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Osteopathy is a manual therapy; this means that I use my hands to effect change in your body. The goal is to find the root cause of pain or dysfunction and alleviate it.
Osteopathy is perfect for you if you started experiencing pain ‘out of nowhere’, or have ‘tried everything else’. The techniques I use range from gentle compressions to deep fascial stretching and joint mobilization – my treatments are typically very gentle and oftentimes extremely relaxing.
Osteopathy is based in both science and philosophy, two loves of mine. It is an evidence-based therapy that is deeply elegant in practice, like an art. In school, I was taught that all parts of the body are equally important; that pain in one area could be the symptom of a problem in another region. In practice, I have come to understand this on a whole new level. I will always be interested in how the various elements of your body are functioning separately and together, meaning you get a holistic, tailored treatment – every time.
At its core, my osteopathic practice is incredibly thorough and extremely considerate of you, the patient. You are not the sum of problems to be cured, you are a person to be supported – that’s what I do.
Initial visits will require forms to be filled out, which can be done online ahead of time.
I will review the forms with you, so I can learn your goals and understand your unique health history.
The next step is a physical assessment. The assessment begins with you standing, then finishes with you lying on the table. The conversational-style intake, along with my assessment helps me determine how to give you the most out of our session for the day.
I take care to explain the treatment plan before I start to make sure you understand and feel comfortable.
You will be clothed through the entire process – please wear something that is comfortable and you can move easily in. An outfit you would wear to the gym, or lounge in is completely appropriate. I may ask you to remove footwear, belts or bulky sweaters/overshirts. If you are uncomfortable removing clothing, I can always find a way to work around it.
This will be the longest interview and assessment period of any visit, but I find I usually still have sufficient time for treatment.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ treatment plan. After understanding your goals and assessing what your body needs, I will be able to advise a treatment plan at the end of the first visit. I base treatment recommendations on what I believe will yield the best results. I understand that the ideal treatment plan is not always possible and if this is the case, we can work together to figure out the next best plan.
As much as I love seeing you in my clinic, my primary goal is always to get you to a place where you are coming far less frequently.
A maintenance schedule in osteopathy can be anything from quarterly to once or twice a year depending on the person and the situation.
This is an incredibly relaxing treatment that combines the best of both worlds. I incorporate traditional massage techniques with deep connective tissue release, to provide you with long term relief from aches and pains. This massage style is firm but gentle and can best be described as: slow, meticulous and deliberate.
I can easily add lymphatic drainage into this treatment.
Forms need to be filled out prior to the first visit; this can be done online. I will review the forms with you, so I can learn your goals and understand your unique health history before we begin. Currently only available by the hour.
The lymphatic system is a circulatory system within the body that filters fluid to remove waste and serves as an important part of our immune system. It plays an important role in the health of our tissues.
Sometimes the lymphatic system becomes compromised through disease, scar tissue from surgery or injury, disorders or significant tissue tension. My goal with lymphatic drainage is to move excess fluid from an area – there are a number of situations in which this can be beneficial.
I’d recommend lymphatic drainage for you if you are experiencing swelling due to: lymphedema, bloating after eating, sinus congestion, acute injury (sports related or otherwise), arthritis or lymph node removal. The technique supports healing through reducing swelling and is quite effective at soothing pain as well.
This technique is done manually, meaning I use my hands to affect change in your body. Treatment is very rhythmic and gentle, oftentimes very relaxing, and always combined with some fascial release.
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DOMP refers to the Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Therapy. In Canada, osteopathy is not yet a regulated profession. Individuals who hold a DOMP designation are considered to be the most highly trained in the field of osteopathic manual therapy. As such, I was trained to recognize and treat musculoskeletal conditions using hands-on techniques that help to restore the body’s natural balance and promote healing.
D.Sc.O refers to the Diploma of Science in Osteopathy. This is an advanced program that builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in a DOMP program. The program involves a combination of coursework and research, and it is designed to help individuals deepen their understanding of osteopathic medicine and manual therapy. It also means that I wrote and successfully defended my thesis at the Canadian College of Osteopathy.
RMT refers to the Registered Massage Therapist designation. A professional designation for individuals who have completed a post-secondary education program in massage therapy and have passed a standardized licensing exam. In Ontario, massage therapy is a regulated profession, and RMTs are trained to provide therapeutic massage services that help to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation and wellness.
CDT refers to the Combined Decongestive Therapy designation. This is a certification program for healthcare professionals who work with patients who are recovering from cancer or have lymphedema (a condition that causes swelling in the limbs). CDTs are trained to use a combination of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and skin care to help patients manage their condition and improve their quality of life. In Canada, CDTs may work independently or collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.
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Achieve Wellness Centre in the Seagram Lofts of Uptown Waterloo.
3 Father David Bauer Drive, Suite #103, Waterloo, ON N2L 6M1 . Call or book online.
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Repose Wellness in Laurentian Hills, by McLennan Park. 53 Barwood Cres., Kitchener, ON. N2E 1T9. Call to make an appointment .
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