A Whole-Body Approach to Better Movement

Osteopathic care and performance training tailored to how you move, what you need, and where you want to go.

PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO

Care That Looks at the Whole Picture

At Dawson Osteopathy & Performance, we take an individualized approach to movement, function and physical performance.

Osteopathic care is tailored to your history, presentation and goals, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and functions as a whole. Where appropriate, treatment can be complemented by movement strategies and exercise to help you build confidence and stay active beyond the treatment room.

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Osteopathic care begins with understanding you, not just the concern that brought you in. Your history, movement and goals help guide an individualized approach to care.

Treatment may include hands-on techniques, movement strategies, exercise and education tailored to your needs.

Individualized Care for How You Move

OSTEOPATHY

Training is built around your goals, experience and the way you move. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, improve overall fitness or develop sport-specific skills, programming is individualized to help you progress with purpose.

Personal training is available in one-on-one and small-group settings, with options including strength and conditioning, general fitness, combat sports training and self-defence training.

Build Strength. Move With Purpose.

PERFORMANCE

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Care & Training Built Around the Individual

WHO WE WORK WITH


For people looking to improve the body’s innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate - thereby better managing illness, pain and mobility restriction.

Improved Function


For those looking to move well, build strength, stay active and feel more confident in their bodies.

Active Adults


From beginners without an athletic background to competitive athletes focused on performance, resilience and continued progression.

Athletes & Combat Sports


Individualized care and training adapted to different ages, abilities, backgrounds and levels of experience.

All Ages & Abilities

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JOE DAWSON, M.OMSc

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Personal Trainer & Coach

With a background spanning osteopathy, strength and conditioning, coaching and competitive sport, Joe brings a practical, movement-focused perspective to both care and training.

His experience as a coach, trainer and athlete shapes an approach that is collaborative, adaptable and focused on helping people move with greater confidence - whether in everyday life, training or sport.

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