The Doctors

Dr. Dirk Keenan
Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Keenan Picture
Dr. Keenan attended both Queens and Carleton Universities as an undergraduate, and eventually graduated the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College 4 year Doctor of Chiropractic Program.

He has enjoyed a successful personal practice for over 20 years in Ottawa, taking over from his father who was a pioneer in the chiropractic profession.

As a leader in the chiropractic community, Dr. Keenan has held various senior positions within the national and provincial associations, has received numerous awards for his work, established a reputation as a wellness educator in Ottawa, and is a member of a published research team focussed on multidisciplinary approaches to health care.

In addition to his full time practice, extensive network activities and time with his family, Dr. Keenan enjoys outdoor sports year round, travel and teaching.

Experience

  • Chiropractor for the former CFL Ottawa Renegades
  • Coordinator for Chiropractic Services at the Francophone Olympic games in Ottawa
  • Founder and Director of the Carlington Chiropractic Clinic – Ontario’s first free clinic for the underprivileged
  • Investigator in a study of incorporation of chiropractic into community health centers

Licenses and Certifications

  • Former chair of Canadian Chiropractic Association Government Relations Committee
  • Ontario Governor for the Canadian Chiropractic Association
  • Former Director of the Ontario Chiropractic Association
  • Former President of the Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Society
  • Founding member and former president of BNI, Westboro Chapter
  • Member of the Rotary Club of West Ottawa
  • Government relations representative for the CCA
Hobbies
  • White water kayaking
  • Snow skiing
  • Sailing
  • Cave diving
  • Golf


Dr. Jan Dorrell

Naturopathic Doctor


Dr. Dorrell is an honours graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario and come to be a well recognized name in the natural health community in Ottawa.

She has been a member of the Keenan Health Centre network for the past several years and has recently joined our in-house team full-time, after 10 years of practice at the Clinic Upstairs.

Dr. Dorrell believes in health promotion through gentle, natural techniques in addition to lifestyle and nutrition.

She leads an active lifestyle enjoying travel, hiking, camping, boating and time with her family and friends.




Rachel Brisson
Registered Massage Therapist



Massage Therapy has been a longstanding passion of Rachel's. She loves being in a profession that helps others - whether it is a momentary stress escape, or a therapy session for injury or a condition. Rachel believes in empathetic, client-centred care, and sees patients with a variety of goals from short term relief to longer term therapeutic treatment plans.