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What is Osteopathy?

Osteopaths, or manual osteopaths understand that the body has an innate ability to self-regulate and self-heal. Through manual therapies, the goal is to release and unwind tension and discomfort that will allow this natural process of healing to occur. A non-invasive practice, it works to align all components of the body including the nervous, lymphatic, and circulatory systems to maximize health.

The Philosophy behind Osteopathy?

The underlying philosophy of osteopathy consists of several principles, one of which is that the body is composed of interrelated systems, none of which function independently. Emphasis is placed on the concept that the body is continually working to manage the effects of internal and external environments humans are exposed to. The belief is held that despite pain or illness being felt in a specific part of the body, if studied carefully, the effects can be felt (and thus treated) to some degree throughout the entire body.

Manual osteopaths assess the musculoskeletal structure of the body in great detail with the understanding that our muscles, ligaments, bones, and connective tissue can be treated to facilitate the recalibration of our internal systems.

How Can You Benefit from Osteopathy?

Osteopathy can benefit those who are seeking a true ‘whole-body’ approach to wellness. The goal of the practitioner is to assist in realigning the body’s varied systems in order to promote self-healing and allow the body to once again self-regulate:
BENEFITS
  • Lessen chronic pain and the increase range of motion in joints
  • Assist with body’s response to hormonal changes during pregnancy
  • Improve muscle flexibility and resilience to speed up recovery and prevent injury
  • Improve fluid flow in vascular and lymphatic systems
  • Reduce blood pressure and decrease inflammatory response
  • Assess and determine underlying causes of pain
CONDITIONS
  • Postural alignment issues due to pregnancy, sports injury, driving or work strain
  • Muscle tension
  • Sleep apnea
  • Arthritis
  • Digestive and nervous system issues
  • Headaches
  • Back pain

Why Choose Our Osteopaths?

1  If you’ve been dealing with a nagging injury or ailment that you’ve been trying to address but keep missing the mark, osteopathy might be a great fit for the challenges you’ve been facing.

2  By looking at the body holistically, Nexus osteopaths assess how one part out of alignment in your body may be affecting other aspects, from muscle pain, visceral pain, and even emotional and psychological symptoms.

3  Our osteopaths are evidence-based practitioners and approach patient sessions through a multi-faceted system. Nexus osteopaths are proficient in soft tissue manipulation, but also use muscle energy, myofascial release, and other proven methods to ensure you’re receiving the detailed care you’re seeking.

4  All of our manual osteopaths participate in continuing education to stay abreast of the most recent medical research, share case studies and increase skill sets to remain at the top of their field.

5  You can rest easy knowing we’ll always have your best interest in mind. At Nexus Massage & Rehab your optimal health is our top priority.

What to Expect during your Initial Osteopathic Appointment?

Assessment

1) Health History - Your first appointment will last approximately 60 minutes. To begin, your manual osteopath will ask pertinent questions about the reason for your visit, your general health and any medical conditions and medications that may have an impact on your proposed treatment plan. This information is confidential and will be recorded in the osteopath’s notes, much like you would expect at a visit to your family doctor.

2) Physical Examination - Next, the osteopath will conduct a physical examination. Depending on the location of the pain or concern, you may be asked to remove some of your clothing in order to properly examine the areas affected. You will be asked to gently move and stretch so that your osteopath can observe posture and mobility. Pain or stiffness may be experienced in one area of your body, but due to your body’s connective structure, the actual root problem may be located elsewhere. Stretching and moving allows your manual osteopath to pick up on visual cues eliciting from your body. Your body’s joints, tissue and ligaments will also be examined to assess their health.

3) Treatment Plan - The osteopath will then discuss the goals of the custom treatment plan to ensure you fully understand their proposed treatment, agree with what can be achieved and learn how many treatment sessions you are likely to require in order to see a noticeable improvement in your well-being.

Initial Assessment

What types of Osteopathic treatments do we offer?

Soft Tissue Manipulation

​By palpating and physically exploring both the surface and deep tissues of the body with their hands, the manual osteopath will be looking to gather feedback from the surfaces of the body. This process is sometimes called ‘listening’, which refers to the osteopath’s role in meticulously observing detailed qualities in the nature of the body’s tissue such as density, stiffness, loss of resilience and motility that will lead to insights regarding the symptoms you are experiencing.


Osteopathy - Soft Tissue Manipulation

Muscle Energy

In this technique, you’ll be asked to move your muscles in a specific direction while the osteopath counters that movement. This can be thought of as a ‘push-pull’ movement.


Osteopathy - Muscle Energy

Myofascial Release

Your manual osteopath may use firm but gentle pressure to release tension in the fascia, which is the layer of connective tissue that surrounds your bones, muscles, and organs.


Osteopathy - Myofascial

Visceral Manipulation

This technique assists with functional and structural imbalances throughout the body including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic dysfunction. It evaluates and treats the dynamics of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes, fascia and ligaments. Visceral manipulation increases proprioceptive communication. This type of communication is defined as the sense of ‘self-movement’ and body position, and is related to the function of the central nervous system.


Osteopathy - Visceral Manipulation

OSTEOPATHY

  • 15 Min Consultation - FREE
  • Initial Assessment - $140 + HST
  • 45 Min Follow-Up - $115 + HST
  • 60 Min Follow-Up - $140 + HST
  • BEFORE BOOKING
  • Please confirm with your insurance company if they cover ACMA (Canadian Alliance of Alternative Medicine) for manual osteopathy. We are not liable for uncovered claims.
  • *Osteopathy may not qualify for Direct Billing for some insurances.

Modalities

Cranial Sacral Therapy

This type of therapy uses gentle hand pressure to manipulate the skeleton and connective tissues, especially the skull and sacrum (the large, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column). Cranial osteopathy is based on the fact that the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, has subtle, rhythmic pulsations that are vital to health and can be detected and modified by a skilled practitioner. Your osteopath will apply soft pressure to your skull to stimulate healing.

Cranial Sacral
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Meet our Osteopaths

Masoud Jarchi - Registered Osteopath

Masoud Jarchi

I practice 100% client focused. Based on my experience patients could get expected results in very reasonable time.

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Frequently Answered Questions about Osteopathy

Osteopathy is gentle, non-invasive and typically can be very relaxing. At the most, you may feel some minor discomfort post-treatment, similar to how sore muscles feel after a healthy workout. Treatment aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework with a focus on the joints, muscles, and spine.
No. Often these two terms are confused due to the similar terminology. An osteopath or ‘manual osteopath’ such as our Nexus Massage and Rehab practitioners, can assess and treat patients using manual therapy. An osteopathic physician has a medical doctorate and can perform surgery, prescribe medications and practices using a ‘whole-body’ perspective based on osteopathic principles. .
Your Manual Osteopath will first ask a series of questions that will help them better understand your symptoms in detail. The therapist will then examine you physically and discuss the findings, the cause of the problem, and suggest a solution that can treat your health concern. The first visit is an hour in length and includes health history, physical assessment, and initial treatment.
Osteopathy focuses on a person-centered approach vs a symptomatic approach. This method may take some time compared to a standard Western approach, but the results are often more permanent with less chance of the issue reoccurring. From an osteopath’s perspective, for a person to maintain optimal health, their neurological, musculoskeletal, circulatory and visceral structures must all be functioning well.
Some people feel significant relief after one or two visits, however more thorough treatment may require 3-10 visits. Many people visit their osteopath several times per year for regular checkups.

Nexus osteopaths will propose a treatment plan to meet the patient’s needs, although this plan may change depending on the patient’s response to treatment.
Please wear comfortable clothing that does not limit your range of motion. Athletic clothes are recommended, or you may bring a t-shirt / tank top or shorts and change upon arrival to the clinic.
Many insurance companies do accept osteopathy for claims, but you will need to submit your claim manually to get reimbursed. The osteopathy profession is not regulated in Canada and insurance companies currently do not accept direct billing for any osteopathic services. Please check with your insurance provider or refer to your insurance booklet to confirm whether osteopathic treatment is covered under your current plan.