Manual Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy which focuses on identifying the underlying cause of dysfunction as opposed to simply treating the symptom itself.

“Osteopathy is a natural medicine which aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalance. To achieve this goal, the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation and works with the position, mobility and quality of the tissues.”

– Philippe Druelle, D.O.

 In Ontario, Osteopathic Manual Practitioners maintain, improve or restore the normal physiological function of interrelated body structures and systems, and enhance the body’s natural ability to health itself.  They use various manual assessment and treatment techniques and modalities to help people of all ages and backgrounds who suffer injury, pain or other health concerns by easing the pain, reducing swelling, improving tissue mobility and promoting efficient healing. 

1. Each structure in the body supports the body’s functions. If a structure is damaged, out of place or otherwise not working properly, the body will not function at its best.

2. The natural flow of the body’s fluids – lymphatic, vascular, and neurological – must be preserved and maintained.

3. The human body is the sum of its parts. Its physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive systems don’t work independently -they work in harmony.

4. When the body has no restrictions, it has the inherent ability to heal itself.