Dr. Daniel Birch is from British Columbia, Canada. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. After working as a Kinesiologist, he attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2015. After practicing for 7 years in North Vancouver, he is excited to be relocated to Toronto.

Dr. Birch strongly believes that collaborative multi-disciplinary care is vital for patient-focused treatment plans. He uses a diverse clinical approach combining chiropractic care, and exercise therapy from his background of being a Kinesiologist, as well as, Active Release Techniques (ART) and instrument-assisted techniques.

Dr. Birch is inspired to work with people of all ages to help them reach their optimal health, function, and performance. His work experience has included headaches, back pain, neck pain, sport-specific injuries, overuse, TMJ disorders, and many other musculoskeletal conditions. Through these experiences, he has had the opportunity to work with various athletes and including many runners. Dr. Birch has attended numerous outreach programs as he is highly passionate about improving the health of his community.

In his spare time, Dr. Birch enjoys hockey, snowboarding, and ultra-marathon running.

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Natalie Di Croce is a Registered Physiotherapist who brings a holistic and patient-centered approach to her work each day. She received her Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2013, after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University.

Natalie has been in private practice for over a decade. She carefully listens to each patient’s needs, providing an assessment and treatment plan that aligns with their individual lifestyle and personal goals. Her approach focuses on more than just pain, but rather on how she can promote optimal health outcomes and improve each person’s quality of life, ensuring her patients are actively engaged in their own health journey. In her work, Natalie focuses on manual therapy, joint and soft tissue mobilization, acupuncture, active exercise based rehabilitation and functional analysis.

When Natalie is not working with patients, she loves to travel, practice Pilates, and do DYI home projects.

Natalie is very excited to work with you and help you get back to doing the activities you love!

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As a health care practitioner, Dr. Zoya believes in the importance of acting as a facilitator to provide individuals with the tools to reach their goals; whether it be conservative pain management, rehabilitation of an injury, or prevention of future injury through movement optimization. She has a passion for empowering individuals to maintain a pain-free, active lifestyle and be active decision-makers in their own care. Dr. Zoya has extensive knowledge and competency in diversified chiropractic techniques, myofascial release techniques, rehabilitation exercise, nutrition and patient education.

Dr. Zoya is devoted to living a healthy-active lifestyle. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, spending time outdoors; horseback riding, and hiking.

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Ke (River) Fa (he/him) is a Registered Acupuncturist (RAc) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). River began his healthcare journey in 2006 as a Registered Physiotherapist with the Chinese national gymnastics team, and at the Tian Jin Sickkids Hospital as well as in a clinic setting. He graduated from the Academy of Acupuncture in San Diego (2018), The Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM) and the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in Toronto in 2016.

River is a strong advocate for the rehabilitative sciences and is able to combine the benefits of acupuncture, cupping, and manual therapy into his treatments. His extensive training in three disciplines provides him with the skill to relieve pain and discomfort from sports injury, incorrect posture, accident trauma, digestion and sleep disorders, as well as stress, anxiety and depression.

River has an excellent knowledge base in TCM and techniques for diagnosis and treatment. He may use a combination of acupuncture, myofascial and trigger point release, cupping, tuina, Gua Sha, etc. in his treatments. He looks forward to developing an individualized treatment plan for each patient and directly addressing your requests and resolving your issues.

River’s passion lies in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although he has many certifications, he considers himself a lifelong learner and continues to study TCM in his spare time. He enjoys playing volleyball, table tennis, going to the gym and traveling.

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Damara (she/her) is a graduate of Kikkawa College and a Registered Massage Therapist from Toronto. Damara began her career in the hospitality industry for 14 years, but after experiencing a debilitating back injury, it was through her own rehabilitation that she became fascinated with anatomy, body mechanics and body work. Damara applies a variety of techniques in her treatments while paying attention to flow and incorporating fascial release, trigger point release, Swedish Massage and exercise prescription. She understands that each individual is different and takes the time to develop realistic treatment plans while providing patients with homework to encourage healthy habits and to achieve lasting results.

Damara has a special interest in treating neck and shoulder pain, headaches, nerve pain, movement restrictions, activity based injuries, and stress reduction, Damara’s treatments are focused yet come with an understanding of compensatory structures and addressing underlying issues to optimize physical function. 


Damara is passionate whether the objective is to rehabilitate and relieve an injury or ailment, provide a relaxation massage to help with mental and emotional well-being, or any combination of empowering someone to feel their best and reach their goals.

Outside of work, Damara can usually be found on a tennis court, enjoying nature, traveling or cooking a meal with friends.

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Co-owner, Dr. Glenn Paul Uy completed his schooling at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has been practicing as a chiropractor in the Toronto area since 2005. He is a full-body certified ART® provider and is a registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.

Dr. Glenn’s focus lies in the treatment and prevention of physical injuries, integrating techniques such as Active Release Technique ® , acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and exercise rehabilitation. He uses functional movement assessments to find the root of the problem and address the underlying causes. He is able to relieve the symptoms but also help to prevent reoccurrence. Dr. Glenn enjoys educating his patients about physiology and movement patterns.

Dr. Glenn has a special interest in working with dancers and athletes. He has years of experience treating CrossFit athletes, ballroom, contemporary and ballet dancers, cyclists, soccer players, circus performers, Olympic lifters, and basketball players, just to name a few.

Dr. Glenn began dancing Salsa in 2004 and has performed and competed in Canada, United States, and Europe for the past 10 years. When Dr. Glenn is not in the clinic or dancing, you can find him lifting weights, doing CrossFit, snowboarding, golfing, playing basketball, or spending time with his wife, two sons, and dog.

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Diane is a Registered Physiotherapist and a graduate of the Master of Science in Physical Therapy Program at the University of Toronto. She comes from out West and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.

Diane began working in the finance industry, but a growing love for orthopedics and human movement led her to pursuing physiotherapy. From helping patients take their first steps after trauma, to getting weekend warriors back to hitting their PR’s, Diane has worked with a diverse set of patients, across a wide range of settings

Diane wants to help her patients get back to whatever it is they love doing! She is passionate about educating her patients to better understand their injury, and build a road to recovery. She believes in an individualized plan of management, and can offer a personalized approach consisting of a combination of hands-on treatment including, but not limited to Active Release Therapy and acupuncture, in addition to therapeutic exercise, and education to help patients meet their goals.

Diane is usually coming from, or heading to the gym. She loves tinkering with new recipes at home and exchanging reviews of the city’s countless restaurants. She’s never met a coastline she didn’t like and during her time off she’s always ready for some sun and surf!

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Dr. Ben de Villena is a graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He holds a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health Science from York University, where he was a member of the Dean’s List and Golden Key International Honours Society. Dr. Ben’s journey was inspired by his father who overcame chronic knee pain through Chiropractic care and functional exercises. Ever since then, he made it his mission to challenge people beyond their perceived limitations.

Dr. Ben is certified in both Active Release Therapy (ART) and Medical Acupuncture. His ability to motivate, coupled with his passion for optimizing performance through activities such as running, biking and swimming has helped many patients in the past achieve and exceed their goals. Dr. Ben is dedicated to helping you grow, expand your capabilities, and get to the next level of health. To him, anything is possible!

Fun fact: Dr. Ben was a founding Toronto coach with Orangetheory Fitness and has taught over 1000 classes.

Dr. Ben brings both education and personal experiences to help you thrive. He previously worked with special needs populations at West Park Health Care, and he has seen first-hand what it takes to go from being bedridden to doing jumping jacks. Dr. Ben will give you personalized guidance to help you succeed, no matter what your current level of health is. He believes mastering key movements is essential to building a strong foundation into your later years of life. He is motivated by the body’s ability to continuously adapt and get stronger, which is crucial to overall well-being and successful aging. He makes it a priority to encourage everyone to do something active everyday.

Dr. Ben loves to run, bike, swim, hang out with his cat, and read books during his spare time. In 2022, Dr. Ben became an Ironman and has a few more races on the way!

Instagram: @docbenfit

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Beth is excited to be offering psychotherapy services at Ossington Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. Her approach to psychotherapy includes a client-centred approach to explore the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that move us towards or away from our goals. Beth aims to support clients to incorporate awareness, mindfulness and self-compassion in day-to-day life. Continue reading below to learn more about Beth and her psychotherapy practice!

Beth is a graduate of the Master’s of Occupational Therapy program at University of Toronto. As a registered OT, her focus is working with different mental health populations, supporting and promoting clients to engage in meaningful activities.

Beth is experienced in providing treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep issues, trauma, and recovery from injury. Outside of her work at OCR, Beth works closely with clients in a mental health return-to-work program and is also a co-instructor in the Master’s of Occupational Therapy program at University of Toronto.

Beth has certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is trained in exposure therapy treatment as well as management of concussion. Beth has recently completed training in racial trauma and gender-diverse healthcare practices.

Outside of her passion in working in the mental health field, Beth is an advocate for movement and exercise, as she is an avid runner and fitness trainer at the Academy of Lions gym. Beth is also a foodie and loves to cook.

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