Practice OpportUnity ’26 — CMCC’s Career Fair and Tradeshow
The OCA is committed to supporting students in their journey to becoming licensed chiropractors. Every year, we’re the proud title sponsor of Practice OpportUnity, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)’s annual career fair and tradeshow.
At Practice OpportUnity, we introduce you and other CMCC students to various programs, services and tools we offer to help guide your transition into practice and support your career as a chiropractor. Our showcased resources are usually presented as part of the tradeshow and vary from year to year.
We also collaborate with our members who share their:
• Best practice advice and real-life career path challenges and successes, as part of a Practice Realities Panel
• Insights and answers to your questions at our Speed Mentoring Event
In-Person Event (February 11, 2026)
8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Practice Realities Panel, Speed Mentoring, and Profiling OCA Programs, Services and Resources to Support Your Career
Our annual Practice Realities Panel (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) is the highlight of the morning programing, bringing three practicing chiropractors together to discuss opportunities, challenges and choices they have faced in their careers. Our panelists also answer your questions in a Q&A session.
Browse videos of past Practice Realities — relevant from year to year, these expert panels will help prepare you for a thriving career.
In the afternoon, visit our popular Speed Mentoring Booth in the tradeshow portion of the day (noon to 3 p.m.) where you can talk one on one or in small groups with our speed mentors on professional topics of interest to you.
You can also stop by our OCA Membership Booth during the tradeshow portion of the day where you can learn about OCA programs, services and resources that are available to all OCA members. Programs and services you can learn about at Practice OpportUnity include the New Graduate Volunteer Membership Program, the OCA Advance continuing education opportunities and OCA Aspire.
Virtual Event (February 18, 2026)
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For those who are not able to attend the in-person event, or want to attend BOTH events. Students who are actively exploring their future careers can engage easily with the platforms virtual booths.
Our 2026 Practice Realities Panel:
Dr. Tony Anziano (CMCC Class of 1996) — Moderator
Dr. Anziano graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1996. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Windsor where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. During his 29 years in practice, Dr. Anziano has served as vice-president of the Greater Hamilton Chiropractic Society, as a community spokesperson for the Ontario Chiropractic Association and as an examiner with the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board. He was a regular guest speaker at McMaster University in the Occupational Health and Environmental Medicine Program, where he taught physicians and nurses about occupational lower back pain. He has also been retained by law firms in Ontario and British Columbia as a medical-legal consultant in chiropractic malpractice cases. He was qualified as an expert witness by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in 2018. Dr. Anziano was elected to the Ontario Chiropractic Association Board of Directors in 2022 and is currently serving as Vice-Chair.
Dr. Paolo De Ciantis (CMCC Class of 2013) — Panelist
With a Master of Science degree in Physiology and Pharmacology, Dr. Paolo De Ciantis’ primary goal is to work with patients for the restoration and maintenance of optimal health. Dr. De Ciantis uses a varies of techniques, equipment and adjunct therapies, including acupuncture, to treat patients and promote healing. His focus is on rehabilitation, pain reduction, chronic pain management, injury prevention, sport-specific training and retraining. A 2013 CMCC graduate, Dr. De Ciantis currently serves on the OCA Board of Directors
Dr. Kyla Meadley (CMCC Class of 2023) — Panelist
Dr. Kyla Meadley is a chiropractor practicing in North York and Markham. She holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and a Master of Science in Global Health. Her clinical approach is evidence-based and highly individualized, with a strong emphasis on movement, exercise, and practical lifestyle strategies to support long-term health and function.
Kyla has a special interest in pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatric care, as well as concussion rehabilitation. In addition to her chiropractic practice, she is trained as a birth and postpartum doula, which has shaped her understanding of patient education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This perspective allows her to support families through pregnancy and early parenthood while reinforcing the role of chiropractors within perinatal care teams.
She currently practices in multidisciplinary clinics and enjoys mentoring students and new graduates, with a focus on developing strong clinical reasoning, clear communication, and confidence in early practice.
Outside the clinic, Kyla enjoys staying active through F45 workouts and long-distance running, and spending time outdoors with her dog, Lincoln.
