Integration Health

Meet Marcelle: an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and one of the most experienced clinicians on our team. 🤗

With a Master in Osteopathic Manual Sciences from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and over 10 years of clinical experience, Marcelle brings an exceptional depth of anatomical knowledge to every treatment.

Her specialized training includes:

🔹 Visceral manual therapy.
🔹 Cranial osteopathy.
🔹 Treatment for babies and infants.
🔹 Care for pregnant patients.

Whether you're navigating chronic pain, recovering postpartum, seeking care for your newborn, or looking for a practitioner who takes the time to understand your full picture, Marcelle is who you want in your corner.

🔗 Reserve your next osteopathy session with Marcelle: https://heyor.ca/yfy1Sd.

Every so often, a message comes in that reminds us why we do what we do. 💖

At Integration Health, we believe care is more than clinical: it's relational.

It's built over time, through conversations, follow-ups, and the small moments that turn a visit into a relationship. We're honoured to be trusted with your health stories and recovery journeys: we don't take that trust lightly.

To everyone who has walked through our doors, shared their story with us, and allowed us to be part of their journey: thank you.

Women's health in Canada is one of the most underfunded and under-taught areas of healthcare.

Whether you're a patient navigating a stage of women's health or a practitioner supporting someone through one, you've likely felt the gap.

It isn't a reflection of effort.

It's a reflection of how women's health is taught: briefly, rarely revisited, and almost never connected for a holistic understanding.

Swipe through to see what the numbers reveal and what connects every stage.

💬 Do any of these numbers surprise you? Let us know in the comments below.



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References:

Activkare. (n.d.). Incontinence in Canada. Activkare. https://heyor.ca/Uz9qoW

da Costa, L., Lemes, I. R., Tebar, W. R., Oliveira, C. B., Guerra, P. H., Soidán, J. L. G., Mota, J., & Christofaro, D. G. D. (2022). Sedentary behavior is associated with musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: A cross sectional study. Brazilian journal of physical therapy, 26(5), 100452. https://heyor.ca/J0h3LP

Gravelsins, L. L., Splinter, T. F. L., Mohammad, A., Blankers, S. A., Desilets, G. L., & Galea, L. A. M. (2025). Women's health research funding in Canada across 15 years suggests low funding levels with a narrow focus. Biology of s*x differences, 16(1), 78. https://heyor.ca/rtEa16

Liang, S., Li, J., Chen, Z., Li, Y., Hao, F., & Cai, W. (2023). Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Help-Seeking Behavior Among Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of women's health (2002), 32(12), 1363–1379. https://heyor.ca/biKkCn

Markham Fertility Centre. (n.d.). Fertility clinic Toronto. Markham Fertility Centre. https://heyor.ca/jr2oM5

Menopause Foundation of Canada. (2022). The silence and the stigma: Menopause in Canada. Menopause Foundation of Canada. https://heyor.ca/JAGaUR

Menopause Foundation of Canada. (2022). Menopause in Canada: Time for change. Menopause Foundation of Canada. https://heyor.ca/0NAQz0