Osteopathy is a holistic manual practice, that honours the body’s intrinsic power to auto-regulate any imbalance in the body. Osteopathic treatments aim to stimulate the body’s built-in mechanism for healing.

A pillar in osteopathy is the concept that healthy function of any tissue (bone, muscle, viscera, dural membranes, fascia, etc.) depends on its structural integrity. For example, an organ must be free to move in its physiological axis to carry out its function effectively. One of the goals in osteopathy is to regain mobility in structures to ensure their optimal function.

An emphasis is also placed on healthy circulation of lymph, blood, cerebrospinal fluid and nerve signal transmission. Osteopathic treatment stimulates fluid flow for better waste removal and nutrient supply.

Furthermore, an osteopathic manual practitioner does not treat symptoms or conditions, but rather the individual as a whole. When developing a treatment plan, all facets of a person are considered and honoured whether physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual.

Various therapeutic modalities are used to achieve the above-mentioned principles of osteopathy, including osteoarticular assessment and normalizations, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release and more.