Nick Boulton graduated from Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy in 1991. He has been a part of New Directions In Health since 1992 where he specializes in deep soft tissue massage which helps free up myofascial adhesions and restrictions, allowing greater ease and flexibility.

Nick’s primary focus has been therapeutic massage with the intention of helping to restore full pain-free function in the case of injury, or expanding on function and flexibility in the case of postural and functional restrictions. He believes that our bodies are like bonsai trees; over time they change shape to reflect the influence of habitual forces (like gravity) and usage patterns that our bodies contend with. These changes can be beneficial or adverse. In pursuit of this, he has studied NISA (Neuromuscular Integration and Structural Alignment) and muscle energy techniques. He also has experience in craniosacral massage.

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Dr. Michael Friedman has been helping patients to move, heal, and feel their best for over 23 years. With a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from York University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas, he has practiced in both Vancouver and Ottawa before bringing his expertise here to New Directions in Health.

A holistic, patient-centered approach guides Dr. Friedman’s care. He combines advanced chiropractic techniques with knowledge of nutrition, brain-based healing, postural neurology, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is also trained in Turner Style cranial adjustments and certified in the Webster Technique, a gentle, precise chiropractic approach that focuses on restoring balance and ease within the pelvis, sacrum, and the surrounding muscles and ligaments. This specialized approach can be especially beneficial for expectant mothers. Additionally, he integrates a tonal approach based on the Torque Release Technique (TRT) into this approach. TRT is a gentle, neurologically focused method that uses a specialized instrument to provide precise adjustments in order to help restore balance to the nervous system, promoting the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Dr. Friedman also has a passion for education and has shared his knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology with massage therapy and acupuncture students at the International Academy of Health Education in Ottawa (now Trios College). Outside the clinic, he is a part-time stand-up comedian, a pursuit that deepens his ability to connect with patients through empathy, perspective, and laughter.

At New Directions in Health, Dr. Friedman is looking forward to providing individualized care that not only eases discomfort but also helps patients regain balance, vitality, and confidence in their everyday lives.

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Mark has been in practice since 1990 and has come to be widely recognized as an expert in Craniosacral and osteopathic manual therapy. He is clinical director of Mark Levine, B.A. R.M.T., Pediatric + Family Manual Therapy, providing craniosacral and osteopathic manual therapy services to infants, children and adults for a wide variety of physical, emotional, neurological and trauma related concerns.

Mark graduated Summa Cum Laude from McMaster University in 1988 with an Honours B.A. in Philosophy, plus most of a B.Sc. He then attended the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy,

For three years after receiving his diploma, Mark taught anatomy and physiology at the college, and developed and taught a course on self care for massage therapists. He then also assisted in teaching many of the osteopathic courses for the Upledger Institute and the Cranial Therapy Centre with Robert Harris.

Mark continually deepens his education by studying, attending and teaching many postgraduate courses in osteopathic manual therapies (OMT) such as Craniosacral Therapy, Strain/Counterstrain, Myofascial Release, Fascial Trains, Visceral Manipulation, Muscle Energy Techniques, Joint Mobilization, Applied Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Ergonomics, SomatoEmotional Release, Psychotherapeutic Bodywork, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Therapeutic Touch, Pediatric Therapy, Working with Special Children, and Patient Active Treatment Approaches. He is currently studying Matrix Repatterning with Dr. George Roth.

In the past Mark has practiced with Dr. Robert Gatis, N.D. and Dr. Christopher Hassell, M.D. Mark also designed, built, owned and was Clinical Director of Wellspring Therapeutics, a multidisciplinary clinic in Newmarket, Ontario offering (at the time) craniosacral therapy, massage therapy, art therapy, psychotherapy and biofeedback. He had a home based practice for 20 years and is now practicing at New Directions in Health, The Integrative Center for Complementary Medicine, with Dr. Paul Meschino.

Mark is also a writer with numerous published articles, and a teacher who has taught many highly praised courses and workshops to both the therapeutic community and to general audiences. He is available for teaching, workshop and keynote speaking engagements.

Mark has been on the faculty of Centennial College, having developed and taught the craniosacral curriculum for the Holistic Practitioner / Complementary Care Program.

Mark lectured to and served as editor and language advisor to the board of the International Functional Association – IFUNA – an organization concerned with functional orthodontics.

Mark is a member of the Ontario Massage Therapist Association (OMTA), the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP), the American Craniosacral Therapy Association (ACTA), and has been a Registered Massage Therapist (R.M.T.) since 1990.

Mark has two daughters and a grandson, and is an avid adventure cyclist.

To learn more about Mark or book a session with him please go his website at https://marklevine.ca.

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My goal in working with you is to discover what is causing your health problem. Then, together we can discuss what is the best approach to help resolve your condition and improve your symptoms.

I will give you a realistic time frame to achieve your health and wellness goals, as a lot can be achieved beyond symptom relief if you desire. Some people want to just get out of pain, while others want to improve their quality of life for the long term. I respect your personal desires and circumstances.

Your personal care plan may consist of one or more of the following: A unique, safe and gentle approach called Network Spinal Care; Somato-Respiratory Integration Exercises; Myo-Fascial Release Techniques; Mobilization; Matrix Re-patterning, Postural and Ergonomic Assessments; Gait Analysis; and Home Exercise Prescription.

As a Doctor of Chiropractic with over 35 years of experience, I’ve worked with thousands of people of all ages, to help them heal from a variety of health problems; ranging from back, neck and headache pain to disc degeneration and herniation, osteoarthritis, shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, hip, knee and foot pain to stress related physical symptoms. My focus is on empowering you to heal and recover, but also to provide you with the skills and abilities you will need to achieve a lasting state of better health and vitality.

I graduated cum laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (1986) and am a life long member of the Canadian and Ontario Chiropractic Associations. I have a Masters degree of Science In Biology With Special Interest in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut (1988). My Masters thesis is on the Effects of Protein Intake on Calcium Metabolism as it relates to Osteoporosis. I also served as Course Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (1988- 1990) and have guest lectured at the Psychology Department at York University (1988), the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (1991- 1997), and The Ryerson Institute (2005) on various subjects including Stress and The Immune System, Nutrition and Arthritis, Nutrition and Cancer, and The Mind/Body Connection in Chiropractic Practice.

I am a published author, consultant and speaker, and recipient of The Ambassador of Wisdom Award from The Concourse Of Wisdom School of Philosophy and Healing (1998) for my special emissary work spreading wisdom, love and light around the globe.

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