated cyclist and crew members. She also volunteered extensively in her undergrad with children and youth with special needs. Dr. Whitton has completed extra training for paediatric populations, pregnant/ post-partum women, runners, and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Most recently, Dr. Whitton completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and is now a certified yoga teacher.
A graduate of Acadia University and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Whitton is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Ontario Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. In her final year at chiropractic college, Dr. Whitton was selected as a treating intern for the Friends for Life Bike Rally, a 6-day bike ride from Toronto to Montreal in support of the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation, where she treated cyclist and crew members. She also volunteered extensively in her undergrad with children and youth with special needs. Dr. Whitton has completed extra training for paediatric populations, pregnant/ post-partum women, runners, and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Most recently, Dr. Whitton completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and is now a certified yoga teacher.
Massage Therapists
Jack Baraniak, RMT
Jack is a graduate of Kineconcept Institute of Massage Therapy and has been practicing massage therapy since 2004. His passion to help others prompted his career in massage therapy. Jack was previously working in Toronto for many years at some of the fanciest spas in the city, but recently returned to Ottawa to be closer to his family.
Jacks specialties range from Deep Tissue techniques working deep into the muscles to help release tension and stiffness to a relaxing Swedish massage to help ground and centre the body and mind . He customizes his massage to the needs of each individuals in order to help them feel their best . He also loves the topics of anthropology, philosophy and meditation and believes good health starts from within.
Jack is a graduate of Kineconcept Institute of Massage Therapy and has been practicing massage therapy since 2004. His passion to help others prompted his career in massage therapy. Jack was previously working in Toronto for many years at some of the fanciest spas in the city, but recently returned to Ottawa to be closer to his family.
Jacks specialties range from Deep Tissue techniques working deep into the muscles to help release tension and stiffness to a relaxing Swedish massage to help ground and centre the body and mind . He customizes his massage to the needs of each individuals in order to help them feel their best . He also loves the topics of anthropology, philosophy and meditation and believes good health starts from within.
Patricia Rollins, RMT
Patricia is a graduate of York University where she received a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology, after which she completed massage therapy training at Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto. She has been an RMT in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists and the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario since 2004. Having spent 15 years working out of clinics and her home practice, Patricia brings a wealth of experience treating clients with treatment approaches tailored to their specific conditions, most recently women with bladder / uterine prolapse. Involvement in community events is a passion for Patricia, for example massaging at the Relay for Life and Cycle for Sight, Head Coach of the Barrhaven Seawolves (Special Olympics Swim Team) from 2008-2012, running with her family at the Ottawa the Army Run as well as volunteering with Shawna’s Outreach. Patricia has been a Group Fitness instructor for GoodLife Fitness from 2008- 2021 teaching Body Pump, CXWORX and Athletic Training. She has been a member of Bytown Sportchicks Dragon Boat Club competing at Canadian Dragon Boat Championships in Welland 2017 and Regina 2019, as well as 2018 Club Crew World Championships in Szeged Hungary.
Patricia is a graduate of York University where she received a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology, after which she completed massage therapy training at Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto. She has been an RMT in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists and the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario since 2004. Having spent 15 years working out of clinics and her home practice, Patricia brings a wealth of experience treating clients with treatment approaches tailored to their specific conditions, most recently women with bladder / uterine prolapse. Involvement in community events is a passion for Patricia, for example massaging at the Relay for Life and Cycle for Sight, Head Coach of the Barrhaven Seawolves (Special Olympics Swim Team) from 2008-2012, running with her family at the Ottawa the Army Run as well as volunteering with Shawna’s Outreach. Patricia has been a Group Fitness instructor for GoodLife Fitness from 2008- 2021 teaching Body Pump, CXWORX and Athletic Training. She has been a member of Bytown Sportchicks Dragon Boat Club competing at Canadian Dragon Boat Championships in Welland 2017 and Regina 2019, as well as 2018 Club Crew World Championships in Szeged Hungary.
