Simone Valere
Etobicoke,Canada
Summary
Experienced Massage Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner specializing in customized therapeutic interventions. Expertise in anatomy and biomechanics, effectively utilizing diverse massage and osteopathic techniques to alleviate pain and address client concerns. In-depth knowledge of Ontario's Massage Therapy and Osteopathy regulations and standards. Proven ability to prepare expert opinions and deliver expert testimony in various professional settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Massage Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Pura Vida Family Health Centre
Mississauga, Canada
01.1997 - Current
- Working successfully within a clinical team.
- Currently practicing at Pura Vida Family Health Centre.
Expert Opinion - Standard Practice in Osteopathy
Victor Vallance Blais LLP
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided verbal and written expert opinion regarding a matter of Standards of Practice in the profession of Osteopathy in Ontario.
Expert Opinion Consultation
Ministry of the Attorney General
Peterborough, Canada
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Review of witness accounts and witness testimony.
- Consulted with counsel before the trial and during court proceedings in matters of the Standards of the Massage Therapy Profession.
Expert Witness
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Toronto, Canada
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided written and verbal expert opinion on various cases brought to the Inquiries, Complaints, Reports, and Discipline Committees.
Expert Witness
Ministry of the Attorney General
Toronto, Canada
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided expert testimony at trial (via video conference) regarding Standards of Practice in Massage Therapy in Ontario (file #854446).
Content Specialist
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Toronto, Canada
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Managed the development, maintenance, and day-to-day execution of the Objectively Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE) and MCQ exams.
Examiner
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Toronto, Canada
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
- Worked successfully within the guidelines set out by the Examination Committee
- College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Teacher - Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
Toronto, Canada
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Taught several courses including Jurisprudence/Ethics, Anatomy, Treatments and Massage Techniques.
- Supervised outreach programs.
Curriculum Writer/Teacher
Kikkawa College
Toronto, Canada
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Worked successfully as part of a team to develop a new curriculum for the Massage Therapy program.
- Taught a variety of courses including Massage Techniques and Treatments.
Education
Diploma - Osteopathic Manual Practice
Canadian College of Osteopathy
Toronto, ON01.2016
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Kikkawa College
Toronto, ON01.1997
Bachelor of Science Degree -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON01.1994
Research
A Qualitative Study of the Patient-Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Relationship on Patients’ Perceived Healing Process and Progress
Credentials
- B.Sc.
- RMT
- D.O.M.P
- D.Sc.O
Research
A Qualitative Study of the Patient-Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Relationship on Patients’ Perceived Healing Process and Progress
Accomplishments
Andrew Taylor Still, D.O., award for the most representative thesis for
the advancement of Osteopathy in the field of Philosophical and
Sociological Research.
Timeline
Expert Opinion - Standard Practice in Osteopathy
Victor Vallance Blais LLP
02.2023 - 11.2024
Expert Opinion Consultation
Ministry of the Attorney General
01.2022 - 06.2022
Expert Witness
Ministry of the Attorney General
06.2021 - 06.2021
Expert Witness
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
01.2017 - 12.2021
Content Specialist
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
07.2010 - 02.2014
Examiner
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
04.2007 - 11.2007
Teacher - Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
01.2004 - 12.2005
Curriculum Writer/Teacher
Kikkawa College
01.1998 - 12.2003
Registered Massage Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Pura Vida Family Health Centre
01.1997 - Current
Diploma - Osteopathic Manual Practice
Canadian College of Osteopathy
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Kikkawa College
Bachelor of Science Degree -
University of Guelph
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