Our Team
Meet the experienced team dedicated to your care and recovery.
Dr. Salim Khamissa
Founder & Chiropractor
Dr. Salim Khamissa is the founder of the Canadian Chiropractic & Natural Health Center and brings over four decades of experience in chiropractic care. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1984 and has since dedicated his career to improving the health and wellbeing of his patients.
Dr. Salim has a strong focus on family health, with particular expertise in paediatric chiropractic care. He is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and has extensive training in a range of techniques, including the Zinler technique for extremity treatment, bunion-specific techniques, and diversified techniques.
Known for his gentle and patient-centered approach, Dr. Salim has also developed his own chiropractic technique, designed specifically to safely and effectively treat elderly patients and children.
In recognition of his contributions to healthcare, Dr. Salim was awarded the Sheikh Zayed International Award for Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2022.
His approach focuses on personalized care, aiming to restore function, reduce discomfort, and support long-term health for patients of all ages.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Salim enjoys swimming and playing tennis.
Dr. Azra Khamissa
Chiropractor
Dr. Azra Khamissa is an experienced chiropractor with over a decade of clinical practice, dedicated to supporting patients through all stages of life. She completed her chiropractic studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, graduating in 2012.
Dr. Azra has a strong focus on women’s health, with particular interest in prenatal and postnatal care, as well as paediatric chiropractic. She has extensive experience treating expectant mothers and postnatal patients, providing gentle and effective care tailored to each stage.
She has additional training as a doula through Amani Birth and has completed further education in lactation consulting. Dr. Azra is also a member of Lactation Education Resources and the Emirates Chiropractic Association.
Her approach emphasizes gentle, patient-centered techniques, including diversified methods and specialized techniques designed for pregnant women, children, and elderly patients.
She is passionate about helping patients improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and achieve long-term health through personalized chiropractic care.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Azra enjoys surfing, art, and hiking.
Dr. Ahmed Khamissa
Chiropractor
Dr. Ahmed Khamissa is a chiropractor focused on delivering personalized, results-driven care to patients of all ages. He completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa, graduating in 2023.
During his final years of study, Dr. Ahmed gained hands-on experience treating at a wide range of sporting events, including football, rugby, martial arts, marathons, triathlons, swimming, tennis, and surfing. His Master’s research focused on the effects of spinal manipulation on osteoarthritis.
Following his studies, Dr. Ahmed gained clinical experience in Scotland and is currently a member of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Ahmed has a strong interest in athletic performance, postural correction, rehabilitation, and the management of arthritis. He utilizes a range of techniques including diversified and Thompson techniques, with additional experience in Neuro-Impulse Protocol (NIP), dry needling, and myofascial therapy.
His approach focuses on personalized care, aiming to restore function, reduce discomfort, and support long-term health for each patient.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Ahmed enjoys padel, running, swimming, reading, and spending time outdoors.