Who are the best Osteopaths in Ottawa? (Reviews/Ratings)

Over the past 6 years of working as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner in Ottawa I have consulted 100's of people living in Ottawa regarding their various health issues. And because so many of you know my thoughts and feelings (from this blog) on all things "osteopathic", you often ask me who are some of the other osteopaths and we have in the area.

Before I first came to Ottawa, I did a lot of research on which Osteopaths were already working in the Ottawa area. During my six years here our numbers have steadily grown and I have made a conscious effort to learn about the new practitioners and their practices. Here's my honest assessment of those practitioners who I know to have a solid osteopathic history:

1. Richard Gregory: Practising as an osteopathic manual practitioner since 2004, Richard owns and runs one of the well known Osteopathic Clinics in Ottawa. Richard uses a holistic treatment approach combining the specific knowledge of muscle testing and exercise prescription from athletic therapy with the manual therapy skills of osteopathy.

2. Maria McCloskey: Although Maria, only graduated in 2012, having personally worked closely alongside her during my time at the Integral Health Clinic, I was more than impressed with her osteopathic diagnosis and treatment skills. Maria has a particular expertise and passion in Cranial and Visceral Osteopathy.

3. Frank Parent: Having initially starting off as an Registered Massage Therapist Frank eventually discovered a passion for the Osteopathic approach to treating. Frank specialises in cranial osteopathy.

4. Christian Lepage: Like Frank, Christian also began his career as a RMT before studying Osteopathy to both graduate and post-graduate levels. He is passionate about his work and focuses on delivering a comprehensive health care approach to each patients individual needs.

5: Robert Black: Robert has been working in the field of hands-on therapy, posture and movement for over 20 years. Robert has worked in a variety of clinical settings as well as in his own practice and has built up a repertoire of skills and experience that he brings to his work.

So there are the 5 choices I would consider if you are looking for an Osteopath working in Ottawa. Which Osteopath to choose is a tricky question as each will have their own unique approach especially the more experienced practitioners. All will be more be more than capable of helping you so in the end it will be down to which practitioner you feel most comfortable.

Dominick Hussey

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

What do osteopaths treat?

Osteopaths are generally known to treat musculoskeletal pain conditions such as:

• headaches
• neck pain
• back pain
• hip pain
• knee pain
• ankle and foot pain
• General muscle pain such as Fibromyalgia
• Joint problems caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

As well as musculoskeltal pain osteopaths also can help with physiological conditions such as:

• Digestive issues such as Coeliac Disease, Crohns, heartburn, indigestion, IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), Ulcerative colitis.
• Menstruation and menopausal symptoms.
• Respiratory conditions such as asthma, recurrent sinus and throat infections.
• Skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema.

Osteopaths also use a technique called Cranial Osteopathy, which is similar to craniosacral therapy, that is excellent for babies and children. Conditions that can be helped include:

• Croup
• Digestive issues
• Feeding problems
• Hyperactivity
• Trauma from long birth/labour

These are just a few of the many conditions osteopaths treat.