Dana Ghareeb, PhD experienced, Registered Kinesiologist & Manual Osteopathic Therapist, and Registered Massage Therapist.
I am a registered massage therapist, kinesiologist and manual osteopathic therapist with a unique journey from academic research to hands-on care.
My PhD experience sparked a passion for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world impact. Frustrated by the limits of traditional academia, the realization that it wasn't satisfactory for me to solely publish research papers that my peers might or might not read or appreciate.
I’ve dedicated my career to transforming advanced research into practical, meaningful solutions that improve lives.
My mission is to move beyond the confines of research papers, ensuring that the insights I’ve gained create tangible, lasting benefits.
With expertise rooted in university labs and refined through hands-on practice, I focus on providing tailored treatments that address the unique needs of each individual.
Let’s work together to turn ideas into actionable outcomes, because your well-being deserves both expertise and innovation.
EDUCATION:
Manual Osteopathic Therapy, Manual Osteopathic College of Canada, Vancouver Campus
Massage Therapy, Pacific Coastal College of Massage Therapy, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2021 January PhD Student, Kinesiology School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, British Columbia, CA
2014 MSc., Education, Sports and Fitness Administration, College of Physical Education, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
2007 B.Sc., Physical Education and Sports Science, Salahaddin University, Kurdistan Region
LINCENCES & CERTIFICATIONS:
College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC), RMT
British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (BCAOMP)
The Canadian Alliance of Alternative Medicine (ACMA), Osteopathic Therapist
Association of Osteopaths of New Brunswick (AONB), Osteopathic Therapist
British Columbia Kinesiology Association
British Columbia Sports Medicine Practitioner
British Columbia Teaching Certificate (pending)
Teaching Certification, Ministry of Higher Education-Kurdistan
PUBLICATIONS:
Effects of two warm-up programs on balance and isokinetic strength in male high school soccer players
Necessity of Considering Sex of Participants in Research: Observations Drawn From Resistance Training Studies of Older Adults
A comparison of nutrition knowledge and dietary practices between university basketball teams in England and Kurdistan
CASE STUDIES:
Craniosacral therapy Impacts on a 45-year-old male patient diagnosed with vestibular neuritis
Effectiveness of Myofascial Treatment in Managing Tietze Syndrome: A Case Study
The Effectiveness of Pelvic Osteoarticulation Treatment for Coccydynia: A Case Study of a 33-Year-Old Male with a Coccyx Fracture
Fascial Remodeling in a Patient with Chronic Lower Back and Hip Pain
Massage Therapy for Lower Limb Diabetic Neuropathy: A Case Study on Symptom Management in a 55-Year-Old Male