02/14/2024
Hi, I'm Irene, and I offer osteopathy and Soma Osteopathy and Wellness.
With over 25 years of combined clinical experience as an Osteopathic Practitioner and Athletic Therapist, I am thrilled to bring my expertise to the Comox Valley.
A bit about my background...
I started my career as an Athletic Therapist, working in various clinics where I treated clients recovering from workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, surgeries, concussion, sports injuries and paediatric conditions.
In 2013, I embarked on my journey in osteopathy after realising that many of my clinical clients had complex and chronic conditions that require a different approach. Feeling limited by traditional orthopedic assessments and treatments, I enrolled at the Canadian School of Osteopathy, Manual Practice (Vancouver). After completing a 5-year course in osteopathy, I discovered my passion and expanded my skillset to working within the different "fields" of the body - structural, fluid, EMF, and embryological - to identify and address trauma held within the body.
I am committed to lifelong learning and continuously seek opportunities to enhance my knowledge, with particular interest in concussion care and recovery from physical trauma. I also hold a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from the University of British Columbia.
Outside of osteopathy, I enjoy snowboarding, kayaking, tennis, biking, and immersing myself in nature. While I may not be the fastest, I excel in adventure and appreciate taking the time to savour the scenery.