Council

Dr. Jason Hollingsworth has been in practice for 24 years, having established his wellness clinic with his wife, in Strathmore. They have an adult son studying engineering and a grade 12 daughter who is an accomplished musician. Away from the office, he enjoys time with family and friends, watching sports, movies or spending time outside, including activities such as hiking, biking, golfing or snow shoeing.

Dr. Hollingsworth has had the pleasure of serving on Council for four years and is enjoying the challenges and opportunities of filling the role of Council Chair. He feels it a distinct honour to make decisions that affect the profession, not only here in Alberta, but also the country. 

Dr. Chris Nutting is a chiropractor in North Edmonton and has practiced for 24 years. He owns a multidisciplinary clinic with one associate chiropractor, a TCM acupuncturist, and two massage therapists. He is also passionate about teaching as he holds a position as Dean of Graduate Studies for a small, nutrition-based online university. He is enjoying this next stage of life, being a grandfather, having all adult children, and the ability to spontaneously travel with his wife, Audrey.

He feels privileged to be accepted as a Council member to assist the CCOA in furthering the profession in the public and being seen as a significant stakeholder with other health professions. He looks forward to giving back to this great profession and would like to see an emphasis on the importance of integrative care. 

Dr. Moe Gebara has been a regulated member since 2011, a CCOA Clinical Advisor since 2015 and a CCOA Investigator since 2022. He is a dedicated chiropractor who enjoys providing patient care and performing research. He strives to help move the profession forward by contributing to Council’s collective leadership. 

Dr. Aurora Ongaro holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta and graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2004. Since her convocation, she has provided upper cervical (NUCCA) care to patients in Edmonton and throughout Alberta. She has personally experienced how chiropractic can positively impact the quality of life of her loved ones and joyfully witnesses patients’ lives change for the better with chiropractic.
 
Recognizing the importance of giving back to the profession that has given her so much, she has spent the past 15 years as a Clinical Advisor for the college and looks forward to serving the profession and public in her new role on Council.
 
When not in the office, Dr. Ongaro can be found reading, listening to health podcasts, hiking, biking, running, or gardening.  She is married to a wonderful husband and chef, chauffeur, and life coach to her three awesome children. 

Dr. David Opresnik is a chiropractor in Calgary in his 24 year of practice. He runs a chiropractic office in north downtown Calgary now but has spent the bulk of his career working at multi-disciplinary offices located at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University. Outside the office, he can be found hiking, fly-fishing or experimenting in the kitchen. He is excited to have received an appointment on Council. He truly believes chiropractors provide a vital service to improving the health of the public. He looks forward to the new ways he can serve the public as a Council member. 

Ashley Runka Owens has been working in the non-profit sector in Calgary for the past 10 years and has been with United Way of Calgary and Area since March 2017. At United Way, she has worked in different roles and is currently serving as the Manager of Digital Engagement on the Transformation team. In her spare time, she enjoys biking and exploring the outdoors with her husband, two sons and golden retriever. She was born and raised in Kelowna, but now loves calling Calgary home.

She deeply believes in the importance of philanthropy and giving back to the community. She brings this belief to both her work and personal life. She feels privileged to serve as a Council member on the CCOA.  

Michael Kim is an entrepreneur who has owned and operated many service-oriented businesses, including those in the fields of insurance, travel, banking and a start-up incubator for immigrants. Michael has served as the chair of the board for several charities and has received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee medal in recognition of his service as the Chair of the board for an education-based charity in Calgary, Alberta.