Meet our team

Chiropractors

The doctors of chiropractic at the Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center have been freeing people from pain in Perth, Ontario, Canada for over 18 years. As Chiropractors with experience, they are committed to promoting optimal health and well being of patients. They use a "whole person approach". This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, the doctors are able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

Dr. Kathy Wickens, B.Sc.(Hon), D.C. Wellness Advisor

Dr. Karim Guirguis, B.Sc., D.C. 

Dr. Guirguis is a licensed chiropractor who earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa, and his Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College.

After graduating, he practiced for several years in Westminster, Vermont, where he gained valuable experience working in a health care model which involved collaboration between professionals of several health care disciplines, including medical doctors, naturopaths, physiotherapists and psychotherapists.

After leaving Vermont, Dr. Guirguis moved to Ottawa, where he currently practices at the Sunrise Health Centre and at the Chiropractic Care and Longevity Clinic in Perth.

He was recently involved in a two year government funded study of chiropractic care at the Carlington Community Health Centre in Ottawa. During those two years, he treated patients and evaluated their response to chiropractic treatments in collaboration with several medical doctors and nurse practitioners. Once the study was completed, the results demonstrated the effectiveness of chiropractic treatments to patients with nerve, joint, and muscle pain.

Dr. Guirguis currently resides in Ottawa with his wife, one very active toddler and another one on the way. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports, especially soccer, skiing and tennis, as well as traveling and spending time with family and friends.

He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Registered Massage Therapy

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

• Increases Alertness Decrease Stress Hormones
• Reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure
• Stimulates the brain to produce endorphins, the body’s natural pain control
• Decreases the occurrence of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms
  

Erin Dillon, R.M.T

CranioSacral & Certified in Acupuncture Erin Dillon has been a registered massage therapist since 2005. After graduating at the top of her class in massage therapy, Erin went on to study Contemporary Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University and CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute. Erin now uses these techniques alongside massage therapy when indicated. She provides both gentle and deep tissue massage, readily adapting her techniques to find the best fit for individualized optimal healing.

 Originally from Ottawa, she moved to Perth to enjoy a friendly community with a strong heritage.  Erin Dillon, RMT is proud to be a team member of the Chiropractic Care & Longevity Center. She is a highly trained professional healthcare provider ready to help you achieve your wellness goals.  

Beth Fequet, RMT

Beth has been a registered massage therapist since 2004. She is a graduate of Kine Concept Ontario’s 2500 hour massage therapy program. She is an active member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Ontario Massage Therapists Association. Dedicated to lifelong learning, she has complemented her practice with training in Geriatric Massage, Palliative Care, Integrated Lymph Drainage, Breast Massage, Thermal Palms® Massage, Aquatic Massage Therapy and Reiki. She provides a professional, gentle, healing touch that is tailored to meet your needs.  She believes massage therapy is an excellent way to facilitate the body’s natural healing process.

Beth encourages each client to participate in this process to help them reach their health care goals. Sessions are augmented with client education on self care such as postural awareness, hydrotherapy and remedial exercise. 

Reflexology

Melanie Fyfe, RAC, Certified Reflexologist

Melanie has been a certified reflexologist with the Reflexology Association of Canada since 2003. Her lifelong interest in natural ways to better health led her to study reflexology when she was living on Vancouver Island and Healing Feats grew out of a desire to help others to achieve optimum health with this natural and gentle therapy. She offers treatments at the Chiropractic Care and Longevity Centre.

Esthetics

Professional Makeup Artist

Educator for Gel Nail Company

21 Years of Experience

Chiropractic Assistants

Ashley, Hanna & Kristine would be more than happy to answer your questions, book your appointments and guide you in the right direction to make the best choice for your healthcare needs. 

Ashley Finnigan

Ashley has been a member of the office since 2001.  She resides in Smiths Falls with her husband Cory and 2 children, Carter and Mallory.  She has a great love for animals (3 dogs and 4 cats) and enjoys family time on the lake, and taking holiday trips.  In the office, she coordinates everything to ensure that work goes harmoniously for everyone.

Hanna Murphy

Hanna has been a part of the Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center team for more than five years.  She has always shown great interest in health and wellness and has found working at the Center as a Chiropractic Assistant very educational throughout the years. She works hard on continuing to educate herself in wellness, as you’ll notice the staff frequently attend educational seminars.  In 2007 Hanna, completed the Registered Nutritional Supplement Advisor course through the Alive Academy, also in 2007 she completed a course on orthotics from The Orthotic Group.  Every month Hanna researches anything & everything new about health and wellness and puts together a monthly Chiropractic newsletter for the office.  To continue her interest of physical health and wellness at home Hanna aka Semi Precious, is a founding member of the The Rideau Valley Roller Girls, a roller derby league in Ottawa. Hanna resides in Perth with her beloved cat Pat.

  Ocean Bonneau