Born and raised in Orillia, Sarah is excited to be returning to practice Physiotherapy in the community she is grateful to call home.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Psychology and Certificate in Rehabilitation Sciences from McMaster University in 2023. Sarah then moved to Kingston to complete her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at Queen’s University, graduating in 2025. During her studies she developed a keen interest in injury rehabilitation, promoting active living, and women’s health.

Her practice emphasizes a personalized approach to care, working together to create a treatment plan that focuses on each client’s unique goals. She is passionate about helping people restore movement, build strength, and return to the activities they love, whether that’s recovering from a sports injury, keeping up with their grandkids, or simply moving with less pain. Sarah’s treatment approach emphasizes active mobility and strength training, along with manual therapy and education. It is Sarah’s goal that each client has the necessary tools, skills, and information to be an active participant in their own rehabilitation journey.

When not at the clinic, you can find Sarah hiking, mountain or road cycling, travelling, spending time with friends and family, or reading a good book!

Extra courses taken:

• Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM), Level 1 (Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Orthopedic Division)

• Assessment and Treatment During Pregnancy for the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist (Embodia)

• Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: 2025 JOSPT Guideline on Diagnosis and Rehab (Embodia)

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Dr. Koughan is thrilled to be a member of the talented team at Orillia Synergy Healthcare and is eager to give back to the community that makes her proud to call Orillia home. She has experience managing a wide variety of musculoskeletal and persistent pain conditions using an active approach and utilizes multiple treatment techniques including individualized rehabilitation/exercise prescription, patient education, chiropractic manipulations/mobilizations, and manual and instrument assisted soft tissue therapies. Dr. Koughan is passionate about providing inclusive and patient-centered care for individuals across all activity levels and life stages. She works with each of her patients to develop personalized treatment plans to help them to meet their health and wellness goals, and return to the activities they find meaningful.

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I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND), registered with TC-CONO. I completed my undergraduate degree at Acadia University with honours in Psychology. In 2010, I graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, ON., one of the six schools in North America eligible to grant the designation of Naturopathic Doctor. I have a deep respect for the field of naturopathic medicine, how powerful its tools and treatments are, and how profoundly they can change a life for the better. What you put into your body is directly related to how much you get out of it, how resilient your physiology is and how healthy you feel. I believe in empowering my patients to be proactive and involved in their own health goals. I pride myself on providing an environment free of judgment, one in which you feel safe to discuss whatever is on your mind. I am not perfect, nor do I expect perfection from my patients. I have recently begun to focus my practice more on mental health and specifically nutrition and lifestyle habits that are simple yet absolutely essential to supporting mood and mindset.

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Dr. Kitchen has aspired to become a chiropractor since her first chiropractic visit at the age of eleven. She began her academic path at the University of Waterloo in the Kinesiology Co-operative Education Program. She was fortunate to complement her classroom learning with work placements at the Huronia Regional Centre, Kubota Metal Corporation, and Back to Function. In 2010, Dr. Kitchen graduated from her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with Honors and eagerly began the Doctor of Chiropractic program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

During her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Kitchen earned a place on the Dean’s list each year. At the start of her clinical year she was selected to be one of seven interns to have an additional placement at the Muki Baum Treatment Centre (now called the Aptus Treatment Centre), where she spent one day each week providing chiropractic care and tailored exercise programs to adults with complex disabilities. Dr. Kitchen was fortunate to have completed the clinical requirements of her final year three months early, allowing her to spend the remainder of the school year in a community placement under the supervision of her mentor and friend, Dr. Deborah Collins.

Dr. Kitchen graduated magna cum laude from the Doctor of Chiropractic program in 2014 with clinic honours. She is a full time Chiropractor at Synergy Healthcare. Dr. Kitchen is thrilled to be working in her hometown of Orillia and to be a part of this incredible team of professionals. Dr. Kitchen is a certified Active Release Techniques® provider, Graston Techniques® provider, is certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture (McMaster University), and is a trained provider of the Shift Concussion Management program. Dr. Kitchen’s strong background in rehabilitation exercise prescription and enthusiasm for helping people have served to shape her clinical practice.

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Dr. Perryman utilizes a combination of soft tissue therapy and joint manipulative techniques in order to decrease muscle/nerve/joint-related pain, correct faulty movement patterns, and optimize overall well-being. She is also certified in contemporary medical acupuncture from McMaster University, which she frequently uses to treat nerve-related pain and chronic concerns (e.g. headaches, arthritis, old stubborn injuries). Dr. Perryman is also passionate about health education and awareness, in order to give her patients the tools to actively participate in managing their well-being.

Dr. Perryman loves working with everyone from young children to older adults, new and expecting parents, athletes, office workers, and a variety of other professionals. She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to care and works closely with a phenomenal team of practitioners at Synergy Healthcare Group. This allows her to develop a treatment plan that is catered to each individual patient’s needs. Dr. Perryman also loves working with her patients of the four legged variety! She is a certified animal chiropractor and animal acupuncture provider, and runs a part-time animal practice out of Oro Medonte.

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Sarah Carter RMT studied at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and became registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in 1999. Sarah is a member of the RMTAO.

With 26 years experience, Sarah has worked in a both clinical and spa settings. She put her own knowledge and passion to use while teaching in a massage therapy program. Over the 10 years of teaching, she also supervised the operations of the clinic and organized various outreaches and placements in the community. Sarah was also involved with the Professional Advisory Committee which worked with employers and other Registered Massage Therapists to help improve the profession. Sarah is involved in running the Northern Kneads Lectures which gathers professionals together to learn from each other.

Teaching future Registered Massage Therapists made Sarah love the profession even more. Sarah believes that together with her clients, she can help create balance in her client’s body. Once this balance has been obtained, the client’s quality of life improves. Sarah uses a variety of techniques such as fascial work, stretching, strengthening and hydrotherapy to help correct postural imbalances.

Sarah is committed to her clients health and well being.

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Janelle has been a practicing physiotherapist for 12 years, having moved to the area and joined the Synergy team in 2016. Prior to practicing here, she lived and worked in Kingston, ON. Janelle completed her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Physical and Health Education at Queen’s University in 2010. She continued on to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at Queen’s in 2013. She has also taken an extensive list of post graduate courses including: - Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) - Active Release Techniques (ART) - Functional Dry Needling Level 1 - Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 1 and 2 - Level 2 Upper and Lower Manual Therapy - McKenzie Method for Lumbar Spine - Foot & Ankle Complex - Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

Janelle’s treatment philosophy focuses on restoring proper movement patterns based on strength and flexibility. If you move better, you will feel better. She uses primarily manual therapy techniques, ART/soft tissue release and Functional Dry Needling to restore normal joint and soft tissue mobility, and complements with strengthening and corrective exercises to avoid re-injury. She is capable of treating anything from everyday injuries (repetitive or traumatic), sports injuries, post-surgical, TMJ and all ages.

Janelle believes rehabilitation is partnership of practitioner and patient, with both having to work hard for lasting success. If a patient does not work to correct imbalances and poor habits with home exercises and education, they are at risk of re-occurrence of injury and for the rehabilitation process to take longer.

In her spare-time she enjoys going to the gym, running with her dog, spending time with her two young girls, husband and friends, and playing volleyball. She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and grew up in Kingston, Ontario, where her family still lives. She is described as energetic, friendly, hard-working and compassionate, and adds an abundance of positive energy to the team.

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Mara has been actively working in the healthcare field since 1995 as a Registered Massage Therapist and more recently, as a Registered Acupuncturist. Combined, the knowledge from both professions offers clients a synergistic blend of both western and eastern medicines.

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Dr. Andrew Westelaken is a 2006 graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He is a certified “Full Body” Active Release Techniques Provider and he delivers his Chiropractic care with a soft tissue focus. In addition to his skill set as a Chiropractor, he also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario, where he specialized in Orthopedics and Surgical care at the Fowler-Kennedy Sports Injury Clinic and spoke as the graduating class valedictorian in 1999.

Dr. Westelaken has a keen interest in sports, wellness, and physical fitness. As a Registered Nurse, he also holds a diploma as a certified Occupational Health Nurse, which further broadens his scope of care to include many occupational workplace issues, focusing on return to work following injury, surgery, and workplace wellness. Andrew was fortunate to gain valuable experiences as a Nurse working in many health care settings and specialties including Emergency, Endoscopy, Ambulatory Care, and Orthopedics at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital in London, as well as in Sarnia, Ontario. He learned many orthopedic casting and bracing techniques, while working with many Orthopedic Surgeons and patients throughout their pre, and post operative care. During his time at CMCC, he was able to work as a Registered Nurse at the prestigious Shouldice Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, which provides specialized surgical care for hernia repair. Originally from the Southwestern Ontario town of Corunna, his journey to Orillia has allowed him the fortune to work with many large companies such as Ontario Power Generation, Waterville-Toyota, Campbell Soup Company, and Nestle Foods.

He is an active member in the community as a volunteer, and a participant in many local charity events. He has worked with a large number of sports teams and organizations volunteering his time as a trainer with the Lambton Lions football team, the University of Western Ontario and the Lambton College soccer, football, and volleyball teams. He has volunteered with the Orillia Tundras senior A hockey team, as well as volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Westelaken has also done many public speaking events for groups such as Rotary, Community Living, and the Ontario Fire College. Dr. Westelaken enjoys many sports including football, baseball, curling, & water skiing.

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Dr. Collins has worked in the healthcare field since 1995. She began her career in Orillia, as a Certified Kinesiologist after earning her Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, Co-operative Education, from the University of Waterloo. After working as a Certified Kinesiologist at Back to Function for seven years, Dr. Collins returned to school in 2002 to pursue a career in Chiropractic.

Throughout the four years of attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Collins worked as a Certified Kinesiologist for the Rehabilitation Department at the College; a Teaching Assistant in the Clinic Studies Department at the College; an Ergonomist specializing in office ergonomics for Optimum Performance Consultants (Toronto); and a Certified Kinesiologist Consultant for various Chiropractors in Toronto and at Back to Function in Orillia.

​Dr. Collins graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with Clinic Honours and two prestigious Graduation Awards; one Academic Award for “outstanding excellence in clinical chiropractic diagnostic skills”, and a Citizenship award for “showing leadership and service to the student body and CMCC”.  In 4th year, Dr. Collins received the Vladimir Janda Memorial Scholarship Award for “demonstrating exceptional commitment and dedication to clinical competency and excellence in prescribing rehabilitation protocols” and the Governors’ Club Award for having “maintained an above average academic record, and contributed significantly to student life and extracurricular activities both at CMCC and in the community “.

Following graduation, Dr. Collins returned to Orillia and started her Chiropractic career at Bell Chiropractic & Soft Tissue Centre, where she worked until embarking on the next chapter of her life and pursuing her goal of owning and operating her own healthcare clinic. She is delighted to be sharing this dream and venture with her husband, Dr. Andrew Westelaken.

Dr. Collins is an Active Release Techniques® Provider, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Techniques Provider, is qualified in Acupuncture and incorporates her Kinesiology and Ergonomics background in her approach to treatment through patient education and exercise prescription.

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I’m a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario with a strong background in healthcare and leadership. Before becoming a RMT, I worked as a Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing, where I developed a deep appreciation for compassionate and client-centered care. I bring that same approach to my massage therapy practice, focusing on helping clients improve mobility, reduce pain, and support their overall wellness. I’m passionate about continuous learning and creating a safe, welcoming environment where every client feels valued and cared for.

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