Our Team
Brittany Kinney (Chewpa) - maternity leave
Registered Massage Therapist
Clinic Manager
Brittany graduated from Algonquin College’s Registered Massage Therapy program with an advanced diploma in 2017. She chose this career as a way to help others and provide alternative healthcare to her community in a holistic way. Brittany is passionate about improving the quality of life of her clients and helping them get out of pain, return to an activity, or recover from an injury - whatever their goal may be! Her hope for all her clients is that they leave the clinic happier than when they came in!
Brittany recognizes that every person responds to treatment in their own way so she strategically tailors every treatment to each individual’s needs and preferences. When appropriate, she does like to incorporate deep tissue neuromuscular techniques, myofascial and trigger point release therapy, and stretching into her treatments. Brittany has treated a variety of conditions including but not limited to headaches, frozen shoulder, back/neck pain, tennis and golfers elbow, sports injuries and sciatica.
Outside of work you can find Brittany fulfilling her role as a mother, hiking with her english cream retriever, ballroom dancing, and boating with her family on the Rideau in the summer months.
Mikolai Chewpa
Registered Massage Therapist
Clinic Director
Mikolai has a strong interest in helping people maximize functional capacity while improving their quality of life. As a competitive alpine ski racer and soccer player, he battled through injuries himself and values the principles of drug free treatments for pain.
Throughout his years in practice he has treated many different impairments in people of all walks of life. He has seen that everyone can benefit from soft tissue therapy and tailors his services to both athletes and families alike.
Mikolai is a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College and likes to spend his spare time manning the grill, sitting fire-side, and adventuring outdoors with his wife Brittany and their son Lochlan and English Cream Retriever, Winston.
Education: Algonquin College Massage Therapy Graduate, Graduate of the International Medical Arts Institutes Neuro-Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling Diploma Program, Certified in Functional Movement Taping, Certified in Myofascial Rebalancing Massage, Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist, Certified in Deep Tissue/Fascial Cupping Therapy (IMAI)
Dr. Brit Ellis
Chiropractor
Dr. Brit is a Chiropractor who enjoys treating every member of the family. She has additional training in working with children, pregnant and postpartum women, as well as aspiring athletes. She hopes to raise the standard of care for people living with aches and pains while encouraging her patients to optimize their well being by finding ways to incorporate movement and strength training into their everyday routine.
She was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is currently making Ottawa her new home. She enjoys spending time with her Great Dane Abby, working out, and going for walks.
Education: Carleton University BSc honours Chemistry, NYCC Doctorate of Chiropractic, GrowCo Post Natal Fitness Expert, Motion Palpation Institute Certified, Athletic Movement Assessment Lower Extremity Certified, Sports Science and Human Performance Certified, Whole Food Nutrition Certified, CPR & Emergency Cardiac Care Provider & First Aid, Level 1 Gymnastics Coach Certified, GrowCo Post Partum Certified & Ambassador
Mel Oitzl
Registered Massage Therapist
Growing up as a competitive diver, Melissa's passion for health and fitness started at a young age. She understands the benefit of massage therapy, regular exercise and the importance of taking care of one’s body for a life free of aches and pain!
During her career as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Mel wanted to add a complimentary modality to her skill set. In 2014, Mel graduated from the Intensive Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College and became a registered massage therapist.
Melissa specializes in deep tissue and myofascial release. She has extensive experience working with rehabbing injuries as well as pre-and post-natal clients.
Throughout the years Melissa has thrived off sharing her passion for health and fitness with others. During university she focused on long distance running, completing both full and half marathons. In 2015, Melissa turned her focus to competitive body building and placed top 5 in the figure category at the provincial level, qualifying for nationals. She now spends most of her days chasing her two boys and training for the half marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend in her free time!
Mel is very excited to be part of the team at Mill View Integrated Health and to help you on your journey!
Dr. Marie Geschwandtner
Chiropractor
Dr. Marie has 30 years of practice experience with a special interest in healthy and active aging, women’s health and raising healthy families.
She is passionate about inspiring, educating, and supporting her patients to reach their full health and life potential.
She is a life long learner, mom, athlete, Board member (Compassion Canada and Compassion International), cofounder and principle of Chiropractors with Compassion, and head women’s coach at Warrior Coaching.
Dr Marie grew up in Saskatchewan and studied biochemistry at the University of Regina. She received her Doctorate in Chiropractic (cum laude) from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Toronto). She has completed numerous courses covering topics including anti aging, prenatal and paediatric care, group fitness and CrossFit Kids coaching. She incorporates various techniques into her practice (Diversified, postural correction, Arthrostim) and is also certified in NeuroImpulse Adjusting Technique.
When she’s not working you can find her gravel biking, hiking (Adirondack 46er), paddle boarding, cooking and travelling. She has completed numerous half marathons, Ironman 70.3 relays (bike and run), and is an avid skier and CrossFitter. Dr Marie believes it’s never too early or too late to start taking care of your most valuable asset, your health!
Dr. Olexa Chewpa
Chiropractor
Dr. Olexa Chewpa is a Doctor of Chiropractic who earned a Bachelor of Human Kinetics at University of Ottawa and then went on to complete his doctorate in Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College. He is passionate about the nervous system and how it is affected in various conditions involving trauma and movement disorders. Along with his doctorate, he is also a member of IAFNR and is certified in the Melillo Method, a methodology that focuses on the treatment of neurobehavioural disorders. He has recently expanded his focus in the functional neurology space to include treatment of sports related injuries and brain trauma. Dr. Olexa has a rich background in sports and is passionate about helping his patients recover from the often debilitating states that come with brain trauma. Some of these include but aren’t limited to TBI, concussion syndrome, vertigo, focus issues, and vestibular imbalances.
During his time in practice, Olexa has become increasingly aware of the importance of patient education and a doctor-patient partnership that allows for both parties to have a comprehensive understanding of their mutual goals for the treatment. This is why Dr. Olexa places an emphasis on his own continued education so that he is able to be a reliable source of information and knowledge for his patients.
Dr. Olexa spends his free time trail running, cycling, and skiing with friends and family in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. When he’s not outside exploring the trails he is often reading up on the latest literature in the fields of wellness, longevity and neurology, more often than not with a fire nearby!