Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy

A gentle technique that releases tension where the base of the skull meets the top of the neck (the occipitoatlantal joint). Often used for headaches, migraines, and neck stiffness.

You gently contract a muscle against my resistance in a precise position, then relax. This resets muscle tone and restores motion to a restricted joint.

I locate a tender point and place your body in a position of ease that shortens the irritated tissue, holding it for about 90 seconds while it releases. It is very gentle and well suited to acute pain.

A gentle, indirect technique where I guide the body toward its position of greatest comfort and ease of motion until the restriction lets go.

Gentle, sustained pressure balances the ligaments and joint capsule around a joint so it can settle back into proper alignment. Helpful after sprains, strains, and surgery.

Slow, sustained stretching and pressure applied to the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles, to release adhesions and restore free movement.

High-velocity, low-amplitude thrust: a quick, precise movement through a restricted joint, the classic adjustment that may produce an audible pop. I use it only in the mid and low back.

Rhythmic pressure along the ribs where they meet the spine improves rib motion, eases breathing, and calms the nervous system. Helpful for asthma and respiratory illness.

Rhythmic compressions of the chest, abdomen, or limbs help move lymph fluid, supporting immune function and reducing swelling.