THE TEAM

Dr. Brianna Albright - Owner/Chiropractor

Brianna Albright was born and raised on a farm in St. Eugene. She studied Bio-Medical Science at the University of Guelph and then went on to obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating magna cum laude and with Clinic Honours in 2012. During her time in Toronto, she became certified as a Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider from McMaster University.

Upon graduation Brianna opened the Vankleek Hill Chiropractic Centre in November of 2012. She practices an evidence-based and diversified chiropractic approach. She strives to empower and educate her patients to take an active role in their health and has a passion for treating patients with a strong desire to improve their own overall health. As an active mom of 4 young kids, she has a special interest in pre-natal and postpartum chiropractic care having completed an additional course in pregnancy and postpartum athleticism. She also enjoys teaching women's fitness classes locally. She recently became certified in Dry Needling Level 1 through Acupuncture Canada.

During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 kids, riding her horse and working out with friends.

Dr. Tanya Simard - Chiropractor

Tanya Simard holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Maine. She then attended McGill University for her Masters in Kinesiology before attending Palmer College of Chiropractic West. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Presidential Scholar award.

Growing up in North Bay, Ontario, she participated in a slew of sports—most notably track and field, which landed her a spot in the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame and a Division 1 full scholarship to the University of Maine. There she competed in multiple events and earned a spot in the 2008 Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials.

After obtaining her doctorate in chiropractic at Palmer, Tanya gained experience as a sports chiropractor in Orange County, California, working with high-calibre athletes ranging from high school prodigies to world-class triathletes.

She continues to provide top-notch chiropractic care for athletes and non-athletes in both her Montreal clinic and in Vankleek Hill, incorporating complementary techniques such as IASTM, cupping, and RockTaping into her practice. In Tanya’s eyes, effective healthcare means building relationships based on trust and transparency.

Dr. Barrett Nielsen - Chiropractor

Barrett Nielsen was born in Bracebridge, Ontario and grew up in Ottawa. Chiropractic has always been a part of his family with his grandfather, great grandmother and great aunt all being chiropractors. Barrett developed a passion for chiropractic at a young age, watching and learning from his grandfather about the power of chiropractic to improve a person’s health and well-being.

Barrett also has a passion for sports and healthy living. He grew up playing hockey and competitive soccer, which led to a full scholarship at Lander University in South Carolina where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Barrett then followed in his grandfather’s footsteps by obtaining a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.

Barrett believes that chiropractic can play a huge role in the treatment and prevention of pain and injuries through a more natural and evidence-based approach to health care. Barrett welcomes patients of all ages and he looks forward to helping and empowering his patients to achieve and maintain better health and quality of life through chiropractic care.

Outside of the clinic, Barrett enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing sports, learning German to keep up with his in-laws and lending a hand on the family farm.

Kaylin Sauve, Registered Massage Therapist

Kaylin Sauve was born and raised in Vankleek Hill. Kaylin attended Carleton University, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science.

Growing up playing sports, she has always had an interest in health and wellness, leading her to continue her education at the International Academy of Massage and become a Registered Massage Therapist in 2023. Through evidence-based knowledge, Kaylin is passionate about developing a personalized treatment plan suited to your individual goals, whether that be recovering from injury, alleviating pain, improving posture or relaxation purposes.

Her treatments include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cupping, stretching techniques, lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage, and TMJ massage.

Kaylin enjoys spending time with friends and family, her dog, cooking and playing recreational sports in her off time.

France Brunette - Office Manager

France has been with the Vankleek Hill Chiropractic Center since 2019.

In her spare time you can find her painting, running, working out and spending time outside.