Approach
We always look at the body as a whole
We are connected from head to toe through a matrix of supportive tissue that is literally one continuous piece. This encompasses every bone, every muscle, every blood vessel, down to the microscopic level where each individual cell is surrounded by this connective matrix. This means that an issue in one area of the body will influence everything else, no matter how distant.
In infants this looks like tension in the lower body pulling the head to one side and producing torticollis and plagiocephaly (flat head on one side), or colic caused by tightness in the hip and pelvis that pulls on the intestines. In children this looks like growing pains caused by rapidly lengthening bones while the muscles struggle to keep up. In adults this can present as recurrent injury in one area of the body that is caused by instability in another, or developing frozen shoulder at 50 because no one released your C-section scar.
We look at everything in the context of a human being’s lifespan (no matter how short or long that has been so far) and how it has influenced the matrix and all of the tissues it contains. We use an exclusively hands-on approach to treatment on an individual basis where you always have 100% of our attention.
The M.A.P. Approach
Our approach developed from the knowledge that the body is a complicated thing, and so seemingly simple issues usually have complex underlying causes. No part of you works in isolation and everything you do requires the use of multiple systems (e.g. muscles, bones, nerves, circulation). We seek to address all of the inter-connected systems in the body in order to restore balance.
Key to this approach is knowing what has happened to you in the past. Trauma has a profound effect on the body and stays trapped in your tissues indefinitely unless skillfully released. It is only when this occurs that you can find a place of joyful calm.
We Can Help
Movement
We step back and look at how your body moves as a whole, regardless of where the current pain or dysfunction is. This allows us to see the big picture of how everything is working (or not working) together. It is only through looking at the big picture, present and past, that we can see where the true problem lies, and it is never in the area that is screaming at you.
Alignment
There is a certain order to everything in nature. Nothing is random and something that affects one type of plant or organism can change an entire ecosystem. There is also an optimal order to things in your body. When one part is out of alignment it affects every single other part of you on some level. We work through hands-on treatment to restore balance in your whole being.
Performance
When issues past and present have been addressed and all systems are working together, true health can be restored and future problems can be avoided. Whether performance for you means shaving three minutes off of your personal best on a 10km race or getting out of a chair independently, we are here to help you do the things that bring you joy.
Our Services
We treat people with many types of injuries and conditions. Select from one of our services below.
Infants
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Children
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Perinatal
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Orthopædic Conditions
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Neurological Conditions
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We are a small physiotherapy practice located in Southeast Ottawa, Ontario. We focus on what matters most to you and your family, spending the time to understand your needs, and providing the personal attention that makes a real difference.