OSTEOPATHY
A Gentle Approach to Structural Health
Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy used to assess and facilitate balance in the body.
MEET ALANA SEVERIN, M.OMSC
Alana is a classically trained Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with the highest standard of training in Canada.
She successfully completed her Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) in 2020 consisting of no less than 4,400 hours of education at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, Ontario.
She is a certified member of OSTCAN Alberta and Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA).
Alana draws from vast knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, collective body mechanics, holistic health and thousands of hours of clinical practice to provide highly personalized care for each individual she works with. Her goal is to gently balance any asymmetries or restrictions in the body, and find the root cause of what is going on.
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?
OS˙TE˙OP˙A˙THY
noun
“Osteopathy is a scientific method of healing by skillful manipulation of the human body, based on a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, by which the operator is enabled to trace effects to their cause and remove them, thus restoring harmony throughout the body – which is health.”
– BA Duffield, early American Osteopath
'Osteo' denotes 'structure', and 'pathos' denotes 'suffering of', with the combined meaning of "suffering of the structure".
Osteopathic manual therapy was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874 in Kirksville, Missouri.
Through thorough research into body's anatomical structure and physiology, Dr. Still was able to find a deeper understanding of functional treatment. Using this knowledge, he found he could facilitate the innate self-healing and self-regulating function of his patients through manual therapy and adjustment.
OSTEOPATHY CAN HELP:
Low back pain
Neck pain and whiplash
Headaches and migraines
Joint pain - knee, ankle, shoulder, etc.
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica and other nerve impingements
Vertigo
AS WELL AS...
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel
Plantar fasciitis/ heel pain
Jaw pain and clicking
Pelvic imbalances
Sinus pain
IBS
Babies and children
And so much more!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Wear comfortable clothing which doesn’t restrict movement. Initial appointments are approximately one hour and start with a review of your medical history and current concerns. Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes for tune ups and acute care such as concussion or sprains, and 45 minutes sessions are offered for more complicated chronic cases where there are multiple things going on.
KIND WORDS
HOURS
Monday 9am - 2pm @ The Wellness Clinic
Wednesday 10am - 7pm @ Iava Wellness
Thursday 12pm - 7pm @ The Wellness Clinic
Sundays Check schedule for openings
Iava Wellness
9343 50TH Street NW, Unit 1, Edmonton
7656 -156 Street, West Edmonton