Osteopathy: The WOMB Guelph

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body's systems. Practitioners use manual techniques to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, focusing on improving mobility, alleviating pain, and enhancing overall wellness. By addressing the musculoskeletal system, osteopaths aim to restore balance and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. This gentle and non-invasive practice is suitable for people of all ages and can complement conventional medical treatments, promoting a more comprehensive approach to health and well-being.

Osteopathy For Children

Osteopathy can offer numerous benefits for children, supporting their growth and development during crucial stages of life. By using gentle, hands-on techniques, osteopaths can address common issues such as postural imbalances, growing pains, and digestive discomfort. Osteopathy also promotes relaxation and helps alleviate stress, fostering emotional well-being. Whether your child is dealing with sports injuries, sleep disturbances, or developmental concerns, osteopathic treatment can enhance their overall health and vitality, ensuring they thrive both physically and emotionally. With a focus on the whole child, osteopathy provides a safe and effective way to support their unique needs.

Osteopathy During Pregnancy

Osteopathy can provide significant relief and support for pregnant women as they navigate the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy. By using gentle, hands-on techniques, osteopaths address common discomforts such as back pain, pelvic pain, and tension in the neck and shoulders. These treatments can help improve posture, enhance mobility, and reduce stress on the body, promoting overall comfort and well-being. Additionally, osteopathy may assist in preparing the body for labor by optimizing alignment and function, while also supporting postnatal recovery. With a focus on the unique needs of expectant mothers, osteopathy offers a holistic approach to ensure a healthier and more enjoyable pregnancy experience.

Get to know our Osteopaths!

Kara Egelton

  • As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Kara strives to assist the body to achieve optimal wellness through science based techniques and practices. Kara has a passion for helping people realize the potential that lies within themselves to ignite change and within their physical body to self-regulate, self-heal and achieve balance. She is specifically passionate about treating infants, children, new moms and believes in the value of community and the mind-body connection for optimal wellbeing and health.

    Kara has over 15 years experience in the wellness and fitness world and specializes in pre and postnatal wellness. As a mom of two, who has experienced pregnancy, labor and emergency and planned caesarians, Kara understands the unique physical and emotional experiences of other women during these stages.

    As a former figure skater, Kara is very passionate about fitness and body-awareness and enjoys sharing this passion with others. Kara began her career with a science degree in Kinesiology and certifications as a personal trainer and pilates, barre and yoga instructor. Kara then obtained a Masters in Kinesiology with a focus on the Psychology of Exercise and Sport, specifically Health & Emotion Behaviour. As a Certified Kinesiologist Kara has counselled individuals, athletes, sport teams and large corporate organizations regarding physical and emotional wellbeing related to health behaviours.

Angela Houston

  • Angela is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Certified Athletic Therapist. Angela has always had a passion for fitness and health.

    She graduated from the 5 year program at the Canadian School of Osteopathy (CSO) in Vancouver in 2019 and has a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice and a Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College. She has successfully defended her thesis at the CSO, examining the effects of manual osteopathic treatment on individuals with high stress. She also has a special interest in treating moms, babies and children. Her focus over the last few years has been raising her own little ones, and taking advanced paediatric courses as well as biodynamic osteopathy.

    Angela’s approach to treatment is gentle and holistic with an individualized treatment plan to suit each person’s needs.