Michelle Matthews

Michelle Matthews works from the principle that where you feel pain is rarely where it actually begins. As a manual osteopath, she assesses the body as a connected system — tracing how jaw tension can ripple into neck pain and posture, how hip discomfort can originate in foot mechanics, how a restricted rib cage can affect the way someone breathes. Her work focuses on the “why” behind your discomfort rather than just treating the symptoms that brought you to an appointment.

 

A session with Michelle is calm with soft amber lighting and indie folk music but it’s her intuitive, attentive presence that you feel most. Using a blend of gentle tissue work, joint mobilization, and nervous system-focused techniques, she lets your body’s response dictate the pace and pressure of the session. While she enjoys working with anyone seeking relief, she has a particular interest in clients navigating pre- and post-frenectomy care, and loves working with athletes whose bodies are under consistent physical demand. Michelle’s curiosity about the body is matched only by her genuine care for the people in front of her. She looks at the full picture and asks questions about old injuries, stress patterns, and the habits that shape how you move and feel. Her goal is for you to leave with physical relief and with a better understanding of how your own body works.

 

Michelle finds joy in staying physically active and connecting with her community and family. With her background as a spin instructor, CrossFit coach & kinesiology, she brings a unique perspective to her osteopathic practice, integrating movement-based approaches with osteopathic techniques. Movement is a big part of her life and she wants to help you stay in movement as best you can for as long as you can, too.