Helping People Move Better, Feel Better and Live With Less Pain
I help people who are living with pain, tension, stiffness or restricted movement feel more comfortable and at ease in their bodies. My approach combines Manual Osteopathy and Therapeutic Bodywork with more than 20 years of experience in movement, exercise and health.
My passion for osteopathy began through my own experience with chronic neck, shoulder and back pain. After years of intense physical activity, I found myself dealing with persistent aches, stiffness and recurring injuries that stretching and exercise alone could not fully resolve. When I first experienced osteopathy, what struck me was not simply the change in my pain, but how much more relaxed, balanced and comfortable I began to feel in my body.
That inspired me to pursue osteopathy professionally and dedicate my career to helping others experience the same benefits.
My journey into health and wellness began in 2004 when I retrained as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor after an earlier career in business. Over the following years I built a successful personal training business and gained management experience in some of London’s leading health clubs. Along the way, I developed a deep interest in movement, rehabilitation, injury prevention and the relationship between physical health and overall wellbeing.
In 2022, my wife and I fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving from the United Kingdom to beautiful British Columbia. Since then, I have continued expanding my education and clinical skills through studies in kinesiology, osteopathy and therapeutic bodywork.
Today, I combine osteopathy with a broad understanding of movement, exercise, recovery and nervous system regulation to help clients reduce pain, improve mobility, release tension and feel more at ease in their bodies.
My Approach
I believe that effective treatment begins by listening carefully and understanding the individual behind the symptoms.
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Sessions are adapted to your comfort, your goals and what your body needs that day.
Whether someone is seeking relief from back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint discomfort, stress-related tension or mobility restrictions, my goal is always the same: to help them move more freely, feel more comfortable and improve their overall quality of life.
My treatments are gentle, hands-on and tailored to each person’s unique needs. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in movement and therapeutic bodywork, my approach brings together Manual Osteopathy with training and experience in Shiatsu, Swedish and deep tissue massage, sports massage, fascial release, Reflexology and Ayurvedic head massage. This broad therapeutic background allows me to draw from a wide range of hands-on techniques, while shaping every treatment around the individual, their comfort and what their body communicates to me.
I am particularly passionate about helping people who feel stuck in cycles of pain, tension or stress. Modern life places significant demands on our bodies and minds, and I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel more balanced, resilient and comfortable in their own body.
Qualifications
- Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP) (3270 hours), 2025
- Bodywork Therapy Diploma (700 hours), 2025
- First Aid & CPR Certified, 2025
- Diploma in Kinesiology, 2020
- Personal Trainer Level 4, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Lincolnshire, 1998
Outside The Clinic
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me hiking the mountains of British Columbia with my wife, practising yoga, enjoying circuit training, or exploring new ways to support health and wellbeing through movement, mindfulness and personal development.
I am also a lifelong enthusiast of classic cars and enjoy spending time around automotive events whenever I can.
A calm, whole-person approach to pain, tension, movement and recovery.
About Ithaca Wellness
Ithaca Wellness was created around a simple idea: healing is about more than treating symptoms. By considering movement, structure, the nervous system, stress and the whole person, treatment aims to help people feel more comfortable, resilient and at home in their bodies.
Ready to Feel More at Home in Your Body?
Whether you’re dealing with persistent pain, carrying tension and stress, or simply want to move and feel better, you’re welcome at Ithaca Wellness.
Coquitlam • Port Moody • Tri-Cities
Clinic appointments & mobile concierge visits
If you have any questions about bookings or Manual Osteopathy & Therapeutic Bodywork please email Max at ithacawellnesscanada@gmail.com or call 778-929-6143
Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP)
We would like to respectfully acknowledge that Ithaca Wellness operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded shared territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō (Sto:lo) First Nations. We give thanks to these nations who continue to live on and care for these lands and waters, and for their wisdom towards wildlife.
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