OSTEOPATHY

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to health care which uses manual assessment and treatment to support the body’s self-healing capabilities. Osteopaths use a variety of hands-on techniques, including stretching, massage, gentle pressure, and joint mobilization. This therapy improves mobility, reduces pain, and restores proper function and posture. It is also helpful with headaches, sciatica, sports injuries, and postural problems.

The key principles of Osteopathy:

1. The Body as a Dynamic Unit: Osteopathy views the body as an integrated whole, where each part influences the others.

2. The Body’s Self-Healing Ability: It recognizes the body’s inherent capacity to heal itself and facilitates this process.

3. Interrelation of Structure and Function: Osteopathy recognizes that the body’s structure (bones, muscles, tissues) and function (physiological processes) are interconnected and changes in one can affect the other.

Treatment Methods: 

Osteopathic practitioners use various hands-on techniques to restore balance and function, including:

• Soft Tissue Manipulation: Techniques targeting muscles, connective tissues, and fluids to alleviate tension and improve mobility

• Joint Mobilization: Gentle movements applied to joints to restore their natural range of motion.

• Craniosacral Therapy: Delicate manipulations of the skull and spine to address cranial and central nervous system issues.

• Visceral Manipulation: Gentle techniques aimed at improving the function and mobility of internal organs.

These methods aim to enhance the body’s structural integrity, promote efficient movement, and support overall health.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Marian Fennessy’s osteopathic practice focuses on restoring health and balance through manual therapy, health advice, and exercise. Her techniques include:

• Musculoskeletal alignment

• Myofascial release

• Visceral activation

• Cranial sacral therapy

• Lymphatic activation

• The Perrin Technique

Marian holds multiple degrees and certifications, reflecting her extensive training and expertise:

• Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) – Royal Canadian College of Massage

• Shinso Shiatsu Therapist – Zen Shiatsu Institute & The Shiatsu Centre

• Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP) – Osteopathic College of Ontario

• Licensed under the Dr. Perrin Technique – Specializing in neuro-lymphatic therapy

She is an active member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), the Ontario Council of Drugless Osteopathy (OCDO), and the Shiatsu Therapy Society of Ontario (STS).

OSTEO MASSAGE: A POWERFUL DUO

If you’ve been searching for a holistic way to ease chronic pain, improve mobility, or simply feel more connected with your body — Osteo Massage might be exactly what you need. This therapeutic technique blends the hands-on healing of massage therapy with the structural focus of osteopathy. This powerful combo addresses both muscle tension and joint dysfunction in one session. 

What Makes Osteo Massage Unique? 

• Therapeutic Massage
  Targeted Techniques help release tight muscles, reduce inflammation, and boost circulation — promoting deep, lasting relief. 

• Rooted in Osteopathic Principles
  The treatment goes beyond relaxation — it focuses on body alignment, joint mobility, and activating your body’s natural ability to heal. 

• A Whole-Body Reset
  Practitioners work with muscles, joints, fascia, and ligaments to restore harmony throughout your body. 

• Versatile Healing Benefits
  Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, poor posture, a sports injury, or just feeling “off,” Osteo Massage can help you feel rebalanced and renewed. 

Who Can Benefit from Osteo Massage?

This technique is ideal for athletes, desk workers, anyone with chronic pain, or those on a healing journey looking to support their body in a natural, non-invasive way.