Whether you're rehabbing an injury or aiming to improve performance, Dr. Sam combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of movement to help you get back to doing what you love—stronger and smarter.
Dr. Sam Weichel, a rehab focused chiropractor and Northeast College of Health Sciences grad, founded Shift Chiropractic to help you recover faster, move better, and perform at your best—with care that goes beyond the basics.
Dr. Sam Weichel
Founder & Chiropractor
Dr. Sam Weichel grew up in Southampton with a lifelong passion for endurance sports. As a competitive cyclist and Nordic skier at both the provincial and national levels, he brings firsthand experience of the physical demands placed on the athletic body. This background fuels his specialized approach to treating athletes—while still delivering personalized care for individuals of all activity levels.
Dr. Weichel is trained in a range of advanced treatment techniques, allowing him to tailor care to each patient’s unique needs and goals. His certifications and training include:
MyoMatrix Release Technique (MMR): Targeted muscle and fascia release
Functional Integrated Acupuncture: For soft tissue injuries and chronic pain
Functional Movement Screens: Assessing movement quality, strengths, and imbalances
RockTape/Taping: Supports healing and reduces pain
Cupping Therapy: Releases tight muscles and fascial layers
While at Northeast College of Health Sciences, Dr. Sam was involved in, and recognized for, the following accomplishments:
Northeast College of Health Sciences Student of the Year
DeGiacomo Chiropractic Technique Award
Excellence in Clinical Diagnosis
Clarence N. Flick Memorial Award for advancing research in Chiropractic
Ernest G. Napolitono for exceptional student Leadership
Motion Palpation Club President
Student Government Vice President
Heather enjoys working with people at all stages of life—including pregnancy and postpartum. Treatments can be modified for optimal comfort, including the use of a specialized pregnancy bolster when appropriate. She also treated a broad range of clients at Georgian College’s student clinic, sharpening her ability to adapt her approach to meet each person’s unique needs.
Heather Anderson
Registered Massage Therapist
Heather Anderson, a Registered Massage Therapist and Honours graduate of Georgian College’s Massage Therapy Program, brings both clinical skill and a deep passion for movement to her practice. She is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and is committed to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.
Heather grew up in Georgetown, Ontario and has called Saugeen Shores home since 2024. Heather brings years of experience playing, coaching, and officiating women’s lacrosse. A lifelong athlete, she now spends most of her weekends refereeing women’s lacrosse at the local, national, and international level. This deep involvement in sport gives her a unique understanding of the physical demands placed on the body and a strong empathy for her clients’ goals—whether that’s reducing pain, managing stress, or recovering from injury.
Heather gained diverse hands-on experience through focused outreach programs, including:
Athletes,
Pregnant individuals,
Infants,
Fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer, and palliative care needs
Cassidy had the opportunity to learn valuable skills throughout clinical placements, with a wide range of specialized clinics including pregnancy, sports massage, and palliative massage. With a particular niche in treating post-surgical breast massage patients – treating surgical scars and fascial restrictions to aid in the breakdown of scar tissue and contractures within the tissue.
Cassidy Rayner
Registered Massage Therapist
Cassidy Rayner, a graduate of Fanshawe College’s Massage Therapy program and a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She is excited to work with clients on achieving and maintaining their goals.
Growing up in Southampton, Cassidy has always valued her community. In her spare time, you can find her swimming, enjoying a relaxing yoga session, cozying up with a good book, or walking her dog. With a passion for health and wellness, Cassidy looks to incorporate her knowledge and skills gained throughout her education into her treatments.
Cassidy is looking forward to furthering her knowledge and education to suit her client’s needs.
Emily Villeneuve
Registered Physiotherapist
Emily’s passion for movement began in childhood through sports and regular physical activity, and she continues to live an active lifestyle today.
Since graduating, Emily has gained experience in both private practice and hospital settings, treating a wide range of neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal conditions. She especially enjoys working with athletes and active individuals of all ages who want to return to the activities they love. Emily has experience managing sports injuries both on and off the field, and has worked with a variety of youth sports teams including local hockey, soccer, field lacrosse, football, and rugby teams.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking, camping, playing sports, staying active at the gym, practicing yoga, or cuddling up with her fur baby, Leia. She is also an active volunteer fire fighter with the town of Saugeen shores. Emily is thrilled to be a part of the SHIFT team and is eager to help the community get back to the activities they love!
Her certifications include:
Dry Needling & Acupuncture
Level 1 in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy Canada – Fundamentals Core Competency Course
Athletic & Therapeutic Taping
Emily helps clients restore, maintain, and optimize physical function using a client-centered, active, and evidence-based approach.
Emily is a Registered Physiotherapist and a 2021 graduate of the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program at Queen’s University, following her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph.
She believes strongly that “exercise is medicine,” and her treatment style emphasizes exercise and education, with hands-on techniques as needed to support recovery.
What You Can Expect
At your first appointment, we start by listening — learning why you’re here, what your goals are, and how we can help you reach them. We’ll complete a full movement assessment to see how you move and identify areas for improvement.
Your treatment plan is completely individualized, using the right mix of techniques — from soft tissue work and dry needling to chiropractic adjustments, mobilization, and targeted exercise.
What sets Shift Chiropractic apart is our hybrid model of care. Alongside in-person sessions, you’ll receive ongoing online support with your exercise program, progress tracking, and direct messaging to keep you consistent and confident between visits. Each follow-up builds on your progress — refining movement, advancing your rehab, and keeping you on track toward your goals.