Bridlewood Chiropractic
(613) 599-9822

700 Eagleson Road South
Kanata, Ontario

Who We Are

Meet the people at Bridlewood Chiropractic Clinic:

• Dr. Chris Paynter, Chiropractor
• Michele Eno, Massage Therapist
• Lynette Ridgeway, Massage Therapist
• Marian Toth, Acupuncturist
• Jennifer Christopher, Massage Therapist
• Judy Holmes, Chiropractic Office Assistant
• Sandra de la Barra, Chiropractic Office Assistant

Dr. Chris Paynter

• Doctor of Chiropractic CMCC Toronto
• Active Release Techniques® Provider
• Bachelor of Arts, Carleton University
• Member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
• Member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association

Dr. Chris Paynter is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Prior to entering chiropractic college Dr. Paynter obtained a Bachelors Degree in psychology with a focus on health psychology from Carleton University. Dr. Paynter was born and raised in the west end of Ottawa.

Dr. Paynter will focus on getting you out of pain and show you how to help stop your pain from returning. Your overall health will also be addressed so you may live with more energy and wellbeing everyday. Work ergonomics, lifestyle, exercise and other health related factors will be a part of your individualized chiropractic care. Dr. Chris Paynter will listen and take the time to ensure your best results.

Michele Eno

• Registered Nurse
• Registered Massage Therapist

In 1979 Michele graduated with a RN degree from Halifax, NS and worked there for several years before moving to the Ottawa region.

In light of many changes in health care systems over the past two decades, Michele made the decision to return to school. The choice to take Massage Therapy, allowed Michele once again to apply her experience and enjoy the "hands on" approach to health care.

She graduated in 2000 after a three year RMT program. Michele has also trained in other specialties within this field including myofascial treatment.

Lynette Ridgeway

• Registered Massage Therapist
• Certified Hot Stone Therapist
• Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist

Lynette moved to Ottawa in 1991 to pursue Psychology studies at Carleton University. Since then, she has been active in pursuing knowledge with respect to natural therapies, as well as, maintaining supervisory roles in the service industry.

In 2002, she graduated with honours from the International Academy of Massage and has provided both relaxation and therapeutic massage in spa and chiropractic environments.

Lynette is a certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist, a certified Hot Stone Therapist and utilizes Swedish and non-Swedish techniques to incur positive results, while working within the clients pain tolerance. She takes a holistic view on life and believes in the body's ability to repair itself with the proper guidance.

Lynette is a result oriented therapist and will provide homecare/self-care techniques to expedite recovery and/or increase relaxation.

Marian Toth

• Acupunturist

Marian graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1996 with a B.A. in Social Science, with dreams of being a teacher. In the second semester of that third year, her brother was in serious automobile accident that changed her direction. She then headed to the University of Western Ontario to pursue sciences and later on to Toronto to study acupuncture. "Nothing else was working for Steven for his back pain and headaches after the accident - the power of these therapies was amazing, I was hooked!"

Marian went to Sri Lanka after three and a half jam packed years of study to obtain the doctorate level in Acupuncture training. That level of training is not yet available in Canada or the US. Sri Lanka was a surreal experience. You met the most generous of people from the poorest of places. It made you realize how much we have here and how lucky we are to live in Canada. It was a grueling amount of work, but learned and did so much in every 15 hour day.

Marian grew up in Manotick, a small (but growing!) town just outside of Ottawa. She now lives in Kanata with her two cats, Clyde and Luna.

Jennifer Christopher

• Registered Massage Therapist

Jennifer Christopher is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College Of Massage Therapy of Ontario. She completed her education in 2006 finishing near the top of her class. Jennifer believes that massage can benefit all aspects of life: body, mind and spirit. She continues to expand both her knowledge and skills in massage therapy. Jennifer changed career paths after a number of years as a fitness instructor and Administrative Assistant with the federal Government. She has always wanted to help others and felt that Massage therapy was a natural fit with her interests in health and fitness. She has had experience in both a clinical setting and has had training in a palliative care facility. Jennifer uses a variety of massage techniques to best care for her clients needs, including Swedish massage, Trigger point therapy and Hot Stone massage. Jennifer delivers both a therapeutic and relaxation treatment and can assess certain problems as well as explain treatment plans for specific issues.

Judy Holmes

• Chiropractic Office Assistant

Born and raised in Ottawa, Judy has called Kanata her home since 1979, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Judy worked for 10 years at the Department of National Defence as Secretary to Director before she left the work force to raise her two children. In April 2001 Judy joined the ranks of Bridlewood Chiropractic Clinic staff as Chiropractic Office Assistant.

"I enjoy working here very much. The staff is fun and friendly. One of the most pleasant aspects of the job is meeting the patients and getting to know them on a personal level."

Sandra de la Barra

• Chiropractic Office Assistant

Sandra is originally from La Paz, Bolivia where she worked as a bank teller for 4 years. She then became an X-Ray Technician before coming to Canada in 1987.

Sandra spent over 5 years in Montreal and settled in Ottawa with her husband and 4 children. She is pleased to join the Bridlewood Chiropractic team.

Bridlewood Chiropractic Clinic
Your Chiropractor in Kanata
(613) 599-9822