Origin Wellness: Origin Wellness Dovercourt (West Toronto)

An ideal length for a general full body treatment, or for great detailed work on half the body, a thorough assessment and home care program, and to fully decompress.

An ideal length for a general full body treatment, or for great detailed work on half the body, a thorough assessment and home care program, and to fully decompress.

An ideal length for a general full body treatment, or for great detailed work on half the body, a thorough assessment and home care program, and to fully decompress.

This therapeutic style is an integrative, nervous system-focused approach to manual therapy. It moves beyond localized pain relief to address how stress and trauma are held in the body. The practice emphasizes co-regulation, where the therapist uses their own calm presence and targeted touch to help guide the client's nervous system toward a state of safety. The work combines hands-on "tissue issue" strategies with client education, with the core goal of teaching self-regulation. The therapist acts as a guide, helping clients decode physical symptoms, build a personalized toolkit for managing their stress and pain responses, and ultimately reclaim their innate capacity for healing and resilience.

An ideal length for a general full body treatment, or for great detailed work on half the body, a thorough assessment and home care program, and to fully decompress.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle technique that has been proven to assist with lymph flow and drainage of various tissues and lymph pathways in the body. The main goal is to encourage better lymph flow and clearance in order to prevent stagnation and support immune response via the lymphatic system. No oil is used in this type of massage and the pressure is very light (Note: this is different from Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage, which is a different style of treatment). The skin is alternatingly stretched and released, creating a pump-like effect that encourages lymph flow and clearance. The rhythmic nature of movements also encourages relaxation through a calming effect on the nervous system and can have a generally pain-reducing effect. MLD is often used for various types of swelling including lymphedema, a condition of lymphatic dysfunction for which CDT (combined decongestive therapy) - a combination of MLD and bandaging - is the golden standard. MLD is often used for many types of post-surgical swelling (top surgery, mastectomies, plastic surgeries, hip and knee replacements, and more) as well as swelling from acute injuries such as sprains and strains. It can be helpful for a variety of conditions including anxiety, bloating, acne, long COVID, osteoarthritis, whiplash, concussion syndromes, stress migraines, contusions/bruising and more. A pre-screening is required prior to your first MLD session to assess for any contraindications to this treatment.

An ideal length for a general full body treatment, or for great detailed work on half the body, a thorough assessment and home care program, and to fully decompress.

This therapeutic style is an integrative, nervous system-focused approach to manual therapy. It moves beyond localized pain relief to address how stress and trauma are held in the body. The practice emphasizes co-regulation, where the therapist uses their own calm presence and targeted touch to help guide the client's nervous system toward a state of safety. The work combines hands-on "tissue issue" strategies with client education, with the core goal of teaching self-regulation. The therapist acts as a guide, helping clients decode physical symptoms, build a personalized toolkit for managing their stress and pain responses, and ultimately reclaim their innate capacity for healing and resilience.

Our first visit will include a friendly conversation with your TCM practitioner in order to collect relevant past and present health information and details regarding the purpose of your visit. The information collected is completely confidential and will be stored on your client file. It will be used for both your current and future concerns. We will then proceed with your first cupping treatment. Cupping therapy involves the creation of vacuum in a cup to allow for the suction of the skin, muscle and fascia. It is used to increase blood flow in the body and to relieve issues related to chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. It can also be used to draw blood or expel pathogens from the body to treat respiratory or immune issues such as coughs, colds and fevers. Cupping may leave marks that range from light red to dark purple and are a result of the suction created in the cup. They are believed to encourage blood flow to the area and allow the body to heal the area. They usually disappear between 3- 5 days depending on the body type. There are many types of cupping therapy such as fire cupping, slide cupping, suction cupping, dry and wet techniques etc. Cups can be made from several materials including glass, silicone, bamboo, plastic etc. Each cup is disinfected or sterilized after each use to ensure the patient’s safety.

Our NDs will discuss follow-up appointment lengths with patients at the initial consultation. Please email them if you have any questions about what treatment length is right for you.

Your first osteopathic manual therapy appointment with Greg will include intake, assessment, and hands-on treatment. **Don't forget to wear comfortable, non-bulky clothing (e.g. yoga gear).

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle technique that has been proven to assist with lymph flow and drainage of various tissues and lymph pathways in the body. The main goal is to encourage better lymph flow and clearance in order to prevent stagnation and support immune response via the lymphatic system. No oil is used in this type of massage and the pressure is very light (Note: this is different from Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage, which is a different style of treatment). The skin is alternatingly stretched and released, creating a pump-like effect that encourages lymph flow and clearance. The rhythmic nature of movements also encourages relaxation through a calming effect on the nervous system and can have a generally pain-reducing effect. MLD is often used for various types of swelling including lymphedema, a condition of lymphatic dysfunction for which CDT (combined decongestive therapy) - a combination of MLD and bandaging - is the golden standard. MLD is often used for many types of post-surgical swelling (top surgery, mastectomies, plastic surgeries, hip and knee replacements, and more) as well as swelling from acute injuries such as sprains and strains. It can be helpful for a variety of conditions including anxiety, bloating, acne, long COVID, osteoarthritis, whiplash, concussion syndromes, stress migraines, contusions/bruising and more. A pre-screening is required prior to your first MLD session to assess for any contraindications to this treatment.