Subject: February at Oaktree - Our team is growing

As we welcome February, we’re excited to share important updates, new team members, and a special way to celebrate the Oaktree spirit.

This Newsletter includes:

Oaktree Stittsville Update
- Catherine’s return to regular hours
Oaktree Lisgar Updates
- Dr. Vanessa’s maternity leave announcement
- Meet Chiropractor Dr. Martin Zollinger
- Welcoming Acupuncturist Carine Chalut at Lisgar
Valentine’s Day appreciation wall

Oaktree Stittsville Update

We are excited to share that Catherine is back to her regular hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at our Stittsville clinic! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hedyeh for her time with us and wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

Oaktree Lisgar Updates

Dr. Vanessa’s Maternity Leave Announcement

We have some bittersweet news to share. Dr. Vanessa is expecting a baby girl and will be taking a step back from her practice starting March 10, 2025, for approximately six months to embark on this exciting new journey of motherhood.

In her absence, Dr. Martin Zollinger will be covering her practice to ensure continuity of care for all patients. Dr. Martin will begin shadowing on February 18th to meet patients and get up to speed before taking over her regular shifts. Dr. Vanessa expresses her gratitude for your trust and support and looks forward to reconnecting with everyone upon her return!

Meet Dr. Martin Zollinger

Dr. Martin brings 16 years of chiropractic experience to Oaktree, having practiced in Ottawa’s ByWard Market. He and Dr. Emilie have known each other since their chiropractic school days, sharing a strong professional rapport.

In his own words:

"My journey into chiropractic care was shaped by my background as a competitive cyclist in Europe and North America. After experiencing the benefits of chiropractic firsthand, I pursued studies in exercise science at the University of British Columbia and earned my Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

I firmly believe in education as a tool for empowerment and am committed to helping patients maximize their health and performance. I am looking forward to meeting each of you and ensuring seamless, high-quality care during Dr. Vanessa’s leave."

Introducing Acupuncturist Carine Chalut at Lisgar

We are thrilled to introduce Carine Chalut, R.Ac., a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

Carine brings a wealth of holistic health expertise, including experience as a doula, lactation peer support provider, and certified yoga instructor specializing in prenatal and yin yoga. She also has a background in social work and is furthering her studies in psychology. As a mother of three, she is deeply passionate about women’s health, mental well-being, and addiction support.

Carine is based in Rockland and offers services in both English and French. We are excited to have her as part of our team!

Share the Love This February! ❤️

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we want to celebrate what makes Oaktree special—our amazing community!

We invite you to share what you love about Oaktree or your practitioner by writing a few words and sticking them on our wall. Let’s fill our clinics with appreciation and positivity!

Thank you for being a part of the Oaktree family. Your health and well-being remain our top priority, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Warm Regards,
The Oaktree Team