Dr. Leann Melegrito

Doctor of Chiropractic| Orthotics Provider

Dr. Leann Melegrito has always been a proponent of maintaining and improving health through movement and exercise. Dr. Leann completed her Bachelor of Sports Science degree (2014) with Honours at the University of the Philippines in her home city of Manila where she launched her career as a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and lead Nike trainer. Leann completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree (2024) with Honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Leann was a competitive gymnast, dancer and cheerleader. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys coaching group exercise classes at F45 North York, camping, or getting lost in a novel.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

Neuro-musculoskeletal conditions have always been of interest to Dr. Leann. She enjoys working with clients to alleviate low back pain and neck pain as she understands how debilitating it is to be limited by pain. She also enjoys working with clients with arthritic conditions like osteoarthritis of the hip and knee because of the significant improvement in quality of life that treatment provides.

What should I expect in your sessions?

You will receive Dr. Leann’s full attention and complete commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Sessions begin with a thorough physical examination. Dr. Leann will work with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your condition as well as your preferences, values and lifestyle. Treatment then begins and makes use of modalities like joint spinal and extremity manipulative therapy (adjustments), soft tissue therapy, and exercise prescription to aid in decreasing pain and improving functionality.

What are you proud of in your practice?

Dr. Leann is proud to be able to make positive change in her clients’ quality of life. Even after nine years of post-secondary education, she believes learning is a lifelong journey because there is always room for improvement, and she is proud to continually better herself to better serve her clients. Dr. Leann also has the humility to say when she lacks the appropriate expertise and is happy to refer clients to suitable care providers.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

Dr. Leann’s goal is to provide her clients with the knowledge and skills they need to take charge of their care outside of the clinic. Her treatments are not temporary fixes, something achieved by understanding clients’ conditions as well as factors that contribute of possible re-occurrences. Finally, clients choose Dr. Leann for her empathy. She is committed to helping clients who are limited by pain or discomfort to achieve improvement.