About Bodymotive
At Bodymotive Osteopathy we honour the classical teachings of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, who founded Osteopathy in 1874. Central to his philosophy is the body’s innate ability to self-heal when given the right conditions. Through a deep understanding of anatomy and the skillful use of manual techniques, the Manual Osteopath learns to distinguish between normal and abnormal tissue patterns.
Each body develops its own unique pattern of compensation, a way of adapting to forces that are too intense or persistent. These compensations can restrict natural movement and with time become increasingly fixated through fibrosis. When structural restrictions are left unresolved, they can begin to interfere with the function of other key systems in the body. Pain from tension and strain may be a small portion of the actual root cause. This can affect how well you digest food, breathe, regulate hormones, eliminate waste and even how your immune and reproductive systems perform.
By restoring proper function and mobility, we remove these restrictions and allow the body to return to a more neutral, energy-efficient and resilient state.
Fortunately, these restrictions and compensations are not permanent. They can be reversed with the right application of treatment. Manual Osteopathy offers a unique, hands-on approach using a wide range of gentle and non-invasive techniques. Each treatment is tailored to meet the specific needs of your body in that moment.
By understanding the intricate balance between muscle activation and inhibition, and by engaging specific tissue and joints at a superficial fascial and deeper ligamentous level within its natural physiological range, the Manual Osteopath is able to address and release the root cause of dysfunction.