Physio + Hamel Gatineau

Paul Touchette

Osteopath

An experienced osteopath with over 36 years of practice, Paul combines expertise and a holistic approach to offer tailored care to all ages, promoting bodily balance and lasting well-being through attentive listening and an innovative method.

About Me

A graduate in physiotherapy from Laval University and in osteopathy from the Centre Ostéopathique du Québec, Paul has accumulated over 36 years of experience and continuous learning. Passionate about his profession, he is fully dedicated to supporting a very diverse clientele, ranging from infants, adolescents, and adults to seniors.

Her holistic vision and attentive listening allow her to understand in depth the messages that the body transmits. Paul is driven by a real passion for the interaction of different anatomical systems, which he constantly deepens through further training and up-to-date reading.

This quest for knowledge allows him to offer adapted and personalized care, with an innovative epigenetic approach specific to osteopathy. Recognized for his expertise and caring approach, Paul is committed to maximizing therapeutic outcomes and guiding each patient towards sustainable balance and a better quality of life.

Academic training
  • Diploma in osteopathy, Centre ostéopathique du Québec (COQ) – 1999
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Laval University – 1988
  • Fascia: Evidence and Practice – 2023
  • Osteopathic Approach to Cranial Asymmetries and Torticollis – 2022
  • Neurodynamic approach to peripheral and cranial nerves and the dura mater – 2021
  • Embryokinesis: the dynamics and biodynamics of the embryo – 2019
  • Normalizing Brain Dynamics and Treating Concussion Sequelae – 2018
  • Normalization of the brain-abdominal and harmonization of the brain-gut axis – 2017
  • The use of fulcrums in osteopathy – 2016
  • Treatment and dialogue with the emotional body – 2016
  • Concept of motility of embryological origin, Part 1 – 2016
  • Endocrinology and osteopathic integrative approach – 2016
  • Intelligence of the tide and the log fascial relationship – 2015
  • Natural Approach to Fertility – 2015
  • Dento-facial Orthopedics and Orality, Medical Imaging: Perinatal and Pediatric – 2014
  • Osteopathic Diagnosis by the Expression of Life (MRP) in tissues – Phase 1 – 2014
  • Energy, Osteopathy: matter, movement and interrelations – 2014
  • Neuroscience applied to osteopathy: Link with the central chain, tree of life – 2014
  • Neonatal Adaptation: Perinatal and Pediatric – 2013
  • Clinical Approach to the Skull: Pregnancy and Childbirth – 2013
  • New approach in the manipulation and normalization of the spine and pelvis for hyperalgic, elderly and polytraumatized people – 2013
  • Clinical Approach to the Cranium: Anatomy and Physiology of the Newborn Cranium – 2012
  • Tissue approach to osteopathy – 2012
  • The analysis of nonverbal behaviour, a proactive approach to communication – part 1 – 2012
  • Decoding your client’s non-verbal – part 2 – 2012
  • Harmonic techniques – 2011
  • Osteopathy, tensegrity, spinal cord pulling force, facial helix and overtone singing – 2011
  • The somato-emotional lesion osteopathy and focusing – 2009
  • Uro-gynecology – 2006
  • Glandular Balance – 2006
  • Disorders of the Head, Neck and Teeth – 2004
  • Osteo-articular disorders – 2003
  • Training in Perinatal and Pediatric Osteopathy: Clinical Approach to the Cranium – Anatomy and Physiology of the Newborn Cranium modules 1-2-3-4 – 2013-2014
  • Dento-facial Orthopedics and Orality – Medical Imaging – 2014
  • Pregnancy-related pain
  • Baby
  • Orthopedic injuries
  • Chronic or unknown pain
  • All types of painful conditions
  • Osteopath in private practice – since 1995
  • Osteopathic teacher at the Centre Ostéopathique du Québec (COQ) – 2000-2006
  • Hospital physiotherapist – 1988-2000
  • Active member on various orthopaedic committees – 1988-2000