Reviews of Powell Osteopathy and Massage Therapy (Massage Therapist)

g becks

I had a massage therapy treatment from Sarah Powell. She is incredibly professional and the treatment was glorious. As a fellow RMT I find it can be difficult to find someone who ticks all the boxes, but Sarah does it. I highly recommend her!

Emma Kamp

I was recently referred to Sarah for massage therapy from a friend. Sarah's space is warm, inviting and conveniently located downtown with parking reserved for clients. Not to mention she is a great massage therapist!

Annie Guimond

I highly recommend Mark. He is professional and super knowledgeable. I think what I appreciate the most is how he makes a point at explaining and showing you what he thinks is going on with your body. And the best part is that the treatments are undoubtedly effective. I have only been treated twice and I have already seen huge improvments in stuff I have been dealing with for a long time. Definetely 5 stars!

Sunny Birdie

Really lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. I felt like he really listened to the issues I was having and understood completely. He took the time to explain everything to me, and always checked in to see if I had any further questions. I have booked in to see him again. I would highly recommend.

Joel Yip Chuck

I've known Mark Powell for 5 years, in that time he has become a good friend of mine as well as a great member of the Boxing gym I own and operate, TNT Boxing Academy. As part of my duties I train members on a one on one basis which is a physically demanding job that is tough on the joints, tendons and ligaments. Mark is the only one I would trust in taking care of my body as he knows the demands it takes on me on a day to day basis. His treatment for my ailments are world class and I recommend him to any of my members at my gym. We have many members who have come from so many different training backgrounds but come to my gym to get a safe, interactive and effective workout but for any of my members who need specialized trearment for injuries they have suffered prior to coming to my gym there's no one I would trust more than Mark to send them to. Whether it be a competitive boxer who had a previous injury from a sport they played years ago or a mother of 3 who has hip issues from giving birth or someone who was born with knee issues...i've been able to modify their workouts so that they can continue doing what what they come to me to do but also being able to send them to Mark for any specialized treatment for their injuries they have experienced before. It's great to know I have a world class Osteopath that I can rely on not only for myself but for people who trust me with their fitness and their bodies. It's also great that I can bounce ideas of Mark and he can do the same with me as we are both passionate about continuing education and have a respect for the human body and how it should move and function. Nothing but respect for Mark Powell! Joel Yip Chuck Owner/Operator TNT Boxing Academy

Hayley MacLeod

Highly recommend Sarah! I feel so lucky to have found her- I can't say enough good things. Very relaxing, warm environment with a convenient location to boot.

Haley Rose

Both Mark and Sarah are wonderful, personable individuals who are masters of their crafts. I see them both and my back couldn't be happier! They are great at pinpointing your unique needs and treating accordingly. I recommend their practice to all my clients and family/friends in need. Thanks guys!

Cori Nordstrom

Mark is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. He made me aware of postures and movements that will benefit my healing. I highly recommend him if you’re looking for answers you haven’t been able to get in other modalities.

Andrea Harvie

I arrived to my first ever osteopathy consult with no expectations. I left quite impressed. I wanted an explanation of what was happening and what sort of "things" to do to improve. Mark went beyond that. Patiently and emphatically listening to my concerns which he addressed in a very detailed manner. Just what I needed! Also, happened that my issue was not what I thought! Mark pointed to the issue and proceeded to do some exercises. In other words: I arrived unable to put weight on my left kneed and walk out of there feeling 180 degrees better. Mark was very transparent explaining treatment and what I could expect. It's been almost a week and, I am sure that at the end of my treatment I will be 100% better. (Other pluses: consultation room is quite nice, same as the Wellness House where consult is located, quite nice)

Nita

Mark and Sarah are brilliant health professionals. They have transformed how my body feels and functions. In my life, I have seen 50+ practitioners. Mark and Sarah have improved my quality of life in an unprecedented way. I TRUST them inherently. I have worked with them over 2 years for both chronic and acute injuries. Mainly neck and nerve pain. They also treated my friend with old football injuries and my cousin with sciatica. So they came highly recommended to me. They get RESULTS. I could not move my head for months before I saw them. Due to their care, I have complete neck mobility again. They PRIORITIZE PATIENT CARE over making a quick buck. After looking at my neck, Mark reccommended an MRI before he would treat me. Other practitioners had treated me without a second thought and increased damage. The MRI showed spinal cysts. Without Marks careful assessment, I could have been severely injured. They are ACCESSIBLE. If you throw your back out, they will make time for emergencies. No waiting in pain. Mark and Sarah empower you to get involved in healing. They comprehensively explain what is happening with your body. Mark taught me to do nerve flossing and neck strengthening exercises. Sarah teaches me breathing exercises to calm my nervous system. Their skills are complementary. Sarah relaxes your body. Soothing out pain and calming the nervous system. Mark improves mobility. Gentle techniques but with massive results. His medical knowledge and breadth has been a huge resource. Also they are both so lovely and funny. I don't know where I would be without them.

Peter Szabo

I've had two massages with Sarah Powell and both were amazing. She's very attentive to my needs and always asks if she's applying too much pressure or not enough. Today she loosened up a tense shoulder and upper back beautifully, and basically knocked me out into a blissfully relaxed state. Oh, and I've had regular massages for almost 30 years with many practitioners and Sarah's face cradle is without a doubt THE MOST COMFORTABLE I've ever used; even with a face mask on, there was no buildup of sinus pressure or stuffy or runny nose. I've booked my next massage with Sarah and am already looking forward to it. :)

Michael Robinson

I found Mr. Powell to be quite knowledgeable and very professional. His skill set is extensive and he was prepared to offer several treatment options in order to help resolve my issue. I've recommended his services to both friends and family. The appointments are easy to make. The clinic is bright and friendly. Parking is a breeze.

Chris Gregory

Sarah is amazing!

Erin Tusa (Erin Tusa Singing Inc)

I am working with Mark now to fix chronic low back pain. His assessment was specific and individualized, which I really appreciated. I love his philosophy. I left feeling more aware and in tune with my injury, and I feel confident that he can help me move past this injury and live pain free. I will recommend to clients, friends and family in future!

Rebecca Hipple

Friendly staff, great service. Sarah was very attentive to my needs. Would absolutely recommend getting any service offered there. Will be returning soon and referring all my friends and family. Thanks for such a wonderful experience.

Tracy Cobham

True professional from the moment you walk into Mark's Clinic to the moment you leave. Mark has an incredible ability to quickly assess your injury and start treatment. After my first treatment I had no pain and quickly gained full strength in 4 sessions. I will absolutely not hesitate to refer anyone to Mark. Tracy Cobham PS Mark's punctuality is unmatched!

nicola martin

Excellent, professional care!

Shannon Gordon

I have been to multiple massage therapists in Guelph and Sarah is hands down the best! From the office and massage room atmosphere, to the essential oils, hot towels, super comfortable massage table, and her knowledge of the body, I have not had a better massage experience. Mark is a fantastic osteopath practitioner. He is helping to manage my migraine and hip issues. Both Sarah and Mark do thorough assessments and use a holistic approach to treat their patients. This team is professional, friendly, and highly effective. Highly recommend!

Susie

Had struggled for 2 years with chronic pain in my neck and shoulder area despite trying many traditional forms of treatment i.e. chiropractors, acupuncture, physiotherapy, massage, shock-wave therapy etc. Nothing seem to work. Reluctantly, I googled osteopaths and thought I'd give Mark a try given his reviews. Was extremely hesitant given what I knew about the treatment but was blown away and how much he was able to help me. Through 5 treatments I am happy to report I am pain free and not requiring continued care by any treating practitioners. Would highly recommend both Mark & Sarah (RMT) for anyone who's struggled but had no success with traditional treatment.

Leann Schneider

Sarah is a fantastic RMT - personalized to your needs, incorporating some breath work at the beginning and end, and making me feel safe with the necessary COVID protocols. Not to mention very friendly and professional!

Colour Blotch

Both Mark and Sarah Powell are amazing! Sarah is the only massage therapist I've ever seen who actually managed to give me instant and long lasting relief from my aches and pains. Mark is super professional and very informative about my injuries/pains and helps me understand them. And, most importantly, Mark has been super helpful in the improvement of my injuries!

Andy Timmerman

Sarah is wonderful to see for a massage - she takes the time to really hear about pain and conditions, and provides a clear plan for what to expect from the treatment. She is very receptive to feedback during the massage, and I always end up incredibly relaxed afterward. The clinic space is also lovely and I appreciate having free parking on-site.

A Good

Sarah is an incredible massage therapist. She has so much knowledge of the human body, and is definitely a natural! She and Mark are such a great team, offering really exceptional care. I fully recommend seeing them!

Linda Tami

Attention to detail and very professional

Liz Smeets

Sarah is a great massage therapist, she's the 4th therapist I tried in town and definitely the best one. Very kind, warm amazing person! I feel so relaxed after the treatment. She could also immediately tell me what caused my lower back issues and sent me exercise videos to help with this as well, so amazing!

Eva McCauley

Mark is an amazing osteopath and I can't recommend him highly enough. I've been going to see him for around a year and he has helped me immeasurably, successfully treating me for conditions that many other practitioners (massage, physiotherapy etc.) were unable to heal. His depth of knowledge, sensitivity, and his lovely personality make him an amazing healer... he's also very funny... We're so lucky to have both him and Sarah in our city! I have known Sarah Powell as an amazing yoga teacher for years, but just recently have started to come to her for massage therapy, and have been blown away by her healing abilities. With her in-depth knowledge of the human body as a result of her extensive yoga experience training, and her sensitivity to her individual clients, I have found her to be an excellent massage therapist and I recommend her most highly!

Paul Nichols

I’ve used both the osteopathy and massage services and always have a great experience. Both Mark and Sarah have such wonderful pace and flow. A very peaceful experience with great energy throughout even while tackling some trouble areas. They complement each other to extend any osteopathy work into my massage to really solve the tough problems… and then I basically float out of the room :)

Jacy Erling

Sarah was recommended to me for massage from my mom after just one visit! I am so glad I booked an appointment with her and have since had many! She has such a calming presence and it makes every massage so mentally and physically beneficial. The building is beautiful and very clean. Highly recommend!

Danielle Brisson

Mark has done wonders for our family. He is very precise. You can tell he enjoys his work. I have referred him to my friends.

Dan Anstett

Mark is extremely knowledgeable and trained. In my own experience I can say that he is extremely well versed in everything to do with back mechanics and the spine. He has taken courses under the best in the world in this area and it shows. Highly recommended.

R. Corbett

Mark at the Guelph Wellness House is amazing! Super knowledgeable and very caring and detail oriented. I won't go anywhere else. Thanks to Mark for fixing me!

Sarah Margaret Kirby

Mark is knowledgeable, competent and professional. He was able to properly and efficiently assess and treat my ankle injury. A great practitioner for active individuals looking to healthily return to normal activity.

Jenna Gollinger

Sarah was fantastic, welcoming, and professional. Very glad to be referred to her!

Edward Dywan

I very rarely leave reviews but I had tried everything for my low back pain and it wasn’t until I visited Mark Powell that I got any lasting relief. He really seems to know what he’s doing. Thanks Mark!

Kathy McCallum

I found the treatment I have received from Mark & Sarah to be professional, helpful & caring. I was suffering from pressure on a nerve in my neck that was causing pain & numbness in my arm and fingers. Sarah's massage helped to loosen my tight muscles so that Mark was able to do his treatment. They worked well in tandem to relieve my pain & the numbness I was experiencing. They are both good listeners and are very gentle. These are qualities I value in any health care professional. This was the first time I have received treatment from an Osteopath. I would highly recommend Mark & Sarah Powell.

Eric L

As a physiotherapist I have referred some of my most challenging cases to Mr. Mark Powell. Mark has exception assessment and treatment skills. The feedback I have received from my patients is that he is warm, knowledgable, and takes the time to explain the diagnosis and the treatments clearly. I am confident to refer patients to Mark in the future!

Sarah Todoschuk

I’ve just recently started seeing Sarah (the RMT) and it’s been great so far. I’ve seen a lot of massage therapists and I was super impressed/felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend her if you are in the Guelph area. Super easy to book with them, there is parking behind the building and they have options for evening appointments, which is great! Looking forward to my next appointment ????

Claudette Taylor

Mark is a very knowledgeable and professional. I had strained/pulled muscles in my back and Mark was able to explain to me in detail what i had done to my back. He gave me 2 treatments and it gave me much needed relief from the pain of muscle spasms. I would highly recommend Mark .

Kathy Stapleton

Top notch. Very skilled and knowledgeable. I am feeling so much better!!!

Jessica Mann

Sarah and Mark are great practitioners. Both are incredibly knowledgeable and amazing at what they do!

brian pittana

What more can I say about Mark except professional and knowledgeable all the way. I appreciate the fact that he possesses the one quality that distinguishes him from other professionals, he listens. I reap the benefits of his treatments after each and every visit. Referred many to him by word of mouth and will keep referring people to him. Can't praise him enough. He's kept me going and functional over many years.

Eric Cruickshank

Mark is incredible. I went to see him after many months of other forms of treatment and getting no where in my recovery. My first visit was like no other initial visit I have ever attended. Mark took the time to really listen to me, after that he laid out exactly what his expectations of me where and what I could expect from him in his treatment. He is a true professional, and I will visit him for every other injury in my future.

Lorie Mills

I love working with Sarah ! Great communication, she's intuitive and cares about your well-being, I also feel amazing after my treatments!

M

Always the first person I turn to when experiencing headaches and neck/shoulder pain. Very professional, very knowledgeable and the very best at what he does.

James Thatcher

The team of Mark (Osteopath) and Sarah (Massage Therapist) is excellent ! When dealing with some aches and pains, Mark and Sarah communicate with each other and you to combine their efforts to do what's best for your needs to get back to health. Great massage on the shoulders and neck today! Thanks Sarah!

Maddie Petrie

Mark is professional, knowledgeable and has a very warm and comforting way about him! He has given me a lot of relief from upper back and neck pain.

R D

This is my second summer in Canada coming to visit Mark for treatment and it is because of him that I can now sleep at night without waking up in pain from ankylosis spondylitis in the lower back area. He is now treating me for the arthritis in both knees. I cannot recommend Mark’s help highly enough.

Soul Rider

He fixed my back in 1 session!! Mark really understands the body and is very professional and respectful. I would highly recommend him!

jerome giovinazzo

Just had an amazing massage with Sara Powell at her new office, what an absolute treat. She truly is a natural at what she does. Sara made me feel at ease, and confident that i was "in good hands":) i had severe neck pain for the past week or so and sure enough, the day after the massage my neck was virtually back to normal. Highly recommended!

Chelsey Sowden

Mark and Sarah are both wonderful! Initially booked treatment with Mark after experiencing pain in my back for a couple of months with no relief. Ended up seeing Sarah as well for a massage therapy treatment. They straightened me right out! Both are very knowledgable, professional and made me feel more than comfortable during treatment. It is very evident that they truely enjoy helping people to overcome their injuries and get healthy. Highly recommend!

Josh Toohill

I have seen both Mark and Sarah for a variety of injuries. They keep me moving and enjoying what I love to do. Both have a unique approach to their practice and their passion for helping their clients is very obvious. Keep at it guys!

Audra Mitchell

Mark and Sarah Powell are magic! I've struggled with pain for years (from athletic injuries, migraines and a recent car accident) and working with these two has made it possible to experience life pain-free. Mark is a highly skilled and intuitive osteopath whose gentle but effective approach has changed my whole understanding of how to address pain. He has been invaluable in reducing headaches, tension and in retraining my body to relax more effectively. Sarah is more than just an RMT - she combines multiple techniques and tools (including aromatherapy, cupping and breathwork) in an immersive experience that feels like a full day at a spa and lasts for days afterwards. Both are lovely people and always happy to educate and answer questions. Highest recommendation!

Courtney Edgerton

Mark Powell is great at what he does. Super helpful and always leave feeling better than when I walked in. He is always professional and friendly. Out of the osteopaths I have seen in the past Mark is the best. 10/10 would recommend.

Kathy Mceachern

It was a delight to book an appointment at such a cheerful and friendly clinic established in a great location of Guelph. Marks exceptional treatments has released many years of pain and discomfort in my hand, arm and shoulder. Thanks Mark

Emily P

Sarah is awesome! I started seeing her because of shoulder and elbow pain and the improvement I've felt in both has been such a relief. Her massages have a great flow to them and she creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere that leaves me feeling amazing after every session. The space is comfortable and clean and there is convenient parking. Highly recommend!

Paige B

Mmm, Thursday afternoon massage with Sarah is still ripping through my holiday weekend. Special thanks to the yogi finish. I'll definitely be back before the new year!

Ben Hazlett

Very knowledgeable, glad I found him would recommend him to anyone trying to fix the problem rather than a bandaid solution.

marielle baer

I just had a McGill back and hip assessment with Mark this week. I left with an explanation of the cause of the pain, postures to avoid irritating it and personalized instructions for the Big 3 exercises to rebuil my back so I can dominate on the squash court! He also squeezed in a bit of treatment of my hip. I am happy to be on the right track finally and happy to have such a competent osteopath to refer family, friends and clients to.

Tiny House Nomads

Mark Powell is the only practitioner that has been able to help me with my back injury. I struggled for 12 (from age 19-31) years with back pain, discomfort and progressive worsening overtime. In this time, I visited the usual round of practitioners; physiotherapy, doctors, chiropractor, acupuncture, massage and osteopath. None helped. After visiting Mark Powell I could tell his approach was different. Mark helped me understand my injury and put me on a program of recovery. I am now now 6 months without pain and I am stronger than ever! I have a completely different outlook on life, and I thank Mark Powell for that. I recommend Mark Powell fully and completely.

Kim Palazzo

I have been going to Mark for treatment since May 2017 and find him to be very knowledgeable, helpful, and professional, yet easy-going. My case is quite complicated, including tendonitis, allergies, gallstones, and headaches, yet Mark has been able to offer/perform effective options for treatment allowing for great pain relief. He was referred to me by one of his colleagues and I am very grateful to have been sent his way! I have spoken quite highly of Mark to family and friends and now my husband is receiving successful treatment from him as well. He is very good at what he does!

Jessy Courtemanche

Book a massage with Sarah. I promise you will leave so relaxed! The best! I highly recommend 90 minutes. Game changer!

tim nicks

Amazing help with my chronic back pain, love the timelines he uses, lots of time for discussing concerns and physical work. Mark matches my energy and we have very productive sessions....brilliant ! thanks Mark.

john stahlbaum

Great guy, amazing work, I swear its magic, he fixes me up everytime

Elise Puddy

Mark is a super great Osteopath. His knowledge, assessment, and treatment skills are top of the line. He also considers how to explain things in a manner where you can understand whats going on. He has helped me so much with my injury and I am so thankful. Highly recommend Mark Powell Osteopathy.

Mackenzie Cunningham

Just started going here to see the RMT and love it so far! Sarah is slowly but surely helping me deal with my lower back pain I’ve had for as long as I could remember.

Jessica Hand

Mark is an amazing osteopath! He has fixed my neck pain that I never thought could be fixed. Highly recommend him!