Look at the whole system
A sore spot may not be the only thing limiting your movement.
Ottawa · Manual Osteopathy · FST · Graston
Better movement starts here
Hands-on treatment for pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. With 20+ years of experience, Ghassan combines manual osteopathy and targeted therapies to understand what’s limiting your movement and treat the underlying problem.
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20+years with athletes and patients of all ages
DOMPManual Osteopath
GTS · FSTSpecialized training and therapies
Still dealing with pain or stiffness?
If you are stiff, in pain, or stuck after trying other approaches, Ghassan starts by looking at how you move and what may be limiting you.
- Back and neck pain
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Sports injuries
- Headaches and tension
- Posture and desk strain
- TMJ and jaw tension
- Shoulder, hip, knee, and foot pain
- Limited range of motion
The Ghassan Osteopathy approach
Whole-body treatment, not a one-size-fits-all protocol
Your symptoms do not always tell the whole story. Osteopathy looks at how joints, muscles, fascia, and movement work together.
Ghassan assesses your history, movement, and goals, then adapts treatment to what your body needs that day.
Treat hands-on
Sessions use manual techniques selected for your presentation and tolerance.
Build around you
Treatment changes with your sport, work, recovery, history, and goals.
Experience you can feel
Ghassan's work with movement started through sport. He played water polo professionally, coached competitive teams in Syria and Ukraine, and earned a Ph.D. in Physical Education and Sport from Ukraine in 1998.
A passion for learning led him further into healthcare and rehabilitation. Today he brings more than 20 years of experience across manual osteopathy, Fascial Stretch Therapy, and related therapies. His goal is to help people restore movement, reduce pain, and work toward optimal health and performance.
20+Years with athletes and patients
PhDPhysical Education and Sport
DOMPManual Osteopath
GTS · FSTGraston and Fascial Stretch
One problem. The right tools.
You do not need to know which therapy you need. Tell Ghassan what is going on.
Manual osteopathy
Hands-on assessment and treatment for movement restrictions, pain, stiffness, and soft-tissue dysfunction. For chronic pain and jaw (TMJ) problems, Ghassan may use muscle energy techniques, joint mobilization, and soft-tissue work.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Assisted stretching that uses breathing, traction, and pain-free joint movement, with gentle muscle contractions, to improve flexibility and ease muscle tension. Benefits may include better mobility, strength, balance, and postural alignment.
Graston Technique
Instrument-assisted treatment for selected tendon and soft-tissue problems. Ghassan is a Graston Technique Specialist (GTS).
Acupuncture / dry needling
Used when muscle guarding, trigger points, or recovery may benefit from needling alongside manual work.
Formthotics
A quicker in-clinic alternative to traditional custom orthotics for some foot-mechanics and load-related issues.
Exercise therapy & mobility
You may leave with a short, specific movement or mobility drill based on what you need.
Cupping
A supporting modality when it may help with soft-tissue tension.
Ultrasound
Used as a supporting modality when appropriate, not at every visit.
Laser
Used as a supporting modality when appropriate, not at every visit.
TENS
Used as a supporting modality when appropriate, not at every visit.
Who comes in
Children to seniors
Ghassan works with people of all ages who want less pain, better movement, and optimal health and wellness — from sport and desk strain to staying active later in life.
Sport and return to activity
Posture and desk strain
Staying active at every age
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Trusted by people who came in with a problem
Real experiences from people who worked with Ghassan on pain, movement, posture, recovery, and performance.
Choose what works for you
See Ghassan at a clinic in Merivale, Barrhaven, Kanata, or Carleton Square, or arrange a home visit in Ottawa and nearby areas.
Clinic
Merivale
Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres
2 Woodfield Drive, Unit 3
Nepean, ON K2G 3Y5
Clinic
Barrhaven
Stayfit Physio & Spinal Decompression Centre
2201 Jockvale Road, Unit 2
Nepean, ON K2J 4J9
Clinic
Kanata
PURE Massage & Holistic Therapies
60 Colchester Square, Unit 7
Kanata, ON K2K 2Z9
Clinic
Carleton Square
Revival Rehabilitation Centre
1390 Prince of Wales Dr #401
Ottawa, ON K2C 3N6
In your home
Home visits
Ottawa and nearby, by arrangement. Useful when coming to a clinic is difficult or a home visit is more practical.
Choose a location and book a session. Pick the clinic that is easiest for you, or a home visit.
FAQ
Questions people ask first
Short answers about booking, locations, and what to expect.
How do I book a session?
Schedule online through the Jane booking app . If you prefer, fill out the contact form and we will get in touch to book a time.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can request a visit directly. If you have a physician's note or imaging, bring it.
Which location should I choose?
Choose the one that is easiest for you. If you cannot travel to a clinic, choose a home visit.
Is osteopathy covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your extended-health plan. Ask your insurer whether osteopathic manual therapy and a DOMP receipt are covered.
Does treatment hurt?
Treatment should stay within a range you can tolerate. Some techniques can feel intense. You can always ask Ghassan to ease off. Temporary soreness the next day can happen.
Book a session
Tell us what you need help with. We will reach out to book a time.