Ithaca Wellness Canada

09/04/2026

Healthy Ageing for Men Over 50: How to Stay Strong, Mobile and Active Into Later Life

My Message to Men Over 50 on How to Stay Vibrant, Healthy and Purposeful In Life The older I get, the less interested I become in simply living a long life…and the more interested I become in living a capable one. As a man now approaching my 50s, I’ve found myself thinking more and more about health but not just in the conventional sense of good diet and regular exercise....

My Message to Men Over 50 on How to Stay Vibrant, Healthy and Purposeful In Life The older I get, the less interested I become in simply living a long life…and the more interested I become in livin…

07/04/2026

What to Expect From Your First Manual Osteopathy Session in Coquitlam

Wondering what happens during your first osteopathy session? This guide walks you through assessment, treatment, and what to expect — so you can feel confident booking your first visit in Coquitlam or the Tri-Cities....

Wondering what happens during your first osteopathy session? This guide walks you through assessment, treatment, and what to expect — so you can feel confident booking your first visit in Coquitlam…

03/04/2026

Integrative Health: Benefits of IV Therapy and Osteopathy

More and more I am noticing that my clients are getting smarter about their health and moving more towards holistic modalities to take care of themselves. Perhaps the reason is a mixture of rising health knowledge, longer waiting lists for conventional healthcare services, the convenience of 'alternative' healthcare modalities for time-crushed poeple, and the growing evidence for the effectiveness of more natural treatments....

More and more I am noticing that my clients are getting smarter about their health and moving more towards holistic modalities to take care of themselves. Perhaps the reason is a mixture of rising …

31/03/2026

Neck pain from desk work? You’re not alone.

Spending hours at a screen often leads to forward head posture — where your head gradually shifts forward, placing more strain on your neck, shoulders, upper and lower back.

Over time, this can show up as:
• Neck stiffness
• Tension headaches
• Tight shoulders
• Low energy or fatigue

I work with a combination of osteopathy and shiatsu, helping not just the physical tension — but also the stress and nervous system side that often comes with it.

If you’re based in Coquitlam or the Tri-Cities and this sounds familiar, feel free to reach out.

More details in the short article in the Comments below 👇🏻

31/03/2026

Neck Pain & Tech Posture in Professionals

Neck Pain from Desk Work If you work at a desk, chances are you’ve experienced neck stiffness, tension, or even headaches by the end of the day. I see this very regularly with patients. Modern work setups — laptops, multiple screens, and long hours sitting — often lead to forward head posture, where the head gradually shifts in front of the body - accompanied by the forward position of our shoulders....

Neck Pain from Desk Work If you work at a desk, chances are you’ve experienced neck stiffness, tension, or even headaches by the end of the day. I see this very regularly with patients. Modern work…

25/03/2026

Osteopathy for Athletes, Gym-Goers & Fighters — From Someone Who Lives It!

If you train hard — whether that’s in the gym, CrossFit, Hyrox, MMA, bodybuilding, or high-intensity fitness — you already know your body is under constant demand. While it feels awesome to exercise the body, we have to accept that: We push it. We test it. But ultimately, we rely on it! When something feels “off” — lower back pain, tight hips, a niggling shoulder, fatigue you can’t shake — it doesn’t just affect your training… it affects your performance, your mindset, and your progress....

If you train hard — whether that’s in the gym, CrossFit, Hyrox, MMA, bodybuilding, or high-intensity fitness — you already know your body is under constant demand. While it feels awesome to exercis…

23/03/2026

Osteopathy for Runners & Active Adults in Port Moody and Coquitlam

One of the many things I love about living in Coquitlam, BC, Canada is the access to stunning wilderness and all of the physical activities this mountain and coastal geography encourages. Whether you're logging miles along the trails of Rocky Point Park, hiking the climbs of Buntzen Lake and Diez Vistas Trail, Dragon Boating on the Inlet or training hard on the erg, staying active is a huge part of life here in the Tri-Cities....

One of the many things I love about living in Coquitlam, BC, Canada is the access to stunning wilderness and all of the physical activities this mountain and coastal geography encourages. Whether y…

21/03/2026

Lower Back & Sacrum Pain After Deadlifts? What It Means and How Osteopathy Can Help

Deadlift-Related SI Joint Pain: How Osteopathy Helps Lifters in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities At Ithaca Wellness, I often see athletes and gym-goers in Coquitlam dealing with sacrum or SI joint (Sacroiliac Joint) discomfort after heavy training sessions. It can feel like general deep lower back pain but spread across those whole lumbar vertebrae and the sacroiliac region. And I suffer from this myself!...

Deadlift-Related SI Joint Pain: How Osteopathy Helps Lifters in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities At Ithaca Wellness, I often see athletes and gym-goers in Coquitlam dealing with sacrum or SI joint (Sac…

17/03/2026

Osteopathy for Breathing Problems and Stress Relief in Coquitlam – Feel Calm and Breathe Easier

Breathing is something we rarely think about — until it becomes difficult. For many people, breathing issues don’t come from a diagnosed lung condition, but from something more subtle: stress, tension, and restriction in the body. A feeling of not being able to take a full breath, tightness in the chest, or shallow breathing patterns are increasingly common — especially in today’s fast-paced world....

Breathing is something we rarely think about — until it becomes difficult. For many people, breathing issues don’t come from a diagnosed lung condition, but from something more subtle: stress, tens…

11/03/2026

Osteopathy vs Physiotherapy in Coquitlam | What's the Difference? If you would like to learn more about osteopathic treatment in Coquitlam, feel free to get in touch with Max to ask questions or book a session.

For more information on the difference between Osteopathy and Physiotherapy have a read of this short description:
https://ithacawellness.ca/2025/11/05/whats-the-difference-between-osteopathy-and-physiotherapy/

To book appointments use the booking links below:
Mobile & Online Appointments https://ithaca.noterro.com
@ Dovira Clinic, Coquitlam https://dovira.janeapp.com/

Max Edwards
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
& Bodywork Specialist
Owner
Ithaca Wellness
- Pain Relief - Stress Reduction - Wellness -
M: 778-929-6143
E: ithacawellnesscanada@gmail.com
W: www.ithacawellness.ca
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Providing manual osteopathy and therapeutic bodywork to the communities of Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra, Port Moody, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Tri-Cities, and Greater Vancouver!

Professional osteopathic care - in-clinic and home visits!

Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP) - Fully insured and licensed.

09/03/2026

Struggling with jaw tension or TMJ pain? 🦷

Manual Osteopathy at Ithaca Wellness in Coquitlam can help relieve jaw tightness, reduce headaches, and improve mobility.
Serving Coquitlam & the Tri-Cities.

Read more here to see how we can help: https://ithacawellness.ca/2026/03/09/osteopathy-for-tmj-coquitlam/

DID YOU KNOW that combining Manual Osteopathy with Acupuncture may accelerate TMJ pain reduction and recovery! Ithaca Wellness works closely with Active Life Acupuntcure
( https://mobile-acupuncture.com/ ) and as part of our collaboration you can get $20 OFF your first treatment when you use the code ITHACAOSTEO when booking your acupuncture appointment.

Book your osteopathy appointment today @ links below!

Mobile & Online Appointments ( ithaca.noterro.com )
@ Dovira Clinic, Coquitlam ( dovira.janeapp.com )

Max Edwards
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
& Bodywork Specialist
Owner
Ithaca Wellness
- Pain Relief - Stress Reduction - Wellness -
M: 778-929-6143
E: ithacawellnesscanada@gmail.com
W: www.ithacawellness.ca

Write us a Google Review and get $10 OFF your next treatment! ( https://g.page/r/CU9GgK-SjwujEBM/review )

Providing manual osteopathy and therapeutic bodywork to the communities of Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra, Port Moody, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Tri-Cities, and Greater Vancouver!

Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP) - Fully insured and licensed.