About Melissa
##Melissa is accepting new clients
Melissa is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who helps you improve how your body moves and functions by addressing underlying mechanical patterns contributing to pain, restriction, and tension. Her focus is on understanding how your body works as a whole, rather than viewing symptoms in isolation.
She is certified by OSTCAN and trained at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, a four-year program focused on classical osteopathic principles and the body as an interconnected mechanical system.
Melissa holds an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences from Western University and developed an early interest in healthcare through her work in vision therapy, supporting individuals with concussion-related and visual challenges. This experience shaped her appreciation for how movement, balance, and coordination are influenced by the way your body functions as a whole.
Her approach is gentle, thorough, and fully individualized. Each treatment is based on your symptoms, history, and how your body is presenting on the day of your appointment. She believes the body has an inherent ability to self-heal and self-regulate when given appropriate support. Through osteopathic treatment, she aims to support these natural processes by improving balance, mobility, and overall function.
What sets her approach apart is the attention given to each person’s unique presentation. Melissa takes the time to listen and assess carefully, allowing her treatment approach to be responsive to your individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all method. She also collaborates with other healthcare providers when appropriate to support coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
- Often treats
- Ankle painArthritisBack painConcussionsFoot painHeadachesHerniated discsJoint painLeg pain
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Neck painOsteoporosisPlantar fasciitisPosture issuesSciaticaScoliosisShoulder painSports injuriesWalking issuesWrist pain - Sees
- Adults (18+) · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
- Trained at
- Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences from Western University
- Credentials
- Diploma of Osteopathy
- Member of
- OSTCAN
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Assessment/Treatment
The initial assessment covers your main concerns and reviewal of your health history. Expectations for treatment outcome and basic clinical expectations will occur along with general global…
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maintenance
Follow-up/maintenance appointments build on treatment after the initial assessment/treatment. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment!
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