Doreen Tschanz, Chiropractic Health Assistant
If experience is the best teacher, our Doreen will have learned more than most. Having been a Level II Tennis Instructor for nearly 20 years, and a Level II Ski Instructor for over a decade, Doreen has gained substantial knowledge of both Human Kinetics and Human Physical Anatomy. But in addition to this clinical understanding, her years as an instructor have taught her how to relate to people as individuals, empathizing with their needs and concerns in order to help them achieve their best.

The original "people" person, Doreen takes great pleasure in helping others stay healthy & feel good about themselves. She also enjoys getting to know each Back to Basics’ client as both an individual and as a patient. "Without understanding both aspects of the person, you cannot give them the best treatment and the healthiest road to wellness".

Cassandra McAllister, Office Manager
The strength behind the caring, Cassandra provides the organization behind this organization. Her background in Marketing and Business Administration allows her to focus on the business direction of the company, giving Back to Basics various Health Care Professionals the freedom to concentrate on the health and well-being of their patients.

A big city girl who has moved around a lot, Cassandra is happy to have been able to settle down to a life in our charming city of Guelph. The contentment of this city has only fostered the main joy she derives from her daughter Natasha and husband Philip.

Before joining Back to Basics, Cassandra was proud to have been able to stay home and be part of Natasha’s early development. (please see DR. MCALLISTER’S PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY or Cerebral Palsy Links if you would like more information on Natasha’s story).

The day to day management of Back to Basics is a continuous (yet rewarding) challenge, and Cassandra is very pleased and proud to be part of this organization and its revolutionary implementation of Chiropractic & Rehabilitative Health Care.

Doug Brodie, Kinesiologist
Doug is Back to Basics’ resident certified Kinesiologist. Another example of the depth of experience and caring that Back to Basics offers its patients, this native Guelphite received his Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph.

Being certified for ergonomic/job site analysis, functional capacity evaluations, medical exercise therapy, functional abilities evaluation, scientific therapeutic exercise protocols, Saunders lumbar Spine stabilization, and as a fitness appraiser, Doug is very qualified to meet your needs in both active rehabilitation and exercise prescriptions.

Doug is also accredited as a Blankenship functional capacity evaluator and is a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.

He would like to extend his own personal invitation to everyone who seeks good health, to visit Back to Basics and put them to the test.

David Murphy, Registered Massage Therapist
The newest member of the Back to Basics’ Health Care team, David is not only helping patients reach their health care goals here at Back to Basics, but is also continuing with his own health care studies in Podiatric Medicine (with a speciality in congenital deformities, abnormal mechanical foot function, infection, injuries, and manifestations of systemic disease).

Another of B2B’s native Guelphites, David attended high school at St. James, then did his Physiology studies at Brock, followed by Massage Therapy at ICT Kikkawa College in Toronto.

David’s decision to add Massage Therapy to his skill set (which already included abilities in myofascial integration, bio-mechanical assessments, and behavioural medicine) stemmed from the belief that therapeutic massage can assist individuals in the relief and recovery of injury-related problems, central nervous system disorders, systemic diseases, and the stress of everyday living.

David would like to extend his own personal welcome to all of Back to Basics’ clientele

Christine Garton, Registered Massage Therapist
Whether you seek the benefits of massage therapy for relaxation, stress relief, injury prevention/recovery, or to complement other health care treatments you are receiving, our Ms Garton can help you achieve your health care goals.

Christine received her formal training, as a Registered Massage Therapist, with the Canadian Therapeutic College, and then became registered with the College of Massage Therapy in Ontario. Her extensive in-class knowledge has been combined with real world experience in a variety of work environments, including relaxation massage at Health Spas, therapeutic massage with rehabilitation clinics, and treatment massage at a variety of sporting events.

Her diverse treatment repertoire includes a variety of Swedish massage techniques including relaxation, deep tissue massage, joint play, trigger point therapy, and other massage manipulation, to help address the unique needs of each individual patient.