Your Questions, Answered

  • During your session, I will work through a variety of positions on the treatment table. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement while keeping you appropriately covered. Items like athletic wear or loose-fitting clothing work best. I recommend avoiding jeans, dress shirts, or dresses.

     

  • Your first appointment begins with a thorough conversation about your health history and current concerns. This is a collaborative process, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and feel comfortable before we move forward. I will then complete an assessment followed by a gentle, general treatment. This initial treatment helps me understand how your body moves, as well as your overall constitution and readiness for osteopathic care.

  • Rather than working within a fixed treatment length, each session is guided by what your body needs. While I schedule 30 minutes for appointments, the actual treatment time may vary. Some sessions may be shorter, while others may use more of the allotted time. The intention is always to create meaningful change without overwhelming your system.

  • The effects of treatment continue beyond your appointment. Osteopathic care supports your body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal, and it’s common for changes to unfold over several days. To allow your body to fully integrate the treatment, you may find it helpful to refrain from other bodywork for 3–5 days afterward.

  • After your initial treatment, we will create a plan that’s tailored to your specific needs. The recommended frequency of sessions depends on how long you’ve been experiencing the issue, as well as how your body responds to treatment.

    For more chronic concerns, I generally suggest a series of 3–5 sessions. Within this timeframe, most people begin to notice meaningful improvements and a growing sense of relief.

    That said, each person’s experience is unique. Your lifestyle, overall health, and personal history all play an important role in how your body responds and how quickly progress is made.

  • I accept all credit cards, debit card, e-transfer and cash. I can direct bill to Telus providers and Sun-Life on your behalf.

  • Aspects of treatment may look similar from person to person, after all, we all share the same basic anatomy. I may use the same tools, movements, or techniques across different treatments, but how they are applied is highly individualized.

    Each approach is specifically adapted to the unique restrictions present in your tissues at that moment, including the amount and direction of force your body may be responding to and is capable of reacting to. Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on manual therapy, but when addressing dysfunction, “gentle” doesn’t always mean completely comfortable. In each treatment, I meet your body where it is that day and aim to provide an approach that supports the nervous system while still creating meaningful improvement.

    The type and intensity of treatment will depend on how long you’ve been experiencing the issue and how your body responds. Your lifestyle, overall health, and personal history also play an important role in how your body adapts to treatment and how quickly progress is made.

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