- Gentle, whole-body osteopathic treatment
- 25+ years of hands-on manual therapy experience
- Calm, private clinic welcoming all ages
Restoring balance.
Supporting your body’s natural ability to heal.
When something hurts — or just doesn’t feel right — the answer isn’t always where the pain is. That’s the heart of osteopathy, and it’s what Lynn Duncan-Smith has been helping her clients discover for over a decade.
Osteopathy is grounded in the understanding that the body’s structure and function are closely connected. When the body is in proper alignment, it is better able to regulate and heal itself. Our osteopathic assessments and treatments identify and address areas of tension, restriction, or imbalance that may be affecting your health.
As a certified manual osteopathic practitioner and registered massage therapist, Lynn brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to her practice. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or dysfunction that you have not found a solution for, you’re in good hands here.
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy built on a simple but profound idea: everything in your body is connected. Your shoulder pain might be coming from your hip. Your back ache might trace back to old scar tissue from an appendectomy. Your tingling fingers might actually originate in a nerve pathway affected by tight fascia near your ribs.
The goal of a osteopathic manual practitioner is to find those connections – and help.
At Aurora Osteopathy, Lynn works with the whole you. That means she's not just treating the spot that hurts. She's looking at the full picture — your structure, your organs, your nervous system, your history — and gently working to restore balance throughout.
Who Can Osteopathy Help?
Honestly? Almost anyone who isn’t in need of acute care. Osteopathy is particularly effective for:
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain — back pain, neck pain, hip issues, shoulder problems
- Injuries that just won't get better with massage, physio, or chiropractic
- Digestive issues, bloating, and other gut complaints
- Headaches and migraines
- Breathing difficulties and respiratory tension
- Post-surgical recovery and scar tissue restrictions
- Some fertility-related pain syndromes and pelvic health concerns
- Stress, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation
- Ear and sinus congestion
- Babies, children, adults, and seniors — truly all ages
Infants & Children
Receive extremely gentle treatment that can help with concerns such as colic, sleep challenges, and postural development. The quiet, peaceful setting is especially helpful for young patients who benefit from a calm environment.
Adults
Often seek osteopathic care for musculoskeletal concerns, including back and neck pain, joint stiffness, or repetitive strain from daily activities or work environments. Treatment can also support recovery from injury and help prevent future issues.
Athletes & Active Individuals
Osteopathy can enhance performance by improving flexibility, balance, and coordination, while also reducing the risk of injury.
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
May benefit from treatment that helps relieve strain on the body, supports alignment, and encourages recovery during the postpartum period.
Seniors
Benefit from care that supports mobility, reduces stiffness, and helps maintain independence—all within a comfortable and respectful setting.
Lynn sees everyone from newborns to people in their 90s, including performance athletes, people recovering from accidents, kids with sensory sensitivities and autism, and anyone who has yet to find a solution for their dysfunction.
A Friendly Approach from an Experienced Manual Therapist
Experience That Goes Deeper
Lynn became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2000. She then returned to school thirteen years later to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, completing her Master of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) in 2017.
This combination gives her a thorough understanding of the body’s tissues. Lynn continues to take advanced courses regularly.
A Quiet, Safe Space
Lynn’s approach is precise and surprisingly subtle; and, the results speak for themselves. Aurora Osteopathy is a peaceful space, as healing happens best when you feel safe, relaxed, and supported.
A Quiet, Safe Space
Lynn’s approach is precise and surprisingly subtle; and, the results speak for themselves. Aurora Osteopathy is a peaceful space, where you can feel safe, relaxed, and supported.
Meet Lynn Duncan-Smith,
M.OMSc RMT
An Experienced Manual Osteopathic Practitioner with 25+ Years of Hands-On Care
Lynn has been a manual therapist since 2000, graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Newmarket, Ontario. Years of working as an RMT left her curious about what lay beyond the muscles and joints — the deeper relationships that massage couldn’t quite reach. That curiosity led her back to school, and in 2017 she graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton with her M.OMSc.
She holds memberships in good standing with Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO) and the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), and continues to advance her training in craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, neuromanipulation, and pediatric care.
Lynn’s core values are simple: solutions, care, and homework. She’ll find the answers, give you her full attention, and equip you with what you need to support your own progress between sessions.
Our Services
Aurora Osteopathy offers osteopathic manual therapy, including specialized treatment in:
Osteopathy
Whole-body assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal, systemic, and functional concerns.
Pediatric Osteopathy
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle work with the cerebrospinal fluid system to support nervous system health.
Somato Emotional Release
Gentle process for resolving stored physical and emotional tension patterns.
Visceral Manipulation
Careful, targeted work with the organs and their surrounding connective tissue.
Neural Manipulation
Precise release of nerve restrictions to restore conductivity and function.
Neural Manipulation
Precise release of nerve restrictions to restore conductivity and function.
Somato Emotional Release
Gentle process for resolving stored physical and emotional tension patterns.
Pediatric Osteopathy
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Sessions are available in 30, 45, and 60-minute appointments.
30 minutes — For returning patients only; choose this for follow-up treatments
45 minutes — For initial appointments or more complex follow-up treatments
60 minutes — Required for Craniosacral or Somato Emotional Release; discuss with Lynn before booking
Lynn can be reached by calling or texting 905-717-1128 or at lynn@auroraosteopathy.ca
What to Expect at Your First Visit
New to osteopathy? Here’s what a first appointment at Aurora Osteopathy looks like:
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing; like what you would wear to the gym. Lynn needs to be able to assess how your body moves
- You'll fill out a brief patient history form on arrival
- Lynn will do a standing and seated assessment, checking alignment, movement, and areas of tension
- Treatment starts right away — no separate "assessment only" visits here
- As she works, Lynn is also observing how your body responds, making the assessment and treatment one continuous, integrated process
- You might feel changes during the session, or the results might unfold over a day or two afterward — both are completely normal
Qualifications & Credentials
Lynn holds a Master of Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (Hamilton) and is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). She is a certified member in good standing with Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN) and the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), and has been in continuous practice for over 25 years.
Her advanced certifications span Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (including pediatric CST and SomatoEmotional Release), Jean-Pierre Barral Visceral Manipulation (VM1–5), Neuromanipulation (NM1–3 and Trauma), and pediatric manual therapy — a breadth of training that puts her in a very small group of practitioners in this region.
Getting Here
Aurora Osteopathy is located in the Aurora Medical Centre, 15017 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON, L4G 1M5 — on the southeast corner of Yonge and Kennedy. Parking is behind the building off Kennedy, with the entrance on the east side. The clinic is downstairs, first door on the right.
Please note: the building is not wheelchair accessible.
Ready to Feel Better? Begin Your Path to Better Movement and Well-Being
If you’ve been dealing with pain, dysfunction, or a health concern that other treatments haven’t quite resolved, osteopathy might be exactly what you’ve been missing. We welcome new patients at our Aurora clinic.
FAQ
Is osteopathy covered by insurance?
Osteopathy is covered by most extended health care plans. Please check with your provider to confirm coverage.
Is osteopathy painful?
Generally, no. Osteopathic treatment is typically gentle and pain-free. You may feel some mild soreness afterward as your body integrates the work, but the sessions themselves are not uncomfortable. Lynn checks in throughout to make sure you’re comfortable.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what’s going on. Some people notice significant changes after just one or two visits. Others come regularly for maintenance —typically once a month, once things are stable. Lynn will give you an honest assessment of what to expect for your specific situation.
What Our Clients Are Saying
- Lynn is absolutely amazing! Her knowledge and expertise truly stand out. She takes her time with each patient, ensuring you never feel rushed. The clinic is always clean, and every visit is a comfortable … More experience. Lynn has been a huge help with my day-to-day health, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking care!
- Lynn is a very experienced and wonderful Osteo! I've been seeing her for a couple of years now for many chronic and acute issues. I am so grateful to have found her through a patient of mine and I … More highly recommend others book to see her! - Pina -
- I am a reflexologist and often refer my clients to Lynn. I've been seeing her regularly for over 3 years. Lynn's osteo expertise has been instrumental in helping me in recovering from 2 mva's … More She has helped me tremendously with ongoing post concussion syndrome and whiplash. If you are coping with injury or pain, do yourself a favor and book with Lynn.
