Footprints Therapy

09/20/2025

🌱 Gentle osteopathic care for growing bodies 🌱

In this session, we’re using osteopathic techniques to mobilize the baby’s spine. By releasing restrictions and supporting proper spinal movement, we help him:
✨ Engage his postural muscles
✨ Lift his chest and head more easily in tummy time
✨ Strengthen the foundation for rolling, sitting, and crawling
✨ Support overall nervous system and motor development

Osteopathy looks at the whole body — how structure affects function. By improving spinal mobility, we’re not only helping him succeed in tummy time, but also supporting balance, coordination, and future milestones. 💙

At Footprints Therapy, we use a gentle, hands-on osteopathic approach to help babies thrive through each stage of development.

09/18/2025

Michael’s path to becoming a Psychotherapist was anything but simple, which is often the case when it comes to life; most things worth doing have their challenges! Struggling is often a natural outcome of anything difficult - Michael believes that we should not have to do it alone. His motivation was to be able to sit with people through their challenges, make meaningful connections with others, and empower them to find their own inner strength.

After achieving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at York University and a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at The University of Lethbridge, Michael strove to learn any method that would allow him to help people through their toughest experiences, memories, and beliefs. This list continues to grow, but currently includes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Somatic Psychotherapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Michael’s approach is of non-judgmental mindful collaboration, aiming to put you first at all times and slowing things down in an often fast-paced world. He is ready to help adolescents, adults, and older adults find their way forward, every step of the way. Michael will be joining our team on Thursdays! .

09/12/2025

✨ Before & After ✨
First photo ➡️ After rhizotomy with laminectomy, scoliosis beginning because of spinal instability.
Second photo ➡️ After just one osteopathic treatment, you can already see improved alignment and balance.

A laminectomy — the removal of part of the vertebra to access the spinal cord — can sometimes leave the spine less stable. When combined with scar tissue from surgery, the body may begin to shift and compensate, leading to curves like scoliosis.

Osteopathy plays an important role in recovery by:
🔹 Releasing restrictions from scar tissue
🔹 Improving spinal and rib mobility
🔹 Supporting balance and alignment
🔹 Helping the nervous system adapt to changes after surgery

At Footprints Therapy, we work with the whole body after procedures like rhizotomy and laminectomy, creating space for better movement, posture, and long-term growth. 💙

08/26/2025

🌿 Meet Our New Therapist – Karen Halpern 🌿

We’re so excited to welcome Karen Halpern to the Footprints Therapy team! 💙

Karen is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Myofunctional Therapist who works with babies through adults. She specializes in:
✨ Feeding and oral motor development
✨ Speech and language support
✨ Pre- and post-tongue tie release care

With her gentle and supportive approach, Karen helps children and families navigate challenges with feeding, communication, and oral function — building strong foundations for growth and development. 🌱

We are thrilled to have her expertise and compassion on our team. 💫
📍 Karen is now accepting new clients at Footprints Therapy.

07/28/2025

✨ Before & After ✨
This young patient came to us with significant airway dysfunction due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids. He was struggling to breathe properly — and his posture told the full story.

👉 In the before image, his body is noticeably shifted to the left — a common compensation pattern in children with chronic mouth breathing or airway obstruction.
👉 In the after image, following gentle osteopathic treatment, you can see how his body is sitting more centered and aligned — a reflection of improved fascial balance, mobility, and access to breath.

🔍 Airway dysfunction doesn’t just affect breathing — it impacts posture, sleep, focus, and development. Osteopathy helps by releasing tension, improving structural balance, and supporting the body’s natural ability to breathe with ease.

👐 Gentle. Effective. Evidence-based.

📩 Reach out if your child struggles with breathing, sleep, or posture — osteopathy can help.

07/12/2025

Karen is a compassionate and empathetic counsellor who is dedicated to providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to freely speak your truth. Her goal is to give you room to explore yourself and lead the sessions in whichever direction you feel you need to go. She is here to support you towards living a fuller life while guiding you toward self-awareness and empowerment.
While she likes to work from a holistic client-centered approach, she understands each individual has their own unique needs. Whether you’re going through depression, anxiety, trauma, or maternal mental health, she can tailor your sessions accordingly. Karen works with evidence-based techniques such as ACT, CBT, IFS, Solution Focused, and Gottman Couples Therapy. Her passion and motivation for helping others is inspired by her own personal struggles with mental health, self-compassion, and empowerment. Karen is here to work with you in a collaborative nature and remind you that you are not alone. Book a consult today in Innisfil to see if you are a good fit.

07/06/2025

We are so excited to introduce to our Innisfil office Suyin Jordan lactation consultant. She comes with us with over 36 years of experience in maternal and infant health. She is a dedicated international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) serving families in Ontario. Drawing from her background as a nurse and Midwife in the UK, she brings a wealth of clinical expertise and compassion care to every consultation. She’s also a certified postpartum Doula and has supported many families in the GTA over the last 12yrs. Suyin will be taking clients in Innisfil on Tuesdays and will also be offering home visits in the Simcoe area and beyond!👶👩‍🍼🤰🏻👣

04/08/2025

At Footprints we pride ourselves on working together as a multi disciplinary team. By combining therapeutic modalities our clients get the best of all our specialities, sometimes at the same time! 🤲💆‍♀️

03/28/2025

We are excited that Dr Sherina Sha is back from maternity leave. Dr Sherina will be working Mondays in Toronto and Wednesdays in Innisfil. You can book her online for both locations. Welcome back Dr Sherina!! While we are excited that she will be coming back Dr Scott Clack will be retiring but still around to mentor our Naturopaths

02/27/2025

So excited to announce that Lisa is back from maternity leave and working on Tuesdays and Fridays 🤰and Michelle will now be providing home visits in the GTA on Fridays 🏠. Please call soon to book your appointment at Footprints Toronto 👣📆

02/17/2025

🌿 Our New Website is LIVE! 🌿

Big news—Footprints Therapy has a fresh new online home! 💻✨

Easier navigation, more resources, and everything you need to support your therapy journey—all in one place. 💙

Tap the link to explore & let us know what you think! 👣💬

🔗 www.footprints.ca

12/22/2024