The Team at Endorphins

Chiropractors  *  Dr. Ed Gray  *  Dr. Jim Gilliard *
Massage Therapists  *  Connie Collia-Kalpakis * Mena Porter * Ola Poplawski * Tyler Candlish *
Chiropodist * Antonietta Galati *

Dr. Ed Gray

Dr. Gray’s Hours

Dr. Edward Gray has been a practicing chiropractor since 1996.  He is a graduate from Queen’s University where he completed an honours Baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences. He attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Once in practice, he further advanced his education through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, where he received his certification status. He now works with Acupuncture Canada on the National Education Committee and as a Clinical Lecturer and Facilitator, teaching other health professionals the art, science, and philosophy of acupuncture. He is also an Examiner for Acupuncture Canada, ensuring the organization’s high standards are met by other health professionals as they are trained in acupuncture. Dr. Gray is registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO).

Dr. Gray has received awards in recognition of his contributions to rehabilitation.  He has been published in a peer-reviewed journal for his research in rehabilitation, specifically outlining the benefits to patients when a multidisciplinary approach is used in patient care.  He utilizes acupuncture as an adjunctive modality to his chiropractic practice, where his experience is that the two therapies complement each other, working in synergy, and offers patients more options for the management of their health care.  Other modalities used in his practice include Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Ultrasound, Electrotherapeutics, Foot Orthotics, and a variety of soft tissue therapies.

His philosophy to patient care is to treat the patient, and not just the injury.  By focusing on the source of the problem it can be corrected quickly, at which point he can give the patient the necessary tools to prevent future recurrences.  “I want to be your chiropractor for life.  I don’t necessarily want to see you weekly, but I want to leave a good enough impression so that the next time you have an injury or a problem, I am the person you go to for the ‘solution’.”

Dr. Jim Gilliard

Dr. Gilliard’s Hours

Dr. Gilliard graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2015, receiving Clinic Honours recognizing proficiency during his clinical internships. He also completed his acupuncture certification with McMaster University in 2015 by completing the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program. Prior to all of this, he completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology, graduating with first-class honours at Brock University in 2011. Dr. Gilliard is currently a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) and Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA), as is registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO).

Dr. Gilliard strongly believes in the ability to stay active as a key element to functional well-being. Finding and treating the source of a patient’s complaint, rather than a single painful spot, allows him to help patients stay active in whatever capacity they desire. Dr. Gilliard believes in working with patients to achieve their goals, and combines a variety of treatment approaches including manual therapy, acupuncture, modalities, and rehabilitative exercises to impart evidence-based treatments.

Golf and Chiropractic

Titleist Performance Institute

Dr. Gilliard also has a special interest in golf, seeking additional expertise in this field by getting Certified with the Titleist Performance Institute. This gives him a better understanding of swing biomechanics, common injury patterns, and how physical limitations result in changes in swing mechanics.

Dr. Gilliard understands that every golfer has a unique swing — there is no one “right” way to swing the club! But he does believe there is one efficient way for each golfer to swing the club that is unique to them, based on the physical abilities of the golfer. By improving the function of each golfer’s body (by decreasing pain, increasing mobility, etc), Dr. Gilliard hopes to improve your golf game as well.

To learn more about Dr. Gilliard, be sure to visit his website at drjimgilliard.com.

Connie Collia-Kalpakis, RMT, CPT

Connie graduated from Sutherland Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 1999, and has continued to build her practice with a strong focus in rehabilitation massage. She believes in a holistic approach to healthcare and views massage therapy as a vital component of today’s medical and wellness community. Connie has continued to grow and learn within her years of practice by offering her clients myofascial release, strain-counterstrain and deep tissue sports massage. She is currently working on completing her Cranial-Sacral certification. She has also had the pleasure of using her knowledge by teaching at the Canadian Career Institute in the Massage Therapy program for 2 years in 2004/2005. Connie is currently teaching at Trillium College in Burlington, where she has been contributing her knowledge and experience since 2012.

Her goals as a therapist are to assist her clients in their efforts to achieve optimal health and wellness.

Mena Porter, RMT

I began developing and expanding my general interest in wellness-based practice almost 20 years ago. As an RMT since 2008, I have expanded my scope of practice and acquired skills in diverse areas including Facial techniques, Medical Acupuncture to treat musculoskeletal issues, and Chinese Medicine Acupuncture.

My core practice includes treating the body as a whole. The mind-body-spirit connection is fundamental in Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. As an Acupuncturist, I use this therapeutic approach in the treatment of health ailments. Additional modalities include TCM nutrition, Moxibustion (heat therapy) and cupping (more information on the website).

I also include allied practices such as Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, also Health and Wellness coaching, as a part of a holistic approach to wellness. In combination with Chinese Medicine Acupuncture, these allied practices help contribute to the philosophy and practice of client-centered health.

Filomena Porter R.Ac, RMT

 Ola Poplawski, RMT

Ola graduated with Honours from Oxford College’s Registered Massage Therapy program in 2022. Ola believes in the importance of a comprehensive approach to healthcare for physical well-being and mental health. One of her passions during her education was learning about how Massage Therapy can be used not just for generalized relaxation but for relief of many pathologies.

Ola strongly believes that massage therapy sessions are not a “one size fits all”; she believes in tailoring each treatment to each patient’s specific needs and goals. She strongly believes in educating patients on remedial exercises, recommending hydrotherapy solutions or demonstrating self-care techniques such as stretching and strengthening exercises for use at home. Ola specializes in deep tissue, trigger point release and sports injury related treatments. In her spare time Ola enjoys baking and spending time with her loveable dachshunds, Fig and Lulu.

Tyler Candlish, RMT

Tyler Candlish is a young and passionate RMT with interests in sports recovery, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He played hockey growing up, and as a young adult found martial arts, primarily Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He knew that massage therapy would be a perfect career for him because of its hands-on and problem solving requirements.

He loves to meet new clients, recognizing that everyone’s body is different, posing new challenges with different solutions.

Antonietta Galati, D. Pod.

Registered Chiropodist