Kootenay Osteopathy – Eli Mead, Registered Osteopathic Practitioner (DOMP)

What is osteopathy? Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic practice that evaluates and manually treats restricted movement in the body. One of the founding principles is that structure and function are interrelated, so when the body is compromised in its ability to move freely then it’s function will also become compromised. Osteopathy aims to address the cause of issues in the body, rather than only the symptom. Osteopaths view an individual as a unified whole with each system of the body interconnected (musculoskeletal, visceral, nervous system, circulatory, lymphatic, etc). If one part or system of the body is restricted, the rest must compensate and adapt, which can manifest itself in a wide array of symptoms and health conditions. By releasing the pattern of tension unique to that individual it gives an opportunity for the body to reach balance, comfort, and ease. In a word: health.