"Find it Fix it let nature do the rest"
History of Osteopathy
Birthed by the legendary A.T. Still in Kirksville, Missouri in 1874 out of intensive study of bones and anatomy while applying ancient and Native healing principles, out of deep respect for Life's ability to adapt and heal...
The original modality flourished and found further refinement in Europe, staying true to the original philosophy
The Osteopathic Approach: Creating Mobility to Optimize Function of the Whole Body
The rule of the artery must be absolute, universal and unobstructed, or disease will be the result. - A. T. Still
The importance of mobilizing all 3 systems...
Musculoskeletal
Osteopathic techniques to address imbalances in the musculoskeletal system are safe and effective. I use a wide range of techniques to achieve postural changes, all the while using the body's restrictions as my road map to uncover the root cause of the imbalances.
Craniosacral
An integral part of Osteopathy- a body work session is not complete until all components are addressed- from cranium to sacrum, as the name suggests. Craniosacral work is gentle and balances the nervous system, hormonal, endocrine and immune systems and can even impact personality. It is an integral part of bringing a body back to homeostasis.
Visceral
What sets us apart as osteopaths: Addressing the visceral system. European Osteopathic philosophy holds that 80-90% of musculoskeletal imbalances are actually caused by immobilities in the organs or their surrounding fascia! Our work is geared toward finding and eliminating restrictions in the organ system with various techniques that are effective and safe.
Healing Emotions
Body's Innate Wisdom
Clients often hear me say that every cell of the body has innate intelligence. Aside from the grander application of that idea to having consent of the body to do our work, we can also think about the emotional component of healing. The body keeps score and emotions can become stuck within fascia, organs, the brain- anywhere. Osteopathy calls these emotional cysts- and they often come up in sessions. We can help the body release them in a supportive environment. Sometimes it is the human who needs assistance so that the animal can heal.
Holistic Nutrition and Supplement Advice
Osteopathic work is not complete without also addressing any imbalances in the body's internal environment. I use a bespoke approach to each animal, utilizing Applied Kinesiology, to offer support in the way of optimizing healing outcomes through nutrition, herbs, or other recommendations.