History of Our Foundation
Our Story
The Wood Buffalo Massage & Osteopathic Therapy Clinic Foundation was born from a simple belief: everyone deserves access to effective and conservative care, regardless of financial circumstances. Our roots trace back to the Wood Buffalo Massage & Osteopathic Therapy Clinic, which has been serving the community since 2021. From the very beginning, our family—many proudly of Filipino heritage—recognized that not everyone could afford care. To help, we offered the lowest massage rates in town for clients without insurance or those who had used up their coverage, creating our community-driven slogan: “No Insurance, No Problem.” Guided by the Filipino value of malasakit, which emphasizes genuine care, compassion, and putting others first, we were committed to making accessible massage therapy available to everyone. In 2025, we officially established the Foundation to provide pro bono osteopathic treatments to those in financial need. Starting with just a few patients, our initiative quickly grew into a community-focused program, offering community health support to individuals and families across the Wood Buffalo region. Our mission reflects both our cultural heritage and professional commitment: to bring healing, hope, and care to those who need it most. Every patient we help embodies the spirit of malasakit in action—compassionate care that goes beyond treatment to touch lives.
Meet the helping hands of our foundation
Charles, President | RMT, Cand. MOT
I’m a Registered Massage Therapist and Manual Osteopathic Therapist-in-training, and I’m passionate about helping people feel their best. I’m dedicated to providing accessible massage therapy and pro bono osteopathic treatments to those who might not otherwise have access, ensuring that therapeutic care is welcoming, effective, and available to everyone in our community as part of my commitment to community health support.
Joy, Director | MOT, RMT, SSW
Hello. I love supporting my community in ways that truly make a difference. Through the Foundation, I provide accessible massage therapy and pro bono osteopathic treatments, connecting people in need with care. I also help build a network of caring volunteers, ensuring that everyone who seeks community health support feels valued, supported, and cared for.
Freddie, Director | MOT, RMT, SSW, REALTOR®
I bring experience in healthcare and a passion for helping people access the care they need. Through the Foundation, I provide pro bono osteopathic treatments and aim to make our programs welcoming, effective, and accessible, including accessible massage therapy, so that everyone in our community has the opportunity to benefit from the health support we offer.