Tides Center For Counselling & Health

Credentials

  • Manual Osteopathic Therapist, with honours (MOT) 
  • CranioSacral Therapist (CST) 
  • Advanced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Debra Burk

Manual Osteopathic Therapist & CranioSacral/Fascial Therapist

Meet Debra,

Debra is a dedicated Manual Osteopathic Therapist since 2019 with a specialized focus in CranioSacral Therapy (CST), a gentle yet powerful approach to healing that supports the body’s natural ability to release pain and dysfunction. Practicing CST since 2011, Debra has completed four core levels through the renowned Upledger Institute, including training in Somatic Emotional Release (SER). With over 15 years of experience in Massage Therapy, she brings a deep understanding of the body’s interconnected systems.

Debra’s approach goes beyond symptom relief — she works to uncover and treat the root causes of imbalance. By integrating techniques such as Osteoarticulations, Fascial release, Visceral manipulation, and Lymphatic drainage, she helps restore the body’s structural integrity and promote optimal function. Her treatments place a strong emphasis on the central nervous system and vagus nerve, key players in regulating the body’s stress response and promoting a state of deep rest and healing.

Through her gentle, intuitive touch, Debra supports the release of stored physical and emotional trauma, often facilitating Somatic Emotional Release during sessions. This holistic method is especially helpful for conditions such as migraines, anxiety, chronic pain, TMJ, PTSD, and more. Her care is safe and effective for clients of all ages.

Benefits of Manual Osteopathic Therapy (MOT) with Debra:
  • Improves mobility and relaxes the musculoskeletal system
  • Enhances circulation by reducing restrictions in joints, fascia, and organs
  • Supports healthy posture by addressing structural imbalances
  • Calms the nervous system, reducing stress and restoring balance
  • Promotes healing of soft tissues affected by injuries, surgeries, or trauma
  • Facilitates the release of emotional tension held in the body

Debra is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and experience lasting relief. Her goal is always to support the body’s innate healing intelligence—restoring health by addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Education

  • Registered Massage Therapist (2009)
    2200 Hour Advanced Massage Diploma from Northern Institute of Massage Therapy including Lensen techniques
  • Manual Osteopath (2019) Honours with Distinction
    1180 hour diploma from MOCC- Manual Osteopathic College of Canada Advanced Myofascial remodelling, Cranio Osteopathic Techniques, Visceral Manipulation, and Lymphatic Osteopathic Therapy
  • Additional Training
    CranioSacral Therapy – 4 Core levels and advanced techniques including Somatic Emotional Release. Orthopedic Massage Techniques, Dynamic Cupping, Bioflex cold laser training, Graston techniques, Orthrokinetic TMJ/trigeminal nerve release and so much more…

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I specialize in the areas of:

  • CranioSacral Therapy
  • Manual Osteopathy
  • Orthopedic Massage techniques
  • Myofascial release 

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