Manual Osteopathy

Manual Osteopathy is a holistic form of healing that uses gentle non invasive techniques to release or remove your pain, quite often with only a few treatments.  The body is looked at as a whole functioning unit.  The treatment needed for your issues may be coming from somewhere else in the body not just the area of pain or discomfort.

A Manual Osteopath, Finds it and Fixes it, which lets the body heal efficiently. 

The 4 main techniques used are:

• Osteo-articulation

• Visceral Manipulation

• Craniosacral Therapy

• Myofascial Release

For most treatments you will be clothed.  We start with an intake of your history, what is currently your area of issue, then an assessment of movement and a discussion of what you are feeling.  You may be asked to stand, sit or lay down or any combination.  We will have a continual conversation of what you are feeling throughout the whole treatment.  Each treatment is tailored to what YOUR body needs.

Because Manual Osteopathy uses many different modalities in combinations we can treat a multitude of conditions.  These are just a few.

• Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee Pain

• Headache, Migraine, Vertigo, Insomnia

• Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Frustration

• Fertility Issues, Painful Menses,

• Bladder Issues, Prostate Issues

• Upset Stomach, Heartburn, Indigestion

• Diarrhoea or Constipation

We recommend wearing sportswear or looser clothing for your appointments. Doesn't have to be fancy, but you need to be able to move freely as you may be asked to walk, sit, stand, bend, laydown, or roll.

Jeans and belts are not recommended.

Craniosacral deals with the cranium, the sacrum, the spinal column and the fluid that moves within the cranium and spinal column.  Gentle techniques are used to free up anything that is restricting the movement of this fluid.

Common issues that can be treated are:

• Insomnia

• Headaches

• Migraines

• Vertigo

• Emotional Stress

• Anxiety

• Spinal Cord Injuries

• Fibromyalgia

We gently move of your organs and the connective tissue (fascia) that surrounds and holds your organs in place.  The movement or manipulation helps to restore their normal rhythm and function.  

Common issues that can be treated are:

• Digestive Problems

• Abdominal Cramps

• IBS

• Fertility Problems

• Painful Menses

• Heartburn

• Indigestion

• Constipation

Osteo-articulation is bone and joint alignment

Fascial is Soft Tissue.  They can be treated together or separately.  Either can cause pain and discomfort from injury or postural issues.  The body is a master at compensating for bones or joints out of its normal alignment.  Fascial is at a deeper level and the issue may not be in the place you feel pain but another area of tension.

Myofascail Release and Lensen™ (the Osteo-articulation techneqe) are used to gentle realign and release tensions. There is no snapping, cracking or sudden movement. This gentle technique is very effective.  

Common bone and joint issues that can be treated:

• Neck, Shoulder

• Back, Hip, Knee Pain

• Headache, Migraine

• Vertigo, Insomnia

Common Fascial issues that can be treated:

• Tennis Elbow Golfer's Elbow

• Carpel Tunnel 

• Knee Pain, Shin Splints 

Did you know that Osteopathy is covered under most Health Benefit Plans?  

Manual Osteopathy is recognized by these providers

Co-operators, Equitable Life, Green Shield, NexGen & SSQ Financial, Canada Life, Cowan, Desjardins, Empire Life, Manulife & Sunlife.

Please check your personal policy for coverage.

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• Initial Assessment and Treatment  $145

• 90 Minute Follow Up $205

• 60 Minute Follow Up $ 145

• 45 Minute Follow Up $115

• 30 Minute Follow Up  $85

• 15  Minute Follow Up  $55

• Kids Initial Assessment and Treatment  $115

• Kids Follow Up 20 Minutes $60

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Receipt for your Insurance plan provided

Sorry No Direct Billing

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If this your first time to see a Manual Osteopath then book in for a 60 Minute appointment.

Or if you have a new issue, we recommend booking in for 60 Minute appointment.  This will ensure enough time for a full manual osteopathy assessment and treatment.

Any follow up treatments a time will be recommended for your next session.

If this is an ongoing issue and you just need a bit of help. (not an unknown/new issue) 

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15 Minute Osteopathic treatment:

this is for a quick fix

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30 Minute Osteopathic treatment:

this is a good for Little Ones (6 and Under) and follow-up treatment where you need one or two known issues addressed

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60 Minute Osteopathic treatment:

this is for more complex problems, or multiple issues