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Practice OpportUnity ’25 — 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
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In-Person Event (February 12, 2025)
Practice Realities Panel, Speed Mentoring, and Profiling OCA Programs, Services and Resources to Support Your Career

Our annual Practice Realities Panel (9 to 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 4 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.

Our 2025 Practice Realities Panel:

Dr. Prabhjot Singh — Moderator

Dr. Prabhjot Singh is a chiropractor based in Hamilton and a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). She holds a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology (Honours) from Simon Fraser University and is certified in acupuncture through McMaster University. Dr. Singh’s journey into chiropractic care is rooted in her own experience—after suffering a back injury while caring for her mother, who was diagnosed with ALS, she found that chiropractic treatment played a key role in her recovery, inspiring her to pursue the profession. Dr. Singh’s leadership and dedication were recognized with the CCA’s Excellence in Student Leadership Award for her role as President of the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association, as well as the Judy Ladell Memorial Award for her role as Valedictorian of her graduating class. Today, she is an active member of the OCA’s New Graduate Council, where she works to advance the chiropractic profession by engaging with practitioners on best practices and supporting the next generation of chiropractors. Outside of work, Dr. Singh enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, biking, swimming and spending time with her puppy, Leia.

Dr. Emily Danson — Panelist

Dr. Danson, Director of Corporate Wellness at High Point Wellness Centre in Mississauga, believes that optimal health looks different for everyone. Her treatment approach is to work with each patient to achieve their goals. Regardless of the patient’s age or stage in life, treatment focuses on both resolving the injury and preventing future injuries.
Dr. Danson graduated from CMCC and holds a McMaster University certificate in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture. She is a Webster technique certified practitioner as well as a Full Body Active Release Technique (ART) provider. Her career highlights include serving as the Lead Medical Practitioner for the 2015
Pan American Games and leading High Point Wellness to win the title of Top Corporate Wellness Services Company in Canada in 2023.
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Dr. Stephen Gray — Panelist

Dr. Stephen Gray is the owner and chiropractor at Made To Move clinic located right on The Danforth in Toronto, Canada. A graduate of the CMCC (Magna Cum Laude), Dr. Grays training/certification includes mental health first aid (CAMH), Smarttools (IASTM), Active Release Technique, Athletic Movement Assessment, Concussion Detection & Management (U of Calgary), Thompson Technique, Functional Range Conditioning, and McMaster University’s Medical Acupuncture Program. Dr. Gray has been a guest panelist and lecturer at the OCA, Dance Ontario, the Toronto Dance Teacher Expo, and the DTRC’s MOVE. In addition, he has appeared as a guest health and fitness expert on The Morning Show and City TV’s Breakfast Television. Prior to his clinical career, Dr. Gray performed professionally throughout North America for over 15 years and taught for TMU’s Dance Program, Sheridan’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Program, and several other prestigious dance schools and programs. Stephen has also received numerous awards, including the Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship, the Mayor’s Medal for Whitby, a Broadway World Toronto Award, two Guthrie Awards from the Stratford Festival, and, most recently, the OCA’s Early Career Award.

Dr. Nekessa Remy — Panelist

Dr. Nekessa Remy is a leading health and wellness professional and expert with a passion for injury prevention and enabling others to be their own health champions. Her philosophy stems from her belief that healthy living is a RIGHT and not a privilege. Through her blogs, seminars and media appearances, Dr. Remy uses her knowledge and experience to educate others on how to become their own health advocates. With over 15 years’ experience in the rehabilitation field Dr. Remy has developed an approach to injury management and postural rehabilitation that is based on current research and patient education. She is the owner and Clinic Director of Mississauga’s The Chiropractic Office & Health Associates and creator of the Better Posture Program, on online course that teaches individuals on how to sit up straighter and make permanent improvements to their overall posture. Over the last few years, she has expanded her brand and become a sought-after health and wellness expert for various media outlets including, CTV, CP24, Breakfast Television and Global Morning.

Other Programs and Resources for You:

We also introduced CMCC  students to the following  OCA  programs and resources to guide your transition into practice and support your chiropractic career: 
New Graduate Volunteer Membership Program— our ‘serve and save’ program lets you save on your first year of membership fees.
OCA Aspire— our cloud-based practice management and electronic health record (EHR) solution that can help you grow your practice.
OCA Student and New Grad Advisory Council — a dynamic group of students, new grads and early career chiropractors who meet to discuss topics that matter most to them at the current stage of their careers.
OCA’s Volunteer Programs and Opportunities —  providing members, who are chiropractic students, recent graduates or chiropractors in various stages of their careers, with volunteer opportunities to enhance their skills and broaden their network.