Alex, DOMP — Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and a hands-on bodywork professional for over 20 years. Before opening this practice I founded and ran two Ottawa-area spas — Hot Rock Spa (Carp) and Löyly Spa (North Gower). Those years taught me how a body lets go. Osteopathy taught me what to do once it does. My story & credentials →
These kind words come from guests of our founder's Ottawa-area spas over the years. The setting has changed — the same standard of care continues here at ALX.
“Everything was simply top-notch. Alex greeted me with the warmest smile and guided me through the whole experience. After a traditional steam session, I had a session with Alex as an osteopath — truly next-level manual therapy. My neck had been bothering me, and I left feeling incredibly refreshed and rejuvenated.”
Read on Google ↗“A perfect birthday celebration. Alex and Maria were very professional and explained every treatment beforehand. We enjoyed the whole experience, especially the hot-leaves treatment and the relaxation massage. A great, unique experience.”
Read on Google ↗“Alex and his assistant Maria masterfully led us through several sessions blending different traditions. Combined with the moisturizing massage at the end, we felt euphoric and detoxified. That night I slept very deeply and awoke feeling rejuvenated.”
Read on Google ↗“From the moment we arrived, the experience was exceptional — pristine, serene and private. For anyone serious about naturopathic healing and non-invasive treatments, I highly recommend it. The expert care makes it an unparalleled choice for a revitalizing escape.”
Read on Google ↗“My Valentine couples package was wonderful. We were treated to a great relaxation massage, and left in complete relaxation. We look forward to returning in the future.”
Read on Google ↗“Amazing experience, unlike any other. Alex talked us through the treatments, including aromatherapy and full-body massage. We were so relaxed by the end. Thank you Alex and Maria!”
Read on Google ↗“The perfect way to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. Alex was very welcoming and professional, and the one-on-one care made us feel very special. We will be back!”
Read on Google ↗“The passion for healing and the skill in facilitating treatments was unbelievable — and then came the massage of the century. I highly, highly recommend it.”
Read on Google ↗“Our second time with Alex providing his services, and it is such an amazing experience. Having the place to yourself makes it absolutely perfect.”
Read on Google ↗“Alex and Maria are very good at what they do. I highly recommend them whether it is a special occasion or just because you need to relax, rest or restore. Thank you, Alex.”
Read on Google ↗“We left feeling completely refreshed and invigorated. Alex and Maria were incredibly detailed in explaining everything and made us feel so welcome. A truly one-of-a-kind experience.”
Read on Google ↗“The personal attention of the host was fantastic. Every aspect was customized and tailored to us. Sauna, massage and more were all outstanding.”
Read on Google ↗“The staff was incredibly professional and attentive, and the attention to detail was impeccable. We left feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. Highly recommend for top-notch service.”
Read on Google ↗“From my entrance to my massage and sauna, it was the most amazing experience — one of the best I have ever had at a spa. A must-try, and very fair prices.”
Read on Google ↗“We booked the couples package for our anniversary and got so much more. Impossible to put into words. The skin-moisturizing massage is a sensual way back to earth.”
Read on Google ↗It's a systems approach to the body. Osteopathy treats the whole body as one interconnected system — tissues, fluids and energy working together. It draws on many techniques, from traditional massage through to gentle osteo-cranial correction. It feels good, and it works. Most of all it's about interaction — synergy: hard to explain in words, easy to show with hands.
That's why my sessions feel like a relaxation massage — warm, calm, unhurried hands-on work — but work like a treatment: they ease the tension you feel and gently correct the cause underneath it, so it's less likely to return. Relaxation isn't the goal here — it's the doorway. More about osteopathy, in plain language →
A private, one-guest-at-a-time studio at 1415 Woodroffe Avenue, next to Algonquin College — single treatment rooms and a couples room, warm light, a closed door.
Free private parking beside the building — enter from David Drive
These kind words come from guests of our founder's Ottawa-area spas over the years. The setting has changed — the same standard of care continues here at ALX.
“The passion for healing and the skill in facilitating treatments was unbelievable — and then came the massage of the century. I highly, highly recommend it.”
Read on Google ↗“Our second time with Alex providing his services, and it is such an amazing experience. Having the place to yourself makes it absolutely perfect.”
Read on Google ↗“Alex and Maria are very good at what they do. I highly recommend them whether it is a special occasion or just because you need to relax, rest or restore. Thank you, Alex.”
Read on Google ↗“We left feeling completely refreshed and invigorated. Alex and Maria were incredibly detailed in explaining everything and made us feel so welcome. A truly one-of-a-kind experience.”
Read on Google ↗“The personal attention of the host was fantastic. Every aspect was customized and tailored to us. Sauna, massage and more were all outstanding.”
Read on Google ↗“The staff was incredibly professional and attentive, and the attention to detail was impeccable. We left feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. Highly recommend for top-notch service.”
Read on Google ↗“From my entrance to my massage and sauna, it was the most amazing experience — one of the best I have ever had at a spa. A must-try, and very fair prices.”
Read on Google ↗“We booked the couples package for our anniversary and got so much more. Impossible to put into words. The skin-moisturizing massage is a sensual way back to earth.”
Read on Google ↗“Everything was simply top-notch. Alex greeted me with the warmest smile and guided me through the whole experience. After a traditional steam session, I had a session with Alex as an osteopath — truly next-level manual therapy. My neck had been bothering me, and I left feeling incredibly refreshed and rejuvenated.”
Read on Google ↗“A perfect birthday celebration. Alex and Maria were very professional and explained every treatment beforehand. We enjoyed the whole experience, especially the hot-leaves treatment and the relaxation massage. A great, unique experience.”
Read on Google ↗“Alex and his assistant Maria masterfully led us through several sessions blending different traditions. Combined with the moisturizing massage at the end, we felt euphoric and detoxified. That night I slept very deeply and awoke feeling rejuvenated.”
Read on Google ↗“From the moment we arrived, the experience was exceptional — pristine, serene and private. For anyone serious about naturopathic healing and non-invasive treatments, I highly recommend it. The expert care makes it an unparalleled choice for a revitalizing escape.”
Read on Google ↗“My Valentine couples package was wonderful. We were treated to a great relaxation massage, and left in complete relaxation. We look forward to returning in the future.”
Read on Google ↗“Amazing experience, unlike any other. Alex talked us through the treatments, including aromatherapy and full-body massage. We were so relaxed by the end. Thank you Alex and Maria!”
Read on Google ↗“The perfect way to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. Alex was very welcoming and professional, and the one-on-one care made us feel very special. We will be back!”
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