Dr. Rodney N. Hollett B.Sc., D.C.
Chiropractor, Abbotsford B.C.
Dr. Rodney Hollett is originally from Burin, Newfoundland. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Memorial University he travelled to Davenport Iowa to begin his Chiropractic career. In 2005, he graduated with Honours from Palmer College of Chiropractic. After graduating from Chiropractic school he returned to Canada where he began practicing in Northern Alberta. In twelve years of active practice, Dr. Hollett has had the privellege to work with people of all ages, from newborns to senior citizens. He has also been a Chiropractor on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Dr. Hollett is a registrant of the College of Chiropractors of BC and the BC Chiropractic Association. He is a certified Active Release technique (ART®) practitioner and has training in instrument adjusting. Some of the techniques that Dr. Hollett utilizes in his practice include: Impulse iQ and Activator Diversified and Gonstead Myofascial release Trigger point therapy Thompson (drop table) Lumbar Flexion Distraction Dr. Hollett believes that the body is a self- healing, self-regulating organism. Chiropractors are uniquely trained to provide gentle adjustments to the spine and joints of the body. These adjustments are necessary to provide optimal health in our stressed out society. Dr. Hollett currently resides in Abbotsford with his wife Carmen and 4 children Jack, Samuel, Lucy & Anna.
Spencer Stel
Registered Massage Therapist
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Spencer Stel has considered Langley, BC to be his home since the fall of 2009 when he began his training at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. Spencer completed a 3,000-hour 3-year program in December 2011 and became fully registered in 2012. During his studies, he received a Clinical Case Report Award from the MTABC for his research related to the effects of Swedish Massage on idiopathic scoliosis. In his five years of active practice, Spencer has treated athletic injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, whiplash, as well as overuse and repetitive use injuries. He has also worked with geriatric and pediatric patients and provided massage therapy to Trinity Western University’s athletes as part of their therapy team. Spencer believes that massage therapy can serve as an important complement to chiropractic work by addressing soft tissue changes in order to enhance the success of chiropractic adjustments. His goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but also to prevent them from recurring in the future. As a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Spencer is certified to offer services including: Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Active and Passive Stretching, Muscle Energy Techniques, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Joint Mobilization, Hydrotherapy, Contractile Myofascial Release, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Technique, Ligamentus Articular Strain Technique (L.A.S.T.), and Athletic Taping. Spencer is a registrant of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and the Registered Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia. Spencer lives in Langley with his wife, Karmen, and 3 little people.
Dorothea McCallum
Chiropractor, Abbotsford
Dr Dorothea McCallum comes from a family of Chiropractors and graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Cum Laude in 1988. She practiced in Vancouver for many years before returning to Abbotsford 15 years ago.
Over her career she’s been involved in the profession in many different aspects:
– Member of the Jr Governor’s Club and Canadian Women Chiropractors Association (Student Division).
– President of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association (BCCA)
– The first female representative on the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
– The BC Board Member for Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)
– Current Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA) Board Member.
– She is a member of the CCA, BCCA, College of Chiropractors of BC, CCPA, CMCC, and Canadian Chiropractic Historical Society.
Dr. McCallum received her Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP) in 2007, focusing on human wellness from a preventative and support perspective. In 2016 she completed training for the Lumbar Stenosis Bootcamp Program developed at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto aimed at keeping an aging population mobile and functional to the end of life.
Dr. McCallum enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but has a keen interest in helping pregnant women, babies and children. She is also certified in the Webster Technique. Firmly believing that the world can be a healthier place through simple, easy steps that any person can make, Dr McCallum focuses on providing excellent chiropractic care.
Dr. Sam Buttar
Chiropractor, Abbotsford
Sam grew up playing basketball and hockey competitively. An injury during hockey practice at the age of 12 forced him to seek some medical help. Instead of seeing a physiotherapist, his father brought him to a chiropractor and this is when he realized his career path. He coached grade 6 and 7 basketball for three years during high school and coached grade 9 and 10 during his studies at the University of Fraser Valley. During his last three years at the UFV while working towards a degree in Kinesiology, he was the athletic trainer for the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds of the Major Midget League. After obtaining his degree he worked as a Kinesiologist and personal trainer for 7 months before heading off to Palmer West in San Jose to obtain a doctorate in chiropractic. He currently spends his free time lifting weights, playing hockey, golf and basketball, and binge watching TV shows.
Dr. Buttar practices using a diversified technique including instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and exercises to further help patients reach their goals.
Marlene Henderson
Registered Massage Therapist
Marlene is a graduate of the West Coast College 3000 Hour RMT Program. She has had the privilege of growing her practice here in the Lower Mainland ever since. Always having a keen interest in furthering her studies to enable her in overseeing the needs of each client in all their stages of life.
Furthering her skills of being a deep tissue fascial therapist and utilizing various modalities, such as trigger point release, active release, muscle energy technique, postural alignment and more, Marlene has enjoyed working alongside various Doctors, as well as Pain Management Clinics in treating those with some of the most chronic conditions relating to the myo-fascial skeletal system while incorporating the Stecco Fascial Manipulation Method.
With great joy, as of recently Marlene has been working hard pursuing her studies in Mastectomy Care, Pre and Post Surgery Complications, Oncology care, and as of recently has successfully completed all levels of the Dr. Vodder School International.
Marlene is now a fully certified Lymphodema Therapist trained by the Dr. Vodder School in Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and the Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD).
This certification has allowed Marlene the privilege of working alongside different agencies, such as the BC Cancer Agency and Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center with patients needing Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Combined Decongestive Therapy Care.
Apart from this blessing, Marlene enjoys spending her time outdoors hiking, gardening and valued time with family and friends and her 4 furbabies. She is a huge advocate for rescue organizations caring for animals in need.
Tammy Wall
Office Manager
Tammy has been working in the Chiropractic industry for nearly 20 years. She is in charge of the day to day clinic operations. If you have any questions regarding scheduling, billing, or insurance, send them her way. If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll definitely find it. Tammy and her husband live in Abbotsford and are the proud parents to two adult sons and one daughter in law. When Tammy is not in the office chances are you’ll find her hiking a mountain or riding her bike. She enjoys staying active and has a passion for the outdoors.
Jenni Binnendyk
Chiropractic Assistant
Jenni has worked in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer. She works closely with the laser treatments, as well as overseeing the exercise/stretching regimens. Jenni works with patients to help them get stronger and improve their overall health. Jenni lives in Abbotsford with her husband and four beautiful daughters. She has lived here her entire life. When she’s not in the office you will probably find her busy keeping up with life on the farm and taking care of her husband and kids. Jenni loves staying fit and finding time with her family to have fun and relax!
Bronwen
Receptionist
Ruth Falconer
Receptionist
Ruth and her family have made Abbotsford their home for the past 27 years. Her husband, Keith, Pastors a Baptist church in town. Together they have 3 grown sons, a daughter in law and will soon have another daughter in law.