Welcome!
About Inner Peace Osteopathy
Inner Peace Osteopathy is inspired by nature and the ancient philosophy that balance and harmony are the truth to good health and wellbeing.
We help patients restore the body's inherent ability to self-heal and self-regulate by removing abnormal imbalances and returning the lost rhythm and natural flow to the body.
Poor health, pain, and suffering are interpreted as imbalances and disharmony in the whole body which affects our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
PURPOSE
The purpose at Inner Peace Osteopathy, is to understand the root cause(s) of the patient's health problem rather than bandage the effects (symptoms), so that the individual can achieve their optimal health for life.
Through osteopathic manual treatment, we strive to provide excellent therapeutic care by:
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Objectively listening to the health needs of the individual
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Removing structural obstruction to bring balance and stability
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Integrating and coordinating all systems harmoniously
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Returning the inherent rhythmicity back to the body
What Is Osteopathy?
What Is Osteopathy?
The Ontario Osteopathic Association defines Osteopathy as an American science, founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. It is a drugless and non-invasive manual form of therapy which treats the entire body. It follows a set of principles and emphasizes the interrelationship between the alignment of structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the body. Intrinsically, osteopathy believes in the body's ability to self-heal and self-regulate.
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, Founder of Osteopathy (1828 - 1917)
After 25 years of throughly studying the exact knowledge of anatomy and physiology, Andrew Taylor Still, a physician and surgeon in Kirksville, Missouri discovered and gave to the world the therapeutic healing of Osteopathy in 1874. He adopted the term and meaning in 1889 because he reasoned that faulty positions or adjustments of the bones ('osteon') was the starting point from which he ascertained the cause of pathological conditions, and so combined the 'osteo' with 'pathy' (meaning suffering, disease) resulting in OSTEOPATHY to designate a new development in the science of medicine.
Benefits of Osteopathy
While alleviating pain is the main objective and benefit for many patients, there are many other benefits that make osteopathy a distinctive manual therapy:
Holistic
Osteopathy is a distinctive form of manipulative therapy founded on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health and wellness. Recognizing this importance, treatments are holistic by integrating and coordinating the whole body, mind, and spirit rather than just treating the illness.
Non-Invasive
Osteopathy leaves no marks on the skin or relies on inserting any medical instruments into the body. As a result, no bleeding, bruising, and trauma is produced during the treatment compared to other holistic modality to improve nerve forces, circulations of arterial blood & cerebral spinal fluids (CSF), and veinous & lymphatic drainage. Therefore, allowing the body to begin self-healing and self-regulating in a far shorter recovery time.
Precise
Osteopathic treatment is precise in improving nerve interference, arterial & cerebral spinal fluid supply, and venous & lymphatic drainage in the individual so healing can begin to reverse destructive pathological processes and reduce or eliminate pain.
Drugless
The approach of osteopathy is the reliance on the body's natural ability to self-heal and self-regulate and not that of external medications.
"...I had discovered that when all bones were in place and joints perfectly articulated, the whole body was a machine and could manufacture and apply all substances necessary to keep it in repair and health" ~ A.T. Still
Preventive
The effectiveness of osteopathy prevents fixed postural tensions which are physiologically abnormal and can lead to disease. Osteopathic treatment helps to maintain balance, structural stability, and harmonious function of all systems to support a healthier individual.
Palliative
Treatments are relaxing and help to reduce pain when patient's life forces have diminished due to chronic or incurable illness.
Osteopathic Care
Osteopathic care is consistently safe, gentle, and effective. Treatments rendered are specific to each patient's needs with precision and rational thinking. On each visit, patients are examined and assessed structurally using palpation through a well recognized system (Osteopathic Structural Examination).
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Initial Osteopathic Treatment
The initial osteopathic treatment requires each new patient to fill out an online health history and consent form. Treatments are fully clothed and it is recommended to wear or bring a change of appropriate comfortable clothing - ideally, workout clothing that allows for full range of movement.
Duration: Approximately 45-60 minutes
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Follow-up Treatment
Follow-up treatments will vary based on each patient's health needs and their body's ability to heal. Typically patients will significantly improve after 3-5 treatments. In some serious, complicated, or chronic cases, a longer treatment plan may be required.
Duration: Approximately 30-45 minutes
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Health Coverage: Varies by health insurance provider, so please check your private healthcare insurance plan details for reimbursement prior to your appointment.
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Treatments are by appointments only.
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Method of Payments Accepted: Cash, Debit, Interac e-Transfer*
Meet Nga!
Nga, MSc., M.OMSc., (Cert.) OOA
Nga is a result-oriented and trusted Osteopathist who strives to practice with integrity by the words of A.T. Still, "Find it, Fix it, Leave it alone."
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She uses her critical thinking & problem solving skills, the science & principles of Osteopathy, and the art of palpation to search for the cause(s) of each patient's health problems to then rationally apply osteopathic treatment in a skillful, safe, and effective system to promote self-healing within the individual.
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She is honoured and humbled to have studied at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and trained in their student clinic in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Upon completing the vigorous four year program - along with 1000 hours of supervised clinical training & practice, she received the Andrew Taylor Still Medal of Honour for the Graduate of the Year in her class. She is a certified professional member in good standing at the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA/OSTCAN) and The Canadian Institute of Classical Osteopathy.
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Inner Peace Osteopathy is located in the heart of downtown Toronto inside the iconic CF Toronto Eaton Centre, on the 2nd level of the Galleria Offices.
Directions:
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On the 3rd level of the Toronto Eaton Centre (by Trinity Square entrance)
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Go up the escalator located by the Trattoria Mercatto restaurant
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Take the Galleria Offices' elevator by Zara (Men) to the 2nd level of the Galleria
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Enter through the main centre doors and walk to the end of the hall
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Turn left to the end of the hall
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Turn left again to the end of the hall
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Enter through two sets of doors onto the Galleria's pathway
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Turn right to office 218A
Contact Us
Contact
647-833-3821
innerpeaceosteopathy@gmail.com
Address
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Galleria Offices
218A - 220 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
​Saturday & Sunday: Closed