Through a hands-on-approach and sharp focus on restoring the bio-mechanical structure of the body, Osteopathy is able to assist with pain relief and management of a range of conditions while improving the overall functioning of the body.
Natural Life Integrated Health Care Solutions is an osteopathic and massage therapy clinic located in downtown St Catharines dedicated to helping people live a less painful and more comfortable life.
At Natural Life, we pride ourselves on developing a team of professionals who can deliver only the best level of care to our patients. Our team works closely together to collaborate on the best options of care for you based on your unique needs. Our focus is on providing osteopathic and registered massage therapy services from newborns to seniors.
Whether you are seeking treatment for an acute injury or as part of a health care regimen, to keep you doing more of what you love, combining an osteopathic and massage therapy approach can be incredibly beneficial.
To help you decide what’s best for you, we invite you to read more about our services. We honor the opportunity to help support you through the process of connecting you with a hands-on manual therapist who can help you improve your quality of life and invite you to connect with us directly if you have any questions – we are only an email away 🙂
While Osteopathy and Massage Therapy have similarities and are very complementary modalities, they each have distinct differences as well.
Osteopathy is a gentle hands-on approach to healthcare that recognizes the importance of the relationship between structure and function. Osteopathic principles are based on the whole body as an integrated functional unit, with treatment aimed at optimizing the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. While there is a significant bio-mechanical focus, importance is placed on the connection between all of the body tissues, fluids, organs and systems.
Massage Therapy is the assessment and treatment of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and joints. It incorporates a wide variety of techniques, and hands on manipulation for the purpose of treating and preventing physical dysfunction and pain, as well as addressing stress and other disorders and conditions.