About Us

After suffering a severe injury while snowboarding, Liam sought help for chronic pain for years, all the while teaching over 10,000 hours of aquatics instruction and training lifeguards for the City of Ottawa. Subsequently, he was introduced to Manual Osteopathy, which addressed the immediate pain symptoms and addressed its root cause.

Transformed and restored, Liam found his calling. He enrolled in the National Academy of Osteopathy, where he graduated with a Diploma of Manual Osteopathic Practice (DOMP).

Additionally, Liam is a current active member in good standing with the National Manual Osteopathic Society (NMOS).

Sofia received her Doctorate of Osteopathy (DO) from the Osteopathy School of Madrid (EOM), Spain in 2006.

Over the last 30 years, she has worked in the Public Health System, private and Industrial of Venezuela advising patients in preventive and primary healthcare. She has provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation with Osteopathy, physiotherapy and postural re-education. In Canada, working as Manual Practitioner of Osteopathy, Sofia uses non-invasive strategies and focuses on a comprehensive and holistic approach – where every structure in the body is in constant interaction, interrelated with an important role to play in every function and process.

Sofia’s philosophy is that prevention is the primary goal, along with restoring balance in the body with manual osteopathy. She uses a range of techniques to address cranial, visceral, joint, and osteoarticular systems. Sofia works with patients of all ages and is committed to providing patients with the best possible care. She is an accredited member in good standing of the Canadian Alliance for Alternative Medicine (ACMA) and the International Osteopathic Association.

Marie-Claire believes that health is found in the body when there is proper movement and alignment of all structures. She uses gentle yet effective treatment applications to calm the nervous system, unwind tension, and ensure that all systems are well-aligned and working smoothly. Her goal in treatment is to free the nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic fluid going to and from all the soft tissue, joints, and organs to allow for the optimal function of the body as a whole.

Marie-Claire completed her training in classical osteopathy at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, which teaches a principles-based curriculum. This outlook allows her to create individualized treatments for each patient, specific to their needs. She focuses on elevating the health of the body to address the needs of their injuries and conditions. By balancing the tension throughout the body, Marie-Claire can help you on your journey to better health.

Before completing her osteopathic training, Marie-Claire studied Kinesiology at Queen’s University and worked as a personal trainer for many years, which began her curiosity, amazement, and respect for how the intricate systems of the human body work together to maintain health. Outside the clinic, Marie-Claire enjoys spending time hiking, skiing, kayaking, exploring small towns looking for cute cafes, and forever in search of the best chai latte.

Devon found her focus on health and wellness through practicing yoga and pilates in 2010. After finishing an undergrad in Psychology from the University of Ottawa, she completed her yoga teaching training (YTT200) in 2015. With anatomy always the focus of her movement practice, Devon began teaching pilates while searching for a manual therapy that complemented her movement practice. The science behind Osteopathy immediately aligned with the way she viewed health. In 2017 she enrolled in the four-year M.MOMSc program with the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and graduated in 2021. Devon stays connected to both yoga and pilates because they both link the breath to movement and have a unique ability to calm the nervous system.

Devon is constantly searching for new approaches to connect with patients and help them achieve their health goals. Her objective is to provide a service that will leave patients feeling more aligned, healthier, and in less pain. She gives tools to use in everyday living for patients to form new, healthy habits, affecting the overall quality of life. Devon approaches patients from a place of compassion and treats everyone as a unique individual, which helps her understand what the body needs.

Emma graduated with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP) from the National Academy of Osteopathy in 2016. She then continued her studies at the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) to complete the online Doctor of Osteopathy (DO, Spain) Program. Since graduating and beginning her work as a manual osteopathic practitioner, Emma has also taken multiple continuing education courses in Neurokinetic Therapy, Immaculate Dissection, and Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute.

Emma’s love for the body began long ago when she started dancing at a young age. She pursued a Bachelor’s Honors degree majoring in Dance through the School of Contemporary Dancers, affiliated with the University of Winnipeg. Upon graduating in 2010, Emma danced professionally with Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers and Gearshifting Performance Works. Around that time, she also discovered a love for yoga and pursued her (RYT) yoga teacher training. She has been teaching studio and private classes since 2012.

In 2014 Emma traveled to Thailand to learn Thai massage at the Old Medicine Hospital Thai Massage School Shivagakomarapaj, where she had the pleasure of learning from many skilled traditional practitioners.

Emma believes in a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to healing as it can be a complex and challenging journey for some. She strives to help people build awareness and mindfulness around their body, movement, and wellness in her practice.

Emma loves to stay active and be outdoors. She spends her free time cycling, practicing yoga, playing soccer, snowboarding, or relaxing with wine or tea and a great book.

Note: When booking an initial appointment with Emma, please schedule a 75 minute appointment.

Dylan graduated with honours from Algonquin college in the spring of 2019. In his last year of school, he practiced massage therapy at a clinic in Quebec. Furthermore, he has experience in dealing with a wide variety of injuries and impairments. Dylan begins his treatments with a thorough assessment of the issue at hand. Therefore, his approach allows for identifying the root cause and working with you to develop a treatment plan based on your goals.

Dylan was inspired to become an RMT after receiving help for a spinal injury and has made it his goal to help others with their injuries.

Additionally, Dylan loves to swim, hike, travel, snowboard, and climb in his free time.

Adam Bourne received his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Lakehead University in 2015. Then he decided to further his interest in healing the human body by taking the Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma program at Algonquin College.

During his off time, Adam enjoys getting outside and being active all year round. Hence, he is a Canadian Ski Patrol member and spends a fair amount of time on the winter slopes. And in the summer, he likes cycling in Gatineau Park, fishing, and playing various outdoor sports.

Additionally, Adam takes great pride in helping people achieve their treatment goals, whatever they may be. He takes a focused approach to treatment, looking at areas of high tension and postural imbalances, and how they affect the rest of the body. During their respective seasons, Adam works with the uOttawa Geegees football team. Furthermore, he is also the Massage Therapist for the Ottawa 67’s of the OHL.

Meghan Hadfield has been teaching Yoga around the Ottawa/Gatineau area since 2015. She has recently completed school to become a Yoga Therapist. She has also been working one-on-one and in groups with students to help return the agency to their bodies, and to move from the busyness of the mind, truly connecting to the body’s presence. Her focuses are built from her variety of education and experience in interoceptive practices, somatic movement, Pain Care Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Ashtanga, Yin, Asanas for Autism & Special Needs, and more.

Furthermore, she has cultivated a practice that adapts to every environment based on the person(s) in the room, what they are experiencing, and what they want from the class. And you can expect to be encouraged to follow the body in classes with her – wherever you feel pulled. However you feel like moving, honour the wisdom in your own body. She is always open to all levels of experience.

Rhona is a certified yoga instructor (300 hours Yoga World Alliance certification and working towards 500-hour certification). Additionally, she specializes in ashtanga, vinyasa/power flow, yin and restorative yoga, yoga runners, and athletes. Being a marathon runner and having studied ballet, jazz, and hip-hop for more than 25 years, therefore she brings personal experience in teaching yoga for dancers and runners, and seniors. Her yoga classes are also adaptable to all levels and ages and combine active yang poses with restorative and yin asana.

Restorative yoga is especially beneficial after traveling or complementing other athletic pursuits, leaving the mind and body rejuvenated and relaxed.

Furthermore, Rhona speaks both French and English fluently. And she has also been teaching yoga since 2011, at various studios, gyms, and community centres in Ottawa and international resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.

In addition to being a yogi, as a second career, Rhona is a lawyer. She loves witnessing yoga’s physical and mental benefits to her students. She says that it is indeed enriching to see her students leaving her classes calmer and more refreshed than before they came to class.

Sydney is a 200h YTT Yoga Alliance certified instructor. She achieved her YTT through the House of OM in Bali, Indonesia. The school teaches a multi-style approach to yoga asana. They focus on Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Vinyasa Flow. Reoccurring themes within her practice are strength, flexibility, mobility, and breath-to-body connection.

Sydney is also a classically-trained dancer in ballet, jazz and contemporary. She has over a decade of experience as an instructor and a competitive dancer. This experience adds a unique dance influence and fusion to her yoga practice.

Sydney approaches her classes with trust and humility, empowering personal growth. A quote that embodies her teaching methods is:
“Yoga is not to be performed; it is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; it cares about the person you are becoming.” Aadil Palkhivala.