At Align Osteopathy, Medhavi Bandara provides gentle, hands-on Manual Osteopathic care to support individuals seeking relief from a wide range of symptoms. Each treatment is guided by refined palpation skills and a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. With a whole-body approach, Medhavi offers personalized assessments and treatments tailored to your body’s unique presentation at each visit. Always with the goal of restoring ease, function, and supporting the body’s natural ability to self-heal and self-regulate.
Medhavi is dedicated to helping patients better understand their bodies and the treatment process. Pain or dysfunction is not always rooted where it’s felt, which is why treatment may be directed to areas that seem unrelated. This whole-body approach is a defining characteristic of osteopathic care and one that sets it apart from other modalities.
Her curiosity with how the human body moves and functions began in childhood. she was an active child, participating in a range of sports including Badminton, Track and Field, Cross-country skiing, and Biathlon, along with weight lifting at the gym. Over time, recurrent issues such as back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain led me to develop a deeper appreciation for the body’s natural healing capabilities. It wasn’t until her first experience with an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner that everything changed, where she witnessed how gentle, hands-on care could improve posture, body misalignments and affect the nervous system all at the same time. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in osteopathy.
Medhavi brings a well-rounded foundation in biomechanics and manual therapy through her academic background in kinesiology, five years of experience as a personal trainer, and a four-year osteopathic education at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. Her own journey with chronic pain and injury continues to shape her deeply empathetic, thoughtful, and patient-centered approach. She views osteopathy as a lifelong learning journey and remains committed to professional growth. Medhavi actively participates in continuing education and regularly engages with osteopathic literature to refine her skills and expand her understanding of both the science and art behind osteopathic manual therapy.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic discomfort, or simply looking to feel more balanced in your body, Medhavi’s calm, grounded presence ensures that every patient feels seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
