Manual Osteopathy
Manual Osteopathic Therapy is a manual holistic therapy used to affect all layers of the body, where the body is considered as a whole interrelated system. Treatment is customized to each individual patient, where the mind, body and soul of the person is also considered throughout. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners do not focus solely on the symptoms, but rather they look to the root cause of may be causing dysfunction, pain or discomfort within the patient's body.
Through treatment, motion, circulation and fluid flow can improve via addressing the various layers of the body, as well as also aiding the nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatics, allowing for balance to be restored within the body.
What Conditions Can Be Treated With Manual Osteopathy?
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners do not treat medical conditions, but instead they focus on treating the patient on the table. With this in mind, treatment can benefit those patients who are dealing with:
- Misalignment and dysfunction within the body from head to toe, including the pelvis, spine, ribs, neck, head, limbs and more
- Joint issues, including the S.I joint, shoulder joint, hip joint and more
- Back, pelvis, hip, shoulder pain or discomfort
- Digestive issues, breathing issues, sciatica, fibromyalgia and more
Osteopathy is also a fantastic way to help maintain one's health. We look forward to you visiting and experiencing it for yourself!
Why Choose Manual Osteopathy?
Manual Osteopathy treatments are individualized and can benefit the fascial tissue, musculoskeletal system, the bony ligamentous layer, the surrounding tissue that houses the visceral organs and the pathways of the nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. The treatment itself aims to be relaxing and once treatment has been delivered, the body can then adapt to any changes that have been made.
Please note: For Osteopathic treatments, all patients are asked to be fully clothed in a t-shirt and comfortable pants that are easy to move in. Thank you.
At The Clinic YYC, the goal of every treatment is to restore and bring balance to the body to facilitate its own natural ability to heal itself.
Direct Billing For Your Convenience
The Clinic YYC offers direct billing to several private insurance providers for your convenience. Our partnerships with these providers means that you can access the treatments and services at The Clinic YYC without the hassle of having to pay out of pocket, then submit benefit claims on your own. If you have questions about direct billing or you do not see your private insurance provider listed, reach out to our team for assistance.
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Each member of the team at The Clinic YYC is highly skilled in their own areas of specialization. Our team works collaboratively to build a personalized and comprehensive wellness strategy for each client. Our team approach allows us to integrate several treatment modalities to relieve pain and restore optimal function so your well-being is fostered by the health of your body, mind, and spirit. Meet the passionate and knowledgeable team of The Clinic YYC.
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The Clinic YYC brings solutions for proactive and preventative care, pain relief, and peak function, and whole health by integrating effective treatment modalities delivered by a team of skilled and knowledgeable specialists. We believe that health care is not a one-size-fits-all strategy and that optimal wellness can be achieved through a personalized program of combined therapies. Here are some of the traditional and advanced treatments available at The Clinic YYC.
Manual Osteopathy FAQs
Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy, part of a patient-centered approach to healthcare here at The Clinic YYC. Your first appointment generally lasts 30 minutes to 45 minutes max (for the initial appointment only) to allow us adequate time to:
- Listen and ask questions about your concerns, go over red flags and do an intake including going over your health history. This can include reviewing what medical care you may be receiving, including medications you are taking, which will be added to your case notes. All information you provide will be confidential.
- Examine you thoroughly. We kindly ask you to wear comfortable easy-to-move-in full length pants with a T-shirt, if possible, which is most appropriate for Manual Osteopathic treatments. The practitioner has been trained to feel through the layers of tissue through the clothing, which can actually aid them in seeing your lesion patterns. It is our aim to ensure our patients feel safe and comfortable at all times. Please note, if patients are wearing a dress or skirt, we will kindly ask them to change into a tank top, with either pants or shorts which will be provided at the clinic. In general, patients do not need to remove their clothing for treatment, only if certain items may get in the way, such as jewelry, especially, bracelets, wrist watches or belts etc. If you bring your own shorts, please ensure they are of suitable length allowing for comfortable movement on the table.
- You will be motion tested in a variety of positions as appropriate, so the practitioner can assess your range of motion, and plan a suitable treatment plan in order to improve the symmetry, function and motion capability in your body.
- The practitioner will use her hands to assess through the layers of the body, using a highly developed sense of touch called palpation.
- If we happen to come across a red flag or something potentially serious in nature occurring within your body, which is considered out of our scope, you will be referred to your GP or to go to urgent care.
Osteopathic treatments are usually 30 minutes long, with only the initial treatment being 45 minutes max as this includes a consultation, and intake.
Each treatment will start with a red flags safety check, followed by assessment and treatment to monitor your progress. Treatment will involve being moved around into different positions to affect the soft to hard tissue, including the fascia, muscular layer, along with joint mobilization in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Though treatment can be uncomfortable at times, it is our goal to help alleviate pain, restore balance, function, symmetry, motion and improve fluid flow.
A Better Journey To Health
The Clinic YYC is an inclusive health practice integrating the most effective traditional and advanced treatment modalities available. We are focused on patient care, and proactive & preventative health, and we offer a compassionate and collaborative team approach to give our clients the time and attention they need to achieve optimal health and well-being. The Clinic YYC is your home for whole health.
Calgary’s Choice For Optimal Wellness
Every person’s journey to complete wellness is unique. Achieving optimal health may be easier than you thought, or it might be harder than you expected. But when you partner with the team at The Clinic YYC, you are guaranteed access to some of Calgary’s best wellness professionals and to effective and transformative traditional and advanced treatment modalities to support your goals for physical well-being.
Connect with The Clinic YYC by filling out our contact form, calling us at 1-587-353-5933, faxing us at 1-587-353-5471 or visiting us! We are located in the ECT Tower on the main floor by the north entrance.
