Maria is an experienced Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP) from the National Academy of Osteopathy and has been a member of the Canadian Alliance of Alternative Medicine since 2021. She has a background as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Certified Physician Assistant, with a Bachelor's in Medical Radiation Sciences from McMaster University and a Physician Assistant degree from the University of Toronto. Maria’s work in chronic pain and healthcare led her to explore Manual Osteopathy after witnessing its positive impact on patients, ultimately inspiring her to pursue this holistic approach to help others find relief from pain and improve mobility.