About me
I grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and was actively involved in playing high-level basketball throughout high school and university. From an early age, I gained an interest in athletics and the movement of the human body through the training and conditioning required for competitive sport as well as the result of multiple injuries and lengthy rehabilitation periods over the years. At the height of my basketball career while at Dalhousie University, I sustained a devastating knee injury that put an end to my career and competitive sports.
After multiple surgeries and trying different modalities for healing my leg, I was frustrated by the lack of results I was experiencing. None of the modalities were providing meaningful results. After four years of rehabilitation, I turned to Osteopathy based on the recommendation of a friend. The impact that Osteopathic treatment had on me was life changing. I experienced an incredible recovery and in turn a strong desire to learn this healing art and help others. I chose to leave a career in Business and Accounting, and enrolled at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton. Upon completing the program, I moved to Vancouver to begin my professional practice.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to meeting you and working together!
Education
The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO) is a leader in osteopathic education in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2003 this institution is the oldest osteopathy school in Canada! It is dedicated to training future osteopathic manual practitioners at the highest international standards.
The CAO offers a rigorous 4,200-hour program that combines in-depth academic study with extensive hands-on training. The curriculum is built on osteopathic principles, emphasizing the relationship between structure and function, and providing students with a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Students progress from foundational labs to advanced clinical practice, ultimately treating real patients in the school’s public charity clinic under professional supervision, in the final year of the program.
The CAO is recognized by Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN) for its commitment to excellence, having established the first Type 1 osteopathy program in Canada that aligns with the World Health Organization’s top tier benchmarks. CAO graduates are known for their elite level of skill, clinical reasoning, and professionalism, and exceptional patient outcomes, making them leaders in the growing field of osteopathy.
For more information please visit the CAO’s website here: https://www.canadianosteopathy.ca/

