What is Osteopathic Manual Therapy? Osteopathy is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on therapy that focuses on re-aligning the body and restoring movement. Osteopathic Manual Therapy can help restore health to all systems of the body, not just musculoskeletal aches and pains. By clearing the pathways for proper supply and drainage, we are able to restore health to the affected viscera that may have been compromised.
What is an Osteopathy treatment? Osteopathy treats bones, joints, and muscles to enhance the body’s natural ability to heal. When the anatomy is unrestricted and each joint is moving properly, there is no excessive strain or load placed on one area of the body. This allows the nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatic systems to flow freely. An osteopathic treatment can help with musculoskeletal complaints (back, hip, shoulder, leg, and jaw), sciatica pain, sleep cycles, migraines, headaches, back pain, constipation, stress incontinence, posture from carrying baby or breastfeeding, rebalancing the pelvis, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and asthma.
What is an Osteopath? An Osteopathic Manual Practitioner is able to assess asymmetry within the anatomy of each individual patient, and apply a variety of techniques to treat the fascia, muscles, and ligamentous tissue. An osteopathic manual practitioner will help you maintain and restore health to all systems of the body.
Who benefits from Osteopathy? Osteopathy is applicable to all ages and stages of life. From chronic injuries to acute injuries to headaches and digestive issues and more. A full assessment is done prior to every treatment to ensure the safety and necessity of treatment.
What should I wear for my osteopathy treatment? For your assessment and treatment, it’s best to dress comfortably in loose/stretchy pants or shorts.
Is manual osteopathy covered by my health insurance plan? Manual osteopathic treatment is covered by most extended health plans. Unfortunately, we cannot direct bill to insurance companies for this service. We will provide you with a receipt which you can submit directly to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Hillary does not treat mothers in their first trimester
Initial Assessment- 45 minutes- $124 (includes hst)
Follow up treatment- 30 minutes- $90 (includes hst)
Hillary Nieman, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Hillary is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner that graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2022. Hillary had always been deeply interested in anatomy and physiology. After completing her Kinesiology degree in 2015, she worked in multiple health care settings but wanted to offer more to her patients. Choosing to pursue osteopathic education in 2018, she has seen first-hand the positive impact osteopathic manual therapy can have on her patient's health. Hillary understands the anatomical changes associated with your pregnancy journey, and how this can affect your daily living, especially if you are not feeling your best. She believes that the body is a resilient dynamic unit of function, and strives to ensure every part is able to function harmoniously. Hillary is invested in providing comfort and relief to her patients in a relaxed setting. It is her goal to improve the quality of life of each and every patient.
Location: Central Ave
Availability: Tuesdays 1 to 7 pm and Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm.