Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual (hands-on) therapy that considers the person as an integrated whole and looks at how the structure of the body can impact function and vice versa.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners use a refined sense of touch to evaluate the body structures, patterns and rhythms including, the cranial sacral system, viscera, soft tissues (Fascia, muscles), bones and joints.
We have a deep understanding of the anatomy and interconnectivity of the body, mind and systems (e.g. digestive, circulatory, nervous, musculoskeletal, etc.)
and work with you on the self-regulatory aspect of the body to help facilitate balance and wellness. Treatment is individualized and uses a wide variety of gentle techniques, including but not limited to soft tissue work, myofascial release, mobilization, visceral, and cranial techniques.
Some of the benefits of Osteopathy include: reducing pain by restoring balance, promotes self-healing by stimulating the self-regulatory mechanisms, improves motion and ease by releasing tension and enhancing circulation, facilitating relaxation by reducing stress.
Our Prices
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Book this appointment if this is your first Osteopathy appointment at Studio Rio Integrated Pilates. This initial assessment includes informed consent, a review of your current health concerns and case history, observation of posture and gait, global hands-
on physical examination, and a discussion of a proposed initial treatment plan.
- $145.00 + HST
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Book this if you have already had an initial Osteopathy assessment at Studio Rio Integrated Pilates. Involves brief discussion and re-assessment, treatment, self-care
and education.
- $145.00 + HST
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Book this if you have already had an initial Osteopathy assessment at Studio Rio Integrated Pilates. Involves brief discussion and re-assessment, treatment, self-care
and education.
- $130.00 + HST
Lindsay Dixon
Lindsay (she/her) has over 20 years of experience in health and wellness as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and Comprehensive Pilates Instructor. She has supported recreational and competitive athletes, including roles at the 2015 Pan Am Games, 2017 Invictus Games, and 2020 Skate Canada Championships.
A passionate advocate for movement, Lindsay has completed numerous marathons and triathlons. She works with individuals of all ages and abilities, focusing on osteopathic manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and Pilates to support the body’s natural healing processes.
Her expertise includes the mind-body connection and the impact of stress, with research on Generalized Anxiety Disorder published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (March 2020). Lindsay values Pilates for its holistic, transformative effects on health and well-being.