Musculoskeletal Care

Osteopathy Treatment Techniques, Oakville Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Osteopathic treatments are based on the philosophy that a person’s health is determined by their environment and lifestyle. Treatment methods in osteopathy include [...]

Soft Tissue Therapy, Oakville The term "soft tissue release" (STR) refers to a kind of manual therapy in which the therapist uses their hands to evaluate and treat the patient's soft tissues. When the body's soft tissues (muscle, tendon, fascia, and ligaments) are injured, either [...]

Visceral Manipulation Therapy, Oakville Visceral Manipulation Therapy focuses on the mobility of organs within the body. It is based on the belief that healthy function and structural integrity of one’s body depend on the proper motion and stability of the organs. This therapy involves gentle manipulations [...]

Hands-on therapy, where the touch is gentle, non-invasive and usually subtle. Powerful therapy that affects, assists in improving the functions in the whole body. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a hands-on therapy, where the touch is gentle, non-invasive and usually subtle. It is a powerful therapy that affects and assists in improving the functions of the whole body. Using ‘listening hands’ tuned to the feeling of the craniosacral rhythm, feeling how well the rhythm is reflecting out to the rest of the body and what may be able to do to improve its functioning. The practitioner senses tensions in the body and helps to release them in a supported and comfortable way. During or after a session, you may feel calm and energized, with increased clarity of mind and a feeling of overall well-being. Patients find CranioSacral Therapy effective for a wide range of problems associated with discomfort, pain, and dysfunction. Interestingly, this approach also appears to complement and stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, therefore CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure.