Manual Osteopathy in Red Deer | Recovery Lab

Manual Osteopathy | Red Deer

What is Manual Osteopathy Therapy?

Manual osteopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses hands-on techniques to assess and treat various physical issues throughout the whole body. Your certified therapist for manual osteopathy in Red Deer will tailor your treatment plan specific for you. Possible techniques that could be used are soft tissue/myofascial remodeling, osteo articulation/ joint manipulation (not using any high velocity thrusts), cranial sacral, and visceral manipulations. Manual Osteopathy is based on the belief that the body’s structure and function are interconnected, and that by manipulating the musculoskeletal system, various health issues can be addressed and improved.

Manual Osteopathy Benefits:

Manual Osteopathy has numerous health benefits including:

  • Improved Mobility: enhance joint mobility and flexibility, making it easier to move and perform daily activities.
  • Muscle Relaxation: relax tense muscles, reducing muscle stiffness and discomfort.
  • Enhanced Circulation: by improving blood flow, manual osteopathy may aid in better oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues, promoting healing.
  • Posture Correction: assists in correcting posture issues, which may alleviate related pain and discomfort.
  • Stress Reduction:  induce relaxation, helping to reduce stress and tension.
  • Balanced Nervous System: by working on the musculoskeletal system, manual osteopathy may contribute to a more balanced nervous system.

Your certified therapist will begin your treatment by assessing your symptoms, pain, or injury. Once your therapist understands your needs, they will tailor a Manual Osteopathy treatment plan for you.

Meet Our Osteopath Therapist

MaKenna has begun offering Movement Therapy sessions—personalized one-on-one training at $60/hr that combines her kinesiology, personal training, and manual osteopathy expertise. These sessions are designed to help clients gain clarity and direction with their health and wellness goals.

She will also be launching 8-week small group programs (2–5 clients per group) starting April 7, with the following options:

  • Clients who book the full 24 sessions across the 8 weeks will receive a $100 discount when paid in full
  • Biweekly or monthly payment plans are available (discount does not apply to these).
  • Small group participants will receive 20% off per person
  • All participants will also receive sport recovery discounts to support the success of their sessions for the duration of their 8 weeks.

MaKenna is flexible and happy to adapt to the individual needs and goals of her clients throughout the process.

Pricing

Manual Osteopathy Appointments

Initial Assesment & Treatment – 90min @ $185.00
Follow up – 60min @ $140.00

Frequently Asked Questions for Manual Osteopathy

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.

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