Osteopathic Manual Practitioner in Toronto. Movement teacher.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner in Toronto. Movement teacher. Gentle and effective osteopathic manual therapy and movement teacher.

02/23/2026

The Pam McConnel Aquatic Centre in Regent Park is a great facility located in Regent Park with some amazing perks.
In addition to their daily recreational swims, lane swims, swims for kids, they also offer women-only and older adult lane swims and aquafit classes.
And it's all free!
If you're walking by maybe go in and grab the schedule (they offer paper versions you can put straight onto your fridge) and feel out the space.
Going into the water is great for a variety of reasons not just the physical movement. The water itself is amazing for lymphatic movement and drainage.
If you're in pain often water can mitigate that as you learn how to move in a way that is supportive and useful at whatever point in your journey.
Here is some additional information as to why just going into the water can be an amazing addition to your physical well-being.

Why it works
Unlike the circulatory system, which has the heart to pump blood, the lymphatic system is "passive." It relies entirely on muscle contraction, breathing, and external pressure to move fluid and flush out toxins.

1. Hydrostatic Pressure
When you stand in water, the weight of the liquid exerts "hydrostatic pressure" on your body. This pressure is higher at your ankles than at your chest (due to depth), which naturally pushes fluid upward toward the torso where the major lymphatic ducts are located.

2. Buoyancy and Reduced Guarding

When you are in pain, your muscles often "guard" or tense up to protect a joint. This tension actually restricts lymph flow. Water’s buoyancy reduces your body weight by up to 90%, allowing those guarding muscles to relax. This "opens the gates" for fluid to move through pathways that were previously squeezed shut by tension.

3. Viscosity and Resistance
Water is thicker than air. Every tiny movement you make—even just waving your hand—requires you to push against the water’s resistance. This creates a gentle, rhythmic muscle pump that "milks" the lymph vessels without the high-impact stress of land-based exercise.

Hope this helps inspire you to enjoy your human right to enjoy being in your body.

DM any questions you may have.




Being in pain sucks. Being limited in what you can do in your body is no fun and feeling lost about what to do about it ...
02/12/2026

Being in pain sucks. Being limited in what you can do in your body is no fun and feeling lost about what to do about it is even less so.
There are ways forward! And osteopathy can help.
Osteopathic manual therapy can help relieve pain and provide support and insight about how to move forward in your health journey.
Feel free to DM with any questions you may have.



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02/11/2026

Talking about health and well being is kind of my jam. I am also fyi, not always into taking my own advice. Because I'm human and this is very often how it works. We do not always do the things that are good for us and that make us feel better.

And why is that?

Well now you've really gotten to my jam. Human behaviour and why we do things is of interest to me. Our health situations do not exist in a vacuum and our choices are more often decided by the systems we exist in.

Were you taught no pain no gain? Is the idea of releasing muscles to you only about stretching? What if I told you mobility has a lot more to do with connective tissue like ligaments and fascia than how often you stretch? Or that your approach to stretching may be causing more tightness.

I mean. Have your hamstrings released in all these years? Probably not right?

And this is where a different approach is handy. Beating yourself up stops working at a point. Why not try something new? What is getting better from injury was about expanding on the health and positive things you have going for you already?

Osteopathy works like this. Message me with any questions you may have.

Cheers!



02/09/2026

This is La Femme! I started with this gym because it is perhaps my most recommended. As someone who is hyper-aware of how uncomfortable it can be to start something new, far less something like lifting weights, La Femme is the place to try it out for women on the East side of Toronto.
They are incredibly welcoming, the signage and messaging that is everywhere in the space, images of different bodies and women cheering each other on, tells you a lot about the vibe overall. Which is to say, great!
And as someone who is deeply interested in the mechanics of movement and how different instructors relay their information and knowledge, I am consistently impressed with this gym. Balance is of utmost concern, as is strength and co-ordination. All while having fun in a supportive space.
This is what truly has an effect on health outcomes, especially for women. Perhaps you've heard recently about the loss of bone density that comes with aging and how women are the most at risk for this due to hormonal changes.
And yes that is true, the potential loss of bone density for women is a big issue but what is the primary reason for that? What has the most potential impact on you or a loved ones health outcomes? Not falling. Which is to say, to be stable over your own two feet. And what is strength training at its core? Staying stable over your two feet... While managing weight. Tah Dah!
We live in a world that has us not moving and it is a radical act to say no more. And to prioritize yourself. But let me tell you, the rewards are multifold for you and your family. Let's get more strong women out there!
Feel free to try out La Femme or DM with any questions you may have. Or join me for a class! My interest is in making my life hyper-local and building community. Let's do it together!






Ps. Thank you so much for making me not hate Pilates/ab training. A mini miracle right there let me tell you.

02/08/2026

Staying outside when it's cold. On purpose. Who would have thought? I certainly didn't. But now I have and I am so so grateful. Winter is full of awe if we give it a chance. And dress really well. And have no kids so you won't be stressed.
I'm joking I'm joking!
But please if you can go outside. It's been shown by just about every metric to substantially boost your health situation! Including if not most importantly, your mental health.

02/01/2026

Quick story.
Thank you to the
The bus driver of bus #8745 really helped me out today! I feel very lucky to the recipient of his kindness.
I hope to keep the sharing and caring vibes up!



01/26/2026

Quick heads up as to the conditions in the city right now.

For those of us living in Toronto, these kinds of conditions are another reason why being mobile and balanced,
and to be confident that you are capable, well it's a really big value add to your life.
Keep safe on the roads!

01/22/2026

Vacation over darnit, but was a good one! ⛱️ 🌴 ☀️
Back in Toronto and stock full of ideas I've been talking to patients about. It started with a plane ride that caused some reminders of past pain and why that would come up after a few hours of that journey. Which got me thinking about movement in modern life and the people that I treat and what the reality of our day to day lives look like in the western world.
And my thoughts as they often do, reminded me to be shocked about our situation.
Sitting all day is not normal. To do otherwise is considered radical and that is, well, crazy.
There are an infinite number of reasons why you might be experiencing pain or fatigue, but perspective is useful and so I think saying it out loud, and loudly. Is important. You are trying to get better while working in some really messed up systems.

But alongside this weirdness of how it is to be alive today, there are so many ways to improve. Enjoyable ways. It's literally the way forward. To. Enjoy. Yourself.
That's what I've learned through all the schooling and the yoga and the sitting by myself and and. Manual therapy can be such a useful tool. We will find the health and expand it. How cool is that?

And I promise you, whatever your situation is, you can feel better.
If I can't help I am happy to help you figure out who will.





12/16/2025

This is for anyone interested in starting to think about where they are at with regards to balance. The problem with the convenience of the modern world sometimes is everything becomes easy. Everywhere is flat. Often we take elevators and escalators. Out balance is never challenged.
And then we..... Urmmmm.... Lose it.

But this does not have to be! Totally reversible with a reasonable approach. This practice above is the start. And look how easy is it ;) and remember we don't judge ourselves we are just finding out information.

Feeling something closer to being embodied (imagine, actually feeling your body) is a lifelong endeavour and certainly a worthwhile one. Avoiding falls by testing the system and challenging it is invaluable.

A grounding practice like this is a good way to start.

Feel yourself in your feet. Push the floor away with the strength of your legs. Pull the thigh muscles up and then feel your abdomen engage (or not). Lift the crown of your head. Relax your shoulders. Notice where your head is in space. Relax the shoulders and the jaw. Ask yourself, are they connected.

Then you can think about putting weight on one leg vs the other etc etc. These movements can be progressive but I always come back to this first version. Standing up. Who would have thought eh?

You don't have to figure out everything on your own. The body is self healing and self regulating when given a chance. Find People to help you and DM with any questions you might have about progressions or osteopathy and how I can help you.

Cheers








12/11/2025

Quick PSA! We sometimes don't realise that the things that could really help us are accessible for us to do right now.
So try it. Try eating something.
And remember, if you're a woman, you've more than likely (like 95% chance) been brought up in a society that values your thinness.
That means we often override our body's signals (hunger, growling stomach etc) in order to achieve said value. And this can make us sick. In a myriad of ways. Especially because low blood sugar has a profound impact on your ability to think clearly.
Maybe this isn't your problem, but maybe it is? It's okay to ask yourself questions of what drives your behaviour. If this resonates, investigate further.
Enough calories is the first part, then you can think about what might be a combination of the most delicious and the most balanced/nutritious for you.
But first, eat!
And there are wonderful professionals in the field of nutrition who are informed and there to help when you're ready for more. .rd is someone I recommend often!
With love and compassion for all living beings.











12/11/2025

Intro time.
It's always so nerve racking to figure out what I want to include in a description about myself and what is okay to leave out.
As human beings we are multi-faceted people and it would be impossible to accurately sum up my experiences in life so far and to, even theoretically, rank their levels of importance or impact.
Which is just like the body. Complicated and ever-changing. Also doing it's best for you at any given time. It's a biological imperative because your body is always trying to keep you alive (and in the best shape to reproduce). Thank goodness cause in modern life we are not necessarily doing our best to support it.
So eat, rest, exercise and try to keep a sense of life being an adventure. And let me help you help yourself, if you are so inclined.
DM me with any questions you may have. Be well.








12/05/2025

This was inspired by a client who I couldn't at the time, demonstrate this particular move. So here it is.
"How to get into legs up the wall".
A masterpiece of cinema really.
What it is a hopefully useful guide to show you how to actually get into this position. If someone a yoga teacher, a physiotherapist, has suggested doing this but you weren't quite sure how to approach it, this is it.
Get close to the wall don't try to shimmy into it.
It doesn't work and feels not so nice. Carpet burn included.
Hope this helps!

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