Nikki Froning, RMT

07/28/2025

FACT: Bodies are so cool!!

Most people don’t realize your jaw and pelvis are linked. Not just through posture or movement habits, but through your developmental blueprint.

Around day 15 of embryonic development, two critical areas begin to form: the oropharyngeal membrane, which becomes the mouth, and the cloacal membrane, which becomes the openings of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

The spine grows between them establishing a physical and neurological connection that lasts your entire life.
This connection continues through fascia and the central nervous system. The dural tube, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord, creates a continuous communication pathway from your jaw down to your sacrum.

When there’s tension or misalignment in the jaw whether from clenching, TMJ dysfunction, or altered bite it changes head posture. Your body compensates to keep balance, often by tilting the pelvis or shifting your weight.

Over time, these small changes can show up as chronic hip pain, pelvic instability, or forward head posture.
There’s also a functional link: the jaw and pelvic floor are both involved in how your body stabilizes the spine. They’re part of your core system.

If your jaw is clenched, chances are your pelvic floor is either overactive or not firing properly. This affects posture, breath control, and how your nervous system regulates tension.

Posture isn’t just a matter of standing tall. It’s a full-body coordination between systems that started forming before you were even born.

Read our full blog jaw and body are connected, link in bio ☝🏻




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07/23/2025

Somebody’s nervous system is about to find some balance. How does yoga fit into the world of manual therapy? The heart of yoga is connection of your entire Self - mind, body, spirit. It’s about challenging and soothing your nervous system with a combination of breath and movement for positive change.

07/21/2025

There are a few spaces available this week!

Tuesday 12:30pm (60/90min)
Tuesday 2pm (60min)
Wednesday 9am (60min)

Initial Assessments are 90min for adults and 60min for kids. Follow up options include: 60/90min MOT & Massage, 60min Massage or 90min Yoga & Massage. Contact Elevation Health to book!

07/15/2025

✨ Client Testimony ✨
We love seeing the impact of Nikki’s new manual osteopathy treatments!

📍 Now booking new clients for MOT sessions with Nikki.

https://elevationhealth.janeapp.com/locations/elevation-health-cold-lake/book #/staff_member/53

Thanks for sharing your experience, Allie! 💙

07/13/2025

What a powerful message and I couldn’t agree more!

Some of my favourite clients are kids - young athletes who are already in dysfunction or states of injury, littles who developed a-typical movement patterns that are affecting their ability to do what they want to do and young ones with tummy troubles or sleeping concerns.

Our bodies are designed to be in motion. Sedentariness - no matter what position you’re in - is terrible for our joints and regulatory systems long term. That’s why it’s so important that EVERYONE MOVE THEIR BODIES all throughout the day. However, our current way of living fails to provide us with the proper knowledge on how our bodies are meant to move (which is different for different anatomical body types and hormonal genders).

This is where Motion in Sync’s programming is probably my favourite. It’s not about how you look, it’s about how you move and making sure you can continue to move well for your entire life. THIS is what we all needed to learn at a young age: to prioritize our health and function as much as our education.

When it comes to Youth we have normalized the wrong things.

Youth sitting hunched over an iPad for hours?
Playing video games for 4+ hours a day with poor posture, shallow breathing, and zero movement?
Totally fine. No one bats an eye.

But a supervised, professionally designed 45-minute resistance training session?
“That’s dangerous!”
“Isn’t that bad for their growth plates?”
“They’re too young for that!”

Let’s be real:
What’s more dangerous long-term—learning to move well, build strength, and develop healthy habits…
Or years of inactivity, poor posture, and a nervous system wired only for screen time?

At Motion in Sync, our youth programs are not about turning kids into bodybuilders.
They’re about:
✅ Building coordination
✅ Learning movement control
✅ Developing confidence
✅ Reducing risk of injury in sport and life
✅ Setting up long-term athletic development and health

It’s time we stop fearing resistance training and start questioning what we’ve accepted as “normal.”

07/08/2025

I ❤️ my clients 🥹

I don’t always get to see the results of our treatments the same way that you do. I see the small changes in your anatomy, the improved mechanics as you make your way into the treatment space, the lack of limp or guarding in your gait or maybe the relaxed way you have a seat this time vs last. When you share the impact on your day to day it’s so humbling and makes me so grateful to be trusted to work with you.

✨ Client Testimony ✨

This testimony speaks to more than just pain relief, it’s about trust, compassion, and whole-person healing.

Nikki Froning’s work in Manual Osteopathic Therapy is about more than technique; it’s about meeting people where they are, helping them feel seen, and supporting them in their physical and emotional recovery.

We're incredibly grateful for this client sharing their journey.
✨ “It felt like having a hot bowl of stew after a long, cold day—deeply comforting and exactly what I needed.”

📍 Now booking new clients for MOT sessions with Nikki. https://elevationhealth.janeapp.com/locations/elevation-health-cold-lake/book #/staff_member/53

07/05/2025

I have one appointment this week up for grabs on Monday at 9am for either your 90min Initial Assessment or a 60/90min follow-up. And did you know that MOT is amazing for kids too? It’s great for athletes with chronic injury concerns, digestive and sleep issues or even managing symptoms from stress/anxiety! Log into your online profile or contact the clinic to book.

07/05/2025

Putting this one out there because it’s been a while. The more you know, the better you can take care of you!

07/03/2025

Hey all!! Due to a cancellation I have an opening for 90min at 1:30pm tomorrow. Contact Oasis at 780-639-2001 or log on to your Oasis Account to book.

06/28/2025

My daughter wants to do something for the Adeniui family that is grieving a heavy loss. She loves to draw and so do I, so she came up with the idea of a temporary tattoo shop! On your way over to Hamel’s (serving up lunch from 11-2pm) pop into the Meadows where we will be set up in front of our house on 58 Avenue to honour Ibukun. I know money doesn’t really help with this kind of hurt but community coming together to support members during loss is one of the most beautiful things.

🎨 LUCY’S BODY ART open from 11am-2pm
TEMPORARY MARKER TATTOO $2 (washable)
TEMPORARY HENNA TATTOO $5 (fades in about a week)

06/24/2025

Let me introduce you to some deep anatomy!!

This weekend in class we did something called a TONGUE PULL which is a Myofascial Remodeling technique that allows Manual Osteopath's to release binds located down the Deep Front Line (or Trauma Line). This fascial train, which incorporates and affects the muscles seen in the image below, is our Primal Core. It's responsible for structural support, as well as systems function/support. On top of this, it is often referred to as the trauma line because this fascia is where the most intense emotional experiences get stored.

Moving forward with my MFR module, I will be trying out tongue pulls with clients. This technique has a whole host of amazing benefits physically, mentally and emotionally, allowing us to reconnect and ground both mind and body. Let me know next time you're in whether you'd be game to give is a go!

06/23/2025

I have openings tomorrow at 9am and 12:30pm if anyone wants to sneak in. Reach out to me directly or give Elevation Health a call at 780-594-7177 to book for Manual Osteopathy or Massage in these two slots.