about me

about me

My fascination for the mechanics and complexity of the human organism fuelled my motivation to pursue the art of Osteopathy. I give much credit to my yoga practice and training in Thai yoga massage for furthering my passion for the body, both by becoming in tune with my own, and by encouraging me to want to help others. I find great pleasure in my practice, as it is continuously stimulating me to acquire new knowledge, and prepares me to respond to the needs of a diverse clientele. As I provide treatment, which involves fine tuning the body through refined palpation skills, I find it of great importance to inform and instruct my patients in ways to complement the treatment with exercises, nutrition, advice, stress release techniques, etc. In order to fully meet the client’s needs, I respect the importance of knowing when to refer to another appropriate health professional. My experience during a humanitarian mission in osteopathy in Peru (2011) opened my mind to the methods of treatment, which helped me to develop my intuition, palpation, and the ability to adjust my treatments according to the specific needs of each unique individual. I started my Osteopathy practice in Montreal in 2012, and followed my dreams to the west in January 2015, unexpectedly landing in Nelson, BC where I initially practiced at the Heritage Health Centre, and have now continued with my private home practice.

My practice

A 6 year study at Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques of Montreal supplied me with a profound knowledge in anatomy and physiology, guiding me through each system of the human body in all its complexity. Strong emphasis on major pathological conditions and red flags to be considered when consulting patients ensures the professionalism of each graduating osteopath and the safety of the patients. Practical courses focusing on joint, tissue, and visceral manipulations were thoroughly supervised,examined and put into practice with patients in the college’s external clinic.

osteopathy

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a non-invasive, holistic medicine based on the art of evaluating and manually treating restricted movement in the body, which can give rise to functional disorders affecting the general health of an individual. It is a preventative and curative form of therapy with the goal of treating the cause rather than only the symptom of the problem. Osteopathic practitioners view an individual as one whole unit, as each system of the body is interconnected (musculoskeletal, visceral, nervous system, circulatory, lymphatic, etc). If one part or system of the body is restricted, the rest must compensate and adapt, which can lead to different health conditions. Minimizing these restrictions provides the opportunity for the body to heal itself.

What should I expect from an osteopathic treatment?

A treatment involves a thorough consultation in order to draw connections between past and/or present events or conditions, with the ultimate goal of detecting the root cause of the problem, rather than simply treating the symptom. Different mechanisms of the body (cranio-sacral, musculoskeletal, fascias, visceral, circulatory, energetic, etc.) are evaluated using standing, sitting, and horizontal tests to determine treatment priorities. With the use of an array of sensorial and structural techniques, adjustments are made to eliminate blockages. This is performed with the ultimate goal of allowing for the body’s capacity to regulate itself.

why see an osteopathic practitioner?

why see an osteopathic practitioner?

This is a list of some common reasons patients consult an osteopath, however, osteopathy is a preventive medicine, not only curative, therefore many treat their bodies to a simple fine tuning in order to avoid possible future ailments.

  • Acute/chronic musculoskeletal pain

    Sprains, fractures, tendinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, scar tissue, back pain, joint pain, muscular tension/spasms, plantar fasciitis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, disc herniation, carpel tunnel syndrome, TMJ dysfunction etc.

  • Neurological

    Shooting nerve pain, sciatica, headaches, migraines, concussion, etc.
    Cardiovascular: Circulatory disorders in extremities, venous congestion, edema, palpitations, tightness in chest, etc.

  • Digestive/visceral

    Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, hiatal hernia, colitis, gastritis, acid reflux, indigestion, etc.

  • Gynecological

    Menstrual pain, fibrosis, cystitis, functional infertility, incontinence, etc.

  • Pre/post natal

    monitoring and preparation for delivery (ligaments, muscles, pelvis, pelvic floor, etc.), providing optimal mobility for child birth, etc.

  • Pediatric

    Evaluation of neuro-motor skills post-delivery, regurgitation, suction, colic, plagiocephaly, torticollis, digestion, etc.

  • Post surgery

    Scar tissue, strengthening, etc.

  • Autonomic nervous system

    Anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, migraines, etc.

  • Ears/nose/throat

    Repeated sinusitis, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, asthma, etc.

  • After traumatic physical/emotional/psychological events/accidents:

    Car accidents, sports accidents, falls, fracture, whiplash, concussion, etc.

book an appointment

book an appointment

Hours

9:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Fees

140$ for an hour, 165$ 75 mins, 190$ 90 mins, $75 30 mins (babies and children)

Cash, debit, or cheque.

What to wear for the appointment

It is important to wear comfortable, flexible clothes that does not restrict movement in your body. For example: yoga pants and a t-shirt. No jeans please.

Cancellation and no show policy

Out of respect for your therapist and your fellow patients, we appreciate 24 hour advance notice of cancellation. A 50% cancellation fee will be charged, and full price for no shows.

Does BC medical services plan cover osteopathy?

BC MSP does not fund treatment by Osteopathic Practitioners at this time, however many extended health plans do. A doctor’s referral is not needed to consult.

Insurance providers covering osteopathy:

Sunlife, Great West Life, Empire Life, Manulife, RWAM, Pacific Blue Cross (for certain plans), Greenshield, Others to come…