Your First Visit
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What to expect at your first visit to Integrated Bodywork
What to expect at your first visit to Integrated Bodywork
Integrated Bodywork Takes a Holistic Approach to Your Health
At your first visit to Integrated Bodywork, we will:
- Determine treatment goals
- Feedback and self-care
First-time Assessment
At your first visit you will be asked to fill out a health history form if you haven’t filled it out online, which your practitioner will discuss with you while addressing your concerns and answering any questions you may have. Your practitioner will perform orthopedic assessments and osteopathic assessments before and after each session to best determine your course of treatment and to check the progress in subsequent treatments as well. It is recommended to bring a loose pair of shorts/yoga pants and sports bra/tank top/tee shirt which will allow the practitioner to assess and treat your spine and move your body parts freely and efficiently.
Treatment
The practitioner will gently and precisely maneuver your body to assess and treat it at the same time, and apply a variety of non-invasive, yet very effective techniques according to the quality and response of the tissues being treated throughout the session. Feel free to ask questions or provide feedback to the practitioner throughout the session.
Consultation
Your practitioner will listen to your feedback and may offer suggestions for self-care to support your condition and enhance the effects of your treatment. Follow-up sessions may be suggested and booked at this time.
Have a question? Just call or text us at 647-388-7435 or email us at info@ibodywork.ca.
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FAQ
The aim of a Osteopathic Manual Practitioner is to optimize the self-healing mechanisms of the body.
The frequency of treatments is based on the initial assessment and treatment. The decision on how often you will need treatment is based on allowing enough time between visits to allow your body to integrate the changes that occur from one treatment to the next.
While very often being used to treat back pain, osteopathic treatment is effective in a wide variety of health complaints. Osteopathy has been successful in treating the following:
- Acute or Chronic Pain
- Digestive Problems
- Muscle Spasms
- Respiratory Difficulties
- Postural Problems
It can also successfully treat migraines, dysmenorrheal, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, vertigo, pain and diseases.
Osteopathy is an established recognized system of healthcare which relies on manual contact for assessment and treatment. It integrates the whole body, including the mind with emphasis on allowing the body’s intrinsic tendency for self-healing without pharmacological use.
Osteopathy views a person as a single unit comprised of body, mind, and spirit. In the osteopathic perspective, one needs to treat the whole person. Instead of viewing the body as a machine, osteopathy looks at pain as the result of complex interactions between physical factors as well as psychological and social factors, also referred to as the “biopsychosocial” approach. The perception of pain is not merely a response to physical injury, but is also related to the patient’s own emotional framework as well as their physical and social environments.
An Osteopathic Manual Practitioner works to build a trusting relationship with their patient to help understand if there are other non-physical factors that could be contributing to their chronic pain condition. This allows the practitioner to develop a more comprehensive pain management and reduction plan to help their patient find relief.
