Emily Kukovica
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP)
M.OMSc, B.Kin
Emily started her healthcare journey with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, where she competed as a Varsity Track and Field Athlete. Her lifelong passion for sports came with an assortment of injuries, exposing her to various forms of healthcare treatments. As a result, she discovered the benefits of osteopathy, leading her to pursue her Master in Practice diploma of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO).
The CAO offers a rigorous 4,200-hour program that combines in-depth academic study with extensive hands-on training. The curriculum is built on osteopathic principles, emphasizing the relationship between structure and function, and providing students with a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
Emily sees every person as a unique individual, and every treatment she provides is tailored to the patient's needs. Her goal is to help improve mobility, optimize function, and support the body's natural ability to heal. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to move and feel better, Emily works with you to help your body reach its full potential.
When not at work, you can find Emily rock climbing, cycling, or hiking one of Hamilton’s many trails.
Julie O’Connor
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
A different approach to care.
Bodywork does not have to be painful to be effective. Julie embraces a slow-paced, mindful approach to each treatment, creating a supportive space for rest, recovery, and healing. Her goal is to help clients better attune to their bodies while addressing pain, tension, and movement restrictions.
Julie integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques into her treatments, including contemporary medical acupuncture, cupping, and myofascial release. She believes that lasting results come from working with the body rather than against it, tailoring each session to the individual needs of her clients.
Education
McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Graduate (2013)
Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy Diploma (2005)
Kristen Pawlick
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) & Athletic Therapist
Kristen is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist, and Contemporary Medical Acupuncture practitioner with a passion for helping clients recover from injury and return to the activities they enjoy.
Her treatment approach focuses on musculoskeletal conditions, combining neurofunctional acupuncture and hands-on therapy to reduce pain, restore function, and support the body's natural healing process. Kristen brings extensive experience from both clinical practice and the sports medicine field, having worked with athletes at the community, provincial, national, and international levels.
In addition to treating clients, Kristen is a Senior Instructor with the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program and has participated in healthcare outreach initiatives in rural Guatemala. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys travelling and practicing yoga and pilates.
