I provide Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, including Osteopathy in the Cranial field, for those individuals where such treatment is indicated. I resolve to work with my patients on their health and healing issues, and expect that the patient will work at least as much as I do on these same issues.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopaths (D.O.s) and M.D.s both graduate from four years of medical school, then go through internships and residencies. We both learn how to diagnose and treat medical issues conventionally, using examination, testing, prescription drugs and surgery.
Additionally, Osteopaths learn how to diagnose and treat all types of medical conditions with their hands. These conditions include internal, musculoskeletal, psychological, andhormonal/chemical. We also work in the areas of sports medicine, pain management, traumatic injuries, and preventive medicine.
About this Practice
Healing Hands
Osteopathic medicine is my specialty. I begin diagnosing and treating most medical issues with my hands. I use my hands to monitor very subtle movements in your tissues, central nervous system and the fluids of your body. By giving me this information, your own body helps direct its course of treatment. In addition to working with my hands to restore balance to you, it is equally important to listen carefully to what you say. After all, you have lived with yourself longer than anyone else has. I also look closely at your eating habits. Since we are what we eat, we can treat by what we eat. We can correct a large number of medical conditions by eating balanced, nutritious meals. We can often avoid disrupting your system further with pharmaceuticals, invasive tests, or surgery. There is more to you than diet and medical issues. My practice also considers lifestyle, past experiences, and spiritual beliefs. I consider all of these areas when developing an individualized program for your current situation. Since we are each unique, and constantly changing, office visits differ and treatments may vary.
updated 01-17-2010 / 15:26.