Yes, you can call me(Chad), or book a phone consultation online and I will call you to answer any questions you may have.

Clinic hours may vary, please use the booking link to view availability or call to book.

We operate out of Lakemed clinic.  The address is 300 Merganser Drive West Unit 202, 2nd floor.  There is an elevator in the building if needed.

Not at this time.  After treatment a receipt will be provided that can be submitted directly to your insurance provider.  Most extended Healthcare plans cover Osteopathic treatment through membership with OSTCAN Alberta.

Yes, most insurance providers cover Osteopathic manual therapy.  Please check with your insurance.

Comfortable, non restrictive, loose clothing and socks are preferred.  Please avoid any large jewelry if possible.

Initial appointments are 45 minutes

Follow up appointments are 30 minutes

There are many osteopathic schools and designations with varying lengths of education in Canada.  Extensive education and practice is required to achieve proficient palpation and technical skills to apply osteopathy safely and effectively.  The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy aims to meet or exceed the international standards of education with over 4200 hours of clinic, hands-on practice, and instruction.  It is important that you choose your therapist wisely as there is a large discrepancy in education among osteopathic manual practitioners in Canada.

Manual osteopathy is a hands-on therapy that aims to restore structural alignment and improve the overall health of the body. It is based on the principle that the musculoskeletal system is interconnected with other systems in the body, and when one system is out of alignment, it affects the entire body.  An osteopath seeks to remove obstructions from the body that may prevent healthy circulation of blood and lymph and healthy nerve function.

A manual osteopath uses gentle manipulations of the muscles, bones, and joints to release tension and improve mobility. This can help to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve overall function of the body.

During a manual osteopathy session, the osteopath will assess the patient’s posture, mobility, and range of motion to determine the areas that need attention. They will then use a variety of approaches to mobilize fascia, muscle, and joints to reduce mechanical dysfunctions within the body.

Osteopathy focuses on improving overall health by increasing circulatory, neurological, and lymphatic system functionality.  A manual osteopath seeks to improve overall health through gentle manipulation and mobilization of fascia, muscle, and joints.  For this reason, almost anyone can benefit from osteopathic treatment, but especially those experiencing the following:

Chronic and acute joint pain such as neck pain, back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, ankle pain, tennis elbow, etc.

• headaches and migraines, stomach and digestion issues
• sciatica, arthritis
• acute musculoskeletal injuries
• breathing issues such as asthma
• pregnancy/postpartum pain
• vertigo
• poor posture
• post surgery recovery

No.  Osteopathy does not use high velocity adjustments to any part of the body.  Treatment is done through a variety of technical approaches, most of which are gentle and comfortable yet effective.

All of these treatment modalities have a philosophy of improving overall health and wellbeing of the patient and may address different aspects of health.  Some focus on the spine and nervous system, others on the muscular systems and circulatory system.  Osteopathy is concerned with all the systems in the body, from circulatory to neurological, and improving their function through restoring the structure.  It is important that the therapist has a keen understanding of the connections between the function of these systems and the structures that influence them.  Treatment is applied individually after careful assessment and is never limited to just one area of the body.  Oftentimes patients are surprised that treatment applied in an area may have a significant influence on another area where they experienced symptoms.