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Osteopathic manual therapy is a hands-on approach to assessing movement, mobility and musculoskeletal function. Rather than relying on a single technique, treatment may include joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, myofascial approaches and other manual techniques selected according to the individual assessment.
At Ellipse Therapy, care begins with a detailed health history and physical assessment. We consider the area of concern together with relevant movement patterns, previous injuries, daily activities and other factors that may influence your symptoms.
Our approach is evidence-informed and combines current scientific understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and pain with clinical reasoning and individualized hands-on treatment. Care is adapted to each patient’s age, presentation, comfort and goals.
People commonly seek osteopathic manual therapy for back and neck pain, joint stiffness, muscular tension, restricted mobility, postural strain and activity-related musculoskeletal concerns.
Osteopathic manual therapy offers an individualized, hands-on approach to musculoskeletal care. Treatment can be adapted to a wide range of ages and activity levels, from babies and children to active adults and seniors.
Rather than applying the same treatment to every patient, we use your health history, physical assessment, symptoms and goals to determine which techniques are appropriate for you.
At Ellipse Therapy, our approach emphasizes careful assessment, clear communication and evidence-informed clinical reasoning.
Osteopathic manual therapy is not currently a provincially regulated health profession in Alberta. Because educational pathways can vary, patients are encouraged to review a practitioner’s training, professional association membership and experience when choosing care.
In Alberta, the titles “Osteopath” and the credential “D.O.” are reserved for osteopathic physicians. Members of the Alberta Association of Osteopathic Manual Therapists use the title Osteopathic Manual Therapist.
Antoine Michel completed extensive full-time osteopathic training in France and later pursued additional education focused on pediatric care. At Ellipse Therapy, that training is combined with evidence-informed clinical reasoning, current scientific understanding and individualized hands-on treatment.
We believe patients should be able to understand a practitioner’s background, scope of practice and approach to care before beginning treatment.
Babies, children and teenagers have different anatomical, developmental and movement needs than adults. Pediatric osteopathic manual therapy uses gentle, age-appropriate techniques adapted to each child’s comfort and presentation.
Antoine Michel pursued additional education focused specifically on pediatric care after completing his osteopathic training in France. Appointments may include assessment of movement, mobility, symmetry and areas of musculoskeletal tension, with parents involved throughout the visit.
Treatment is individualized and evidence-informed. When a child’s presentation requires medical assessment or care outside the scope of osteopathic manual therapy, an appropriate referral or medical evaluation will be recommended.
Adults and seniors commonly seek osteopathic manual therapy for back pain, neck pain, joint stiffness, muscular tension, restricted mobility, postural strain and activity-related musculoskeletal concerns.
Each appointment begins with a detailed history and physical assessment. Treatment is then adapted to the individual and may incorporate joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, myofascial approaches and other hands-on methods when appropriate.
Our aim is not to “correct” the body or promise a cure. We focus on helping improve comfortable movement and function while providing care guided by current evidence, clinical reasoning and your individual goals.
Book an appointment at Ellipse Therapy near Market Mall for individualized, evidence-informed osteopathic manual therapy.