Dr. Kelly Johnson
I first got introduced to chiropractic when I was 18 years old. I did a very messy face plant while water skiing and couldn’t turn my neck the next day. My father had been seeing a chiropractor at the time so he took me to see her. She got my neck mobile again and introduced me to my future career. I will forever be thankful to Dr. Patricia Spratt.
After graduating from Gloucester High School in 1986, I went to Queen’s University, started in Biology and switched to Life Sciences in second year. I graduated with Honours in 1990. In September, it was off to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto where I spent the next 4 years. In May, 1994 I graduated with my Doctor of Chiropractic degree Summa Cum Laude with Clinic Honours.
On June 4, 1994 I married my husband, Stephen and later that month, joined Dr. Kathy Wickens’ practice in Perth. I associated with her for the next 8 years and worked part time while I had my three beautiful children, Matthew, Rachel and Seth. In March 2002, I got brave and ventured out on my own to create Johnson Chiropractic Clinic. We spent 10 years downtown on Foster St. and now we currently serve patients at our warm and cozy office on Herriot Street (Unit 10A).
I believe we are all created with our own gifts and talents. If we are healthy in body, mind and spirit our potential is unlimited. For this reason, I have searched and taken a wide variety of courses that can offer people hope for recovery and renewal of these three aspects of health. Our mission is to minimize the Dis-Ease of the nervous system caused by trauma, toxins and thoughts and to maximize well-being. We offer a variety of services and techniques because everyone is unique and heals in their own way. In February, 2017, I realized a goal of mine to become an animal chiropractor.
So now, I have extended my services to include both large and small animals! So much fun and so rewarding! I love my job!
Dr. Jarrett Williams
Dr. Williams was first introduced to chiropractic at the early age of 12 after constantly feeling lower back tightness while playing hockey. His parents thought that it would be a good idea to go see the local chiropractor and he was amazed with the relief it gave him. From that day forward, chiropractic was his first choice for musculoskeletal injuries.
He attended the University of Toronto from 2012-2016, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology with honours. He then went on to further his studies and obtain his doctorate from New York Chiropractic College, graduating with honours in 2020.
Growing up in nearby Westport, Ontario, Dr. Williams was an avid hockey and baseball player. He played his minor hockey career for the Rideau St. Lawrence Kings “AA” and Upper Canada Cyclones “AAA” organizations. He then went on to play Junior hockey for the Westport Rideaus and Smiths Falls bears, before finishing his career with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.
Dr. Jarrett first started his baseball career playing little league for the hometown Perth Royals before graduating to the Brockville Bunnies. Once hockey started to take up most of his time, he then switched to fast pitch softball playing for the Napanee Express. During his time there, he was able to win 2 silver medals at the Canadian Nationals along with being named to the all tournament team for best 3rd basemen.
Dr. Williams specialty is manual manipulation of the spine and extremities, muscle and trigger point release using ART (Active Release Therapy), activator, and kineseo taping. It is his goal to treat all members of the community in an individualistic manner that optimizes overall health, recovery and quality of life.
Away from the office you can find Dr. Williams on the golf course or fishing the Rideau system.
Sheryl Bertrand, Contract Office Manager
Sheryl has been under chiropractic care since the age of 13! As a competitive gymnast who competed internationally, Chiropractic not only helped keep her free from injuries, but also kept her immune system strong.
Sheryl runs her own consulting business and has worked with many Chiropractors, Dentists, Naturopaths and Massage therapists throughout Ontario. She has been a guest speaker at the Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Association, Niagara Chiropractic Association & Dufferin-Cardwell Chiropractic Association. With 37 years of chiropractic experience, Sheryl has a wealth of knowledge to ensure that every visit to Johnson Chiropractic Clinic is memorable.
Married with two adult children and a border collie, Sheryl can be found in her flower garden, playing the drums or fishing for lake trout on the Big Rideau in her spare time.
Connie Embleton, Chiropractic Health Assistant
Connie is mom to nine children and has been married for almost 38 years. Connie has ten years experience working in a healthcare setting and is honoured to be joining Johnson Chiropractic Clinic.
Connie’s passion is cooking for family and friends. She loves to create dishes that are full of variety and flavour while minimizing processed foods and chemical additives. Her favourite outdoor pastime is kayaking. Connie is on her own return-to-health journey and knows that Johnson Chiropractic will play a huge part in every aspect of her success!
Connie is excited to be part of the caring team of professionals at Johnson Chiropractic, who believe that better health can be yours, without relying on invasive procedures and harmful pharmaceuticals. Connie looks forward to serving you in your pursuit of overall health and wellbeing.
Fred Shepherd, Registered Massage Therapist
After working in the radio industry for over a decade, Fred became a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in the summer of 2012. Starting at Elgin Massage in Ottawa, he has been treating people throughout Perth and the Ottawa Valley since.
Fred was born in Dunnville, a small town in southern Ontario. He moved to Ottawa in the mid 90’s, and has been mostly in eastern Ontario since. Fred and his wife Gail live in Lanark with a small collection of furry animals, and his daughter lives in Ottawa. In his spare time, Fred likes to play hockey, golf, and read (and occasionally make his wife crazy).
As a RMT, Fred takes much pride in his profession. He feels that Massage Therapy can really make a positive difference in a person’s life and when combined with a chiropractic treatment by Dr. Kelly or Dr. Jarrett, can help alleviate whatever condition brings a person in to the clinic.
Fred has been at Johnson Chiropractic since 2018, and looks forward to working with Kelly, Jarrett, Sarah and Lynn for many years to come.
