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Scope of Practice: Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

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Professional Title Disclosure | Understanding the Distinction | OMP vs Medical Doctor in Ontario
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In the province of Ontario, the title "Osteopath" is a protected title reserved for fully licensed physicians who have typically been educated in the United States and are regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). 

Erica Pearson is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP). She holds a BA (Honors Specialization in Kinesiology) and M.OMSc (Master in Practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences). She has completed extensive education and training in Ontario at University of Western Ontario and the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and uses her knowledge of traditional osteopathic principles to support and advance the health of her patients through manual therapy. As a Student for Life, she continues to learn by ongoing continuing education on a regular basis. As an OMP, Erica does not provide medical diagnoses or prescribe medication.

Q: Is Erica Pearson an Osteopath?
A: In Ontario, there is a legal distinction regarding these titles. An "Osteopath" refers to a medical doctor (physician) who is licensed by the CPSO and often trained in the U.S.A.

Erica Pearson is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP). She is an Ontario-educated professional who focuses on the manual application of traditional Osteopathic principles to improve the Body's structure and function. While she is not a Medical Doctor, she uses her Specialized Training to provide Holistic, Patient-Centered Care aimed at restoring Health and Vitality.

As a member of Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN) and the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA), Erica Pearson adheres to the high standards of practice required for Insurance reimbursement by most major Canadian providers.