Osteopathy
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Osteopathy is a safe and effective patient centered manual therapy which works in combination with the individuals own homeostatic mechanisms to help restore balance and optimal health. It works with the understanding that the way the body is able to function is inseparable from the way it is structured.
Clients are treated in thin, stretchy clothing that allows for ease of palpation and movement. Osteopathic Practitioners support the body’s ability to restore and maintain health by using skilled palpation and gentle manual techniques to influence muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissue, circulation and internal organs. Osteopathy is drug and surgery free. It optimizes the body’s ability to heal itself and achieve balance.
Osteopathic Practitioners can help all ages if you are experiencing problems such as:
- Neck and back pain and tension
- Headaches
- Sleep or energy issues
- Sports injuries
- Concussion
- Injuries from car accidents
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Joint or muscle pain
- Digestive, respiratory or menstrual problems
- Pre and post-natal support
- Jaw dysfunction
- Post surgical care (ie. Joint replacement surgery)
- Colic, plagiocephaly, torticollis, and sleep disorders in infants and children
- Also great for mothers during and post pregnancy
Find out more:
Osteopathy BC®: https://www.osteopathybc.ca/
Don Griffis, DOMP, MMQ
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Master of Medical QiGong
Don is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who joined Tidal Elements Healing Arts Studio in 2024. He graduated in 2012 from the Canadian School of Osteopathy – Manual Practice – Vancouver Campus, after a five-year education, and went on to practice in Vancouver for eight years — always fully booked and with an extensive waitlist.
Don will be working Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays primarily morning and afternoons – (to be confirmed) – offering Manual Osteopathic treatments ranging from musculo-skeletal, visceral, cranio-sacral, circulatory, advanced cranial work, Medical Qigong and various advanced palpatory treatments.
For specific questions about the modalities that he offers, contact him directly at don@tidalelements.ca.
Don accepts the following methods of payment:
Cash, E-transfer, Credit and Debit
75 minute Osteopathy session:
Initial / Follow-up
$160.00
Kjara Brecknell, DOMP, RCST®
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Registered Craniosacral Therapist
Kjara studied (and graduated in 2009) from the Canadian school of Osteopathy (https://collegeosteo.com/). She is fully registered with Osteopathy BC (https://www.osteopathybc.ca/) and covered by most extended health insurance companies. Kjara has many years experience in the fields of Osteopathy and Craniosacral therapy, and 30 years in the health and wellness industry. She especially loves treating infants and pre & postnatal mothers but is open to all ages of clients, toddlers to elders. Kjara has also taken many post graduate studies in birth trauma, pediatrics, pre and postnatal osteopathy as well as concussion and brain techniques. She regularly facilitates many Playshops as well as teaching Osteopathic and Craniosacral classes. For more information about Kjara, visit – Osteosalmonarm.com
For specific questions about the modalities that she offers, contact her directly at kjara@tidalelements.ca.
Kjara accepts the following methods of payment:
Cash, E-transfer
25 minute osteopathy session:
For infants, children, or follow up adult sessions.
$80
50 minutes osteopathy session:
Initial adult / follow up adult session
$130
Manual Osteopathic Therapy
Manual Osteopathic Therapy uses hands-on skills for investigation and treatment of structural and functional dysfunctions to restore balance to the body. Osteopathic techniques include Craniosacral, Visceral, Fascial, Manual Lymphatic Therapy, and Muscle Energy Techniques.
Manual Osteopathic Therapists take a holistic approach with thorough assessment of many body systems to determine the best plan to facilitate the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Treatments are typically done in different positions such as sitting, lying face up, face down, or side lying using supports when needed. Clients must wear plain stretchy clothing and/or shorts and a tank top so that they can be easily assessed and treated in different positions.
Imbalances found are gently treated with techniques that engage the dysfunctional tissue until function is normalized and alignment restored. Joints are mobilized by muscle-resisted techniques, soft-tissue is restored to healthier states. Fluids are released from congested areas and gently flushed in the direction of drainage. Changes are often felt immediately or shortly after the treatment. Manual osteopathic therapy techniques have been known to completely resolve chronic symptoms in patients who have sought help everywhere else.
The Manual Osteopathic College of Canada is recognized and licensed as a Type 2 World Health Organization (WHO) benchmark program.
Extended Medical Benefits:
Manual osteopathic therapy allows patients to tap into their Manual Osteopathic health benefits. The majority of insurance companies and health spending accounts recognize services offered by Manual Osteopathic Therapists.
60 minute Manual Osteopathic session:
Initial / Follow-up
$120.00
Julie Roberts, MOT
Manual Osteopathic Therapist, Deep Tissue Holistic Massage
Since the early 2000s Julie has been drawn to holistic health, nutrition and yogic practices for her own personal development and healing. She spent most of her early life in Calgary learning the big city ways and searching for the meaning of life through various forms of social justice, expressive arts and community. There unfolded a strong desire to be of service, to help and heal through the healing arts.
Julie has trained in a variety of modalities including Manual Osteopathic Therapy, massage therapy, fascial release, trigger point release, hot stone massage, yoga and yoga therapy, Ayurvedic dosha specific massage, and Reiki. In 2007 she graduated from the massage therapy program at Mount Royal College in Calgary and thereafter began studying Ayurveda and yoga, completing a 200 hour Hatha yoga training. Since moving to the Okanagan in 2008 Julie taught several styles of yoga, worked in health and wellness clinics and spas as well as taken numerous self development courses and training. At the end of 2022 she completed the year long MOT program with the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada, and is excited to be integrating the incredible techniques this holistic modality offers.
Julie accepts the following methods of payment:
Cash, E-transfer, Debit / Credit Cards
Testimonials:
“Julie has super powerful and intuitive hands and is incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you Julie for all that you do! Highly recommend!!! 5 stars!!”
–Tara Christmann Pilling
“If you are looking for a full head to toe massage experience Julie is your gal. Her strong and capable hands are intuitively guided to find ALL the sore spots, and you’ll leave a session with her feeling like you’ve been tenderized, in the best possible way!”
–Emily Leduc
Initial 60 minute session $120
Follow-up 45 minute session $100
Follow-up 60 minute session $120
Julie accepts the following methods of payment:
Cash, E-transfer, Debit / Credit Cards
Grant Cross, TCMP, MOT
Manual Osteopathic Therapist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Grant has been interested in health and wellness from a young age, as well as had a natural curiosity for the non-beaten path. After varied studies in his formative years—including two diplomas in Psychology and Kinesiology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts— he decided to pursue his calling to help others in their journey of healing. He is a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine and has completed the schooling for the Doctorate in Chinese Medicine from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC in 2021. Grant has recently become a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner as well.
His interests outside of education include: frisbee golf, snowboarding, and hockey—though he grew up playing any sport that was available, so he understands that there are different health needs for different sports. With an interest in sports, Grant has also had experience treating and training young athletes and whole families from conception to elderly. Giving people the tools to reach their full potential is what Chinese medicine is all about, which is why young athletes can be rewarding to work with, as small changes make a large impact on the direction of their sporting careers.
If you have any questions about Grant’s services, please feel free email him directly at grant@tidalelements.ca.
Grant accepts the following methods of payment:
Cash, Debit and Credit