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Masks Will be Required and Appointment times have been spaced out between patients.

Osteopathic Treatment is a hands on therapy that is gentle and appealing to the nervous system, That works to improve structure and quality of motion in the body , everyday aches as well as circulation of fluid by re-establishing balance within the body.

08/01/2025

📚 Fun Fact Friday

Did you know… the vagus nerve is the longest of the 12 cranial nerves in your body?

It travels from your brainstem all the way down to your abdomen—connecting with your neck, heart, lungs, diaphragm, and digestive organs along the way.

This powerful nerve is a key player in your parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest and digest” side that helps your body calm, repair, and restore.

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💆‍♀️ How does osteopathy support the vagus nerve?

Through gentle hands-on techniques, we support the structures the vagus nerve passes through—like the neck, ribs, diaphragm, and digestive system. Releasing tension in these areas can help improve vagal tone and support your body’s natural ability to regulate stress.

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🌬️ One easy way to stimulate your vagus nerve today:

Slow, mindful breathing.
Try this:
👉 Inhale for 4 counts
👉 Exhale slowly for 6–8 counts
👉 Repeat for 1–2 minutes

Longer exhales help activate your vagus nerve and shift your body into a more relaxed, grounded state.

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✨ Small, consistent practices—like breathing with intention or receiving hands-on osteopathic care—can create big shifts in how your body feels and functions.

🧠🤓Can you name all 12 Cranial Nerves ?

07/28/2025

Running a mindful practice means I wear many hats—osteopath, admin, bookkeeper, scheduler, and support. Between treatments, I’m often charting, returning messages, and managing the waitlist so every patient feels cared for. 👩‍⚕️🧘🏻‍♀️💻🤳☎️📋

When a last-minute cancellation happens, it’s more than an empty slot—it’s a missed opportunity for someone else to be seen.

I Know Summer can be busy and out of normal routine so If you ever need to reschedule, I deeply appreciate as much notice as possible.

And if you’re hoping to get in sooner, feel free to ask about the waitlist or Join Online on the Janeapp! (Link in Bio) I’ll do my best to fit you in!

Thank you for helping me keep this space grounded, respectful, and flowing smoothly this summer.🌞🌻

With so much gratitude
– Megan
Mindful Body Osteopathy 🌿

07/21/2025

Did you know…
Your diaphragm isn’t just a breathing muscle — it’s a central hub in your body’s anatomical and functional balance.

Here’s why it matters:
🫁 It’s your primary respiratory muscle, but it also connects to:
– The lumbar spine via crura (strong tendon-like structures)
– The central tendon of the thoracic cavity
– Fascia that links to your neck, ribs, and pelvic floor

✨ When the diaphragm is tight or restricted, it can contribute to:
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Mid-back or rib discomfort
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Even digestive issues (it sits directly above the stomach and liver, influencing intra-abdominal pressure)

🌿 Because it’s also intimately connected with the nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve, freeing the diaphragm can support:
• Stress relief
• Emotional regulation
• Improved sleep and digestion

✨ Gentle, intentional breathing helps reset the nervous system, soften tension in the body, and restore balance from the inside out.

So today, pause and take 3 slow, mindful breaths.

Notice how your body feels as you exhale.
Your diaphragm—and your whole body—will thank you. 💛

Mindful Body Osteopathy

07/15/2025

✨ SIMPLE WAYS TO SLOW DOWN THIS SUMMER ✨

Just back from a peaceful week at the cottage — slower days, soft air, and sunsets that made time feel endless. 🌅

It was a gentle reminder of how healing it can be to pause — to breathe, be present, and really listen to the body.

As summer unfolds, I invite you to check in:
🌿 Are you giving your body what it needs?
🌿 Is there space for rest, movement, or simply being outdoors?

Small moments of stillness can be the start of deeper healing.

sometimes, it’s the smallest shifts that bring the deepest calm.

☀️ Watch the Sunrise & Enjoy your morning beverage slowly
🌿 Step outside and feel the sun
💨 Take three deep, mindful breaths
🦶 Touch the earth — barefoot or hands in the garden
📵 Unplug for one moment today
🧘‍♀️ Stretch gently and tune into your body
📖 End your day without screens, just stillness
🌸 Notice one beautiful thing each day!

These gentle practices help you reconnect — to your body, to your breath, to the present.

Your nervous system will thank you. 💛

Mindful Body Osteopathy

07/04/2025

🌿 Out of Office Alert 🌿

Mindful Body Osteopathy will be away on summer vacation from July 4th to July 13th.
🧘‍♀️ Rest, reset, and recharge — just like we encourage you to do!

During this time, emails and messages will not be monitored. The office will reopen and resume appointments on Monday, July 14th. — All emails and Phone Calls will be returned once I’m back.

📅 Feel free to Book your next Appointment Online 📲💻 @ mindfulbodyosteopathy.com (link in Bio)

Wishing you a mindful, movement-filled summer 🌞

Megan Buchwald, M.OMSc
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
OSTCAN certified
Mindful Body Osteopathy
Book Online mgosteopathy.janeapp.com
Email: Mindfulbodyosteopathy@gmail.com
Phone : 226-802-0833

07/03/2025

🌞 Summer Wellness Reminders from Mindful Body Osteopathy 🌿

This season, don’t forget to:
💧 Stay hydrated (your joints + fascia love it)
☀️ Move outdoors mindfully
🪑 Check your posture—even on the beach!
🌬️ Support circulation with light movement + breath
🧘‍♀️ Reset with stillness (your nervous system needs it)

✨ Tune into your body’s needs, and if you need support—we’re here.

📅Booking Reminder:
Spots tend to fill quickly this time of year. If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s a good time to book ahead.

❗️Don’t Forget - You can Add yourself to the wait list!

📲 Book Online - Link in Bio!

Wishing you a vibrant and grounded summer 🌞
Megan

Mindful Body Osteopathy

06/27/2025

Foot Pain in Summer? Let’s Talk About It.

As the weather warms, our feet finally come out of hibernation — but with that freedom can come discomfort.
👣 Flip-flops, sandals, barefoot walking, cottage terrain... your feet are adjusting quickly.

At Mindful Body Osteopathy, I often see summer foot complaints like:
🔸 Heel pain (plantar fascia flare-ups)
🔸 Arch strain or fatigue
🔸 Ball of foot discomfort
🔸 Tight ankles or Achilles
🔸 Referred pain from hips or low back

✋ How Osteopathy Helps Foot Pain:

Osteopathy looks beyond the symptom.
I assess how your foot connects through your:
→ Hips & pelvis
→ Knees & calves
→ Ankles, arches, and toes
→ Nervous system and fascial chains

With gentle, hands-on treatment, we release restrictions, restore balance, and encourage your body’s natural ability to adapt and heal

Your feet are your foundation. Give them care, space, and support — and they’ll carry you with more ease this season.

06/24/2025

☀️ Summer Update + Booking Reminder ☀️
A quick check-in before the long weekend!

✅ Spots still open this week
📆 Next week (Canada Day 🇨🇦) — limited availability
🌴 Away July 5–12 — back the week of July 14

If your body’s ready for a tune-up, now’s the time to book in before I head out on holidays!

🗓️ Book Online - Link in Bio!

📲📋: Don’t Forget to Add yourself to the wait List Cancellations do happen!

Wishing you a healthy, relaxed start to summer ☀️

Megan Buchwald, M.OMSc
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
OSTCAN certified

Mindful Body Osteopathy
Book Online mgosteopathy.janeapp.com
Email: Mindfulbodyosteopathy@gmail.com
Phone : 226-802-0833

06/19/2025

Ever wonder why I ask you to take deep breaths during Osteopathy treatment? 🌬️💆‍♀️💫

1️⃣ Breath moves your fascia — gently opening & releasing tension.
2️⃣ Deep breathing activates your body’s “rest & restore” mode (parasympathetic nervous system), helping muscles & tissues relax. 🧘‍♀️
3️⃣ Breathing creates a connection — you actively participate in your own healing. 🤝💖
4️⃣ Breath reveals how your body moves and where restrictions hide — a vital diagnostic tool. 🕵️‍♀️✨

Breath is both the guide and the healer in osteopathy.
It helps your body release and restore naturally. 🌿💫

👉 Next time you’re on the table, tune into your breath — it’s doing more healing than you think.

✨ Curious how breathwork can support your health journey? Let’s talk at your next visit. 🗓️💬

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06/06/2025

🧠💀 Fun Fact Friday: The Origin Story of Osteopathy! 🩺🌾

Did you know Osteopathy has been around for over 150 years?

Back in 1874, a frontier doctor named Andrew Taylor Still founded Osteopathy after losing his children to spinal meningitis. Disillusioned by the limitations of medicine at the time, he dedicated his life to understanding the body’s self-healing power.

Still believed the body was designed to heal and regulate itself—if the structure (bones, fascia, blood vessels, nerves) was aligned and moving freely. He called this philosophy Osteopathy, meaning “bone suffering.”

💡 He was a hands-on healer, anatomist, engineer, and deeply spiritual man who saw the body as a masterpiece of intelligent design. Still opened the first osteopathic school in Kirksville, Missouri in 1892—and the rest is history.

✨ So next time you’re on the table at your osteopath’s clinic, remember: this gentle, powerful work is rooted in over a century of wisdom, anatomy, and deep respect for the body’s own healing intelligence.

06/04/2025

What I Wish Everyone Knew About Their Body 👇🏼

Your body is inherently wise. It’s always working to self-heal and self-regulate — that’s its natural design.

Yes, a 30-minute osteopathy session can shift things:
✨ More alignment
✨ Improved mobility
✨ Less pain

But here’s the truth no one wants to hear…
What you do for the other 23.5 hours in your day matters just as much.

If your body is constantly navigating:
🔁 Poor posture
🔁 Repetitive strain
🔁 Stress without recovery
…healing slows down. Symptoms return. Progress stalls.

We’re constantly sold the next “biohack” or trend — but real, sustainable health?
It’s built on the basics. Master these, and the body will do what it’s meant to do:

🛌 8 hours of quality sleep
💧 Hydration (and yes, minerals count too!)
🥑 Consistent, nutrient-dense meals (think protein, fats, fruit, veggies)
🚶🏼‍♀️ Daily movement — even a walk counts
🧠 Mental Breaks - No phone 🚫📱 Try Reading a book, Meditation, Journaling.
🌳Time in Nature!🌞

Your next level of health doesn’t live in the extremes.

It lives in the consistency of the simple things.
And I’m here to help you support your body, one aligned step at a time 🤍

Mindful Body Osteopathy
📞: 226-802-0833
📧: mindfulbodyosteopathy@gmail.com
💻 : Online Booking 📲
MindfulBodyOsteopathy.com

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05/26/2025

Did You know that I am OSTCAN Certified? Osteopathy Canada Association - OSTCAN has high standards for education and professional practice.

☑️4 years of Osteopathic Education - 4200 hours

☑️1000 hours of supervised clinical training

☑️Certification / Competency Exam

☑️Yearly Continuing Education Requirement

☑️ Recognized by Private Insurance Companies

☑️Clean Vulnerable Sector Report

Remember to check with your insurance provider if Osteopathy is covered for you!

Questions About Osteopathy ? Send me a Message. I would be happy to chat with you!

💻 New Website - Has More information! 🔗Link in Bio

Megan Buchwald, M.OMSc, OSTCAN Certified
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Mindful Body Osteopathy
📞: 226-802-0833
📧: mindfulbodyosteopathy@gmail.com
💻 : Online Booking 📲
MindfulBodyOsteopathy.com

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Tuesday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	2pm - 7:30pm

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https://mgosteopathy.janeapp.com/

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