Ernest Geid is a Canadian Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and the founder of Osteopathy First. With extensive hands-on clinical experience in manual therapy and therapeutic exercises, he delivers osteopathic care using a multi-modal approach rooted in European-style osteopathy.
Ernest holds a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP), a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from the National University of Medical Sciences in Spain, and is an International Graduate Medical Doctor (MD). He has also completed advanced training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Holistic Nutrition, and Newborn Treatment.
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#### Philosophy
Ernest's practice is guided by the four principles of osteopathy:
1. Structure supports function — When the body's structure is aligned, it functions optimally.
2. Fluid flow is essential — Lymphatic, vascular, and neurological circulation must be preserved.
3. The body is a unified whole — Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive systems work in harmony.
4. The body heals itself — When restrictions are removed, the body's inherent healing capacity is restored.
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#### Treatment Approach
Using osteopathic palpation—a gentle, hands-on technique that distinguishes osteopathy from other therapies—Ernest identifies, assesses, and treats the body's structures and rhythms. His four primary techniques include:
- Osteopathic Articular Technique — Reduces muscle spasms, eases neurological irritation, improves joint mobility, and alleviates pain.
- Craniosacral Therapy — A subtle technique that restores balance to blood and fluid circulation throughout the body.
- Soft Tissue Therapy — Evaluates tissue condition and promotes smooth fluid flow to support immune function.
- Visceral Manipulation — Gently restores organ mobility and improves blood flow through precise fascial work.
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#### Professional Memberships
- [National Manual Osteopathic Society](http://nmos.ca/)
- [College of Registered Manual Osteopaths](https://manualosteopaths.org/)
- [College of Canadian Osteopaths](https://www.college-of-canadian-osteopaths.com/)
- [Canadian Alliance of Alternative Medicine](https://www.acma-association.com/)
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