meet your practitioners

Urszula Ziemnicki, M.OMSc.

Urszula has been in professional practice as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner since her graduation from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in early 2017. Urszula’s passion for natural medicine and helping others has been a life long journey - she initially aspired to become a Naturopathic Practitioner when a complex injury required the exploration of many other healthcare modalities to try and help her with the healing process. With minimal relief attained from her search, she was ultimately introduced to Osteopathy, which not only helped her fully recover, but was also instrumental in realizing her ideal vocation.

Urszula currently works in both the Oakville & Hamilton regions with truly gifted colleagues - she enjoys continually studying to remain well versed in health related matters, researching anything that could be useful clinically, and very selectively growing a network of talented colleagues to better serve her patients. Urszula believes in the power of community, communication and education, and over the past few years her most recent areas of research have been focused on concepts like neuroplasticity, cranial nerve dysfunction, vision related issues, unique approaches to chronic pain relief (including adjunctive rehabilitative movement therapies), as well as the continuing study of paediatrics and pregnancy. Urszula believes strongly in discussion and sharing of relevant information with patients and colleagues to ensure understanding, a sense of inclusion (which can greatly aid in the healing process!), and helps to provide patients with knowledge that is empowering, and ultimately, will set them up for greater and more lasting success.

Elyse Matthews, M.OMSc., RMT

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Elyse has been working in the manual therapy world since graduating from Georgian College for Massage Therapy in 2009. After many years working in clinics as an RMT, Elyse went back to school to study Osteopathy, to better help her patients and better understand the human body. Elyse graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in April of 2017 and is using both her combined education and years in practice to bring health and vitality to those in her community. She strives to better help her patients and is using her learned knowledge of the human body and its connections and injuries in her practice. This knowledge has led to a better understanding and philosophy of healing and rehabilitating acute and chronic injuries and conditions.

Elyse has clinical experience in treating many conditions including (but not limited to): migraines and headaches, TMJ dysfunction, sprains/strains, low back pain, disc dysfunction and herniations, sciatica postural dysfunctions and occupational related pain and muscular tension, menstrual pain, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, chronic joint, neck and back pain, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, heal spurs and muscle spasm.

Constantly learning more about this science, Elyse strives to better serve her patients and her community so they can have the healthiest and happiest possible life journey. Elyse is focused in her practice to discover the root cause behind all pain, injury and disease to bring her patients long lasting relief as opposed to band-aid methods.

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Rachel van Romondt, M.OMSc., RMT

Rachel is a classically trained Osteopathic manual practitioner, with an in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Having begun her career in health and wellness in 2002 as a Registered Massage therapist, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge gained over 18 years in patient care. Her approach to treatment is unique, and geared to address the specific needs of the individual. She approaches the body as a dynamic unit, and restores alignment in a gentle manner, to allow for proper function, health and wellness. Rachel applies her experience to help support her patients’ through treatment, and education, to address many chronic and acute conditions alike.

As a graduate of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, and a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association since 2017, she has attained the highest standard of Osteopathic training available in Canada, a program of over 4200 hours of education, and more than 1000 hours of practical training. As well, Rachel has an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Centennial College, and has been a member of the College of Massage Therapists since 2002. In addition, she has pursued continued education relating to Fascia, PNF stretching, Yoga, Personal Training, and Structural Alignment over the years, and looks forward to applying her passion for continuous learning to the field of Osteopathy.

Rachel is so excited to bring her experience, and drive to excellent patient care, to the team at ‘The Osteo’s Path’, and is thrilled to be working alongside such highly esteemed practitioners.