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Your Team
Who We Are
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At our clinic, we are thrilled to have a passionate team of highly experienced Manual Osteopaths and Registered Massage Therapists!
We wholeheartedly embrace a holistic approach to wellness focusing on alleviating all kinds of pain with personalized care. Our dedicated professionals collaborate to uncover the root causes of discomfort, ensuring that each treatment is uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs.
Come experience the transformative power of our holistic approach and let us cheer you on in your journey to optimal health!
Paolo Manalo
Founder & Owner
DOMP | RMT | BsKin
Paolo is a dedicated and experienced healthcare professional specializing in holistic pain management and manual therapy. As a Registered Manual Osteopath and Registered Massage Therapist with a background in Kinesiology, Paolo has extensive experience in rehabilitative care, including his time working as a Physiotherapy Assistant. His passion lies in treating chronic pain by identifying and addressing its root causes, ensuring long-term relief and overall well-being for his patients.
Paolo firmly believes that a holistic approach is the most effective therapeutic treatment for resolving pain at its source.
His expertise includes:
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Trigger Point Therapy– Addressing trigger points that contribute to neurological symptoms and chronic pain.
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Muscle Energy Technique– Enhancing joint range of motion and functional mobility.
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Joint Mobilizations– Promoting joint healing and restoring optimal movement.
Soft Tissue Mobilization– Reducing muscle hypertonicity and improving circulation.
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Visceral Osteopathy– Treating digestive system issues and headaches through visceral manipulation.
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Cranial Osteopathy– Providing relief for headaches and migraines through gentle cranial techniques.
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And variety of additional modalities tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Paolo's approach to treatment is highly individualized, focusing on the specific requirements of each patient rather than following a standardized routine. His ultimate goal is to empower individuals with lasting pain solutions, enabling them to live healthier, pain-free lives.
Beyond his work at Believe Osteo & Wellness, Paolo is a devoted husband and a proud father to one daughter. He cherishes spending time with his family, enjoys dancing, and actively engages in various sports. His dedication to both his profession and personal life reflects his commitment to holistic well-being in all aspects of life.
Nandhini Narayanasamy
DOMP
Nandhini is a skilled Manual Osteopath with a strong foundation in Physical Therapy. She completed her Diploma in Manual Osteopathy at MOCC in 2022 and holds a Master’s in Neurological Rehabilitation in India. Originally trained in India, Nandhini has extensive experience working with diverse populations, helping individuals regain mobility and improve their quality of life. She will also soon obtain a Registered Massage Therapist license. Her deep interest in understanding the body's interconnectedness led her to pursue manual osteopathy, recognizing how dysfunction in one area can lead to compensations in another. In addition to her osteopathic expertise, Nandhini is passionate about fitness and has expanded her knowledge in personal training. She actively conducts online fitness training classes, helping people achieve their health and wellness goals. Nandhini specializes in treating chronic pain conditions, including lower back pain, neck pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and other unexplained pain syndromes.
Her therapeutic approach integrates:
Craniosacral Therapy – Enhancing the function of the central nervous system. Visceral Manipulation –
Addressing organ-related dysfunctions contributing to pain.
Myofascial Release – Reducing fascial restrictions for improved mobility.
Trigger Point Therapy – Relieving localized muscle tension and referred pain.
Joint Mobilization & Muscle Energy Techniques – Restoring movement and strength.
Neurological Rehabilitation – Supporting recovery from neurological conditions and injuries.
Outside of her professional work, Nandhini enjoys playing badminton, dancing, and cooking. Her holistic approach to health and move.
Paige Chai
RMT
Paige is an RMT who just graduated from ACMT with distinction. She believes that healing hand massage therapy brings relaxation and comfort to our bodies and helps relieve stress in today’s world. She has dedicated time to gaining as much knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and body biomechanical as possible to help people get back the mobility that they are lacking and get rid of the tension that is inhibiting their bodies from moving as they should. She strongly believes in healing from within to properly maintain the body’s health. She specializes in relaxation Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue treatment, MVA massage, Myofascial Release with Cuppings, and sports massage. When she is not in the clinic, you can find her at the badminton court, cycling trail, spending time with friends and family or attending external courses to increase her skills and techniques to her clients.
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