Mark has completed a comprehensive education in Osteopathic Manual Practice and has undertaken extensive post-graduate instruction in Cranial and Biodynamic Osteopathy.

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TREATMENT WITH MARK

In practice for over 25 years, Mark approaches whole body health by working with clients to find a new point of balance for their health and well-being and discover the underlying sources of their health concerns. Mark utilizes light palpation and gentle techniques applied to the body’s soft tissues, cranium and spine. In turn, this assists the release of stress and tension, reduces restrictions and ease discomfort. This approach allows the body to return to balance, restore ease of movement and improve function. 

 

Mark's method of treatment is based on Biodynamic Osteopathy, a very gentle yet highly effective form of treatment which is taught only after completing a rigorous undergraduate education. It requires spending considerable time and effort to complete the post-graduate instruction. Mark has invested his time in this approach to offer a high level of osteopathic care.  

 

Mark has extensive experience treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. His practice includes teens, adults and seniors, babies, children and issues related to pregnancy. He has a special interest in posture, movement, and how we relate to our body.

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ABOUT MARK

Mark holds a Bachelor of Music (McMaster University), Diploma in Massage Therapy (Sutherland-Chan College) and Certificates in Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger

Institute/Cranial Therapy Center). He is a graduate of the comprehensive five-year plus thesis program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto with Diplomas of Osteopathic Manual Practice and Science of Osteopathy. His research dissertation was on The Effects of Osteopathic Treatment of the Pleural Dome Ligaments on Cervical Range of Motion. He has also served as a thesis juror at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Mark is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Ontario Osteopathic Association of Manual Practitioners which are recognized by all insurers.

 

Mark has pursued extensive post-graduate studies in Biodynamic Osteopathy developed by James Jealous DO (Oregon US) with senior instructors in the US and Cathy Eydt DOMP (Barrie, Canada). He has completed 7 of the 9 course adult series, a pediatric series, and continues ongoing studies and research.

 

Mark’s interests include food, music, nature, science and wood working.