Dr. James Hadden B.Sc., D.C.
Chiropractor
Clinic Director
Dr. Hadden obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo, with a five year Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology.
James studied an additional four years at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, where he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1995.
James was awarded the Cum Laude Academic Award, as well as, the Clinic Internship Honours and Athlete of the Year Award upon graduation.
Dr. Hadden helped conduct research studies in orthopedics at Sunnybrook Hospital between 1992-1994.
Dr. Janine Taylor B.Sc., D.C.
Chiropractor
Acupuncture Practitioner
Dr. Janine Taylor grew up in the Durham region. She is thrilled to practice in her own community.
Dr. Taylor attended Queen's University where she obtained her BSc degree in Life Sciences. After graduation she obtained her Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (2004). In 2005 Dr. Taylor obtained post-graduate training in contemporary medical acupuncture at McMaster University.
Dr. Taylor is involved with multiple professional associations including being an examiner for the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board, and a Peer Assessor and committee member with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
In her spare time Janine enjoys running, biking and sewing. She is proud to lead a local 'Boomerang Bag' group which up-cycles fabric into tote bags as a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Together with her husband and kids, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Isabelle Talsma, B.HSc., D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Isabelle Talsma attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she attained the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, graduating in 2022.
Prior to attending CMCC, she studied at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology where she attained her Bachelor's in Health Sciences (Honours), majoring in Kinesiology.
Dr. Talsma has worked alongside sports teams, assisting in sideline coverage throughout her years of education, and now practices with a diversified technique focusing on soft tissue therapy, manipulation and mobilization of joints, use of modalities, and exercise prescription.
Isabelle believes that each patient is unique, and is dedicated to offering care that reflects that individualization.
Andrea Dixon B.Sc., RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Low-Intensity Laser Therapy Practitioner
Andrea Dixon completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Guelph in 1998. She has been a member of The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 2000.
In addition to these qualifications, Andrea became certified in Low Intensity Laser Therapy in 2006.
Using massage therapy in conjunction with laser therapy has broadened the scope of her practice. She enjoys the challenge of difficult to treat pathologies and injuries. In 2013 Andrea was awarded 'Laser Clinician of The Year' at the 2013 international laser
conference.
In her free time, Andrea is an outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about her horses and dogs. She enjoys skiing and cycling with her family and is currently working with her husband and son to create a sustainable agriculture environment at their hobby farm.
Heather Johnstone RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Heather has over 2,200 training hours and is a graduate of Trillium College. She has been a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 2016.
She has a love for health and wellness and helping others and these two passions led her to become an RMT. Through massage therapy, she aims to assist clients to reduce pain and related symptoms, increase mobility and decrease stress to enhance the quality of their lives.
She is experienced in providing Swedish massage techniques, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, pre- and post-natal as well as treatments with a more relaxation focus.
Heather has a very caring, professional presence. Whatever your individual needs are, she will tailor your treatments to meet your specific health and wellness goals.
Michelle Lowe
Registered Massage Therapist
Michelle graduated from Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2002. She is licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is a member of the Ontario Massage Therapists Association (OMTA).
Michelle has worked in both a clinic and spa environment where she uses a variety of Swedish techniques as well as trigger point therapy, deep tissue, stretching, prenatal and relaxation for pain and stress management. Michelle is always working to keep her clients healthy and happy.
Chantal Stephens
Registered Massage Therapist
Chantal graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Durham College.
She considers herself a strong advocate for the profession and helping the public understand what RMTs can offer to the health profession.
As part of our team Chantal is hoping to help the community develop knowledge about their musculoskeletal health as well as help restore mobility through deep tissue massage.
She has worked with a variety of clients over the past 3 years including varsity athletes.
In the future Chantal plans to expand her modalities at the clinic.
Deacon Barbour B.HSc., RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Deacon completed his Bachelor of Health Science with a major in Kinesiology at Ontario Tech University in 2017 where he graduated with Distinction. He then graduated with honours from Durham College in 2020 completing his advanced diploma in Massage Therapy during which time he worked as a Registered Kinesiologist in the Durham Region, treating a wide variety of clients in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
His approach to therapy is to adapt the treatment based on each individual patient using a combination of Swedish and Deep-tissue Massage, Cupping Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Therapeutic Exercise, instrument-assisted and manual Soft-tissue manipulation, and evidence-based Orthopedic Physical Assessment.
Deacon is passionate about using his knowledge and skills gained from 5+ years of working in the field of rehabilitation and wellness to help his patients alleviate pain, reduce stress, improve movement, and reach their goals.
