What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a gentle manual therapy that works with all tissues and systems of the body to facilitate the body’s inherent ability to self-heal and self-regulate. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners work to remove obstructions in pathways of nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatic structures to put the body in a better state of healing and to find the cause of pain and dysfunction. This is done through gentle manipulation of the body’s anatomy (structure), following the principle that structure dictates function in all parts.
How can Osteopathy help?
Osteopathy treats people with pain and dysfunction and can help patients suffering from a wide variety of issues. Working with the understanding that the body functions as a unit, if any of the structures found within the body are out of their normal equilibrium, it creates the possibility for compromised function anywhere in the body. By working to remove body restrictions in all of its layers – skin, fascia, muscles, connective tissues, bones and organ fields – treatment allows blood and fluids in the body to easily reach their target structures. When the body is able to function in this way, the body is able to heal itself. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners facilitate healing within the body.
Meet Erin
Erin is a classically trained manual osteopathic practitioner having graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy with a Masters diploma in Osteopathic Manual Manipulative Sciences. Prior to her education in osteopathy, Erin attended Saint Francis Xavier University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology and minor in health sciences, graduating with first class honours.
A proud East Coaster, it has always been important to Erin to contribute to providing accessible, quality healthcare and health education to communities in Nova Scotia. Following completion of her undergraduate degree and prior to beginning her studies in osteopathy, Erin taught the lab component of the course Human Anatomy and Physio at StFX to nursing, human nutrition, and kinesiology students. Erin maintains her love of teaching by educating patients about the remarkable healing capacity of their bodies and how osteopathy can help to facilitate this healing process towards health.
Born and raised in Truro, Erin is now practicing osteopathy in Truro Massage Therapy Clinic. In her spare time, Erin enjoys playing music, being active, and spending time outdoors with her partner and two dogs.
Does my private health insurance cover osteopathic treatment?
Osteopathy is covered under most private health insurance plans, just like physiotherapy or massage therapy is. Our osteopathic treatments are recognized by insurance companies, as Erin is a member of OSTCAN.
We do not offer direct billing at this time, however, you are able to submit your claim to your private insurance provider for reimbursement based on your personal coverage amount.
OSTCAN member
Erin is a member of OSTCAN, a national council that represents provincial osteopathic associations and its members.
Visit ostcan.ca for more information, or to find an osteopathic manual practitioner near you.
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Where to find us
We’re located in the Truro Massage Therapy Clinic at
132 Rocky Ridge Road, Truro Heights.
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Truro Massage Therapy Clinic
132 Rocky Ridge Road, Truro Heights
Nova Scotia, Canada B6L 1S4
colchesterfamilyosteo@gmail.com
902-814-9975
Hours of operation
Tuesday-Friday, by appointment only
Colchester Family Osteopathy 