Manual osteopathy in Nelson — for back and neck pain, headaches, post-concussion symptoms, sports recovery, and the deep-set tension that builds up over years on the trails, at the desk, or on the water. Hands-on, almost always gentle, and aimed at the root rather than the symptom.
My main clinic is on Lake Street in the heart of Nelson, a few steps from the waterfront. Easy to reach from Rosemont, Fairview, Uphill, and the North Shore — and from the drive in from Salmo, Balfour, and the Slocan Valley.
The full scope of practice. Most presentations settle in two to four sessions; long-standing patterns take longer but should shift noticeably inside the first few visits.
I'm a Registered Osteopathic Manual Practitioner based in Nelson. My approach is whole-person and patient-centred — I look for where motion has been lost in the body and work to restore it, rather than chasing symptoms.
I started practising in 2016, and I've spent the years since refining the work — what it can and can't do, when to use which technique, and how to read what a body is telling you. Most of my Nelson patients come from town and the immediate area: Rosemont, Fairview, Uphill, the North Shore, Blewett, Salmo, and the Slocan Valley.
The work is hands-on, precise, and almost always gentle. If you've tried other manual therapies and felt that something was missed, osteopathy often picks up exactly that.
All sessions are 60 minutes — first visit and follow-ups alike. The first visit includes intake and a full-body assessment alongside treatment, so the session length stays consistent.
Wear what you can move in. Yoga pants, athletic shorts, t-shirt or tank. Treatment is hands-on but doesn't usually require disrobing.
For most acute and sub-acute presentations, two to four sessions resolve the bulk of the issue. Long-standing patterns take longer but should change meaningfully inside the first few visits.
Please give 24 hours' notice for cancellations or changes. Inside that window, the session is charged at full rate — the time rarely fills on short notice.
New patients welcome. Pick a time on the live calendar and you'll get an instant email confirmation.