MANUAL OSTEOPATHY
“The Body has the innate ability to heal itself”- Osteopathic Principle
OSTEOPATHY is completely hands-on meaning the practitioner is a functional anatomist working with the bones, muscles, ligaments, fascia and joints to bring back balance as these areas can become restricted, constricted, inflamed, tender and spasmodic. Osteopathy looks at the body as a whole and can perceive the origin of the problem which is the cause and the pain merely a symptom. Treatments aim to positively affect the body’s nervous system, circulatory and lymphatic systems.
SERVICES: Manual Osteopathy, Sport Injuries, Pediatric Care (Newborns/Infants & Children), TMJ Treatments, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Active Stretch Therapy.
Please Note: Canada Life & RWAM Insurance plans do not allow for this service to be covered under extended health insurance at this time.
Direct Billing for Greenshield & Blue Cross.
SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION or ADVANCED MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: is used to evaluate the condition of tissues, improve tissue mobility, ease restrictions and aid the body’s life sustaining fluids (blood, lymph, synovial fluid, digestive juices etc.) to flow smoothly restoring optimal function. Avoiding harmful fluid retention and makes the body’s immune system *Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy & Neuromuscular Techniques.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST): assesses and treats the mobility of the skull, it may also be used to treat the spine, sacrum and other parts of the body. The goal is to adjust the body’s physiology by restoring optimal balance and neuro-vascular flow surrounding the (CNS) central nervous system.
VISCERAL MANIPULATION: is used to effectively treat organs and viscera of the body. (heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, pancreas, intestines, bladder & uterus) Visceral manipulations can improve the mobility of an organ, improve neuro-vascular flow surrounding the organ and ultimately help maximize organ function.
OSTEOPATHY CAN PROVIDE RELIEF FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CONDITIONS:
Arthritis, Chronic Pain
Foot, Ankle, Hip and Knee Pain
Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis
Digestive Issues
Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Migraines/Headaches
Lymphatic Drainage
Postural Issues (from driving, work strain, pregnancy, scoliosis)
Pediatric/ Infant Conditions (colic, torticollis, digestive disturbances, constipation, reflux, tongue tie, flat head “plagiocephaly”)
Pain or Posture Concerns During Pregnancy
Postnatal Care & Rehabilitation After Childbirth
Spinal Cord Injuries (traumatic, non-traumatic)
Sports Injuries