Meet Your Healthcare Team
Oak Medical Arts is operated by local health professionals who are dedicated to providing the best health care services possible. Behind our doors, you'll meet the most down-to-earth, caring, educated, and professional health care workers in Thunder Bay. We are dedicated to helping you and your family with all of your health care needs in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Pharmacists
BRYAN GRAY
Pharmacist , Owner, All Oak locations
Bryan graduated from Dalhousie University in 2013, then returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay where he founded Oak Medical Arts. Over the last 8 years, Bryan and his team have grown Oak to five clinic and pharmacy locations across Thunder Bay. He obtained his MBA from Lakehead University, has been a speaker at many pharmacy conferences across Canada and serves on the OPA board. In his spare time enjoys playing hockey, soccer and spending time at camp!
JON POTVIN
Pharmacist , Co-Owner, Mountdale location
Jon is a local pharmacist and
co-owner of our Mountdale pharmacy location. He graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Waterloo. Jon is a certified respiratory educator and has a strong passion for educating patients on respiratory health. Apart from pharmacy, Jon loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys his time spent hunting and fishing.
ROBYN DESPINS
Pharmacist
CEO
Robyn graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy in 2015, and is passionate about pharmacy practice, patient care and entrepreneurship.
Robyn is the CEO of Oak Medical Arts, overseeing all clinic and pharmacy locations, services, programs, and business operations. In her spare time, she can be found curling, wakesurfing, or paddleboarding with her golden retreiver, Louie.
JESS AMADEO
Pharmacist
Jess Amadeo was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2010. Jess brings a great background of clinical hospital pharmacy to our team, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in a variety of areas. She has great enthusiasm for health and wellness and takes pride in providing comprehensive and personalized patient care. Outside of pharmacy, Jess enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves sports and outdoor activities including curling, running, camping and fishing.
Nurse Practitioners
ASHLEY AITKEN
​Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Aiken (nee Morriseau) is a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay and proud indigenous female from Fort William First Nation reserve. She has three beautiful children, an amazing husband and a cute little pooch named Milo. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, downhill skiing and traveling.
She has worked as an NP since 2013 after completing her education at Lakehead University in various areas gaining vital experience in addictions, mental health, aging/memory issues, transgender care, prenatal care, chronic disease and aging/changes across the lifespan.
ROBIN LATIMER
Nurse Practitioner
Robin completed her nursing degree at the University of Manitoba in 2003. After practicing in the acute care setting, she completed her Nurse Practitioner certificate through the University of Ottawa in 2008 and worked as a Nurse Practitioner in a family practice. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she returned home to raise her family in 2011. She's played competitive hockey from a young age and promotes a healthy lifestyle in all aspects of her own life by being active at work and home activities with her children like hiking, biking, skiing, and camping.
CARRIE MIRANDA-FLETCHER
Nurse Practitioner
Carrie is an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about helping, and caring for the diverse population of Northwestern Ontario.
In 2012, she graduated from the Bachelor of Science Nursing Program, and worked as a Registered Nurse in the local community for 8 years. In 2020, Carrie graduated with her Master of Public Health and a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner certificate from Lakehead University. Since then, she has utilized her experience to ensure that she practices with a holistic approach, providing a compassionate and inclusive healthcare model. 

In her spare time, she enjoys her five cats, outdoor adventures, and most importantly, riding her ATV. She is at her happiest when she is camping, and absolutely adores anything that involves water activities and sports.
Chiropractors
JUSTIN STACHOWICH
Chiropractor
Dr.Stachowich was born and raised in Thunder Bay, ON where he graduated from Hammarskjold High School, and received his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Lakehead University. Justin went on to further his education and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Parker University in Dallas, Texas graduating in 2014! Specialized practice areas include: Fascial Distortion Model, Titleist Performance Institute and orthotics
TESNI STEFANATO
Chiropractor
Tesni is passionate about getting people to feel their best! She supports individuals with both acute and chronic injuries and focuses on future injury prevention. She strives to create a safe, comfortable road to recovery for patients. Tesni received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Psychology from Lakehead University.
Nurses
SHAZIAH AGHA
Footcare Nurse
Shaziah graduated from Lakehead University in 2007 receiving her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree. Shaziah initially worked as an RN in acute medical oncology at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. She currently works casually on Neurosurgery at TBRHSC. Shaziah received certification from Foot Canada in Kingston and went under clinical placement through Confederation College, and has been working in footcare for the past three years!
NOLA PREZIO
Nurse
Nola graduated from Lakehead University in 2024.
CHIARA GEROLAMI
Nurse
Chiara graduated from Lakehead University in 2024.
Opitfast Coordinator
NOLA PREZIO
Nurse
Nola graduated from Lakehead University in 2024.
Massage Therapist
ROB GILL
Massage Therapist
Rob graduated from Trillium College's Massage Therapy program in 2014.
Rob is recently relocated to Thunder Bay from Oshawa, Ontario. For the last 6 years Rob has been a Registered Massage Therapist who enjoys incorporating Trigger Point Therapy into his treatments. Rob looks forward to providing pain and stress relief treatments for all clients.
In Rob's spare time he can be found exploring the new trails in Thunder Bay with his Alaskan Malamute and Chocolate lab or enjoying a good glass of red wine!
Physiotherapist
VINCE PILEGGI
Physiotherapist
Born and raised in Thunder Bay,. Vince grew up very passionate about sport and activity and spent the majority of his time either on the soccer field or at camp fishing with friends and family.
He developed a passion for health and wellness after spending many hours on the treatment table, and realized how much of a difference good rehabilitation can make in recovering from an injury or ailment. This led Vince to pursue his degree in Kinesiology at Lakehead U. From there, Vince took his career to the next level and pursued a Masters in Physical Therapy at Queen's University.
MATTHEW HUTNAN
Physiotherapist
Born outside of Vancouver British Columbia, Matthew is passionate about sports and movement and spends most of his time at the gym or talking, reading or watching baseball or hanging out with his Pug. His desire to pursue physiotherapy started teaching swim lessons for special needs children. He believes in a client centered model of care focusing on helping his clients get back to the activities and tasks that matter most in their lives. This led Matthew to the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin Ireland to earn his bachelors honors degree in Physical Therapy after his Major in Chemistry and Molecular Biology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC.
Kinesiologists
MAGGIE KUZMICH
Kinesiologist Chief of Staff
Maggie is a Registered Kinesiologist and Lakehead Alumni that is passionate about fitness. Being born and raised in Thunder Bay, she is excited to make a positive impact on the community's well being by working with Oak.
In her spare time she loves getting outside to explore the beautiful surroundings of Thunder Bay and spending quality time with her family.
HOLLY OZERKEVICH
Kinesiologist Clinic Manager
Holly graduated from Lakehead University with a Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree. Since then, she has been practicing as a Registered Kinesiologist and has obtained certifications to become both a Certified Ergonomic Specialist and a WorkWell Functional Capacity Evaluator. She has a strong passion for health and fitness and truly believes in the importance of exercise as an essential means to improve health, prevent injury and increase overall well-being. Holly spends her spare time with her family enjoying the great outdoors. Outside of the office Holly can be found enjoying time on the beach at camp with her family, fishing and hunting.
Leadership
BRYAN GRAY
Owner
Bryan graduated from Dalhousie University in 2013, then returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay where he founded Oak Medical Arts. Over the last 8 years, Bryan and his team have grown Oak to five clinic and pharmacy locations across Thunder Bay. He obtained his MBA from Lakehead University, has been a speaker at many pharmacy conferences across Canada and serves on the OPA board. In his spare time enjoys playing hockey, soccer and spending time at camp!
ROBYN DESPINS
CEO
Robyn graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy in 2015, and is passionate about pharmacy practice, patient care and entrepreneurship.
Robyn is the CEO of Oak Medical Arts, overseeing all clinic and pharmacy locations, services, programs, and business operations. In her spare time, she can be found curling, wakesurfing, or paddleboarding with her golden retreiver, Louie.
