Chiropractor
Dr. Kathy Wickens B.Sc.(Hon), D.C. Wellness Advisor
Dr. Kathy Wickens is a licensed Chiropractor who earned her Honors Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa, Certificate of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa and her Doctorate from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College of Canada which is one of the best academic chiropractic colleges in the world.
After graduating from the University of Ottawa, Dr. Wickens worked in the Federal Government for ten years. When she personally discovered the benefits of Chiropractic, she returned to school for an additional four years to get her Doctorate in Chiropractic.
She is the owner of the Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center located in Perth, Ontario.
Her background is extensive. She believes in a well-rounded common sense approach utilizing the latest scientific advancements in health care in order to achieve optimal health and to correct the underlying cause of any specific conditions. Dr. Wickens also believes patients must be informed and take an active role in their health. Over the past thirty-five years, Dr. Wickens has lectured to thousands to educate the public regarding chiropractic, nutrition, exercise, wellness, etc.
Dr. Wickens has taken thousands of hours of continuing education involving chiropractic, physical training, orthotics, gait analysis, compression stockings, addiction, supplements, homeopathy, radiology courses, lifestyle management, C.A.T.S. (Cranial Adjusting Turner Style), Cranial Release Technique (CRT), Postural Neurology and Cold Laser Therapy. She is constantly honing her skills to keep up with the latest technology and to keep abreast of the most up-to-date scientific research.
Dr. Wickens is actively involved in her community as a volunteer, one of them being past Chair of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation. When she is not involved with her two daughters and their families, and her extended family of her eleven brothers and sisters, she spends her time traveling, swimming, reading, cooking and playing board and card games.
Dr. Wickens firmly believes that we should all strive for quality of life. She enjoys assisting patients in making lifestyle changes towards this goal.
Personal Trainer
Max Hughes, Personal Trainer
Max Hughes is a personal trainer at Chiropractic Care with a background in bodybuilding and strength training. He works with people of all ages — from children to seniors — helping them build strength, improve mobility, and to help feel their best. Max believes that proper training, balanced nutrition, and smart supplementation all play a key role in long-term success. He takes pride in creating personalized, sustainable programs that fit each client’s goals and lifestyle.
Registered Massage Therapist
Katie Kirkwood, Registered Massage Therapist
Reiki/Reflexology 
Stephanie Forgues
Office Manager 
Makayla Giff, Office Manager
Chiropractic Assistants
The front staff 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.
Bridget Manahan, Chiropractic Assistant
Bridget was born and raised in the Perth area and attended Perth & District Collegiate Institute. She then went off to Loyalist College and studied Community & Justice Service Worker. After college Bridget went on an adventure and moved to a rural community in Saskatchewan and worked as a legal assistant. Bridget evidently ended up missing her family and home area so much she moved home where she then worked as a Child and Youth Worker for numerous years in residential group homes and non-profit youth centers.
Bridget enjoys spending her off time with her family and her dog, Champ. She is a typical country girl, who enjoys spending hours outside, hiking, swimming, hunting, camp fires, ATVing, camping or simply relaxing in her hammock with a book.
In addition to her many front desk duties, Bridget is responsible for requesting imaging, preparing the monthly newsletter and decorating the office.
Sereniti Bertrim, Chiropractic Assistant
Shelley Hehir, Chiropractic Assistant