Valerie Smith

I first learned about Osteopathy when a friend recommended I see one. At the time I had been living with back pain for two years and had not found relief through other forms of treatment. After my first treatment, I considered my Osteo a miracle man and began researching how I could help people in the same way.

In 2022 I completed the comprehensive four-year osteopathic education program through the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO) in Hamilton, Ontario. Graduating with a Masters of Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc).

In my mid-twenties I was told I would be on medication for life. In response, I became a Holistic Nutritionist and learned how to manage physical symptoms through what I put in and on my body.

In 2012 I graduated with Honours from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition as a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. I am also a certified Metabolic Balance Coach and am currently enrolled in the Culinary Nutritionist Expert Program.

Prior to studying osteopathy, I spent 18 years in Corporate Finance. I resigned from the role as a Director of Finance to pursue a career where I could make a personal difference to others in a quest for health.

I am also certified as an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Clearing Work, and Tao Healing Hands Practitioner with a growing interest in trauma-informed work and Human Design (2/4 Emotional ManGen). In 2021 I became a Best Selling author, coauthoring the book Wounds to Wisdom.

I live in Newmarket with my two beautiful kids and puppy. I am generally active and love to play sports.