Balanced Body Therapy

Balanced Body Therapy Fascia & Head/Brain Injury Therapist
Manual Osteopath, RMT
https://balancedbodytherapy.janeapp.com/ From head to toe, there's something for you!

Balanced Body Therapy incorporates several modalities to identify & resolve the root cause of what is holding your body back from being pain free & fully mobile. Vertigo & head injuries, carpel tunnel, range of motion, digestive or sleep issues, alignment of the spine and hips, etc. Some of the basics of each modality provided at Balanced Body Therapy are:

Manual Osteopathy: a gentle, non-invasive, holistic approach to restoring balance and mobility to all aspects of the body. Includes structural alignment of the hips, spine and other joints gently and painlessly, mobilization of the organs, Cranial Osteopathy (corrective craniosacral work) and fascial manipulation. Massage Therapy (Osteopathic Massage): helps improve circulation and reduce overall tension, wonderful for general aches and pains, relaxation. Typically includes aspects of osteopathic work relevant to your specific needs. Movement Therapy/Hanna Somatics: muscles do not hold tension without signals being sent from the brain. Hanna Somatic Movements allow you to sense the tension your muscles are holding onto and teaches you how to release this tension. The movements are painless and often the hidden element that's been missing from your treatments. Equine and Canine Hanna Somatics: mobile work is provided for working with horses and dogs! Lameness, general health, lead issues, and more are addressed with these treatments

If this week's Chinook weather is giving you a headache, come in and see me!!!! 🌬️🌬️🌬️ Link in bio, or send me a DM to b...
01/12/2026

If this week's Chinook weather is giving you a headache, come in and see me!!!! 🌬️🌬️🌬️

Link in bio, or send me a DM to book!

January’s MVP supplement?Electrolytes. No contest.Because hydration isn’t just about water.It’s about how your body actu...
01/09/2026

January’s MVP supplement?
Electrolytes. No contest.

Because hydration isn’t just about water.
It’s about how your body actually uses it.

Electrolytes support:
• muscle contraction and relaxation
• nerve signaling
• energy levels
• endurance and recovery
• brain function and focus

Fun (not fun) fact:
A 4% drop in hydration can significantly reduce strength and endurance.

If you’re training, riding, rehabbing, working long days, or living in a Calgary winter… electrolytes matter more than you think.

This is why they’re one of my best-selling staples.
Simple. Effective. Foundational.

Your nervous system runs on minerals.
Not vibes.

Available through my online dispensary.
Your January body will thank you.

Unpopular opinion 👀If your manual therapy, somatic work, or “nervous system regulation” feels aggressive… it’s probably ...
01/07/2026

Unpopular opinion 👀
If your manual therapy, somatic work, or “nervous system regulation” feels aggressive… it’s probably missing the point.

Healing isn’t about forcing change.
It’s about creating safety so change can happen.

Your body doesn’t need to be bullied into compliance.
It needs clarity, support, and the right input at the right time.

Manual Osteopathy.
Hanna Somatics.
Nervous system work.

These aren’t about chasing symptoms.
They’re about teaching your system a new baseline.

Less bracing.
More adaptability.
Better movement.
Clearer thinking.

Soft doesn’t mean ineffective.
It means intelligent.

This time last January…I was doing a lot right — and still learning where I was leaking energy.Fast forward to now, and ...
01/05/2026

This time last January…
I was doing a lot right — and still learning where I was leaking energy.

Fast forward to now, and here’s what’s different:
• I protect my nervous system like it’s part of my job (because it is)
• I train smarter, not harder
• I rest on purpose, not by accident
• I regulate before I react
• I listen to my body instead of overriding it
• I fuel properly (hello electrolytes + protein)

This isn’t a glow-up.
It’s a regulation-up.

Progress doesn’t always look louder or faster.
Sometimes it looks calmer.
Stronger.
More sustainable.

If your January feels quieter than last year — you might actually be doing it right.

We’re back. And January is officially OPEN.New year. Same mission: help humans (and animals) move better, feel safer in ...
01/02/2026

We’re back. And January is officially OPEN.

New year. Same mission: help humans (and animals) move better, feel safer in their bodies, and stop white-knuckling their way through life.

January is when:
• bodies feel stiff and inflamed
• nervous systems are fried from the holidays
• old injuries suddenly start talking again
• motivation is there, but capacity feels… thin

This is your reminder that you don’t have to “push through” to start the year strong.
You get to regulate first.

✨ Manual Osteopathy
✨ Osteopathic Massage
✨ Hanna Somatics
✨ Equine & Canine sessions

📍 Calgary, AB
📅 January appointments are now open
📩 DM or book online before spots fill

Your body is allowed to start slow.
And supported.

12/31/2025

My word for the year 2026!

Here’s to the last page of 2025 🕯️✨This year stretched me, reshaped me, softened me, strengthened me.It brought trials I...
12/31/2025

Here’s to the last page of 2025 🕯️✨

This year stretched me, reshaped me, softened me, strengthened me.

It brought trials I didn’t expect, lessons I didn’t ask for, and transformations I am deeply grateful for — in myself, in my clients, in the horses and humans I’m trusted to care for.

Every session, every story, every breakthrough… thank you.
You’ve allowed me to witness healing in the rawest, realest form — in barns, in treatment rooms, in quiet moments of release and relief.

In 2026, I’m walking forward with:
• clearer purpose
• deeper gratitude
• more time and energy for helping people and animals feel their best
• and a heart wide open for new beginnings

Cheers to growth, to resilience, and to a year of coming home to ourselves.
See you in 2026. 🥂🖤

We’re in that weird space between holidays where time feels fake and everyone’s living off leftovers…but your body?It’s ...
12/29/2025

We’re in that weird space between holidays where time feels fake and everyone’s living off leftovers…
but your body?
It’s quietly begging for a recharge.

And listen — I’m not saying this because my shelf is currently overflowing like a creatine avalanche…
but actually yes, that’s exactly why I’m saying it.

I have a ridiculous amount of creatine in stock, and honestly, it might be one of the simplest, most impactful things you can add to your routine going into 2026.

Why I love creatine:
• supports muscle strength and endurance
• boosts recovery
• helps with cognitive function and mental energy
• supports aging muscles
• improves power output and performance
• benefits brain health (yes, really)

It’s one of the most researched, most reliable supplements out there — and most people simply don’t get enough.

If your goals for the new year include feeling stronger, thinking clearer, moving easier, or just getting back to your baseline… creatine is a beautiful place to start.

Ready to grab some?
Send me a message or email to claim your bottle and pick it up before the new year hits.
Your 2026 self will thank you.

BOXING DAY RESET 🧊🫖If yesterday felt like a sensory marathon… same.Today is your permission slip to keep things simple:•...
12/26/2025

BOXING DAY RESET 🧊🫖
If yesterday felt like a sensory marathon… same.
Today is your permission slip to keep things simple:
• stretch a little
• hydrate a lot
• breathe deeper than usual
• move gently
• say no without apologizing

Your body isn’t lazy — it’s processing yesterday’s noise, people, emotions, food, memories, and expectations.

Let it land.
Let it melt.
Let it reset. I have some availability next week, check my online booking or send me a DM!

Merry Christmas! ✨On this special day, we pause to reflect on the beauty of the season—love, kindness, and the joy of be...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas! ✨

On this special day, we pause to reflect on the beauty of the season—love, kindness, and the joy of being surrounded by those who lift us up. 🌟

I’m filled with gratitude for each and every one of you—whether you’re part of our community here at Balanced Body Therapy or in my personal circle. Your support, trust, and kindness mean the world, and I’m so thankful to walk this journey with you.

May this holiday bring you peace, warmth, and moments of quiet joy. Let’s carry the spirit of compassion, healing, and connection into the New Year. 💖

Wishing you all a Christmas filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes your heart full. 🎄✨

The other week at a Christmas party, standing in line for the buffet, someone looked at me and said,“You’re a really hap...
12/22/2025

The other week at a Christmas party, standing in line for the buffet, someone looked at me and said,
“You’re a really happy person, aren’t you?”

And yes — that actually is my baseline.
Not because life is perfect.
Not because hard things don’t happen.
But because I choose, again and again, to return to what’s steady and true.

Today I reached out to VistaPrint about an order issue. The person helping me was deeply apologetic.
I told them, honestly, “It’s okay. Things happen. I’m certain this wasn’t on you.”
Their response stopped me:
“It’s such a pleasure assisting someone with such a wonderful and positive spirit.”

That’s the thing.
Kindness is contagious.
Presence is felt.
Regulation ripples outward.
In a world that feels heavy and loud, be someone who notices what’s still good.
A blue sky.
A warm blanket.
A breath that fills your lungs.

There is always something worth being grateful for.

Okay, let’s talk hips—and no, not the 'Shakira hips don't lie' kind, but the kind that influence your knees in a big way...
12/22/2025

Okay, let’s talk hips—and no, not the 'Shakira hips don't lie' kind, but the kind that influence your knees in a big way. 💃

Your hip flexors, glutes, and hamstrings are like the dream team of movement, and when they’re out of sync? Your knees feel it—big time.

For my fellow equestrians, you know the hips are the power center in the saddle. Balanced hips mean better communication with your horse and a smoother, stronger ride. 🐎 But if your hips are tight or unbalanced, guess who picks up the slack? Yep, your knees.

That’s where manual osteopathy comes in.
It’s like a reset button for your body—helping release tension, restore balance, and get you (and your knees) back to feeling amazing. Because whether you’re riding, running, or chasing after life, your body deserves to work with you, not against you.

Let’s get those hips (and knees) thriving. ✨

Address

600, 8888 Country Hills Boulevard NW
Calgary, AB
T3R0K4

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8pm - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+14034633966

Website

https://www.designsforhealth.ca/u/michellew

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Our Story

Our story begins in the spring of 2013 when Michelle first brought Manual Osteopathy to Cochrane. Being the first to offer this modality in town, she’s kept her rates lower than you’d find in Calgary. After studying Hanna Somatics Movement Therapy, a modality that teaches people how to release their own tension and can re-balance the hips/spine and improve

mobility, Michelle needed a space to teach group classes. This is what opened the doors to the clinic studio she’s occupied for the past 2.5 years.

Michelle’s desire is to continually be working herself out of a job, to always require new patients as other patient’s dysfunctions are resolved.

Balanced Body Therapy incorporates several Manual Physical Therapy modalities to identify & resolve the root cause of what is holding your body back from being pain free & fully mobile. From head to toe, there's something for you! Vertigo & head injuries, carpel tunnel, range of motion, digestive or sleep issues, alignment of the spine and hips, etc. Some of the basics of each modality provided at Balanced Body Therapy are: