What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that uses non-invasive manipulation to create movement throughout the body. Decreasing restriction in motion will remove obstruction to the flow of the blood, venous drainage, lymphatic drainage and nervous structures. This in turn will allow the body to aid itself in the healing process and decrease pain.
The osteopathic manual practitioner searches for the cause of disease or discomfort rather than focusing on symptomatology. Each treatment will differ, as every day habits and activities will create new postures and positions.
Meet Yannique
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Yannique Thompson M.OMSc
Yanniques' love for health care and anatomy started in high school when she was introduced to exercise science. From there she attended Algonquin College for 3 years to become a registered massage therapist. She always knew there was more studying to do, and more knowledge to be obtained. Craniosacral therapy was the next venture she embarked on, which introduced her to energy healing and soft manipulation. Although interesting, these studies were only a stepping stone to what was truly the end goal, Osteopathy. Studying for 4 years at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy has brought her to where she is today.
"I believe that people live their day to day lives thinking that their pain and discomfort is just part of their journey, not realizing what feeling good really means. Osteopathy will help change that. Osteopathy creates synchrony in the body, by connecting all systems, allowing it to function as one single unit.
My goal is to help people create/maintain health, educate patients, and create a safe place for them to heal."
Yannique Thompson, M.OMSc