What is Osteopathy?
Classical Osteopathy is a principles-driven manual therapy rooted in the teachings of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still from 1874. It views the body as a self-healing, interconnected unit, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person rather than just specific symptoms.
My Osteopathic education was a comprehensive science and principle-based approach to health that utilizes gentle, hands-on methods to identify and address imbalances and dysfunctions within the body's structure. By restoring symmetry and proper alignment to anatomy, osteopathy enhances the body’s natural ability to regain optimal physiological function, promoting overall well-being and improving the ability to perform daily activities.
The four tenets of Osteopathy
The body is a dynamic unit
The body is capable of self-regulation and self-healing
Structure and function are interrelated
Rational treatment is based on these principles
Why is OSTCAN important to you?
Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN) is a national council. OSTCAN adheres to the highest international standards in education and professionalism, including those detailed in the WHO Benchmarks, the CEN Standard and the CSA Canadian modifications of the CEN. All professional members under OSTCAN affiliates have completed a minimum of 4200 hours of osteopathic education, including a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised clinical training.
Essentially, this means that because Osteopathy is not regulated in Alberta, the OSTCAN standard helps ensure that you are working with a highly trained professional who has completed an extensive level of education, rather than someone with a shorter, less comprehensive program of under 1200 hours.