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Ontario-Canada Chiropractic Member

About our staff

Dr. W. Mark deGruchy B.Sc., D.C.

Dr. Mark DegruchyDr. deGruchy has maintaned a busy wellness-based practice in Ottawa since 1984. He is currently the chiropractor for the Ottawa Senators and is an ambassador for CHEO's Big Step program. In addition, Dr. deGruchy maintains an active role on the Ontario Chiropractic Association's board of directors.
Education:
  • 1984 - Graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto
  • 1980 - Graduated from the University of Ottawa's Biology program.

Licensure:

  • Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board
  • College of Chiropractors of Ontario

Professional Affiliations:

  • Canadian Chiropractic Association
  • Ontario Chiropractic Association
  • Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Association
  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Alumni Association

Awards and Experience: 

  • 2006/2007 - Ontario Chiropractic Association Board of Directors
  • 2006/2007 - Canadian Chiropractic Association Government Relations Sub-Committee Member
  • 2004 - Nominated for the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Professional Services of the Year Award 
  • 2004 - Ontario Chiropractic Association Political Leadership Award
  • 2004 - Ontario Chiropractic Association for Field Research in Chiropractic
  • 1984 - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Clinic Honours
  • Introduced Back Pack Safety program into the Ottawa school board.
  • Extensive experience treating local and international professional athletes.
  • Outside board representative for Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO

Dr. Brent E. Burton B.A.Hon., D.C.

Dr. Brent Burton

Dr. Burton has been working at Downtown Chiropractic since 2006. He is focused on helping patients prevent injuries, achieve better health and reach their full potential. He has been involved in a variety of public speaking events on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and is an active member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association's government relations subcommittee.

Education:

  • 2006 - Graduated Cum laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.
  • 2002 - Graduated from Carleton University's Biology and Geography combined program with Highest Honours.

Licensure:

  • Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board
  • College of Chiropractors of Ontario

Professional Affiliations:

  • Canadian Chiropractic Association
  • Ontario Chiropractic Association
  • Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Association
  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Alumni Association

Awards and Experience:

  • 2008 - Member of the Canadian Chiropractic Associations Government Relations Subcommittee 
  • 2006 - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Clinic Honours
  • 2005/2006 - Student Canadian Chiropractic Association Executive Committee Member
  • 2003 - 2006 - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Dean's List

Our Wonderful Staff

 Katherine

Katherine has been working with chiropractors for the past 21 years at various offices in the Ottawa area. She has been office manager and new patient advocate for Dr. Mark for the past 13 years. 

 Tina

Tina has been working as a chiropractic health assistant for seven years. Previously she worked as a front line social worker with people living with HIV/AIDS and children with special needs. She is extremely happy to have found her home here at Downtown Chiropractic. 

 Rebecca

Rebecca is the most recent addition to the team at Downtown Chiropractic. Along with her expertise in customer service, she brings the experience of working at two physiotherapy clinics in the Ottawa area for the past 6 years.

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