Hi, I’m Liam Hargis. I grew up in Sault Ste. Marie before moving to Ottawa, where I completed my Bachelor of Health Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Science at Carleton University. I later graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy’s four-year program with a Masters in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc).

Before becoming an osteopathic practitioner, I worked as a physician’s assistant and in IT healthcare support, experiences that gave me strong problem-solving skills and a deep appreciation for patient care.

Sports and the outdoors have also shaped who I am. I competed nationally in wrestling, played football for 14 years, trained in track and field, and spend much of my free time hiking, canoeing, and camping. These experiences give me unique insight into the physical demands of athletics and active living.

For me, osteopathy is about more than easing pain—it’s about working with the body’s natural ability to heal and adapt. My goal is to meet each patient where they are and help them feel their best, whether in sport, in nature, or in everyday life.

Hi, I’m Liam Hargis. I grew up in Sault Ste. Marie before moving to Ottawa, where I completed my ... Read More

Hi, I’m Monika! I was born in Poland and raised in the GTA, and from a young age I’ve been drawn to supporting others with care and compassion. With a Master’s degree in Human Communication, a background in event management, and a Level 2 Reiki certification, I bring professionalism, creativity, and a heart-centred approach to my work.

I offer Reiki and meditation sessions for children, teens, adults, and couples, tailoring each experience to reduce stress, balance energy, and support overall well-being. My sessions may include breathwork, sound healing, tuning forks, light touch, or essential oils—always with the intention of creating a safe, nurturing space where you can pause, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.

After opening a private studio during the pandemic to provide clients with calm and healing, I’m now excited to share my offerings with the Westboro community as part of the Osteo Naturel team.

Hi, I’m Monika! I was born in Poland and raised in the GTA, and from a young age I’ve been drawn ... Read More

Born and raised in the Gatineau region, Vincent brings a grounded, attentive, and intuitive presence to his treatments. A graduate of the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal, he is currently finalizing the registration process with the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners and awaiting his billing number.

Vincent has been a Massage Therapist in Quebec since 2017 and has had the opportunity to develop a strong and sensitive therapeutic touch through his work at both Nordik Spa-Nature and KOENA Spa. With a special interest and talent in cranial techniques, he helps support the nervous system, circulation, and deeper patterns of structural balance.

He has worked with individuals across all stages of life — babies, children, pregnant women, adults, and seniors — and deeply values the trust that comes with this work. His treatments aim to relieve musculoskeletal pain and tension, reduce headaches and digestive discomfort, and support postural balance and overall body harmony. Fully bilingual in French and English, Vincent ensures that each patient feels comfortable, supported, and understood in their care.

Beyond the clinic, Vincent is fueled by curiosity, community, and coffee. He is currently bringing a passion project to life: a pop-up coffee venture inspired by gathering people together over simple, meaningful moments — and delicious espresso!!

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Taryn was born and raised in Ottawa and has lived an active lifestyle since childhood—riding horses at 3 and earning a junior black belt in karate by 12. After completing a BSc in Biopharmaceutical Science, she worked in a lab but quickly realized her passion was in hands-on healing.

Her own experience with injury and recovery led her to study osteopathy for 1.5 years and become a certified Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) practitioner. FST is a gentle, assisted stretching method that targets fascia to improve mobility, flexibility, and nervous system balance. Taryn combines this with a whole-body approach rooted in osteopathic principles.

When she’s not helping clients move and feel better, you’ll find her lifting weights, out with her dog Kiah, cuddling her cat Lyla, or at the barn feeding her soul.

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Tara grew up in Ontario for most of her life, a fourth-generation Canadian of Scottish, Irish and Slavic descent. Since childhood, she’s had a profound curiosity about nature, giving her the foundation to appreciate all of life’s creatures and to understand how the body, psyche, environment and spirit work together to either disrupt or promote energy flow.

Tara studied Arts Management at the University of Toronto which prompted an over-10-year career in corporate policy-advocacy for nonprofits, charities and arts organizations. While supporting Canadian communities through advocacy, she also pursued her studies in Holy Fire Reiki, Shamanic Journeying, Mindfulness and Yin Yoga, leading to a deep vocational understanding of the energetic anatomy of the body - including chakras, the aura, meridian points and interconnectedness of the breath, fascia and movement.

For the last 5 years, Tara has been a Reiki Teacher, passing down a longstanding tradition of informed energy healing - how energy moves through the body, and how anyone can access the gentle and powerful energy within themselves to promote personal wellbeing and empowerment.

As a client practitioner, her technique utilizes Reiki, mindfulness coaching, and knowledge of energetic and anatomical systems to unlock dense energy and promote the flow of life-force energy.

She believes that everyone deserves to experience more peace and relaxation in daily life. She supports people who seek more balance in their work, hobbies and family life, or are going through life’s transitions and transformations.

Outside of the practice room, Tara is still creating art, pursuing learning music, playing tennis, going on hikes, and spending her time with the people she loves. You can always catch her with a book on psychology, spirituality or creativity.

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Senior Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Founder of Osteo Naturel

Véronique Vallée is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience and the founder of Osteo Naturel. Her path into osteopathy grew from a deep interest in natural health, connection, and supporting people in feeling better — not just physically, but as whole human beings.

Over the past decade, Véronique has provided more than 15,000 osteopathic treatments to over 1,200 individuals, working with patients across all stages of life. Her clinical focus includes pediatric care, pregnancy and postpartum support, and nervous system regulation, areas where she brings both extensive hands-on experience and a calm, attuned presence.

Véronique is known for her gentle, intuitive, and thoughtful approach, grounded in osteopathic principles and refined through years of practice and ongoing education. She has completed over 1,000 hours of additional training and continues to deepen her clinical understanding through professional collectives, advanced courses, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

As both a practitioner and clinic owner, Véronique values care that feels unrushed, safe, and responsive, allowing the body the space it needs to regulate and restore balance. She offers the same treatments in both English and French, supporting patients in the language in which they feel most comfortable.

Outside the clinic, Véronique is a proud mom, nature lover, and lifelong learner, continually inspired by the ways the body, nervous system, and lived experience are deeply interconnected.

Senior Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Founder of Osteo Naturel Véronique Vallée is an Ost... Read More