
Medical Expert Board
Dr. Celia Pires, BPHE, B.Sc., D.C.
Chiropractic Doctor | Sports Injury Specialist | Pain & Rehabilitation Expert
Dr. Celia Pires is a leading chiropractic doctor and the Director of St. Clair West Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic in Toronto. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in sports injuries, spinal health, rehabilitation, and pre/post-natal chiropractic care.
As a graduate of Logan Chiropractic College, one of North America’s most prestigious institutions, Dr. Pires holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. She is a registered chiropractor with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and has received numerous honors for academic excellence, clinical service, and chiropractic leadership.
Expertise & Specialties
- Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation (WSIB & MVA-related injuries, whiplash, foot pain, post-surgery therapy)
- Spinal Health & Structural Radiographic Analysis
- Pre & Post-Natal Chiropractic Care (Affiliated with OB specialists from St. Michael’s Hospital & UHN Network)
- Chronic Pain Management & Injury Prevention
- Pro-Adjuster Chiropractic Techniques
Athletic Background & Sports Injury Focus
Before becoming a leading chiropractor, Dr. Pires was a highly decorated soccer player. She played professionally for the Toronto Inferno (W-League) and competed at elite levels with Scarborough Azzurri, Woodbridge Azzurri, and Oakville Soccer Club. Her Hall of Fame recognition at the University of Toronto as one of the top scorers of her time reflects her dedication and excellence in the sport.
Having experienced firsthand the impact of sports injuries, she developed a deep expertise in treating athletic injuries and works extensively with professional, semi-professional, and youth soccer players. She is the primary chiropractor for multiple soccer academies in Toronto, including:
⚽ Benfica Academy
⚽ SC Toronto
⚽ Sporting Club
⚽ Genesis Soccer Academy
⚽ North York Academy
⚽ Gil Vicente Academy
Words from Dr. Pires
"Pain should never stop you from doing what you love. My approach is all about restoring movement, reducing pain, and keeping people—whether athletes or everyday individuals—at their best."