Manual Osteopathy in Toronto with Mark Rofail, DOMP
Aches Away Toronto Massage Therapy offers manual osteopathy in downtown Toronto at 2 Carlton Street, Suite 707, above College Station. In Ontario, manual osteopathy is not a regulated health profession. People may use the term "osteopath" when searching for this service, but at Aches Away it is provided by Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Mark Rofail, DOMP. Manual osteopathy is a hands-on service that may include an assessment of movement and manual techniques selected for the individual visit. An initial manual osteopathy visit at Aches Away is 60 minutes and costs $138 + HST.
Mark Rofail, DOMP — Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. Mark joined Aches Away in November 2026 and leads the manual osteopathy service at the clinic, including the Mother & Baby Visit in the Motherhood program. Before Aches Away, he practised at Oona, a Toronto perinatal clinic.
What manual osteopathy is
An Osteopathic Manual Practitioner uses a hands-on assessment to consider movement in areas such as the pelvis, spine, ribcage, and diaphragm. At Aches Away, "where it hurts isn't where it starts" expresses our assessment philosophy: the practitioner may consider areas beyond the place where symptoms are felt. Treatment may include manual techniques such as soft tissue work, joint mobilization, myofascial release, cranial techniques, and visceral techniques, selected according to the practitioner's assessment and the individual visit.
Common reasons people book
People commonly book manual osteopathy at Aches Away for concerns such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, jaw (TMJ) tension, sciatica-type leg pain, sports-related concerns, and pregnancy or postpartum concerns. A first visit begins with an assessment. If manual osteopathy does not appear to be the best fit, we can discuss another service or practitioner at the clinic as an appropriate next step.
Your first visit
Sixty minutes: a health history conversation, a hands-on assessment of movement, treatment, and a plain-language discussion of the practitioner's assessment and possible next steps. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. You will receive a detailed receipt for your extended health plan; we do not direct-bill.
Prices
- Initial Assessment + Treatment, 60 min$138 + HST
- Follow-up, 60 min$138 + HST
- Follow-up, 45 min$115 + HST
- Follow-up, 30 min$85 + HST
Motherhood program manual osteopathy, including the Mother & Baby Visit, is priced on the Motherhood pages.
Questions
- Do I need a referral to see an osteopath in Toronto?
- No. You can book directly online or by phone. Some extended health plans ask for a physician's note for reimbursement; check your plan if that matters to you.
- Is manual osteopathy covered by insurance?
- Coverage for manual osteopathy varies by insurer and plan. Check your plan's coverage requirements before booking if reimbursement is important to you. We provide a detailed receipt after each visit for you to submit; we do not direct-bill insurers.
- What is the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor or physiotherapist?
- The professions differ in training, regulation, scope, and approach. At Aches Away, DOMP practitioners provide manual osteopathy using hands-on assessment and manual techniques. Chiropractors and physiotherapists are regulated health professionals in Ontario and may use different assessment and care approaches. Our clinic coordinates care and may cross-refer between practitioners when another clinic service appears to be a more appropriate starting point.
- Where are you located?
- 2 Carlton Street, Suite 707, Toronto, at Yonge and Carlton, above College Station on Line 1. The 506 Carlton streetcar also stops nearby.
- How many visits will I need?
- That depends on your individual circumstances and the practitioner's assessment. At your first visit, we can discuss the assessment and possible next steps, and you decide how to proceed.
- Do you offer osteopathy during pregnancy?
- Yes. Prenatal manual osteopathy is part of our Motherhood program, and Mark Rofail's Mother & Baby Visit covers mother and baby in one 60-minute booking. See the Motherhood pages for program details and pricing.
Manual osteopathy at Aches Away Toronto Massage Therapy, 2 Carlton St Suite 707, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 · (647) 424-4528 · Open 7 days: Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Sat and Sun 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.