Dave Ellis

David Ellis C.A.T.(C), DOMP, Diploma In Osteopathic Manual Practice [Clinic Owner]

David Ellis is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the health and wellness field. He completed his Athletic Therapy training at Sheridan College in 1998 and later went on to earn his Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy.

David has worked extensively at the national, international, and professional levels of sport, including with the Ottawa Roughriders (CFL), University of Western Ontario football, Canadian and international figure skating, national soccer programs, and collegiate hockey. His broad range of experience spans from elite athletes to weekend warriors.

Over the years, David has developed a particular passion for working with Oakville’s running community—supporting clients through everything from their first 5K to qualifying for Ironman Hawaii.

In 2005, David completed his osteopathic thesis on “The Effects of Osteopathic Treatment on Oxygen Saturation Levels in a Smoking Population as Measured With a Pulse Oximeter,” further deepening his understanding of the body’s healing capacity.

David and Linda opened Balance Point Health Centre in 2008, and in July 2023, transitioned the clinic to a home-based practice in Oakville. This change has allowed for a more personalized and focused experience for clients, while continuing to offer the same high standard of care. Linda also runs her portion of the practice virtually, offering functional health and nutrition support.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or optimizing athletic performance, David brings a wealth of knowledge and a hands-on approach to help you feel and move your best.

What does an Osteopath do?

Osteopathy facilitates the health of joints and muscles through non-invasive manual therapy, strengthening the muscuskeletal framework of whole body, rather than it’s individual systems. Osteopathy  aims to restore proper balance and function, to allow your body to heal through it’s natural processes.

Osteopathy is a complementary therapy. It is used alongside conventional treatment to improve health.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy focuses on facilitating the health of joints and muscles through non-invasive manual therapy, helping to strengthen the framework of the body, and acts as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medicine.

Learn more about Osteopathy