The Balance doors opened in 2010 with a passion for providing a healing environment and high standard of care. With an utmost respect for the osteopathic practitioners that have preceded him, including founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, Dave aims to honour their dedication to the profession through his treatments. With these treatments and beliefs, he has created a strong foundation for patient care. He believes in restoring balance with the healing touch.
Dave Murray is a osteopathic manual practitioner and certified athletic therapist. Dave began his post-secondary education at Western University, where he received a degree in Physical Education. He also completed post-graduate Master’s degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University, postgraduate diplomas in Athletic Therapy from
Sheridan College, where he graduated with high honours, and Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy. With his Osteopathic and Masters studies, Dave focused his research on blood flow in individuals with spinal cord injuries. In addition to clinic life at Balance, Dave has been a member of the Sport Medicine Team at McMaster University for the past 21 years, working in both the clinic and the field. As well, Dave has also been the Head Athletic Therapist for the former Ontario Raiders and current Toronto Rock Professional Lacrosse Teams, competing in the National Lacrosse League for the past 21 years. Dave’s lacrosse experience has extended to the international level, where he was a member of the Sports Medicine Teams for Team Canada at the 2002 and 2006 Men’s World Field Lacrosse Championships and the 2003 Men’s World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.
At Balance
Balance aims to provide a thorough and precise therapeutic experience in a calm and caring environment. We are dedicated to treating and educating our patients in such a way that they can live their lives
with optimal health and vitality. Our knowledgeable practitioners aim to inform each individual about their problems and customize treatments that will reestablish balance and prevent further dysfunction.
Osteopathy
“Osteopathy is based on the perfection of nature’s work. When all parts of the human body are in line we have health. When they are not the effect is disease. When the parts are readjusted disease gives place to health.” (Andrew Taylor Still, 1910) This description precisely describes the focus of Osteopathy. Dr. Still founded Osteopathy in 1874 and opened the first osteopathic educational institution in 1892.
The practice of Osteopathy uses precise palpation to detect these areas that are not ‘in line’. There can be one, or more, structures that are problematic but the focus for the osteopathic practitioner is to find the root cause. Once uncovered, a variety of non-invasive, manual techniques are used to restore balance and optimize health.
Who can benefit from Osteopathy? The benefits of Osteopathy can be widespread and include the reduction or elimination of symptoms resulting from dysfunction of the musculoskeletal, digestive, neurological, hormonal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Within these systems, individuals recovering from surgeries, head traumas, sports injuries,
migraines, TMJ disorders, anxiety, and irritable bowel issues are just a few examples. Also, individuals suffering from various sources of pain, including:
neck, back and other forms of chronic pain. Others who can be treated: pregnant women, infants with colic or other disorders, individuals with arthritis or other degenerative disorders. Through a variety of joint and fascial mobilizations, visceral manipulation and cranialsacral treatment, root causes can be addressed and eliminated.
While addressing the various physical dysfunctions that an individual might have, the practitioner of Osteopathy always maintains careful consideration of the psychological and emotional components of the individual.Through consideration of the whole body, Osteopathy emphasizes the importance of the mind, body and spirit.
Athletic Therapy
Physiotherapy
Massage Therapy
