Osteopathy at WillowHill Wellness
Gentle, Whole-Body Healing for Pain & Mobility
Osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on approach that focuses on restoring mobility, balance, and function throughout the body. Using gentle techniques, osteopathic treatment helps address muscle tension, joint restrictions, and dysfunctions within the body’s interconnected systems. It is done over the clothes, so it is ideal to wear loose or stretchy clothing that your therapist can work over.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body functions as a whole unit, and restrictions in one area can affect overall health. By improving structural alignment, circulation, and mobility, osteopathy helps the body heal naturally. One aspect of Osteopathy looks at the craniosacral system – comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord, another aspect is visceral manipulation.
Osteopathic treatment may involve:
✔ Gentle manual therapy to improve joint and tissue mobility
✔ Visceral techniques to restore organ movement and function
✔ Cranial osteopathy to support the nervous system and overall balance
Conditions Osteopathy Can Help With
Osteopathy may be beneficial for a variety of conditions, including:
- Low back & SI joint pain
- Neck & shoulder tension
- Headaches & migraines
- Postural imbalances
- Concussion recovery support
- Digestive & visceral restrictions
- Pelvic discomfort & core dysfunction
What to Expect in an Osteopathic Treatment
During an osteopathic session, your therapist will conduct an assessment of your posture, movement, and restrictions. Using gentle, hands-on techniques, treatment will be tailored to your unique needs to restore function and ease pain.
note: Osteopathy is booked as a separate service from massage therapy following Ontario regulations. If you are unsure whether osteopathy or massage is best for your needs, feel free to contact us for guidance.
Osteopathy & Craniosacral Therapy Rates (HST
Included) with Heather
As of Jan 1, 2025
45 minutes
$110
60 minutes
$130
75 minutes
$150
90 minutes
$175
Pediatric Osteopathy (ages 0-16) available in 30 min and 45 min sessions, found on the booking link.
Muscle Energy Technique
Heather
Developed by an osteopathic physician, the muscle energy technique is a non-invasive method of manual therapy. It is said to help with relieving pain, fixing joint issues, reducing edema and improving a person’s range of motion. It is based on reciprocal inhibition, which is a theory that describes how muscles react. Based on reciprocal inhibition, the muscles located to one side of a joint relax when the muscles on the other side of the joint contract. An indirect type of pressure is applied to the muscle – the client resists movement, causing the muscle to contract and then relax. The idea is that the muscle will stretch further after each contraction.
The muscle energy technique is often used by athletes as a preventative measure against potential injury in the course of sports.
New! The Stillness Session
Indie Head Massage + Craniosacral Therapy (with Heather)
45 minutes $110 | 60 minutes $120
A gentle fusion of Indie Head Massage and Craniosacral Therapy designed to calm the mind and reset the body. This deeply restorative session begins with soothing scalp, neck and face massage to release surface tension, followed by the subtle techniques of Craniosacral Therapy to guide the nervous system toward a natural stillpoint — a place where true healing begins. Ideal for those seeking deep relaxation, nervous system support, and a quiet pause from the demands of daily life.
Available as “dry” (no oil in the hair) or “oily” (oil applied to the scalp)
Relax. Reset. Reconnect.