OSTEOPATHY IN ST. CATHARINES | DALHOUSIE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Looking for a trusted osteopath in St. Catharines or the Niagara Region? At Dalhousie Health & Wellness in Port Dalhousie, we provide personalized osteopathic manual therapy to restore balance, improve mobility, reduce pain, and support overall wellness.
Our experienced practitioners, use a holistic, hands-on approach to address the root causes of pain and dysfunction, helping patients of all ages regain comfort and vitality.
Our experienced practitioners, use a holistic, hands-on approach to address the root causes of pain and dysfunction, helping patients of all ages regain comfort and vitality.
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic form of manual therapy that treats the body as an interconnected system. It focuses on:
- Restoring joint and muscle mobility
- Releasing tension and stress
- Supporting the body’s natural healing processes
CONDITIONS OSTEOPATHY CAN HELP WITH
At our St. Catharines osteopathy clinic, we help patients with:
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Joint stiffness and limited mobility
- Postural strain from work or daily activities
- Sports injuries and rehabilitation
- Pregnancy-related discomfort and postpartum recovery
- Infant and pediatric support for development
- Chronic tension headaches and migraines
WHY CHOOSE DALHOUSIE HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR OSTEOPATHY
Personalized Care:
Every treatment is customized for your individual health goals.
Holistic Approach:
We treat the whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle—not just the symptoms.
Safe and Gentle Treatments: Our osteopathic manual therapy is effective, non-invasive, and suitable for all ages, including infants and pregnant individuals.
Convenient Location:
Serving patients from Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Thorold, Welland, and the greater Niagara Region.
Every treatment is customized for your individual health goals.
Holistic Approach:
We treat the whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle—not just the symptoms.
Safe and Gentle Treatments: Our osteopathic manual therapy is effective, non-invasive, and suitable for all ages, including infants and pregnant individuals.
Convenient Location:
Serving patients from Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Thorold, Welland, and the greater Niagara Region.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND OSTEOPATHY APPOINTMENT
- Comprehensive Assessment: Health history, lifestyle, and symptoms review
- Hands-On Examination: Posture, mobility, and tension assessment
- Individualized Treatment: Gentle osteopathic techniques tailored to your needs
- Follow-Up Plan: Recommendations for exercises, posture improvement, and wellness strategies
- Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on your condition and goals.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Health history, lifestyle, and symptoms review
- Hands-On Examination: Posture, mobility, and tension assessment
- Individualized Treatment: Gentle osteopathic techniques tailored to your needs
- Follow-Up Plan: Recommendations for exercises, posture improvement, and wellness strategies
Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on your condition and goals.
BOOK YOUR OSTEOPATHY APPOINTMENT IN ST. CATHARINES
Take the first step toward improved mobility, reduced pain, and overall wellness. Book your osteopathic consultation at Dalhousie Health & Wellness in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines today.
Our clinic proudly serves the Niagara Region, helping patients restore balance and live pain-free.
Our clinic proudly serves the Niagara Region, helping patients restore balance and live pain-free.
MEET OUR OSTEOPATHIC PROVIDERS
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Danielle is an OSTCAN certified Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. She obtained her BSc. Hons Human Kinetics degree from the University of Guelph, and her Masters in Osteopathic Manual Science from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.
Osteopathic science has a focus on the innate health of the body, aiming to improve the structural function of the body to allow the deeper cellular function within the soft tissues and organ systems to thrive. Utilizing her past experience in athletic therapy, kinesiology, biomechanics research and geriatric physical therapy, Danielle is well equipped to help her patients get to a place where they are physically able to maintain health. In addition to her academics, Danielle continues to be involved within the dance community as a choreographer across the GTA, she is also an avid snowboarder, beach enthusiast, and lover of all animals big and small. As osteopathy has a large focus on mobilizing tissues to ensure the pathway for all neurology, blood flow, venous return and lymphatic drainage can occur; understanding each patient and their needs are unique, Danielle is sure to always individualize the treatment plan to best aid the patient on the table. |
Danielle Stark, OsteopathSpecial interests in paediatrics, sports injuries
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Krista Robazza, OsteopathSpecial interests in concussion management, pain managements and pre/postnatal care
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Krista earned her Master in Practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University.
Previously, Krista worked as a Rehabilitation Therapist, supporting adults with neurobehavioural challenges and those recovering from brain injury. These experiences deepened her appreciation of how physical health, mental well-being, and quality of life are interconnected — an insight she continues to bring into her osteopathic practice. Her path toward osteopathy was also shaped by her own experience with recurring injuries, where she discovered that lasting recovery requires looking at the body as a whole and recognizing the interdependence of its systems. Krista is passionate about helping patients through a holistic, hands-on approach that emphasizes the body’s natural ability to heal and self-regulate. She works with people of all ages and stages of life. Her practice is rooted in gentle, non-invasive techniques designed to restore balance, improve mobility, and support overall health and vitality. Krista has a special interest in women’s health (prenatal and postpartum care), pain and injury treatment as well as concussion management. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OSTEOPATHY
What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on therapy that focuses on the whole body to restore mobility, reduce tension, and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Treatments are gentle and adapted for each stage of pregnancy to relieve discomfort and support mobility and posture.
Can osteopathy help with chronic pain?
Yes. Osteopathy addresses underlying structural imbalances, helping reduce recurring pain and improve function over time.
Who can benefit from osteopathy?
Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages, including infants, children, adults, athletes, and pregnant individuals.
How long are osteopathy sessions?
Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on your treatment plan and needs.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
No referral is needed. You can book directly with Dalhousie Health & Wellness in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines.
Osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on therapy that focuses on the whole body to restore mobility, reduce tension, and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Treatments are gentle and adapted for each stage of pregnancy to relieve discomfort and support mobility and posture.
Can osteopathy help with chronic pain?
Yes. Osteopathy addresses underlying structural imbalances, helping reduce recurring pain and improve function over time.
Who can benefit from osteopathy?
Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages, including infants, children, adults, athletes, and pregnant individuals.
How long are osteopathy sessions?
Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on your treatment plan and needs.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
No referral is needed. You can book directly with Dalhousie Health & Wellness in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines.
SPECIAL INTERESTS IN...
Sports InjuriesRegardless of the area of pain or the onset of the injury we can work through the issues and help your muscles recover faster, increase your flexibility and the range of motion through your joints. See how we can help you raise your game!!!
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Back & Neck PainLow back pain and neck pain are probably the most common areas we treat here at the clinic. The spine is of extreme importance for the well being and functioning of the body. Disc damage, degeneration, nerve irritation, muscle sprains are common injuries to the spine. See how we can help keep you mobile and pain free!!
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PostureNo one has perfect posture, but we can all try and aim to have our bodies functioning optimally to help reduce stress or ‘wear and tear’ on our joints. Having proper alignment of our spine, shoulders, hips and so on can all aid in creating a body with minimal imbalances and therefore more equal distribution of forces such as gravity that are constantly placed upon our bodies.
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis/Degeneration are just a fancy word for wear and tear, it is closely related to posture, past injuries and sports/occupation. Although no manual practitioner can reverse the changes on the bones, manual practitioners can help improve the range of motion, relax muscles and stretch the soft tissues to prevent the rubbing of ‘bone on bone’. Commonly affected areas include the Knees, the Hips, Low back and the Neck.
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Pinched NervesNerve irritation or a ‘Pinched Nerve’ as it is often called, is a common occurrence, with symptoms including Pin and Needles, sharp shooting pain and even muscle weakness. There can be a multitude of factors that can cause compression of the nerve. Removing and treating the source of compression will result in a reduction in symptoms!
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Shoulder PainThe shoulder provides a huge range of motion, allows us to do some many movements, activities and so forth. However, with all the complexity and range of motion it leads the shoulder prone to numerous injuries, commonly our ‘Rotator Cuff muscles’ can become torn, inflamed as well as poor biomechanics (hunched shoulders) and so forth can all result in pain, weakness and limited mobility.
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581 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 4N8
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