About Susan
Susan is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths (NSAO) and the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS). She enjoys helping people prevent disease through moving with greater ease. Experience how to release tension, regain and maintain your freedom of movement through Osteopathy and Pilates on the Rehab Reformer. Susan works at Scotia Physiotherapy (https://scotiaphysiotherapy.ca/), the Space Pilates Studio (https://www.thespacehalifax.ca/), and in Chezzetcook.
Susan is a retired Ballerina who graduated from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 1994, and danced professionally in Canada, Scotland and China. Susan encourages people to enjoy dancing anytime, anywhere.
Susan volunteers with and supports the Musquodoboit Trailways and the Gaetz Brook Greenway – both of which are much-loved sections of the Trans Canada Trail, and the HRM Active Transportation Spine along the rail corridor adjacent to her business.
Why Osteopathy?
Motion is Lotion! Movement is Medicine!
Osteopathic manual practitioners assess and treat your body as a whole; seeking to identify areas of dysfunction. The theory being that abnormal functioning (dysfunction) in one area of the body can cause symptoms to present elsewhere. Using a wide variety of hands-on (manual) techniques the osteopathic manual practitioner eases these restrictions to allow normal functioning to resume. Osteopathic clients include newborns to the elderly, athletes and weekend warriors, adults and children, manual workers and office professionals.
Benefits of Manual Therapy
Chronic Pain
Manage and decrease chronic pain associated with neurological conditions, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, arthritis and more.
Stress Relief
Decreasing stress while improving relaxation, body awareness, grounding and mindfulness.
Edema/Swelling
Stimulate the lymphatic system to significantly decrease and manage swelling and congestion.
Pre/Post Natal
Decrease and manage low back, pelvic and upper back pain, improve posture, decrease stress, while preparing and recovering from birth.
Pediatric
Support breast-feeding and latch, soothe digestion and help regulate.
Post Surgical
Mobilize scar tissue from injury or surgery of all kinds to help restore range of motion and strength, minimize adhesion formation, decrease nerve compression and improve circulation.
Headache, Migraines and Jaw Pain
Prevent, manage and decrease the intensity of chronic tension headaches, migraines and jaw pain.
Respiratory Conditions
Decrease restrictions in the diaphragm and rib cage, mobilize mucus buildup in lungs and promote deep breathing to eliminate inflammation.
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Decrease compensatory patterns, postural dysfunctions, and promote full strength and range of motion in affected muscles and joints.
Low Back and Pelvic Pain
Reduce pain, improve mobility, stability, muscle tone and circulation.
Insurance Policy
Susan can direct bill most insurance companies provided clients have a referral from a doctor.