About Irene
Direct billing available for Medavie Blue Cross (Veterans).
Same-day bookings available by email: irene@soma-osteopathy.com
I am very proud to be bringing over 25 years of combined clinical experience as an Osteopathic Practitioner and Athletic Therapist to Soma Osteopathy and Wellness. I look forward to meeting you and working together on your health concerns!
A little bit about myself…..
I started working as an Athletic Therapist in a variety of clinics treating clients recovering from work place injuries, motor vehicle accidents, post-surgical procedures, post-concussion, sports injuries, and pediatric conditions. I have also worked extensively with different rugby teams in Ontario, England, and BC providing pre-game preparation, treatment, taping, and on-field emergency care.
Within my osteopathic practice, I have a special interest in:
- Osteopathy
- Cranial & craniosacral osteopathy
- Visceral osteopathy
- Treatment of concussions
- Breathing pattern disorders
I began my journey in osteopathy in 2013 after finding most of my clinical clients primarily had complex and chronic conditions. I felt that the traditional orthopedic assessments and treatment techniques in my skill-set were only helping to a point and enrolled at the Canadian School of Osteopathy, Manual Practice (Vancouver). This 5-year program is one of the most intensive hands-on programs offered anywhere, with an emphasis on structure, cranial osteopathy, and the viscera (organs and their attachments). After completing the coursework, I spent two years working on research, and in April 2020 I successfully defended my thesis “The Effect of Osteopathy on Individuals with Breathing Pattern Disorders”. My skill-set has expanded into working within the different “fields” of the body—structural, fluid, EMF, and embryological—to find out where trauma is being held within the body.
I am perpetually learning and taking courses, with a special interest in concussion care and recovery from physical trauma. I am currently enrolled in EVOST—a program from Belgium that looks at Evolutionary Osteopathy and how life exists from its roots in biology, physiology and physics. I also hold a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from the University of British Columbia.
Although osteopathy is fun, my down-time passions are snowboarding, kayaking, tennis, biking, and being at the back of the pack. While I do not excel in speed, I do in adventuring and stopping to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
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