Meet Our Clinic Team!

Dr. Julien R. Payne - Owner, Chiropractor

Chiropractor (DC)
Nationally Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Sport First Responder- Basin Armada Major Midget Hockey (EFR)

Dr. Julien R. Payne grew up in Newfoundland before pursuing a career in chiropractic. He experienced much success on an athletic level winning provincial titles in three different sports before playing Junior A hockey in Yarmouth Nova Scotia. Dr. Payne was chosen as the 2016 recipient of the Andrea Fefferman Memorial Award in his graduating class for his excellence in patient care and management. He is a contributing author to a paper titled, “The utility of the King-Devick test as a sideline assessment tool for sport-related concussions- A Narrative Review” recently published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (December 2016 issue). Dr. Payne offers patient-centered, multi-modal care supported by the latest research. Whether you are looking for pain relief, increased mobility, increased sport performance or you simply want to live healthier and happier– Dr. Payne is dedicated to helping you achieve your ultimate goals.

Chelsea Gittens - Chiropractor

Chiropractor (DC)

BSc Kinesiology 2019

Hi! My name is Dr. Chelsea Gittens. I graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2023 and am very excited to start serving my community through a combination of hands-on care, rehabilitation, educated and reassurance. I also became a contemporary medical acupuncture provider through McMaster University in 2023. I am passionate about helping individuals restore their functional independence, meet their health goals and achieve optimal wellness!

In my free time I enjoy hiking, biking, reading, playing golf and working out! 

Calvin Mills - Physiotherapist

Hello! My name is Calvin and I’m a registered physiotherapist. I graduated from Acadia University with my Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2017 and Dalhousie University in 2019 with my Masters of Science (Physiotherapy).

I love to workout a bit too much, and have participated in many sports ever since I could walk. This has lead to me experiencing a few more injuries than I would like to admit, which influenced my interest in becoming a physiotherapist.

My style of physiotherapy is to help my clients understand the causes of their issues, how to improve them and how to decrease the chance of their issues returning in the future. I promote independence, awareness and education with my treatment. I do this through one on one discussion regarding goals and limitations , demonstrating all interventions until understood and providing constructive individualized feedback to all my clients.

Raychel Strickland - Acupuncturist

Hey! My name is Raychel and I am a Licensed Acupuncturist. I successfully completed 2220 hours of full-time study in the 3 year program at The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in December 2022 and and treated 154 patients during my clinical. My studies included specialties in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory, TCM nutrition, meditation, moxibustion, cupping (silicone and fire), Tuina and Guasha. I strongly believe in using Integrative medicine as a way to address mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health and I am eager to teach others how to bring their body back to a natural state of healing. I pride myself in practitioner-client confidentiality and my ability to be empathetic and understanding. 

I was a gymnast for 13 years and participated in bodybuilding competitions for 5 years so pushing limits, investing in proper nutrition and post treatments have been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. There is just something about seeing what your body is capable of that gives me a thrill!! 

In my spare time you can find me hanging out with my 3 year old son Thor, a Long Haired Miniature Daschund, killing abs and glutes in Pilates and watching copious videos on human consciousness

I hope to see you in my safe place!

Todd Davidson - Massage Therapist

Hi, I'm Todd!

I've been practicing massage therapy since 2008. Having worked in both clinic and spa locations throughout my career, I try to offer the best of both worlds with relaxing therapeutic treatments.

As a former personal trainer and yoga teacher, KinFix is the perfect fit for my multifaceted approach to health and wellness. My treatment style combines physical aspects like deep tissue therapy and myofascial techniques, as well as mental and emotional support by creating a warm and welcoming environment where clients can feel comfortable focusing on themselves and their own wellness needs. My approach to massage therapy is to not only treat the discomfort that you're presently dealing with, but to also discuss activities, postures and stressors that may contribute to your pain and tension and what you can do on your own at home to improve your overall wellness.
I have two young children at home so I don't have a lot of free time but I love to watch NBA basketball, get active outside hiking and swimming and talk about all the travelling I used to do, and trips I hope to take in the years to come!

Marty

Hello Everyone! My name is Marty and I am the clinic/ studio dog! 

I have a very serious job of greeting everyone, getting belly rubs, ear scratches and collecting treats. I am very friendly, I love people and I just want to say hi! 

I am a two year old schnoodle which means I am a schnauzer poodle mix, and I am hypoallergenic so I do not shed!

I have lots of energy and lots of love to give. I cannot wait to sniff you at the space!