Manual Osteopathic Therapy

Manual Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that supports the body’s innate ability to heal by restoring balance and function across the nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, visceral, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and other interconnected systems.

Manual Osteopathy is grounded in the understanding that the body functions as one connected and integrated system, where structure and function are closely interdependent. When one area is restricted or not functioning well, it can affect the entire body. Healthy movement of the body’s fluids—including lymphatic, vascular (blood), and neurological flow—is essential for overall health, and the body functions best when restrictions and imbalances are reduced or removed.

The main forms of treatment manual osteopathic therapists provide include:

• Soft Tissue Manipulation 
• Myofascial Release 
• Lymphatic Drainage 
• Osteopathic Articular Manipulation 
• Visceral Manipulation 
• Muscle Energy Techniques 
• Craniosacral Therapy 
• Neuromuscular Techniques 

Treatment is individualized to each patient’s symptoms, restrictions, and overall health goals, with the intention of improving mobility, reducing pain and tension, supporting circulation and lymphatic flow, regulating the nervous system, and enhancing overall function and well-being.

**Only Telus Health eClaims, Sun Life, and GreenShield facilitate direct billing for manual osteopathic practitioners. Speak with your practitioner as to whether your specific treatment plan might qualify for coverage under your benefits plan.**