About Us

Dr. Sabrina Bercovitch, BSc, DC

In 1988, as a student, Dr. Sabrina’s life changed when she sought the help of a chiropractor for severe shoulder and neck discomfort. Regular headaches and tension in her upper body disappeared, while energy and vitality returned. Two years later, an avid tennis player, Dr. Sabrina injured her right knee and once again, with the help of her chiropractor, she was able to regain her mobility and strength. In 1994 Dr. Sabrina obtained her Honours BSc in Microbiology, and in 1988, she graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Sabrina gives lectures regularly throughout the year on various health topics, and is very passionate about informing the public about the incredible health benefits of chiropractic. She is a highly regarded speaker, and has been invited to be a guest lecturer at the Canadian School of Nutrition and an emcee at the Breastfeeding Challenge. Having had two children and seeing many expectant mothers and children in her practice, Dr. Sabrina has become a well-known authority on pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care in Ottawa.

Dr. Jason Bercovitch, DC

While studying for a BSc Honours at McGill University, Dr. Jason Bercovitch suffered from debilitating low back pain. Months of medical visits, rehabilitation and pain medication did little to relief the discomfort. Out of desperation, he finally sought the care of a chiropractor. The care he received not only relieved his pain but dramatically improved his life-long battle with asthma, allergies and chest infections. This life-changing experience inspired Dr. Jason to help others who suffered like himself. The following year, he enrolled in the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Upon graduation in 1999, he and his wife Dr. Sabrina, moved to Ottawa to work as associate chiropractors which ultimately led to the opening of LiveWell Family Health Centre in 2004. Dr. Jason is caring, compassionate and a model of integrity to his family, patients and community. He is commonly regarded as one of the top practioners in the city.

Dana Alexander, Office Manager

I studied Journalism at Humber College in Toronto and moved to Ottawa two years ago after visiting this city and falling in love with it’s atmosphere and small town feel. I have a background in writing and marketing and after working in Public Relations for a wellness centre I soon realized the benefits of chiropractic and other natural health treatments, leading me to my position as Office Manager with LiveWell Family Health Centre. Benefiting from chiropractic and massage myself makes it that much easier to promote the Centre through our Public Relations initiatives and through our community events.

Sarah Duncan, RMT

Massage therapy has been a passion of mine for a long time and for many reasons. When I was young my parents would always give my sisters and I little massages on our neck and shoulders and I always LOVED them. When I was about 13 years old I learned about massage therapy and immediately felt as though I had found my passion- to help people feel better. It wasn’t until my father passed away that I realized how important it is to pursue your dreams, so I did. I graduated from Algonquin College in 2004 and have been practicing in the Ottawa area for most of my career. I enjoy incorporating the use of hot stones into all of my treatments which I find gives even the deepest of treatments a very relaxing feel. I specialize mostly in therapeutic massage- chronic pain, deep tissue, acute injuries, pregnancy massage and working with children.

Shannon Charlton, RMT

Shannon is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College in Halifax , Nova Scotia . She excelled in the comprehensive 2200 hour Massage Therapy diploma program and is a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists ’ of Ontario . She has been in practice for three and a half years. Shannon practices therapeutic and relaxation Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage and Hot Stone Massage Therapy. She is experienced in treating clients for musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation and prevention, sports and whiplash injuries, headaches, overuse injuries, and many other complaints. Shannon educates her clients and encourages them be active participants in their own healing process.

Tracy Hill, RMT

Tracy graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in June 2000 and has been practicing full time since October of that year. She became interested in prenatal massage while in school and has focused a great deal of her practice in that area. Along prenatal massage she is trained as a labour support provider and is a certified infant massage instructor. In addition, she treats clients with a variety of issues such as sports injuries, chronic or repetitive strain injuries, migraines, and injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Tracy believes that massage therapy along with other forms of holistic health care is a wonderful avenue to create a strong, healthy and productive lifestyle. Before becoming an RMT, Tracy graduated with her B.A. from Carleton University.

Kim Johnson, RMT

Kim has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2005, following seeing first hand the many ways in which massage can treat sports injury and motor vehicle accidents. After graduating with honors from the D’Arcy Lane Institute in London , Ontario , she relocated to Ottawa to begin her practice. Kim treats a wide variety of clients with modalities including Swedish Massage, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Deep Tissue and Sports Therapy. Kim shares her love for massage and well being while volunteering at sporting events of all kinds, including IronMan Lake Placid, and at Roger’s House with sick children and their families on a regular basis.

Shannon Goodwin Birch, BA, RCN, RNCP

After months of happy anticipation, Shannon discovered that motherhood came with its own level of challenge. Though her degree in Psychology and Sociology gave her a good understanding of human behaviour, she wasn’t quite prepared for excessive stubborn pregnancy weight and months of post partum depression. Her quest for mental wellness and physical fitness led her down the path of food and nutrition. After two years of gradually integrating healthy choices into her lifestyle she began earning her diploma in natural nutrition in 2002. By June of 2004 she had achieved a diploma with merit from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and was accepted, in January 2005, into the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants. A happily married mother of two, Shannon ’s favourite nutrition topics continue to be healthy weight maintenance, mental wellness and practical family nutrition.

Dr. Jesse Pierce, BSc, ND

Dr. Jesse Pierce, BSc., ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who uses nutrition, homeopathy, biotherapeutic
drainage, acupuncture, and botanicals to help support the body's ability to heal. She has a special
interest in pediatrics, pre and post-natal care, and addressing toxicity at a cellular level. Since the
birth of her son, she has developed an interest in vaccination safety, and has implemented a
protocol to help the body drain the toxins that are added to vaccinations. Dr Jesse is a licensed
Naturopathic Doctor registered in Ontario with the Board of Drugless Therapies-Naturopathy
(BDDT-N), and is a member the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).