“Osteopathy is based on the perfection of nature’s work. When all parts of the human body are in line we have health. When they are not the effect is disease. When the parts are readjusted disease gives place to health.” (Andrew Taylor Still, 1910)
Following the philosophy and principles of osteopathy from our predecessors, including founder Andrew Taylor Still, it’s our belief that the body functions as a single integrated unit. When the body is balanced, the result is optimum health. When imbalance occurs, the body innately compensates for the affected area and the result can lead to the symptoms you experience on a daily basis.
Chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, headaches, sleeping disorders, anxiety and digestive issues are only a few of the symptoms that may arise when the body is not in alignment. The cause of these dysfunctions can range from injury, stress, illness or simply the natural aging process.
Osteopathic treatment uses precise and gentle palpation to detect the areas of the body that are not in alignment and uncover the underlying cause of your problem. Once discovered, a variety of non-invasive manual techniques are used to restore balance and create an optimum environment for the body to heal itself. Emotional and psychological stresses can also bring you out of balance and as such, must be carefully considered throughout treatment. At Balance our focus is healing the whole body, providing you with a state of harmony between the mind, body and spirit as the foundation for long-term wellness.
