Osteopathic practitioners use their understanding of the relationship between structure and function to optimize the body’s self-regulating, self-healing capabilities. This holistic approach to patient care and healing is based on the concept that a human being is a dynamic functional unit, in which all parts are interrelated and which possesses its own self-regulatory and self-healing mechanisms.

-World Health Organization


Rachel Gorman, M.OMSc, CYT

Rachel completed her foundational osteopathic education from Hamilton’s Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2017 and continues to participate in post graduate studies both in Canada and the US. Also a certified yoga teacher, she has been exploring the intersections between movement and health for more than a decade.

During her undergraduate studies at Ryerson University, Rachel spent her spring and summers working in reforestation in the backcountry of British Columbia. Over the years, this arduous work led to chronic pain affecting her daily life. This is the path that brought her to osteopathy; first as a patient and then a practitioner.

Rachel is a member of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.


  • Global Viscera and Osteoapthic Medicine: Caroline Stone, 2020

    Concussion Recovery: Melissa Biscardi 2021

    Fascia as a Sensory and Emotional Organ: Dr Robert Schleip, 2021

    Biodynamics Phase 1: Cathy Eydt 2021

    Biodynamics Phase 2: Cathy Eydt 2021

    Infant Intra Oral Treatment: Joanne Lynn, 2021

    Embryology from a Biodynamic Perspective Lecture Series: Dr Brian Freedman, 2022

    Biodynamics Phase 4: Cathy Eydt 2022

    The Art of Transparency: Diane Mummery, 2023

    Biodynamics Phase 3: Dr Stephen Kiesel, 2023

    Pediatric Apprenticeship: Dr Johnathan Evans, Current Study

    Embryology Through a Biodynamic Lens: Dr Carmine Van Deven, Dr Deborah Heath, Current Study

Testimonials

  • Highly recommend Meaford Osteopathy. Rachel is warm and very kind and the practice is quite gentle (which I appreciate). She helped my greatly during my pregnancy with hip, sciatic and back pain. She has also helped my husband with his back pain and tennis elbow.

    Bridget L

  • Rachel is an empathetic, compassionate & knowledgeable practitioner. She listened to my postpartum journey with warmth & care. Rachel was able to help provide relief for some ongoing aches and pains. She was also able help my baby. Her approach was gentle & she always explained what was happening with expertise.

    Paige W

  • I met Rachel during a very painful hip issue or so I thought. Rachel was so gentle and kind to me. I saw a slight change after the first treatment and we built on that. My entire pelvic floor needed to be adjusted, in just a month I was at the point that I could move around with just minimal pain. I feel like I have a new life, definitely walking better than I have ever before and taking more time to care for myself. Rachel’s gentle and calming nature is really a gift, she made me believe I could get through this and I did. Thank you Rachel!

    Tammie S

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