Manual Osteopathy | Red Deer

It’s a gentle, hands-on treatment focusing on the alignment and movement of the body’s structure—muscles, bones, joints, and fascia—to restore function and reduce pain.

Most insurance companies do cover Manual Osteopathy. Unfortunately, for most insurance companies you will need to submit your receipt and be reimbursed for your treatment. Direct billing is not an option.

Yes, manual osteopathy can be safe and beneficial during pregnancy. It can help alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort and promote relaxation.

It’s effective for postural issues, chronic back or neck pain, headaches, joint stiffness, digestive discomfort, and nervous system imbalances.

Some feel improvement after one session, while others benefit from ongoing care. Your therapist will discuss a personalized plan with you.

Chiropractic care primarily uses level four velocity thrusts to perform joint manipulations. Manual osteopathy therapists use gentle techniques for their joint manipulations.

Physiotherapists mainly focus on one area of concern during their visits. Manual osteopaths try to not just focus on one area but using what they find in their assessments to see how other areas of the body may be affecting/causing the chief complaint of the visit.

Yes, manual osteopathy is suitable for individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. It can address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues at any life stage.

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows the manual osteopath to access and assess the affected areas easily.

Yes. Techniques are non-invasive and rhythmical. Most clients find the sessions relaxing and report noticeable changes even after one visit.

While both work with alignment, osteopathy uses gentler, full-body techniques. It’s less focused on high-velocity adjustments and more on holistic, integrated movement.