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New patient Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a distinct, holistic approach to healthcare rooted in the insights of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), an American physician who first identified the integral relationship between the body's structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Dr. Still recognized how this interdependence is essential for both physical and mental well-being. Osteopathy takes a patient-centered ap... Read More

Osteopathy is a distinct, holistic approach to healthcare rooted in the insights of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), an American physician who first identified the integral relationship between the body's structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Dr. Still recognized how this interdependence is essential for both physical and mental well-being.

Osteopathy takes a patient-centered approach, creating individualized management plans that may include hands-on treatment, exercise, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and, when necessary, referrals to other healthcare providers. It also emphasizes patient education and self-care to foster long-term health.

Osteopathic practitioners assess each patient as a unique individual, considering all aspects of their symptoms. An initial consultation involves a detailed case history followed by a comprehensive physical examination to identify issues, including any underlying conditions contributing to the symptoms. Practitioners evaluate factors such as mobility, posture, overall health, lifestyle, activity levels, diet, and stress.

Using a range of manual techniques, osteopathic practitioners aim to reduce pain, enhance mobility, alleviate muscle and tissue tension, and improve circulation. This approach supports the body's natural healing processes, helping restore structural, mechanical, and functional balance. Practitioners treat individuals of all ages, using hands-on care, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations to help restore the body's equilibrium and support recovery.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a distinct, holistic approach to healthcare rooted in the insights of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), an American physician who first identified the integral relationship between the body's structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Dr. Still recognized how this interdependence is essential for both physical and mental well-being. Osteopathy takes a patient-centered ap... Read More

Osteopathy is a distinct, holistic approach to healthcare rooted in the insights of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), an American physician who first identified the integral relationship between the body's structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Dr. Still recognized how this interdependence is essential for both physical and mental well-being.

Osteopathy takes a patient-centered approach, creating individualized management plans that may include hands-on treatment, exercise, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and, when necessary, referrals to other healthcare providers. It also emphasizes patient education and self-care to foster long-term health.

Osteopathic practitioners assess each patient as a unique individual, considering all aspects of their symptoms. An initial consultation involves a detailed case history followed by a comprehensive physical examination to identify issues, including any underlying conditions contributing to the symptoms. Practitioners evaluate factors such as mobility, posture, overall health, lifestyle, activity levels, diet, and stress.

Using a range of manual techniques, osteopathic practitioners aim to reduce pain, enhance mobility, alleviate muscle and tissue tension, and improve circulation. This approach supports the body's natural healing processes, helping restore structural, mechanical, and functional balance. Practitioners treat individuals of all ages, using hands-on care, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations to help restore the body's equilibrium and support recovery.


Pilates

Pilates is a total body exercise, developed almost one hundred years ago by Joseph Pilates, to rehabilitate injured WW1 soldiers and later, for strength and conditioning of dancers. It became a favourite exercise option of the elite in New York in the 1960s, but has now become more widely available, with a huge range of styles, from classic to contemporary and a number of hybrid classes, combin... Read More

Pilates is a total body exercise, developed almost one hundred years ago by Joseph Pilates, to rehabilitate injured WW1 soldiers and later, for strength and conditioning of dancers. It became a favourite exercise option of the elite in New York in the 1960s, but has now become more widely available, with a huge range of styles, from classic to contemporary and a number of hybrid classes, combining Pilates with everything from yoga to boxing.The traditional method is low-impact, focusing on flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. The exercises are performed with an emphasis on precision technique; balanced postural alignment; core strength; controlled, flowing movements; and using breath to center the mind.

The two basic forms of Pilates are:
-Mat-based Pilates – this is a series of exercises performed on the floor using gravity and your own body weight to provide resistance. The main aim is to condition the deeper, supporting muscles of your body to improve posture, balance and coordination
-Equipment-based Pilates – this includes specific equipment that works against spring-loaded resistance, including the ‘reformer’, which is a moveable carriage that you push and pull along its tracks.

Some forms of Pilates include weights (such as dumbbells) and other types of small equipment that offer resistance to the muscles.

Health benefits of Pilates:

The health benefits of Pilates include:
-improved flexibility
-increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
-balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
-enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
-improved stabilisation of your spine
-improved posture
-rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
-improved physical coordination and balance
-relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
-safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
-prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
-increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
-improved concentration
-increased body awareness
-stress management and relaxation.


Holistic consultation with Julie

Experience the transformative power of holistic wellness with Julie Shillabeer, one of Canada’s Chinese Medical Educators and Acupuncturist with over 20+ years experience. For a limited time, all new patients can enjoy a special introductory package: a comprehensive Holistic Consultation paired with a rejuvenating Acupuncture treatment. Discover the benefits of ancient and revolutionary modalit... Read More

Experience the transformative power of holistic wellness with Julie Shillabeer, one of Canada’s Chinese Medical Educators and Acupuncturist with over 20+ years experience. For a limited time, all new patients can enjoy a special introductory package: a comprehensive Holistic Consultation paired with a rejuvenating Acupuncture treatment. Discover the benefits of ancient and revolutionary modalities that promote health from within.

Offer Includes:

In-depth Holistic Consultation
Personalized Acupuncture Treatment
Individualized Home Care Recommendations
Don't miss this opportunity to start your journey towards optimal health with Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac. Book your appointment today and feel the difference!


Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique aimed at promoting natural healing and alleviating pain by inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. It encompasses various methods like scalp-acupuncture, abdominal-acupuncture, and manual stimulation. By triggering the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals, acupuncture helps block pain signals and enhances the ... Read More

Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique aimed at promoting natural healing and alleviating pain by inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. It encompasses various methods like scalp-acupuncture, abdominal-acupuncture, and manual stimulation. By triggering the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals, acupuncture helps block pain signals and enhances the body's healing abilities, reducing inflammation and improving overall well-being. Whereas for internal disease related acupuncture, by choosing related acupuncture meridians connecting to internal organs, stimulation on specific organ promotes metabolism of related organs on repairing and prompting physical function so as to restore organ functions, resulting in restoring health.


Counselling

Counseling is a collaborative process where a trained therapist helps individuals navigate life's challenges, explore emotions, and develop strategies for personal growth. Somatic therapy, a key component of our approach, integrates mind-body techniques to address trauma and emotional issues stored in the body, promoting holistic healing and well-being. Sessions are conducted at a pace that fee... Read More

Counseling is a collaborative process where a trained therapist helps individuals navigate life's challenges, explore emotions, and develop strategies for personal growth. Somatic therapy, a key component of our approach, integrates mind-body techniques to address trauma and emotional issues stored in the body, promoting holistic healing and well-being. Sessions are conducted at a pace that feels comfortable to each client, ensuring a supportive and empowering therapeutic experience. Regular sessions are recommended initially to establish a consistent therapeutic rhythm.

Christabelle’s approach strives to create space for clients to connect with their own strength and expansive potential. As a client-centred Counsellor, she believes we all hold our own answers to life’s challenges and loves to see clients’ capacity expand beyond what they thought was possible. As a Somatic focused practitioner, she centres the body in the therapeutic process and often uses movement and imagination as a way to dialogue with oneself. With a background in trauma sensitive movement and health coaching, she acknowledges the ways in which both our immediate circumstances and our culture at large can impact us and aims to attend to this in a way that is tangible and holistic. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds and orientations and is eager to collaborate with other providers to improve clients’ outcomes. Christabelle’s is currently offering a lower hourly rate as she completes requirements for designation.

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Osteopathic Manual Practitioner I graduated with a 5 years full time diploma (4800 hours of education) in Osteopathic Manual Therapy from the E.S.O. Paris, France in 2003. I am experienced in cranio-sacral and cranial therapy, and also visceral osteopathy. After 17 years running my own practise in Jouy en Josas near Versailles I moved to Vancouver. I have experience working with patients of all types, athletes, pregnant women, toddlers and babies, elderly and people affected by workplace or personal stress. I really enjoy my job and the human contact it brings. Sensitive to peoples’ needs, I always try to adapt my practice to the patient’s history and expectations. Empathy and kindness are an integral part of my practice and my professional philosophy.

Patricia’s qualifications as a therapist: Owner : Wholistic Osteopathy and Wellness , 2024, Vancouver Osteopathic practitioner /contractor, Vancouver since 2020 17 years clinical and field experience, Jouy en Josas, 2003-2020 4 years osteopathic practitioner attached to the Clinic Montevideo , Institute Baron M. De Rothschild Paris , specializing in the treatment of addictions, 2005-2009 Clinic assistant (student supervision), ESO Paris, 2004

-Shift CM concussion management :level 2/ applied clinical skillslevel , Calgary, May 2023 -Shift CM concussion management level one concussion management, Toronto, Sep 2022 -Canadian school of Osteopathy Manual Practice ,The stillness, fluid flow and breath of life,2021 -Canadian school of Osteopathy Manual Practice,fascinating function of the vagus nerve, 2021 -Trained in abdominal rehabilitation, Institute de Gasquet, Paris, 2016 -Osteopathy infant approach, Osteonat Paris , 2012 -Biodynamic model on Osteopathy, Pierre Tricot Granville, 2010-2011 -Equine and Canine osteopathy and Chinese medicine approach, SFERE Aix en Provence, 2006-2007 -Chronic compartment syndrome of the forearm prevention in windsurfers of the regional training centre of Lacanau, 2004 Thesis: Osteopathy and psoriasis Diploma of Osteopathy manual practice ESO Paris, 2003

Feel free to connect with me via email to see how I can help!

Email: info@wholisticosteopathy.ca

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Click HERE to go to my full site…..With more than 20 years of experience in Constitutional Facial Renewal Acupuncture and Vibrational Facial Soundscapes™, Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac., is Canada’s only certified Educator of these unique modalities. She is passionate about combining ancient and revolutionary modalities, including acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and sound healing, to help people age with health and beauty. Julie’s dedication to her craft and her innovative approach make her a sought-after practitioner and educator in the field of holistic health and wellness.

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Eric is a devoted and highly skilled Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (RTCMP) with a Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Biomedical Science (Honours) from Hong Kong Baptist University. As a current CTCMA-RTCMP, Eric demonstrates a strong commitment to healthcare, and has made significant contributions to the field during his tenure as an RTCMP in Hong Kong. His extensive experience spans diverse clinical settings, including non-profit purpose clinics, private clinics, and serving as a bedside acupuncturist in Hong Kong Public Hospitals since 2021.

Over the span of two years in practice, Eric has effectively treated over 4500 cases, showcasing expertise in addressing a wide array of health issues, with a particular emphasis on the sequelae of COVID-19. Eric’s areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum, including, but not limited to, Insomnia-related treatment, Gynaecology and Menstruation disorder treatment, and Pain Associated treatment (headache, cervical spondylosis, neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain, tennis elbows, frozen shoulder, menstruation disorders, knee pain, cruciate ligament injuries, Achilles injuries, Plantar Fasciitis, and more).

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Noémie is a Pilates instructor from Nice, France. Her love for movement started at the age of five when she started her dancing lessons. She was introduced to Pilates in her Elementary school, since then she has experienced a significant improvement in her strength and movement which helped her for her dancing career. Noémie aspired to share the mobility and freedom she gained by practicing Pilates to others. After moving to Vancouver she received her Diploma to become an instructor from Pilates Process Vancouver. She has experience in helping people with mobility issues, and back problem. She worked with physio therapist specialized in pelvic floor and helped pregnant and postpartum women to reconnect with their body. She wanted others to realize the true potential of their body and improve mental connection. The happiness she gains from seeing her clients experience the freedom and strength through Pilates is the biggest reward. Out of the studio she is also super active and loves going to adventure.

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Nicole holds a five-year, full-time diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy (4,800 hours of education) from the Osteopathic College of Bordeaux, France. With a long-standing passion for osteopathy, she has cultivated a broad skill set through comprehensive training that covers diverse treatment methodologies. Beyond her clinical expertise, Nicole has also engaged in teaching, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for osteopathy within her college.

Throughout her studies, Nicole completed internships at various sports competitions, including CrossFit, swimming, and endurance races, as well as working with children with disabilities. These experiences have enriched her practice, enabling her to adapt osteopathic techniques to meet the unique needs of her patients.

In her final year, Nicole conducted an experimental study examining the effects of osteopathic treatment on patient stress levels. This research allowed her to incorporate a somato-emotional dimension into her practice, enhancing her holistic approach to patient care.

As an active member of OsteopathyBC, Nicole is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in her field and upholding high professional standards. Her therapeutic approach includes a range of techniques, from myofascial manipulation to visceral mobilization and myotensive methods, each tailored to the individual needs of her patients.

Nicole is eager to apply her skills to support your well-being. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment or with any questions.

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