When a local clinic earns recognition across 18 categories in a community-voted awards program, it signals more than popularity. It indicates sustained trust. Apex Physiotherapy & Chiropractic, a family-owned and operated clinic in Pickering, Ontario, has been recognized in 18 categories in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards for Pickering, spanning 11 clinic categories and seven individual practitioner categories within Health, Beauty and Wellness. The awards are determined by community nominations and votes, making the breadth of this recognition a direct reflection of patient experience and local reputation.
The clinic received Diamond recognition in several key areas, including Best Acupuncture, Best Chiropractic Clinic, Best Massage Therapy, and Best Medical / Health Clinic. It also earned Diamond in Best Naturopathic Clinic / Services, Best Orthotic Services, Best Osteopath Clinic, and Best Physiotherapy Clinic / Services. Further Diamond wins came in Best Physiotherapy for Athletes, Best Reflexology Service, and the flagship Best Overall Business in Health, Beauty and Wellness category.
Individual practitioners were also honored. In the Best Chiropractor category, Dr. Jessica Kissoon received Diamond, Dr. Shawn Gargoum received Platinum, and Dr. Cameron Tranchell received Gold. Dr. Mireille Momdjian earned Diamond for Best Naturopath, while Yi Na Sin received Diamond for Best Registered Massage Therapist. In the Best Physiotherapist category, Corey Hafner received Platinum and Alisha Mistry received Gold.
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Christopher Gordon-Tennant, who remains owner, Apex has grown from a single Pickering location into a two-site multidisciplinary clinic. Corey Hafner and Shawn Gargoum serve as owners and clinic directors. The clinic's mission is to provide honest, high-quality care rooted in the best available evidence and research, delivered in a personable, comforting way. Care begins with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of a condition, followed by treatment aimed at improving health and returning patients to regular activities. Services include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, athletic therapy, and rehabilitation supported by a full-sized on-site gym. Advanced offerings include Class IV laser therapy, spinal decompression as an alternative to invasive back surgery, and RPW shockwave therapy. The interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration among practitioners treating the same case, catering to all ages and fitness levels. Apex operates at 1450 Kingston Road, Unit 7, and 550 Finch Avenue in Pickering, serving Scarborough and Durham Region. The recognition matters because it validates a care model built on assessment-first, evidence-based treatment, and it signals to residents that local, independent clinics can deliver comprehensive, integrated care. For more information, visit apexphysiochiro.ca.
