Meet Florence

  • Florence is an Osteopathic care provider and movement enthusiast in Toronto. With an eclectic background that includes competitive athletics and dance, yoga and pilates instruction, and a deep knowledge of human kinetics, she brings a holistic approach to care. Florence graduated with a Kinesiology degree from McMaster University, where she also pursued her passion for dance with the modern dance company.

    Florence completed her Osteopathic training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO), in Toronto and later defended her thesis which examined the effects of Osteopathic treatment on diastasis-recti (the condition of “over-stretched” abdominal muscles during and after pregnancy).

    Florence completed her DONA approved Birth Doula Training at Toronto Yoga Mamas and has had the privilege of attending a handful of births.

“For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt of creating a physical space that holds a strong identity and cultivates community. For the past decade my teaching and clinical practice has been dominated by perinatal and pediatric care. I am passionate about educating and supporting soon to be parents, new parents and all of their babies. I like to work in collaboration with other healthcare providers to optimize and promote the self-healing mechanism of the body. With a strong athletic and movement background, I like to integrate all manual therapy with functional strengthening and mobility. It truly is a privilege to take care of you and all of those who are so dear to you!
”
— FLORENCE

Providing compassionate and functional care to all.

‘Dear’ can be interpreted in many different ways; we have chosen to interpret it as a word of adoration; to be regarded with deep affection; to be cherished by someone.Dear Osteopathy is a perinatal therapeutic hub located in the heart of Leslieville, providing functional care to all of those who are the most dear to you.


Quick Facts

  • Florence has completed advanced training in both infant and perinatal care, she is an avid advocate for pelvic and maternal health.

  • -postnatal core rehabilitation

    -cesarean birth rehabilitation

    -cesarean scar mobilization and optimization

    -infant and newborn care

    -tongue tie management

    -latch and breastfeeding optimization

  • Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice. Canadian College of Osteopathy

    Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. McMaster University

  • Hatha-Vinyasa 200 Hour YTT. Infuse Yoga

    DONA Accredited Birth Doula. Toronto Yoga Mamas

    Promoting Child Development Through an Osteopathic Approach Following the Teachings of Dr. Viola Fryman: Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques

    Introduction to Airway Centric Pediatric Health Care and Tongue Ties. Dr. Alison Sigal

    Treating the Obstetrical Patient Throughout all the Stages of Pregnancy. Center for Continuing Education of Osteopathy

    Tongue-Tie Symposium. GOLD Learning

    Feeding the Not Yet Latching Baby. Centre For Breastfeeding Education