Manual Osteopathic Therapy in Kelowna

Manual osteopathy focused on improving joint mobility, reducing restriction, and supporting long-term movement health.

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Manual Osteopathic Treatment for the Whole-Body

Manual osteopathic therapy takes a different approach than most hands-on treatment: instead of focusing only on the painful area, your whole body is assessed — because dysfunction in one area is often driven by something happening somewhere else entirely. It's gentle, non-invasive, and works well for chronic pain, headaches, jaw tension, and nervous system regulation that hasn't improved with other treatment.

How It Works

  • Osteoarticulations: gentle joint mobilization to restore movement and reduce restriction

  • Myofascial release: hands-on work through fascia and connective tissue to relieve tension and improve mobility

  • Craniosacral therapy: a light-touch technique working with the rhythms of the nervous system
    to relieve tension and support regulation

  • Lymphatic drainage: manual technique to support circulation and reduce fluid buildup

  • Visceral manipulation: gentle hands-on work addressing mobility and tension around
    internal organs and their surrounding tissue

Manual osteopathic therapy at Move RX Kelowna
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Melissa Pateman is Move RX's Kinesiologist and Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, with a diploma in Manual Osteopathic Therapy and a background in human kinetics and pelvic/core rehab. Her special interests include chronic pain, craniosacral therapy, nervous system and vagus nerve support, and myofunctional/lingual frenectomy support. A former competitive swimmer, hockey player, and volleyball player who now plays elite senior women's hockey, Melissa brings an athlete's understanding of biomechanics and compensation patterns to every treatment.

What does Manual Osteopathic Therapy help with?

  • Arthritis

  • Joint Pain

  • Post Traumatic Brain Injury Conditions
    (e.g., Concussions; Whiplash)

  • Vertigo

  • Urinary Incontinence

  • Dysmenorrhea

  • Vagus nerve support

  • Insomnia

  • Headaches

  • Restless Leg Syndrome

  • Constipation

  • Acid Reflux (Heartburn)

  • TMJ & Jaw Pain

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Myofunctional release

Who Is This For?

Manual osteopathic therapy works for a wide range of people — high-performance athletes, deskbound workers dealing with chronic tension, and anyone managing pain that other treatments haven't fully resolved. Because the whole body is assessed rather than just the symptomatic area, it's also effective as ongoing maintenance care, even without active symptoms.

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FAQ

Is manual osteopathic therapy painful? No — it's gentle and non-invasive. Techniques range from light-touch craniosacral work to more hands-on myofascial and joint mobilization, adjusted to your comfort.

Do I need to have symptoms to benefit from treatment? No. Because the whole body is assessed, manual osteopathic therapy is effective both for active symptoms and as preventative, ongoing maintenance care.

Can this help with migraines or jaw pain? Yes — headaches, migraines, and jaw/myofunctional pain are among the most common reasons patients see Melissa.

Do I need a referral? No referral is required to book manual osteopathic therapy at Move RX.

Do you direct bill for osteopathic therapy? Contact us to confirm coverage under your specific extended health plan.

 
 

Move RX is located at 3275 Lakeshore Rd #200, Kelowna, BC V1W 3S9.
Our flexible hours were designed to match your busy lifestyle

Call us at 250-717-8445 or click here to book an initial session

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