Meet the Doctors, Therapists & Staff
The QCC team
Dr. Leah Gibeault, B.Sc. (Hons), D.C.
Chiropractor and Medical Acupuncture Provider
Dr. Leah Gibeault began her academic career at
Her ambition to grow as a chiropractor and expand her skill-set has led to further education and certification in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University, Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique and special interest courses in sport specific training and injury prevention, and women's health.
Dr. Leah believes an active lifestyle is a healthy one. She played
on the women’s hockey team at CMCC and is an avid recreational runner. She has been a part of the
Dr. Leah treats a wide variety of patients, from chronic, repetitive strain conditions to acute sports injuries. She has had experience working with a variety of healthcare practitioners and is proud to be a part of the talented multidisciplinary team at QCC.
Dr. Melanie Chryssafis, B.Kin. (Hons), D.C.
Chiropractor and Medical Acupuncture Provider
DrMelanie@quarrychiropractic.com
Dr. Melanie is a graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a graduate from McMaster University where she received an honours bachelor degree in Kinesiology. Dr. Melanie is certified in Active Release Techniques (ART). To aid with the healing of everyday strains and sprains, Dr. Melanie also provides her patients with Acupuncture therapy, which she is certified through the Acupuncture Foundations of Canada Institute.
Dr. Melanie has a passion for sports! She ran cross country and track throughout high school and university and has competed in numerous half and full marathons. Her favorite race is the Cabot Trail 24 hour relay that she ran in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She has led many running groups through the Runningroom and fitness clubs, from 5km to half marathon clinics. She has also attended various courses focusing on the prevention and identification of running injuries. She enjoys playing soccer and floor hockey in local leagues.
Dr. Melanie has two little munchkins, Liam and Madeleine. They helped foster a new focus in her practice involving chiropractic treatments for mothers and children. Dr. Melanie has taken various ICPA (The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) and pre/post natal chiropractic education courses. Dr. Melanie lives just five minutes from the clinic in the Beaches and is very excited to be returning to practicing chiropractic in her community!
Dr. Odette Bulaong, BSc(Hons), ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor
DrOdette@quarrychiropractic.com
Dr. Odette enjoys teaching people sensible ways they can make lifelong improvements in their health. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto. She went on to earn a Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Wellness & Health Promotion, when she was introduced to the concept of wellness. She resonated with the idea that true health comes not just from physical, but also mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. With this realization, she pursued her calling at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she received the Award for Clinical Excellence in Asian Medicine and Acupuncture. It was also at CCNM that she experienced firsthand the power of naturopathic medicine, as she learned to manage her own chronic health conditions.
Dr. Odette
has helped people overcome a wide variety of health concerns, including anxiety
and stress, migraines, eczema and constipation. She has a special interest in
polycystic kidney disease, as well as supporting women through all stages of their
unique health needs, including menstrual issues, pregnancy, fertility concerns
and perimenopause.
To
better serve her patients, Dr. Odette continues to take courses to keep her
naturopathic techniques up-to-date. She is certified in Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture and as a Healthy & Active Metabolism Program Provider. She is licensed with the Board of
Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy to practice naturopathic medicine
in Ontario and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic
Doctors (CAND). Dr. Odette looks forward to working with you, as you discover
what true health can mean for you.
Kelly Franklin, MSc PT, BSc (Hons)
Registered Physiotherapist
Kelly Franklin graduated from Queen’s University with her Master’s of Physiotherapy in 2009 and obtained her Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Western Ontario in 2007.
Since graduating, Kelly practiced physiotherapy in a private clinic in Ottawa before moving to the big city of Toronto. She has experience treating a wide range of conditions and injuries such as Motor Vehicle Accident injuries, neck and back pain, arthritis, general deconditioning, post-surgical physiotherapy, and sports injuries. She loves to learn and continues to take post-graduate courses including acupuncture, manual therapy, shoulder impingement syndrome, and taping.
Outside of work, Kelly enjoys running, working out at the gym, photography, art, and baking.
Natalie O'Brien
Registered Massage Therapist
Natalie is a graduate from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic. She has performed deep tissue, relaxation and treatment massage on a variety of clients. She participated in many outreaches including ones focused on the elderly, stroke sufferers, sports massage, high-risk pregnancies and post-partum massage. She finds massage beneficial in cases of TMJ dysfunction, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, and many other soft tissue issues.
She enjoys introducing people to massage as effective tool in relieving the stress of their daily life as well as a compliment to their on-going health and fitness regime
Krystyne Stankiewicz B.R.T., B.Sc (Hon)
Registered Massage Therapist
is a 2005 graduate from the Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy and Teaching Clinic obtaining her active registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in the same year. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Pre-Medical Health Sciences from the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto. She was previously employed for 12 years as a Research Scientist in the Cancer Research Departments of several Toronto hospitals.
As a Massage Therapy clinician, she specializes in treating patients of catastrophic brain and spinal cord impairment due to motor vehicle collisions. Her other clinical interests include: sports injury, pre/post natal, infant, chronic pain management and deep tissue massage. In her spare time Krystyne is an avid photographer, ice hockey player, runner, and full time wife to Todd and Mommy to daughter Olivia.
Come and visit us at the Quarry Chiropractic for all you Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Naturopathic and Massage needs
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