What is Manual Osteopathy?

Manual Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that uses gentle, hands-on treatment to restore movement and balance in the body's structure.

Manual Osteopathy employs a holistic (whole body) approach to treatment. It is non-invasive, drug-free alternative to help patients restore the circulatory, nervous and lymphatic system function, find relief from pain, achieve balance in the body, and improve the overall health

Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages and activity levels. Specific conditions that Osteopathy has bee shown to be of benefit include chronic pain, muscle spasms, sports-related injuries, migraines, circulatory problems, indigestion, prenatal and postnatal conditions, hypertension, respiratory issues, fibromyalgia, colic in newborns, and many more.

If you have any x-rays, test results or relvelant medical notes bring these with you. As well, be sure t wear loose and comfortable clothing.

At your first consultation, a complete health history will be taken and the reason for your visit discussed. An assessment and observation of posture and movement will be done to assess the balance, structure and stability of the body. Orthopedic tests may also be done to identify joint restrictions as well as soft tissue palpation to assess fascial and organ mobility. A short assessment occurs at the beginning of subsequent treatments to identify areas which still need to be addressed.

Please contact your benefits administrator for information about your plan, benefits and limitaitons with respect to coverage.

I am a member of CMMOTA

Currently CMMOTA Manual Osteopathic Therapists are recognized by the following insurance companies, and this list continues to grow as our membership base grows:

• Alberta Blue Cross
• Canada Benefit Providers
• Chamber of Commerce Insurance
• CINUP
• ClaimSecure
• ClaimXchange
• Desjardin Insurance
• Equitable Life
• Empire Life
• Greenshield
• Group Medical Services (GMS)
• Johnston Group
• Manitoba Blue Cross
• Manulife
• Maximum Benefits
• Medavie Blue Cross
• NexGenRX
• Pacific Blue Cross
• Saskatchewan Blue Cross
• Sunlife
• The Co-Operators

Each person is different depending on long they have had their condition, what sort of lifestyle they lead, and their state of health.