Find answers about our mobile manual bodywork/osteopathy and holistic health services in Ottawa: insurance coverage, session length, treatment benefits, and more.

What is Manual Osteopathy?

Daily postural strain, past and current injuries, life & workplace stress and even past traumas can create 'trapped' tension in the body's tissues that impacts productivity, focus and overall well-being. Through gentle manipulations, we help release these stressors, assisting your people's body and mind in restoring a natural state of ease and vitality. 

Manual osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on manual therapy that treats the body as a whole and goes beyond the surface. It's like a whole-body tune-up. It aims to relieve pain, restore function, and improve overall health and well-being. Precise manual techniques are used to align the body, to balance its 'framework' (muscles, joints, nerves, soft tissues) so it can function and heal - at its peak. 

It is a unique approach to manual therapy that aims to treat the cause of the symptom and stimulate the body's self-healing abilities, rather than simply reducing it temporarily. 

Using gentle but effective hands-on techniques, such as craniosacral therapy, visceral therapy, myofascial release, and a somatic approach, we focus on:
* Reducing pain, discomfort, and inflammation
* Improving mobility and posture-related issues
* Enhancing circulation and nervous system function

Through gentle manipulations, we help release these stressors, assisting body and mind gravitate back towards a state of ease and vitality.

Examples of conditions which could be helped through our manual holistic approach include: 

• Common ailments of office workers

• Neck, pelvic, joint and back pain

• Concussions, headaches/migraines

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Postural imbalances

• Sciatica

• Mobility issues

• Digestive and menstrual issues (e.g. PMS)

• Prenatal/postpartum care

• Fibromyalgia

• Sleep and stress-related issues

• Old, lingering injuries or discomforts, and complex chronic issues

Where in Ottawa do you provide services?

We serve the entire Ottawa area, including downtown, Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, and surrounding suburbs. Let us know if you have specific location inquiries.

Are treatments covered by insurance?

Many public service and private sector employees in Ottawa have coverage for osteopathic sessions through extended health plans. Please confirm with your HR department or insurance provider. However, some businesses/institutions may choose to pay directly for our services, so that their employees don't have to pay or use their extended health benefits coverage.

Do you provide equipment or need special facilities?

We bring all necessary equipment, including a portable treatment table and any necessary supplies. We only require a quiet, private space to set up.

How long does each session last?

Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on the working/living environment schedule, individual’s needs and treatment goals.

Are sessions safe for seniors and children?

Yes. We customize our approach to be gentle and appropriate for any age group or health condition.

Is the service available in both English and French?

Yes, we offer services and coordination in both official languages.

What should clients wear during the session?

As treatments are done over clothing, often there is no need to change for the sessions. Clothing that allows full body movement easily and access to the treatment area is ideal (e.g., pants are recommended if work on lower extremities is needed).