Our Team
We provide expert care to each client to help them get back to the optimal quality of life everyone deserves.
Scott Taylor D.C.
Chiropractor, Activator, S.E.M.G, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Dr. Taylor has over 35 years of providing Chiropractic care to patients that vary in age from infants, children to seniors, to elite National Team and Olympic athletes. In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys everything that Collingwood has to offer including skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, hiking, cycling, and boating.
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Dr. Taylor graduated from Western University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science and then proceeded to attend the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating Cum Laude in the class of 1986. Dr. Taylor teaches and instructs fellow chiropractors throughout Canada and the U.S. on treatment techniques he uses in practice. With improved body function everyone can maximize their overall health, and athletes can perform and compete at their very best.
Garry P. Perry M.A., C. Psych
Psychologist
Psychological services need to be conceptualized as an important part of a complete health care plan. Anyone wishing to operate at their peak potential, live longer, healthier and more meaningful lives could benefit from seeing a psychologist.
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Clinical Approach
As a registered psychologist, Garry provides a variety of psychological, psychotherapy and counseling services. He uses a positive psychology perspective to help clients enhance their personal functioning, cope with psychological disorders or physical limitations and navigate the challenges placed on them in their relationships and daily lives. Garry employs a cognitive behavioral approach to empower his clients to create a better, more fulfilled life for themselves and their loved ones. Garry engages clients in a process to help his clients: clarify their issues/goals; assess personal strengths and weaknesses; cultivate solutions and develop the skills they need to take charge of their lives.
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Psychological Services
Garry can assist people who want to enrich their lives in a healthy, pro-active way and also those who are struggling with challenges. Therapy may focus on: individual mental health struggles (e.g., depression, anger, stress, anxiety, emotional trauma, feeling overwhelmed, building resiliency); physical challenges (e.g., dealing with chronic pain, addictions, physical trauma); work-related issues (e.g. job loss, bullying, enhancing performance); and/or challenges related to interpersonal relationships (e.g., marriage breakdown, supporting a spouse or parent with a serious illness).
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Credentials and Professional Affiliations
Masters of Applied Psychology
Registered Psychologist, College of Psychologists of Ontario
Member: Ontario Psychological Association and Canadian Positive Psychology Association
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Professional Experience
Garry has over 32 years experience working in a variety of public and private institutions as a clinical psychologist, senior administrator, manager, wellness facilitator and trainer. He has supervised a wide range of professionals, designed and taught university and college courses and has a number of professional publications. Garry has extensive experience providing clinical services to people of all ages presenting with an array of challenges (behavioral, mental health, addictions). Psychological services have included assessment, treatment (individuals, couples and families), case consultation and group interventions (e.g., assertiveness training, anger management, adaptive living skills and group psychotherapy). Garry has also developed and facilitated a wide range of workshops (e.g., change management, assertiveness, coping with stress, communication skills, work/life balance, retirement planning, motivational interviewing, developing healthy lifestyles, forensic issues).
Sydney Taylor
Clinic Director
Sydney has over 18 years of experience working as the Clinic Director for Taylor Wellness & Chiropractic.
Sydney and her family moved to Collingwood in 2005 for the invigorating outdoor lifestyle it provides. A proud mother of two daughters, Sydney is also an avid cyclist, hiker, skier, snowboarder, boater, and outdoor enthusiast. She equally passionate about creating a healthier community in which she lives, works, and plays.
Sydney graduated Glendon College, York University with a French Major in 1986. She continued to further her education and became a Certified Dental Assistant, working alongside the President of the ODA (Ontario Dental Association) for many years. Upon moving to Collingwood, Sydney transitioned her natural interpersonal skills into creating a comfortable and enjoyable experience managing the Taylor Wellness & Chiropractic clinic.