About Me
A journey from personal healing to helping others find balance, harmony, and wholeness
My Story: From Personal Experience to Passionate Practice
I know what it's like to feel lost in your own body. To experience trauma that leaves you disconnected, anxious, and searching for answers. Years ago, I lived through panic attacks so intense that my face would go numb—a terrifying experience that conventional medicine struggled to address. I felt like I was navigating the healthcare system alone, bouncing between specialists who saw only symptoms, never the whole person.
That experience changed everything. It led me on a journey not just toward my own healing, but toward understanding how the body, mind, emotions, and energy are inseparably connected. I discovered that true healing doesn't come from treating isolated symptoms—it comes from addressing the root causes and supporting the body's innate wisdom to restore balance.
This personal journey became my professional calling. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I've dedicated my life to helping others who feel the way I once did—searching for answers, seeking genuine healing, and hoping for someone who truly understands.
"I don't just treat bodies. I work with people—complex, beautiful, resilient people who deserve to feel whole again. Because I've been there, I understand not just the science of healing, but the profound experience of it."
Education & Credentials
My approach is grounded in rigorous education across multiple disciplines, allowing me to see the body from every angle and treat you as the complex, integrated being you are.
Osteopathy
Registered Osteopath with advanced training in manual therapy, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation
Psychology
Honours Bachelor's Degree in Psychology—understanding the mind-body connection at its foundation
Kinesiology
Currently completing Master's in Kinesiology & Physical Education at McGill University
Integrated Kinesiology
Certified in Integrated Kinesiology—a holistic system combining muscle testing with energy medicine
Natural Therapies
Advanced training in Bach Flower Remedies, therapeutic laser therapy, auricular therapy, and Tui Na (Traditional Chinese Medicine massage)
15+ Years Experience
Over a decade and a half helping clients heal, grow, and reclaim their health and vitality
My Holistic Approach
At NB Osteo/Kin, I combine multiple therapeutic modalities to address every aspect of your being. Because you're not just a body with symptoms—you're a whole person deserving comprehensive, compassionate care.
Therapeutic Techniques I Use
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Osteopathy & Manual Therapy — Hands-on techniques to restore proper alignment, release restrictions, and improve tissue mobility throughout the body
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Craniosacral Therapy — Gentle work with the craniosacral system to release tension, calm the nervous system, and support the body's natural healing rhythms
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Trigger Point Therapy — Targeted treatment of muscular trigger points that cause pain, tension, and restricted movement
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Tui Na Massage — Traditional Chinese Medicine massage technique that combines acupressure, manipulation, and energy work to restore balance and promote healing
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Therapeutic Laser (Theralase & BioFlex) — Advanced cold laser technology for pain relief, tissue healing, hair restoration, and scar treatment
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Integrated Kinesiology — Using muscle testing to identify imbalances and blockages in physical, emotional, and energetic systems
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Bach Flower Remedies — Personalized natural essences to address emotional patterns, stress, anxiety, and support mental-emotional healing
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Auricular Therapy — Ear acupressure to influence whole-body healing, particularly for smoking cessation, anxiety, and stress management
My Core Philosophy
The body is a unit—everything is interrelated. Physical pain often has emotional roots. Emotional stress manifests in the body. Energy blockages affect both. True healing requires addressing all dimensions: physical, mental, emotional, and energetic. I work with your whole self to help your body return to its natural state of balance and harmony.
How I Work With You
Personalized Care
Every person is unique, and so is every healing journey. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all protocols. Instead, I take time to truly understand you—your history, your symptoms, your goals, and your story.
Together, we create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs, drawing from the full range of therapeutic techniques at my disposal.
Root Cause Focus
Symptoms are your body's way of communicating that something deeper needs attention. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, I work to uncover and address the underlying imbalances causing them.
This might mean exploring past injuries, emotional trauma, stress patterns, nutritional factors, or energetic blockages—whatever is preventing your body from functioning optimally.
Step-by-Step Healing
Healing is a process, not an event. I walk alongside you through every step of your journey, adjusting treatments as your body responds, celebrating progress, and providing support when challenges arise.
Because I've experienced my own healing journey, I understand that recovery isn't always linear. There are setbacks, breakthroughs, frustrations, and victories. I'm here for all of it.
Empowerment & Education
My goal isn't to create dependency—it's to help you understand your own body and become an active participant in your healing. I explain what I'm doing and why, teach you self-care strategies, and empower you with knowledge.
True healing comes when you reconnect with your body's wisdom and learn to support yourself long after our sessions end.
My Values
Compassion
I treat every client with the empathy, respect, and understanding I wished for during my own healing journey.
Thoroughness
I take the time to truly understand what's happening in your body, never rushing to conclusions or quick fixes.
Holistic Care
Your physical, mental, emotional, and energetic health are all equally important and interconnected.
Continuous Learning
Healthcare is always evolving. I stay current with research, expand my skills, and deepen my understanding.
Partnership
Healing is a collaborative journey. Your insights about your body are just as valuable as my clinical expertise.
Authenticity
I bring my whole self to this work—my knowledge, my experience, my vulnerability, and my genuine care for your wellbeing.
Why I Do This Work
I became a healthcare practitioner because I believe every person deserves to feel at home in their own body. To wake up without pain. To move through life without anxiety. To experience the profound peace that comes from being truly balanced and whole.
When you've experienced what it's like to feel disconnected from yourself, to suffer without answers, to seek help and find only partial solutions—you develop a deep commitment to offering something different. Something more complete. Something that honors the full complexity of human experience.
That's what NB Osteo/Kin represents. A place where you're not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. Where your story matters. Where healing addresses not just what hurts, but why it hurts and what it will take to truly mend.
Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing transformation—seeing clients move from pain to freedom, from anxiety to calm, from disconnection to wholeness. That's why I do this work. And that's the journey I'm honored to support you through.