Julia Farquhar Osteopathy

03/23/2026

Having had a brain injury of my own, I can attest to that fact that they are complex injuries that will take their own time to resolve. (My physio said it best: you've seen *one* concussion, you've seen *one* concussion.) Targeted physiotherapy and osteopathy and focussed homecare certainly helped get me back on my feet, and I am so grateful for that.

What you need to know during awareness month is that brain injury recovery takes time, sometimes a lot of time, be patient and try to understand, it is no act...

03/18/2026

Here's short, graphic explainer of why I continue with masking and other preventive measures in my clinic.

03/18/2026

03/09/2026

Just settling in to get learning about Ehlers-Danlos with the Fascia Research Society!

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

I love all of this.

Being a manual therapist is more than a profession — it’s a commitment.

A commitment to precision.
To curiosity.
To continual growth in service of our patients.

Join a community dedicated to advancing whole-body health.

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03/04/2026

I'm really looking forward to attending this on Monday! If you're interested, you can too. Contact the Fascia Research Society for more information.

03/02/2026

Hi everyone, and congratulations on making it through February! If you're ready to emerge into the sunshine and need a tuneup to help you do so, come on in for a treatment. I'm welcoming existing clients and taking new ones too.

02/26/2026

Research Alert: Visceral manual therapy as an intervention for musculoskeletal disorders: A scoping review

A newly published scoping review in the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2025) evaluated the effectiveness of Visceral Manual Therapy (VMT) for chronic low back, shoulder, and cervical pain.

Read here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/6Yi5vfpl5p3DCscnxu1NttFEyxUe6UtjduXDyr8B.pdf or Barralinstitute.com Resources Tab

This research is particularly relevant to Barral Visceral Manipulation because it acknowledges Jean-Pierre Barral’s work as foundational to modern Visceral Manipulation and distinguishes the organ-specific, precision-based approach from more generalized abdominal techniques.

​This growing body of research continues to highlight the powerful relationship between visceral mobility and musculoskeletal function.

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02/24/2026

Wondering what to expect from an osteopathic visit?

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OMPs) place you at the centre. A typical first visit includes learning your health history and doing a thorough physical assessment to create an individual plan to address your specific concerns.

Osteopathy focuses on supporting your ability to move and function as well as possible by using gentle hands-on techniques for lasting effects.

Learn more about osteopathic professional standards on the OAO website: https://osteopathyontario.org/site/about/StandardsofPractice

02/24/2026

Client QotD: "Thank you for your kindness."

That got me thinking of how easy it is to be kind, yet how little kindness we see around us. How can you make the world a better, kinder place today?