“Manual Osteopathy, what is that?”

It is a holistic practice that focuses on finding the root cause of dysfunction, by treating the source, your
recovery is quicker, long lasting, and function can return with ease.

“But what do you DO?”

This gentle treatment style promotes structural realignment, by using joint play, stretches, soft tissue release, and retraining of the nervous system.

“Then what?”

At the end of session, we will practice simple home care stretches and exercises to be done between treatments that speed your recovery, reverse poor postural habits, and allow you to increase pain free movements.

“What makes you different?”

Manual Osteopathic treatment has many goals, the most important is that we help you heal yourself. We do this by reducing stress, releasing tight areas (adhesions), supporting your body’s multiple systems, physically realigning, and allowing the proper flow of body fluids. Nutrients in and toxins out of an area allows the tissues to repair.

“Can you help me?”

Manual Osteopathy can treat joints, soft tissues, organs, the spine and spinal cord, nerves and so much more! Listed below is a more detailed example of commonly treated conditions.

  • Acute/Chronic pain and inflammation
  • Concussions/Headaches/Migraines
  • Stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Numbness/Tingling
  • Systemic illnesses
  • Organs. For example:
    • Bladder urgency/frequency
    • Endometriosis, menstrual cramps/bloating/pain/sexual dysfunction
    • Constipation/diarrhea, GERD, IBS, chronic bloating
    • Lungs: post covid, cold/flu, smoking etc.
  • Reduce scar tissue and adhesions.
  • Recurring pain, infections, or rashes
  • Traumatic injuries such as falls, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
  • Overexposure to food allergies or sensitivities
  • Preventative care – seeing an Osteopathic practitioner every 1-2 months can prevent future health concerns by balancing the body before compensations present as pain.

By using multiple techniques such as meridian massage, acupressure points, visceral manipulation, craniosacral, manual lymph drainage, osteoarticular adjustments, and advanced myofascial remodelling there is a wide array of tools available to help you, feel like you again!