Alana McDaid: Manual Osteopathic Practitioner

What could be better than giving someone the gift of living without pain?! If you are having trouble picking a gift for someone this year then look no further! An appointment with me could reduce their stress, improve circulation and range of motion, and reduce pain while making them feel relaxed! If you would like to purchase a gift certificate send an email to [email protected] and we can sort out the details! ... Happy holidays everyone!

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to give you all a heads up about hours as we get closer to the holiday season. Happy Healthy Body will be closed December 16th, and then from the 24th-26th, and January 1st. The North Toronto Natural Health Clinic will be closed December 25th and 26th (I will not be there on the 24th however), as well as January 1st.... Please keep this in mind as you are booking your appointments, and I hope to see you all before the year is over!

Stretching is an essential part of your daily routine. It lengthens your muscles, opens up your joints, releases tension and pain, and allows your body to relax. I give stretches to my patients after the initial consultation so that they can go home and practice. Stretching does require practice to learn the proper technique and to receive the most benefits from it. I have attached a list with stretches from head to toe in hopes that you will take 10 minutes out of your day ...to do them and help yourself in the long run, both mentally and physically! Happy stretching

With the restrictions placed on this holiday weekend, things are definitely going to look a little different around the table! Don't dwell on the fact that you can't see your family and friends, just be grateful for everyone in your life and that they are all safe and healthy! After all, being grateful is what this weekend is all about! Stay safe and have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!

With everyone back to work and all the kids back to school, now more than ever we have to take care of ourselves and our health! I want to ensure you that at Happy Healthy Body and the North Toronto Natural Health Clinic, we are doing everything in our power to make sure you have piece of mind when you walk in! We are sanitizing and disinfecting constantly throughout the day and after each patient. We are wearing masks and changing them after each patient. We are making sur...e no one is in the waiting area so as to make sure you are exposed to the least amount of people. All bathrooms are disinfected after each person uses them. We are washing our hands constantly to make sure we are not exposing our own, or someone else's, germs to you! If you had any doubts before about coming to see me for your pain, I hope you don't now! If you have any questions, i'm always happy to answer them! I hope you all have a great weekend

We as manual osteopaths work with the fascia to relieve the pain you are feeling. Here’s a short article to explain fascia and it’s significance for your health!

All set up and waiting for you! If you have pain don’t look any further, manual osteopathy will help relieve your pain, increase your range of motion, decrease muscle spasms, improve sleep and relieve stress! Appointments available in Whitby on Wednesday’s & Friday’s, and in Toronto Monday’s and Thursday’s!

Did you know most major insurance companies cover manual osteopathy? This means that you could be reimbursed for most, if not all, of your appointment when you come to see me! How great is that?! Find out if you are covered by contacting your insurance company! Also, I am starting to take appointments for my new location in Whitby! I will be working Wednesday’s and Fridays starting in August and will be accepting appointments via email! Why not try it out and see if manual ...osteopathy works for you?! Have a great week and I hope to hear from you soon!

TODAY IS THE DAY! I am finally back in the clinic after almost four months of being off! I also have some wonderful news... I have a new building which I will be working out of in Whitby starting in August! 300 Beech St. West is the address and I will be there Wednesdays and Fridays every week! If you have any questions about booking an appointment or benefits or even just curious about what I do, please do not hesitate to ask! ... So many exciting things coming in the future!

Hey everyone! As of now, since Toronto has moved into stage 2, I am able to return to the clinic!! However, my hours have changed and Iwill require more time in between patients to clean and sanitize everything. I will be working Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s now so please feel free to book in on one of those days!... Can’t wait to see you all again

Hi everyone! With things re-opening, I wanted to give a little update on what will happen when the clinic is open again! I will be wearing personal protective equipment (mask, gloves, face shield, etc.) from now on I ask that all patients who come to see me wear a mask if possible to ensure no passing of any illness or virus I will have hand sanitizer available for all patients to use & there is a washroom available to wash your hands... I will be fully sanitizing and disinfecting after each patient. This includes the washroom if they used it, any handles or stair railings that they have touched, any place where their belongings are, the table that I use, as well as my own hands & face shield after each visit Lastly, I will be providing head rest papers and sheets on the table (changed after each patient) in order to protect myself and the following patients from any contamination With how things are going, the government seems to think we will be able to reopen mid-June. This is not a definite date as of yet, but I will update everyone once I know more details! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Stay safe & fingers crossed that we get to see each other again soon!

Since we’re all stuck inside with nothing to do other than eat and watch tv, here’s an article that you can read about how COVID-19 can potentially cause organ damage or worse, organ failure, due to an increased immune response! Let’s all do our part & stay home as much as possible! The sooner we step up, the sooner everything goes back to normal https://www.cbc.ca//coronavirus-death-lungs-kidneys-heart-

With the rapidly spreading COVID-19, a lot of us are trying our best to remain healthy and follow the procedures set in place in order to prevent us from becoming ill. Please take a few minutes and read this article to see if you're at higher risk and how you can prevent yourself from contracting the virus. Also, if you feel you are coming down with anything resembling the flu, please reschedule your appointment with us! There will be no penalties due to the current situatio...n! Stay safe and stay healthy :) https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-co/prevention-risks.html

Craniosacral therapy has been shown to help with anxiety! Here's a little article to show you how!

An interesting read! This article discusses how manual osteopathy may be used to help reduce anxiety and psychological stress as well as patient self care! If you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety and stress please make an appointment today to see me! Together we can figure out a solution! https://www.independent.co.uk//osteopathy-treat-mental-hea

Visceral Manipulation

A very interesting article about fascia! As a manual osteopath I work with the fascia in order to improve motor coordination, flexibility and range of motion, as well as decrease pain and tension within the body. Take a quick read if you want to know more! https://www.washingtonpost.com//e0414e3e-f4e0-11e8-80d0-f7

NEW YEAR NEW ME! If this is the statement you make every year but don't stick to it, PAY ATTENTION! Make your health the most important thing this year; go get that deep tissue massage, eat those vegetables, try that yoga class, drink lots of water! Your health is the most important thing and you need to protect it! But if you need a little help after all those new workouts, I am here! Together we can create a plan to help get your body back to normal! Contact the North Toronto Natural Health Clinic at (416)-385-9277 for more details

Most extended health care plans cover massage, manual osteopathy, chiropractor, and naturopath services. With the holidays coming up & benefits running out for the year, don't forget to book with one of the many talented professionals working at the North Toronto Natural Health Clinic!

Craniosacral therapy can work wonders! Here is a little information on it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or book an appointment today at the North Toronto Natural Health Clinic!

Learn how Craniosacral Therapy can help you! https://www.massagemag.com/craniosacral-therapy-87637/