Mark Aquino

Mark's practice began in massage therapy (1999) specializing in Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial release. He then completed his education in Osteopathic Manual Practice and has undertaken post-graduate instruction in Biodynamic and Cranial Osteopathy, a very gentle yet highly effective form of practice which requires a significant commitment of time and dedication to complete. Mark has invested his time in this approach to offer a high level of Osteopathic care. What can an appointment help with? Headaches & Migraines, Anxiety, Skeletal Tension and Pain, Posture, Sciatica, Ear and Jaw Pain, Dental & Orthodontics, Foot, Knee and Hip Problems, Pregnancy, Digestion, Urinary, Constipation, Concussions, Injuries, and Pre/Post Surgery. Mark has extensive experience treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. His practice includes everyone; teens, adults and seniors, babies, children and pregnancy. He has a special interest in posture, movement, and the relationship we have with our bodies. What to expect? Mark approaches the whole body by working collaboratively with you to find a new point of balance for your health and well-being and discover the underlying sources of your concerns. Mark utilizes light palpation and gentle techniques applied to the body’s soft tissues, cranium, and spine. In turn, this assists the release of stress and tension, reduces restrictions and relieves discomfort. This approach allows the body to return to balance, restore ease of movement, and improve function. Typically, appointments are 1 hour and usually 3-5 visits are the average. Continuing Education: Mark has pursued extensive post-graduate studies in Osteopathy. From 2015-2018 he studied EVOST courses with Max Girardin DO and Jean Paul Hopner DO (Belgium). Since 2019 to present, Mark has completed 7 of the 9 phase series courses and 2 paediatric series in Biodynamic Osteopathy developed by James Jealous DO (Oregon US) with senior instructors in the US and Cathy Eydt DOMP (Barrie, Canada) along with the Brain Series courses with Dr. Eric Cohen DO. He continues ongoing study in anatomy and physiology. Mark’s interests include music, nature, science, and woodworking. ABOUT MARK: Mark holds a Bachelor of Music (McMaster University, 1995), Diploma in Massage Therapy (Sutherland-Chan College, 1999), Certificates in Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger Institute/Cranial Therapy Center, 2000-2007), and Certificates in myofascial release and movement therapy with Dianne Woodruff PhD. He is a graduate of the comprehensive five-year plus thesis program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto with Diplomas of Osteopathic Manual Practice and Science of Osteopathy (2014). His research dissertation was on The Effects of Osteopathic Treatment of the Pleural Dome Ligaments on Cervical Range of Motion. He has also served as a thesis juror at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Mark is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Ontario Osteopathic Association of Manual Practitioners which are recognized by all insurers.