Meaford Osteopathy
12 Sykes St N N4L1V6 Meaford, ON, Canada

Today marks the start of International Osteopathic Healthcare Week. Stay tuned for some fascinating information about the history of osteopathic healthcare, the international osteopathic community and exciting research in the osteopathic field. #meaford #meafordwellness #osteopathy #owensound #thornbury #bluemountains #iohw2021

Did you know that mindfulness is a well documented and effective tool for chronic pain management and pain reduction? As an osteopathic manual practitioner I am unable to provide support to patients during lockdown, but mindfulness is a great way to support yourself. I spent some time with this audiobook book this morning.... As long as you are breathing there is more right with you than wrong with you. - Jon Kabat-Zinn

With the province moving into the emergency break framework today, my clinic is required to be closed. This was incredibly disappointing news for me and the 3rd time I am having to close my doors this past year. All appointments for April are cancelled and will be rebooked once I can return to the clinic. Take care of yourselves, hope to see you all soon!

No matter where you live in the world, late autumn warmth is something to savour. Enjoy these days before the frost sets in. I'll be taking advantage by getting some garlic in the ground

Finding the right balance between clinic, family and self is an ongoing journey. This month I have made some changes to better serve folks who are only available later in the day. Bonus is that I can now dedicate two mornings a week for self care - which for me means yoga and forest bathing. #meaford #meafordwellness #osteopathy #selfcare

Have you heard of minimalist footwear? It’s a style of shoe that mimics how we walk when barefoot. I made the switch in the spring and wearing my blundstones this week felt like high heeled shoes - which technically they are. Blog post coming soon on why you might consider minimalism with regards to footwear. #loveyourfeet #barefootshoes #xeroshoes #meaford #meafordwellness #osteopathy

This past month back in practice has given me the time to get used to new protocols and catch up with those needing treatment. Thanks to everyone for doing their part with hand sanitizing and mask wearing. Happy to say that I am ready to open up my calendar once again to online booking. visit www.meafordosteopathy.com to book an appointment today!

It was 146 years ago today that Dr. Andrew Taylor Still "flung to the breeze the banner of osteopathy". Am sure glad he did. What banner are you carrying?

With Grey Bruce now in Phase 2, Meaford Osteopathy has gotten approval for a gradual reopening of practice. In the coming weeks, priority will be given to patients in acute need of care, but I do look forward to seeing you all. My very handy online booking system is disabled for the time being, so please call 519-373-3080 or email [email protected] for an appointment request.

Clinic Update! Osteopathic manual therapists were not included in the provinces directive last week of regulated healthcare practitioners returning to work as we are currently a self regulated profession. In the mean time, PPE and supplies are being acquired and new policies and procedures are being put in place to ensure everyone's safety. I am hopeful that the clinic can open its doors in July for both osteopathic treatment and massage therapy. ... See you then, and thank you for your patience. Rachel

Found this on the windowsill at the clinic this afternoon while coming in to work on the computer. Thanks for the reminder! #meafordrocks

Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a... drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said." We are at our best when we serve others. Be civilized. - Ira Byock, Hospice and Palliative Care Physician

Grey County Paramedics, together with our first responder partners throughout Grey County, are appealing to businesses who may be slow or closing given the circ...umstances and may have supplies that are important in keeping frontline workers safe in the fight against COVID-19. If your business has available stock that could be put to immediate use by paramedic services, fire services, police, long term care and hospitals, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. Required supplies include: - N95 masks, model number: 3M18710, 3M9210 or 3MVFlex. If you have another available model of N95 let us know the model so we can assess if it is something we can use. - Nitrile gloves - Disposable impermeable gowns - General surgical masks - Hand sanitizer and disinfectant with a DIN# Grey County staff will up to coordinate pick up beginning on Monday, March 23. Our sincere thanks to the community for your collective support.

Please note: The clinic is closed for the time being. If you wish to be added to an appointment request list for when we do reopen, contact [email protected]

Nettie Boles graduated in the first class of the American School of Osteopathy in 1894. She practiced, wrote about and taught Osteopathy and championed it as a profession for women through helping to establish the Osteopathic Women's National Association and serving as its president 3 times. #becauseofyou #internationalwomensday #meaford #meafordwellness

Massage therapy is older than recorded time, and rubbing was one of the primary forms of medicine until the pharmaceutical revolution of the 1940s. Popularized again as part of the alternative medicine movement, massage therapy has recently received empirical support for facilitating growth, reducing pain, increasing alertness, diminishing depression, and enhancing immune function. #meaford #registeredmassagetherapy #meafordwellness

Simple explanation for how a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner aims to support your health! Thanks to the CAO for this one.

Did you know that the first documented Osteopathic Treatment occurred in the autumn of 1874? To learn more, check out this clinical story shared by Steve Paulas, DO. http://osteopathichistory.com/pagessi/ClassicArticles1.html

Where the MAGIC happens. Thanks to Simply Unique Flowers and Gifts for our new Peace Lily! #osteopathicmanualtherapy #registeredmassagetherapy #meafordwellness

Where the MAGIC happens. Thanks to Simply Unique Flowers and Gifts for our new Peace Lily! #osteopathicmanualtherapy #registeredmassagetherapy #meafordwellness

Did you know that Meaford Osteopathy has an AWESOME Registered Massage Therapist? Book an appointment with Kim, she's in the clinic every Wednesday and Friday. #meafordwellness, #massage, #RMT

My colleague Elyse Matthews says it best. Laptops can be a real pain in the neck! "Can you spot why she might be suffering from back and neck pain? Ergonomically, prolonged use of laptops are a real pain in the neck! .... and back....and hips....and forearms and wrists. You get the idea, right? Osteopathy, along with some targeted postural tips and looking at your day to day can help!"

Have you been considering Osteopathic Care? As a teacher once said, the best time for treatment was yesterday, the next best time is today. Appointments available this week for both Massage and Osteopathy! #meafordwellness #meafordosteopathy

2019, what an amazing year! Meaford Osteopathy opened in June and has been steadily growing since. We now accept Osteopathy and RMT patients, and are even providing space for other alternative healthcare practitioners to utilize for monthly classes. So much can happen in a year! Cheers to your health in 2020 #meafordwellness

Meaford Osteopathy's word of the week is... Interoception: the sense of what is going on inside your body.

A warm welcome on this snowy day to Kim Hanna, RMT. Kim is new to Meaford and brings with her 17 years of experience. Book with her at the clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays, you'll be glad you did!