Osteopathy for Back Pain, Spine & Ribcage Alignment in Victoria, BC

Back pain is often a result of how the entire spine, ribcage, and pelvis are aligning, moving, and distributing load. Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy. I traces the root causes of pain and dysfunction to skeletal restrictions and displacements and realign the body. In the back, this may involve vertebral displacement including lateral deviation or rotation of one or more vertebrae, rib and intercostal impingement, or pelvic and sacral misalignment. When these structures are misaligned causing restriction, the body adapts by creating unequal distributions of muscle tension (muscle imbalances) and joint compression, which can irritate tissues, limit mobility, and increase strain through surrounding regions. In many cases, the pain is not only coming from the painful spot itself, but from restrictions elsewhere that force the spine to compensate, such as rib stiffness affecting breathing mechanics, a rotated vertebra altering load distribution, or pelvic and sacral displacement creating asymmetry through the entire spinal chain. Treatment begins with an assessment of alignment and motion through the full body, then I use hands-on techniques to calm irritated tissues, decompress restricted joints, release muscular and fascial tension, and correct skeletal alignment to relieve pain, and support healthier movement patterns throughout the spine and entire body. The goal is to improve overall skeletal alignment head to toe so your back isn’t repeatedly pulled back into the same misalignment pattern.

    • Head Injuries

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

    • Headaches

    • Migraines

    • Whiplash

    • Neck Injuries

    • Deviated Septum

    • TMJD

    • Shoulder Injuries

    • Back Injuries

    • Scoliosis

    • Sciatica

    • Piriformis Syndrome

    • S.I. Joint Dysfunction

    • Pelvic Alignment

    • Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Injuries

    • Nervous System Regulation

    • Digestive Issues

    • Shallow Breathing

    • Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Foot Injuries

    • Post-pregnancy

    • Infantile Colic

    • Complex & Unresolved Cases

    • And More

  • Our sessions are usually 60+ minutes, depending on how your body responds. I like to focus on what can be achieved in each session rather than adhering to set amounts of time. Some treatments take longer to address deeper issues, while others are more straightforward.

  • Spacing of our sessions is based on progress and regression. At the start, especially with complex cases, I like to keep sessions closer together. This minimizes the window of regression, allowing us to make continuous progress without having to redo work done in previous sessions.

    As your body responds and primary adjustments are achieved, treatment frequency gradually tapers: weekly sessions become biweekly → monthly → 2–3 months → 3–6 months → yearly, or until optimal recovery is reached.

  • Easy cases: 1 - 8 sessions

    Moderate: 8 - 12 sessions

    Complex: 12 - 20+ sessions

  • Condensed treatment plans are utilized for international cases and those travelling from long distances. 3 to 6 weeks is the general timeframe for condensed treatment plans.

  • Perceived Percentage of Recovery (PPR): Is a simple metric used for gauging overall recovery progress. (0%) being in the worst state imaginable and (100%) being back to full function with no sign of symptoms. We use this metric as a communication tool for quick assessment and feedback.

    Symptom Tracking Journal: Is an in-depth tracking system used for gauging individual symptom progress. We are continuously adapting to our new normal thus it’s hard to remember how we felt last week, last month or even yesterday. This tracking system helps us become aware of individual symptom changes as they occur.

  • $180 - 30+ minutes

    $360 - 60+ minutes

    My rates reflect the level of skill, precision, and individualized focus each patient receives.

  • Acupuncture, cupping, and massage therapy pair beautifully with osteopathic care. See the Health Resources page for trusted referrals.

  • Osteopathic treatment is covered through most private insurance and group benefit plans. For those who have coverage, a portion of your treatment expenses should be reimbursed upon submitting your receipts.

    ICBC claims seem to be approved for osteopathic treatment on a case by case basis. If you are requesting coverage through ICBC, I can assist by providing a letter to explain why your recovery will be greatly benefited by our treatments.

  • I sterilize all equipment with alcohol before and after each use. Breathing freely and fully is a vital aspect of treatment, therefore, masks are not allowed. In order to ensure optimal results from treatment, there are several protocols that I ask each patient to adopt. These protocols are listed through the patient portal which you will have access to upon acceptance of your case.

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