About Me.
I grew up in Kitchener-Waterloo, fueled by a passion for sports and the sciences. Throughout my childhood, I played a variety of sports but later focused competitively on rugby, football, and downhill ski racing. This led me to pursue a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, where I could merge my interests in sports, the human body, and science.
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During university, I experienced numerous injuries, including issues with my ankle, shoulder, and eventually a bulging disc in my lower back. While traveling abroad after graduation, I had an accident on a motorbike that resulted in a chin injury. A year later, I began to develop chronic jaw and neck pain, which ultimately caused muscle weakness on the right side of my body.
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I vividly remember approaching my 30th birthday, feeling like I was 29 going on 90. I struggled with hip and ankle pain during long walks, experienced discomfort during push-ups, and woke up daily with jaw and neck soreness. I found myself wondering, "Is this just what getting old feels like?"
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Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to unraveling my own pain mysteries, which has empowered me to help many others with their challenges. Now, in my mid-thirties, I am nearly pain-free, thanks to Osteopathy and corrective exercise. I can once again enjoy running, lifting weights, and spending time with my wife and daughter without the shadow of pain following me around.
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Today, I focus on helping people like you find relief through manual therapy. I would love to meet you and explore how Osteopathy can benefit you.
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Credentials




Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Human Nutrition from the University of Waterloo.
4 year Master of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences program (M. OMSc.) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, ON.
A member in good standing with Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN) and the Ontario Osteopathic Association.
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All members must complete 4200 hours of education, and a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice and training
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​Learn more about OSTCAN here
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About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is both an art and a science focused on healing the body through manual therapy. Over 150 years ago, Andrew Taylor Still established the foundational principles of Osteopathy, which remain relevant today. He recognized the vital connection between the body’s structure and its function, noting that discomfort often arises from misalignments within the body's framework—specifically the bones, muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments. These structural issues can disrupt the flow of nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatics, leading to pain and dysfunction.
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Osteopathy addresses health by tracing dysfunction back to its source, promoting realignment of the body's joints through targeted work with muscles, fascia, and other structures. This process facilitates the circulation of blood and lymph, allowing them to perform their essential roles.
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In my practice, I adopt a mechanical perspective of the human body to restore balance within the system. This approach involves a comprehensive understanding of each joint and its relationship with surrounding structures, including the muscles that connect to bones, the blood vessels that nourish the joints, and the nerves that activate the muscles. The intricate web of muscles, ligaments, and fascia creates lines of tension that can be sensed and followed to identify areas of distress that require attention and release.
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