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Lessard Osteopathy

Osteopathy utilizes manual assessment and treatment of joints and soft tissues. The goal of treatmen

10/12/2023

Are you experiencing acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain?

Osteopathic treatment can help remove restrictions and increase range of motion in your joints and soft tissues.

Treatment will also increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and restore proper body mechanics.

For more information or to book an appointment online visit www.lessardosteopathy.com ✨

11/01/2022

Here are just a few of the many benefits of osteopathic treatment!

To learn more about osteopathy or to book an appointment click the link in my bio! 🔗

05/31/2022

Do you have any aches and pains since starting your summer activities? Osteopathy can help!

Appointments available Monday to Friday with both morning and evening options!

04/01/2022

Benefits of walking after treatment:

✨Assists in integrating changes and adjustments made during treatment

🦴Encourages production and circulation of synovial fluid which lubricates your joints

🩸Increases blood flow

🔥Decreases inflammation

🥑Stimulates your digestive system

It is recommended to avoid high intensity exercise for 24 hours after your treatment to ensure your body has time to integrate the changes made on the table!

03/08/2022

Dr. Still, the founder of Osteopathy, did something unheard of when opening his new school in 1892: he decided to accept women and men equally, which was unimaginable at the time. His actions allowed women to thrive in Osteopathy, and today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate all of the incredible women working in the field.

This year's International Women’s Day theme is , and we all have a part to play in creating a gender equal world. Learn more about International Women's Day:

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

02/28/2022

During your follow up treatments we will go over how your body responded to the previous treatment, the changes you noticed, and anything new that has come up.

Following this we will reassess your structure to see how your body has changed and then provide treatment based on the structural assessment!

To book your appointment click the link in my bio or email lessard.osteopathy@gmail.com 📧

02/13/2022

I am now located at 625 King St. E. in Kitchener within the physiotherapy clinic All Things Pelvic! ()

▫️Located in Kitchener’s East Ward at the corner of King St. E. and Pandora Ave
▫️Ample free parking
▫️Fully accessible

To book your appointment click the link in my bio or email lessard.osteopathy@gmail.com 📧

02/01/2022

🦠Your lymphatic system transports fluids throughout your body and consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, and collecting ducts. (Picture #2)

🦴Your lymphatic fluid drains into two lymphatic ducts which empty into the venous system just beneath your clavicle to be recycled or excreted. (Picture #3)

🫁The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from only the right half of your head and neck, right arm, and right half of your thoracic cage. The rest of your body is drained by the thoracic duct! (Picture #4)

💪🏻Your lymphatic system relies on muscular contraction and changes in pressure to flow freely & this is where osteopathic treatment comes in!

✨Short/tight muscles and lack of movement in an area can hinder flow. Addressing your tissues to remove restrictions, increasing range of motion in joints and soft tissues, and utilizing rhythmic techniques during treatment can help your body’s systems work optimally!

01/17/2022

Have you been wondering what an initial assessment and treatment involves?

Once you have booked your first appointment you will be emailed the health history intake form which you can fill out and sign electronically. It is important to disclose all of your medical history (yes - even an injury when you were 15 years old matters!).

During your first appointment we will discuss the following:
▫️Your health history and the reason(s) you are seeking treatment
▫️Explanation of what osteopathic treatment is and the goals of treatment
▫️What you can expect after your treatment
▫️Opportunities to ask questions and obtain your consent

Following this, the assessment and treatment begins!

For more information or to book your initial assessment go to www.lessardosteopathy.com

12/22/2021

Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season! 🎄

There are limited appointments left before the end of the year! Online booking link in bio to get you feeling your best before 2022 ❄️

Holiday Hours:
Dec 24th: 9:00-2:30
Dec 25th-27th: Closed
Dec 28th - 30th: 9:00-2:00
Dec 31st: Closed

12/15/2021

My website is now live! ✨

www.lessardosteopathy.com

Check it out to learn more about me, what osteopathy is, and how it can benefit you!

A very special thank you to for designing and creating the site!

11/24/2021

Where can you find me?

TUESDAY - SATURDAY
Unit 208 - 900 Guelph St. Kitchener
To book an appointment click the link in my bio 🔗

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
Benchmark Wellness Clinic - Waterloo
To book an appointment go to benchmarkwellness.ca 💻

If you don’t see a time that works for you please email lessard.osteopathy@gmail.com 📧

11/09/2021

What is your body trying to tell you?

💥 Are you spending your day with back pain, headaches, numbness and tingling, digestive issues, chronic stress, and more?

🛑 These are just a few of the signs that your body is trying to tell you something isn’t right.

✅ Osteopathy can help by treating your body as a whole and addressing the root cause of your symptoms.

10/30/2021

Sciatica is a general term for pain, numbness, tingling, and burning sensations along the pathway of the sciatic nerve as it travels down the back of your leg.

Many factors can contribute to the presentation of these symptoms such as:
▫️Muscles of your posterior line
▫️Anterior or posterior tilt of your innominate/pelvis
▫️Lumbar spine dysfunction
▫️Position of your sacrum placing tension or compression through the nerve itself and blood supply

These are just a few of the structures we would check during assessment. Osteopathy does not treat sciatica as a condition, however, we treat the body as a whole in order to find the root cause!

➡️ Swipe to see some of the anatomy we would be assessing and treating! Some anatomical structures have been removed for a clearer view.

10/15/2021

Osteopathic treatments are unique to each individual and are generally 20-30 minutes in length.

Treatment is based on objective palpation of your tissues and the goal is to determine the true cause of your symptoms.

During the treatment I will assess for any asymmetries and motion restrictions in your body and then utilize osteopathic techniques and subtle manipulations to correct the dysfunction.

You may experience some discomfort during the treatment, however, the treatment should not be painful.

The goal overall is to get your body moving well and feeling better! ✨

10/01/2021

I am a member of OSTCAN and the provincial affiliate, the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA).

What does it mean to be OSTCAN certified?

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners who are members of OSTCAN have met the following criteria:

▫️4 years of osteopathic training totalling 4200 hours
▫️1000 hours of supervised clinical training within those four years
▫️Training which has met the type 1 standard outlined by the World Health Organization
▫️Complete a certification exam covering anatomy, physiology, osteopathic theory, red flags & ethics
▫️Adhere to OSTCAN Standards of Practice & satisfy continuing education requirements

What does this mean for YOU?
✔️ Your practitioner has met the highest standards of education and practice
✔️ Your practitioner holds a type 1 billing number accepted by insurance providers

09/24/2021

The goal of osteopathy is to get your body back to proper alignment so you can function at your best!

09/20/2021

Hi there, I’m Lindsay and your osteopathic manual practitioner here at Lessard Osteopathy!

🎓 I am a recent graduate of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and am now a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA).

📚I previously graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and a minor in Biology.

🏀 I was a member and captain of the women’s basketball team at StFX and following graduation I played basketball professionally in Europe.

✨ In my free time I love to be outdoors, workout, read, and anything that involves coffee ☕️

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Kitchener, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	1pm - 7pm
Wednesday	1pm - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.lessardosteopathy.com/

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