Footprints Therapy

Footprints Therapy Toronto's leading holistic healthcare practice for all ages Osteopathic manual therapy and naturopathy are provided to clients of ALL ages.

WHO WE ARE

Footprints Therapy is a privately owned, multi-disciplinary practice that was founded over 20 years ago. We have evolved from a paediatric physical therapy clinic to one that is more holistic and offers care to both children and adults. We provide physical and occupational therapy and yoga for infants to young adults up to twenty one years of age. Our practitioners are highly trained in their designated fields and have a wealth of expertise. They are also committed to their own professional and continuing education to ensure they always have state of the art, advanced, knowledge and skills. Footprints philosophy encourages collaboration between therapy specialists to promote an optimal outcome for each client. OUR GOALS AND VISION

Our vision is to offer holistic health care. We tailor our intervention to the current needs of the client and refer within and outside of our clinic if necessary. At Footprints our goal is to maximize the ability and potential of each individual – from infants to seniors.

🤩 New Equipment Test Drive! 🤸‍♀️Meet Karen, our amazing Speech Therapist, putting some of our new physical therapy equip...
12/13/2025

🤩 New Equipment Test Drive! 🤸‍♀️
Meet Karen, our amazing Speech Therapist, putting some of our new physical therapy equipment through its paces! 💪
Karen is testing out this fantastic wobble board (also known as a balance board), which is usually a staple for our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy sessions. While it’s great for strengthening ankles and improving balance, it also highlights how we work together across disciplines to understand all the tools that help our clients!
Even our Speech Therapists are getting in on the balancing act! 😉
⚖️Fun Fact: Balance and core stability can sometimes influence things like posture and even the coordination needed for clear speech! It’s all connected!

12/03/2025

👋 A Dual-Expert Joins Footprints Therapy! 👋
At Footprints Therapy, we believe in a holistic approach to wellness and communication. We are thrilled to welcome two incredible therapists to our team!
In this video, you’ll meet:
    •    Our Psychotherapist: Dedicated to guiding you through emotional challenges and fostering psychological resilience.
    •    Our Speech-Language Pathologist & Myofunctional Therapist: This combined role means a deeper understanding of how oral structures (tongue, jaw, face) impact speech, breathing, and swallowing. They offer a seamless approach to tackling communication and orofacial issues!
Watch the video to hear about their passion for integrated care and how they can help you or your loved one take the next step.

12/03/2025

We are so grateful for one of the most incredible Paediatric Osteopathic Manual Practitioners who joined us at our Toronto clinic this past week. She generously poured into our team and colleagues, helping us expand our clinical knowledge and deepen our skills. As always, she brought the most uplifting energy and her clinical expertise is truly exceptional.

11/29/2025

🌀 Birth Spiral: More Than Just a Squeeze
Did you know the intense journey of birth affects your baby’s entire internal architecture, not just their bones?
The “Birth Spiral”—the necessary twisting rotation through the pelvis—subjects your baby to powerful forces that can leave behind subtle strains.
🕸️ Fascia & Fluid Strain
• Fascial Web: The twisting can cause torsion strains in the fascia (the body’s internal connective tissue web). This can lead to persistent tightness, affecting things like a baby’s ability to turn their head equally or interfering with proper feeding mechanics.
• Fluid Flow: The compression can also impact the rhythmic flow of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) around the brain and spine. Optimal CSF flow is crucial for regulating your baby’s nervous system and overall comfort.
⚖️ How Osteopathy Helps
Pediatric Osteopathy uses extremely light, non-forceful touch to gently encourage the release of these residual fascial and cranial strains left over from the birth spiral.
By restoring ease and mobility, we aim to support:
1. Comfort: Reducing overall fussiness and tension.
2. Feeding: Easing restrictions in the neck and jaw for better latching.
3. Regulation: Promoting a calm, balanced nervous system.
It’s a gentle way to help your baby “unwind” from the intensity of their first big adventure!
Is your baby showing a head preference or struggling to settle? All of our Osteopathic Manual Therapists can help your baby with this process👶

✨ Meet Dr. Dana Taylor, ND – Your Partner in Personalized Wellness! ✨Are you tired of feeling unheard or frustrated with...
11/26/2025

✨ Meet Dr. Dana Taylor, ND – Your Partner in Personalized Wellness! ✨
Are you tired of feeling unheard or frustrated with solutions that only mask your symptoms? Dr. Dana Taylor is a Naturopathic Doctor dedicated to helping you feel your absolute best by addressing the root cause of your health concerns, not just the symptoms.
As someone who experienced being unheard in her own health journey, Dr. Dana is passionate about providing attentive, individualized care for patients of all ages.
🌿 Dr. Dana’s Focus Areas:
• Digestive Health & Hormonal Balance
• Reproductive Health & Mental Wellness
• Genetics & Musculoskeletal Care
• Pediatric Care: Supporting healthy digestion, strong immunity, better sleep, and mood in kids!
Her integrative approach combines evidence-based naturopathic care with natural therapies. You’ll get a personalized plan that may include nutrition, lifestyle changes, Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture, targeted supplements, and hands-on bodywork (cupping, massage, and acupuncture).Ready to stop guessing and start healing? “True wellness comes from treating the body as an interconnected system.”
➡️ Take the first step! Book a FREE 15-minute discovery call today to see how naturopathic care can benefit you and your family

Watching them grow and discover the world is truly magical! 💫 At Footprints Therapy, we’re passionate about supporting h...
11/08/2025

Watching them grow and discover the world is truly magical! 💫 At Footprints Therapy, we’re passionate about supporting healthy development in babies. Our team provides both Osteopathy and Physiotherapy to assist with things like feeding difficulties, better sleep, improved movement, and hitting those important milestones.Discover the difference integrated care can make for your baby’s development. Visit us at Footprints Therapy!

✨ Gentle osteopathic support for growing bodies ✨This sweet baby presented with plagiocephaly (flattening of the head) a...
11/02/2025

✨ Gentle osteopathic support for growing bodies ✨

This sweet baby presented with plagiocephaly (flattening of the head) and torticollis (neck tightness and rotation preference) — two conditions we often see in infants following birth or due to positional habits.

Through a series of gentle osteopathic treatments, we worked to:
🦴 Release tension patterns through the neck, shoulders, and cranial base
💫 Support balanced cranial motion and alignment
💆‍♀️ Encourage freer, more symmetrical movement
😴 Promote comfort for feeding, sleeping, and tummy time

Osteopathy in infancy focuses on restoring the body’s natural ability to self-correct — using light touch to balance the musculoskeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems.

Early osteopathic care can support optimal growth and development while helping babies feel more at ease in their bodies 💕

Does your child have big feelings they can’t quite share? 🎨✨Meet Setareh Delzendeh, our wonderful Expressive Art Therapi...
10/16/2025

Does your child have big feelings they can’t quite share? 🎨✨
Meet Setareh Delzendeh, our wonderful Expressive Art Therapist at Footprints Therapy Innisfil!
Setareh specializes in helping kids and families navigate tricky emotions, anxiety, and big life changes. Sometimes, words aren’t enough, but a paintbrush, a song, or a playful movement can open up a whole new conversation. Setareh uses art to create a fun, safe space where children can explore, heal, and truly be seen.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Expressive Art Therapy Group for [Parents and/or Kids - 9-12years old!] 👩‍👧‍👦
Join Setareh for a special four-week group where we use creativity to build stronger connections and communication skills in the family!
• Focus: Move, paint, play-discover your inner story
• Duration: 4 Weeks
• Starts: Saturday, November 8th
• Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Where: Footprints Therapy Innisfil 1081 Innisfil Beach Rd. Suite 202
No “art skills” needed! Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play. This is a chance for your child to process feelings without pressure, and for your family to learn new ways to connect.
Spaces are limited!
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to reserve your family’s spot or to learn about individual Art Therapy sessions for children.

Our occupational therapist is using facial tapping—a gentle technique that helps the nervous system integrate retained p...
10/15/2025

Our occupational therapist is using facial tapping—a gentle technique that helps the nervous system integrate retained primitive reflexes. 👶✨

Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that develop in utero and during infancy. They lay the foundation for motor control, balance, and emotional regulation. When these reflexes remain active beyond early childhood, they can impact posture, attention, coordination, and even sensory processing.

Through rhythmic and specific sensory input like tapping around the face and head, we can help the body complete these reflex patterns. This supports better organization of the nervous system and can lead to improvements in focus, motor planning, and self-regulation.

At Footprints Therapy, we use evidence-informed, hands-on approaches to help each child reach their full developmental potential. 🌿

Melina Marini grew up in British Columbia, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a Minor in...
10/03/2025

Melina Marini grew up in British Columbia, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a Minor in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) at the University of Toronto.
Her passion for working with children began while volunteering at the Prenatal and Postnatal Care Unit at Kelowna General Hospital, where she supported families with daily care and provided post-natal education. During her clinical training, Melina gained valuable pediatric experience at Mount Sinai’s Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic and NICU, where she supported infants and children in neurological rehabilitation following NICU admission. These experiences emphasized the importance of early intervention and family-centered care, solidifying her commitment to pediatrics. In addition, Melina has worked as a personal support worker, providing individualized care to neurodiverse individuals and those with disabilities. This experience strengthened her passion for fostering inclusion, promoting independence, and empowering children and families to grow with confidence.
Outside of the clinic, Melina enjoys hiking, skiing, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends!
Melina is excited to be joining the Footprints team and is passionate about collaborating closely with families to create meaningful strategies that support growth both in the clinic and at home. Melina will be working Fridays and Saturdays!

✨ What is EMDR therapy? ✨At Footprints Therapy, our Psychotherapists in Toronto and Innisfil offer Eye Movement Desensit...
09/27/2025

✨ What is EMDR therapy? ✨
At Footprints Therapy, our Psychotherapists in Toronto and Innisfil offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process traumatic or distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming.

💡 EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the nervous system reprocess stored memories in a safe and supportive way.

It can help with:
🌱 Trauma & PTSD
🌱 Anxiety & panic
🌱 Grief & loss
🌱 Phobias
🌱 Stress & emotional regulation

At Footprints, our therapists provide EMDR in a gentle, integrative way — supporting both the mind and body in the healing process.

📍 Book a session today and take your next step forward.

🌱 Gentle osteopathic care for growing bodies 🌱In this session, we’re using osteopathic techniques to mobilize the baby’s...
09/20/2025

🌱 Gentle osteopathic care for growing bodies 🌱

In this session, we’re using osteopathic techniques to mobilize the baby’s spine. By releasing restrictions and supporting proper spinal movement, we help him:
✨ Engage his postural muscles
✨ Lift his chest and head more easily in tummy time
✨ Strengthen the foundation for rolling, sitting, and crawling
✨ Support overall nervous system and motor development

Osteopathy looks at the whole body — how structure affects function. By improving spinal mobility, we’re not only helping him succeed in tummy time, but also supporting balance, coordination, and future milestones. 💙

At Footprints Therapy, we use a gentle, hands-on osteopathic approach to help babies thrive through each stage of development.

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85 Scarsdale Road, Suite 100
Toronto, ON
M3B2R2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+14164442125

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