About
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a type of manual therapy. It is a non-invasive, drug-free method of treating an array of health concerns. It was originated in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still. He established the first school of osteopathy in the United States. The guiding principles of osteopathy are: that the body is a dynamic unit of function (and not merely a collection of parts); the structure and functions of the body are interrelated; and, the body has an innate self-regulating capacity.
A beautiful aspect of osteopathy is that it aims to work with the body to support it’s own self-regulating capacity rather than imposing invasive treatments on it. Osteopathic treatments aim to assist the body in returning to healthy equilibrium. If structure and function are interrelated, then treatments that return the body’s structures to balance can improve function in many ways. If this sounds like a good fit for you, click the button below to get in touch with me to book an appointment.
A Whole Body Approach
Osteopathic treatment involves assessing the entire body, not merely the area where you are experiencing symptoms. Everything in your body (& mind & spirit) is interconnected, so our aim is to find the root of the issue you are seeking help with. No bandaids here.
Types of Treatment
Osteopathic treatment can help you with musculoskeletal aches and pains, but it can address a wider range of concerns than just your back ache. For example, cranial treatment has helped many folks with headaches, sleep difficulty, and chronic stress.
Movement is Health
I’m a big fan of adding more movement to our days. My yoga teaching background leads me to suggest yoga (or yoga-adjacent) stretches and movements to complement osteopathic treatments. If you come in for a treatment, don’t be surprised if I suggest some movement “homework” to incorporate into your life. Ask me about the complimentary classes available on this site.
