A family-owned clinic in Pickering has earned an extraordinary level of community recognition, capturing honours in eighteen categories of the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. Apex Physiotherapy & Chiropractic, which has operated in the city since 2016, received Diamond status in eleven clinic categories and saw seven of its practitioners individually recognized, all within the Health, Beauty and Wellness division. The awards are determined entirely by local nominations and votes, making the breadth of the win a direct signal of patient trust and word-of-mouth reputation.
The clinic's Diamond recognitions cover a wide spectrum of services: Best Acupuncture, Best Chiropractic Clinic, Best Massage Therapy, Best Medical / Health Clinic, Best Naturopathic Clinic / Services, Best Orthotic Services, Best Osteopath Clinic, Best Physiotherapy Clinic / Services, Best Physiotherapy for Athletes, Best Reflexology Service, and the overarching Best Overall Business in Health, Beauty and Wellness.
Individual practitioners were also celebrated. In the Best Chiropractor category, Dr. Jessica Kissoon earned Diamond, Dr. Shawn Gargoum received Platinum, and Dr. Cameron Tranchell took Gold. Dr. Mireille Momdjian was awarded Diamond for Best Naturopath, and Yi Na Sin earned Diamond as Best Registered Massage Therapist. In the Best Physiotherapist category, Corey Hafner received Platinum and Alisha Mistry received Gold.
The scale of this recognition matters beyond local pride. It illustrates how multidisciplinary clinics that combine physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and rehabilitation under one roof are gaining traction with patients who want coordinated, assessment-first care. Apex was founded by Dr. Christopher Gordon-Tennant in 2016 and has since grown from a single Pickering location to a two-site practice, with Corey Hafner and Shawn Gargoum serving as owners and clinic directors. Its services include Class IV laser therapy, spinal decompression as an alternative to invasive back surgery, and RPW shockwave therapy. For residents of Pickering, Scarborough, and Durham Region, the awards signal a trusted local option for everything from sports injury recovery to chronic pain management. The clinic's continued expansion reflects broader consumer demand for evidence-based, personable healthcare delivered outside traditional hospital settings.
