Osteopathic Manual Therapy
with Toni Pigeon CNP, DOMP
Manual Osteopathy is a hands-on pracitce that uses manual therapy to stimulate the inherent healing mechanisms of the body. A Manual Osteopath understands that the body is a dynamic unit of function, which means that she will treat the patient from a holistic viewpoint. Becuase of this, you may be surprised to note that your pracitioner focuses on a part of your body that is far removed from the problem area. The greater perspective of the holistic approach looks at what other sturctures, tissues, or obstructions are influencing the area where the pain or discomfort is felt. By removing obstructions of the flow of blood, lymph, and nerve conduction, Osteopathy aims to promote self-healing of the body.
What is
Cranial Sacral Therapy?
Cranial Sacral Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses gentle pressure on the head, neck, and back to relieve the stress and pain caused by musculoskeletal tightness. As a result, it can help a number of conditions. It's thought that through the gentle manipuation of the bones in the skull, spine, and pelvis, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system can be normalized. It can be part of an already scheduled visit or the sole purpose of your appointment.
Reasons to see an Osteopathic Practitioner:
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Headaches
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Head/Facial Trauma
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Muscle/Joint Pain or Restriction
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Tinnitis
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Loss of Smell/Taste
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TMJ Dysfunction
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Breathing Difficulties
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Anxiety Disorder
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Poor Flexibility
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Torticollis
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...and more!