Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Feel well enough to do what you love, at any age

You are meant to heal! Find and treat the real cause of your discomfort, so you can get results that last and get you doing more of the activities you love. Corrective chiropractic care and acupuncture for your whole family, at three locations across Ottawa.

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“We can’t change the stress in your life. But we can change how your body responds to it, and that’s what we’re here to do. Your body can heal from the inside out!”

Dr. Emilie Perras and Martin Perras with children seated on treatment table

Dr. Emilie & Martin Perras

Co-founders

A Holistic Approach to Meeting Your Health Needs

Dr. Veronica Brynaert adjusting woman's back while laying on treatment table

Chiropractic

Acupuncture treatment on man's face

Acupuncture

Ottawa chiropractor Dr. Emilie Perras performs Step 3 of a chiropractic adjustment while pregnant, the pubic bone.

Prenatal

Pediatric

Acupuncturist administering treatment to woman in clinic

First Visit

Professional headshot of Dr. Emilie Perras and Dr. Vanessa Jalbert-Caputo

About Us

Chiropractor at Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture Stittsville explaining spinal anatomy to a patient using a spine model.

Relief is one thing, getting to the real cause is different

You’ve probably tried a few things already: rest, stretches, a massage, different healthcare practitioners. You get relief for a short time, then it comes back — a sign that the cause of what’s ailing you hasn’t been found.

Think of your body like a car that’s slightly out of alignment. It still drives, but the tires wear unevenly, and years later the damage shows up somewhere you didn’t expect:

  • An old fall
  • Sports injuries
  • The way you still all day
  • Even how you were born

So when something finally flares up, it’s rarely the whole story. It’s the signal at the end of a longer chain. We’re less interested in quieting that signal than in finding the chain behind it, because when you find the cause, the results last.

Visit Us In Centretown Downtown, Orléans, or Stittsville

Three neighbourhoods across Ottawa, each with free parking and easy scheduling.

Exterior of Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Ottawa, ON

Downtown Ottawa

Call now:  (613) 680-4325

Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture
231 Lisgar St
Ottawa, ON K2P 0C5

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Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture Orléans location exterior sign on St. Joseph Boulevard, Orléans, Ottawa.

Orléans

Call now:  (613) 424-4315

Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture
2054 St Joseph Blvd
Ottawa, ON K1C 1E6

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Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture Stittsville location exterior and signage, serving the Stittsville community in Ottawa's west end.

Stittsville

Call now:  (613) 672-4325

Oaktree Chiropractic & Acupuncture
1053 Carp Rd
Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0

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Care That’s Built on What We Can Actually See

When most people think of a chiropractor, they picture a quick twist and a crack. Before we treat anything, we take the time to see your whole health picture, looking at:

  • Your health history
  • Posture photos
  • How you carry your weight
  • Your entire spine
  • X-rays, in most cases

It’s also why we take follow-up X-rays as your care progresses. Seeing the change on film is how we know we’re genuinely correcting the cause, not guessing, and not asking you to just to take our word for it.

Your spine protects your nervous system, and that system runs far more than movement. It’s involved in how you sleep, digest, and recover. When it works the way it’s meant to, people often notice improvements beyond the reason they first came in.

Female chiropractor taking measurements on patient's x-ray photos

“Chiropractic care is definitely worth trying — the benefits can be surprising. It’s fascinating to realize how interconnected our bodies are, and how an issue in the spine can potentially impact other parts of the body.”

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What actually happens during your first visit?

If you’ve never seen a chiropractor or acupuncturist before, it’s completely normal to wonder what you’re walking into. Here’s exactly how your first two visits usually work, without any obligation or pressure to continue.

Most people leave understanding their body better than they ever have, and that’s the part we care about most.

We start by sitting down and going through your history: old injuries, accidents, how you move, even how you were born. Then a thorough exam that includes:

  • A posture photo on a grid so you can see what you can’t feel in the mirror
  • A quick two-scale check of how you’re carrying your weight
  • A hands-on check of your spine
  • X-rays, in most cases

Nothing is rushed, and nothing is decided on the spot.

We’ll send you our most popular video that explains how we work and how your body heals, so you arrive at your second visit already understanding the basics.
We sit down together and go through your results: your posture, weight distribution, and X-rays (if applicable).

Then you’ll get our honest recommendation of what we’d suggest, how long it takes to see results, and what it costs, including which payment and insurance options we accept.

That way you can decide what is the right fit for you. And if our services aren’t a fit, we’ll say so.

Why people wish they’d come in sooner

“I was very skeptical about going to see a chiropractor. After my first few weeks of ups and downs I can say I’m now a firm believer!!

“I’ve struggled with hormonal issues and chronic pain for years, and acupuncture has genuinely helped improve my quality of life.”

“I started my journey to help with my migraines and overall health. I highly recommend visiting Oaktree for your chiro needs!”

Oaktree Chiropractic logoGenevieve CharetteVerified Google Review

Chiropractic and acupuncture, working together

Two complementary approaches under one roof, used on their own or together, depending on what your body needs.

Dr. Vanessa Jalbert-Caputo treating upper back of female patient laying on treatment table

Chiropractic Care at Oaktree

Effective chiropractic adjustments for every age. We use what we find in your exam and X-rays to build a plan, then track your progress as you go.

Gentle, low-force techniques and specialized tables make your adjustments safe and easy. So easy, in fact, that many of our patients are babies and young children, who require no more than a soft touch for their bodies to return to optimal function!

Our chiropractic care in Ottawa →

Martin Perras treating a woman with acupuncture while she lays on treatment table

Better Function with Acupuncture

Acupuncture is new to many of our patients, but can be effective treatment if you’re suffering from limited mobility, aches, or pain in your body.

Like chiropractic, acupuncture can be used preventatively so that you don’t end up suffering like so many others!

Additionally, Martin at our downtown Ottawa location is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Why People Come to Us, and Why They Stay

Back Pain

Headaches

Sciatica

SI Joint

Scoliosis

TMJ

How We Started

Oaktree started with a simple idea: an oak tree puts down deep roots and grows for generations. Dr. Emilie Perras and Martin Perras wanted to build that kind of practice.

Not a quick fix for a single season, but care that stays with your family for the long haul.

A husband-and-wife team, they’ve cared for Ottawa families for over a decade, growing from a single clinic in Centretown to three across the Ottawa area so more families could get the same care closer to home.

Today the team welcomes patients from newborns to grandparents, in both English and French.

More about us →

Professional photograph of Oaktree Chiropractic team

Let’s get to the root of it, together.

Book a new patient exam and we’ll take the time to understand your whole body and show you what we find, so you can decide what’s right for you.

New patients are welcome at all three of our Ottawa-area clinics.

Answers to questions we hear often

Yes. Our chiropractors are registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO), and our acupuncturists with CTCMPAO, the bodies that regulate safe, professional TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) in Ontario.

Yes, our team serves patients in both English and French at all three of our locations.

Yes! You’re welcome at whichever of our three Ottawa clinics is most convenient for you, and your care records move with you so you’ll never be starting from scratch.

We accept most major Canadian insurance plans. Bring your insurance details along to your appointment so we can provide you with the documentation you need to submit your claim.

Please note we don’t currently offer direct billing.

You can book your new patient exam time online in a couple of minutes, or call the clinic that’s most convenient for you.

Our team will process your request and get in touch with you to confirm your booking date, time, and additional details.