Meet Carl, Your Trusted Bodyworker

A smiling man with glasses and a bald head wearing a colorful shirt with animal prints.

Carl Kern, Osteopath & Massage Therapist in Montreal

Supporting balance, embodiment, and self-healing through integrative care.

Carl Kern is a classically trained osteopath, craniosacral therapist, and massage therapist based in Montreal, offering treatments at Somavive’s Mile End studio and Westmount clinic. He is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies and find lasting relief from pain.

His own healing journey began in his twenties, while seeking solutions for chronic migraines and TMJ pain. Through massage therapy, he rediscovered the power of embodiment, and osteopathy and craniosacral therapy revealed the deep interconnectedness and rhythms within the body — a lesson that continues to guide his approach today. This experience inspired Carl to dedicate his career to supporting others on their path toward health and balance.

Approach & Philosophy

Carl practices classical osteopathy, beginning with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of restrictions — whether in the spine, joints, fascia, organs, or cranium. By addressing these blockages at their source, his treatments help the body restore its natural rhythm, alignment, and self-healing capacity.

He has supported patients with a wide range of conditions, including postural imbalances, chronic pain, digestive and neurological issues, pelvic floor dysfunction, and acute injuries such as concussions, sprains, and strains. Carl’s philosophy is simple: create space in the body and mind, and trust the wisdom of nature to complete the healing process.

“For me, osteopathy is about radical trust. We’re often taught to see our bodies as obstacles that break down or hold us back, and to see nature as something to be controlled. But I believe the body, as nature, holds deep wisdom. Health and illness, growth and change, life and loss — all are part of nature’s cycles, not problems to fix but processes to understand. Osteopathy helps us return to this truth: that the body already knows how to heal. My role is to listen, support, and help you rediscover that trust.”

Carl offers both osteopathic care and therapeutic massage in a compassionate, integrative environment that encourages balance and self-awareness.

Credentials & Professional Background

  • Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Science, Canadian Academy of Osteopathy — clinical focus on restoring natural balance through the release of structural restrictions.

  • Diploma in Massage and Hydrotherapy, Sir Sandford Fleming College — blending Swedish and therapeutic techniques with joint mobilization and mindfulness practices.

  • Certified in Cranial Sacral Therapy, Level 1 & 2, Upledger Institute — advanced training in gentle, hands-on techniques to support the body’s natural healing and nervous system balance.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Indigenous Environmental Studies, Trent University — specializing in sustainable agriculture, offering a holistic understanding of health and environment.

  • Member of the Canadian Osteopathic Association (OSTCAN) and Quebec Network of Professional Massage Therapists (RMPQ) — upholding the highest standards of ethical, safe care.

Carl is currently learning French at a beginner level — thank you for your patience. If this presents a concern for your treatment, please contact us directly.

Book A Session with Carl