Meet Lorena: Your Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Lorena is a dedicated Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP) with a deep-rooted passion for helping individuals along their healing journey. She began her studies with a focus in Psychology. Learning to understand the human mind and its connection to the physical body sparked her interest and ultimately led her to transition into the field of osteopathy. Lorena’s interest and appreciation for the natural laws governing the human body has ignited her passion and is the driving force in her pursuit to helping her patients.
Lorena has earned a Masters in Osteopathic Manual Science (M.OMSc) at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO). Throughout this four year program, Lorena acquired a total of 4,200 hours of curriculum, including 1500 hours of total hands-on training. She also received the A. T. Still Medal of Honour - an accolade given to the top graduate of the class, recognizing her dedication & excellence in osteopathic manual therapy. This extensive training has equipped her with the tools necessary to understand the osteopathic principles as well as the clinical skill set necessary to deliver the best osteopathic care.
Lorena is honoured to provide osteopathic care to Windsor-Essex County. Her dedication to guiding individuals on their path to better health is unmatched as her approach is individualized, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that the body has the innate ability to heal itself when given the correct support.
The first step in osteopathy is to believe in the body’s ability to heal itself.
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?
Classical Osteopathy was founded by Andrew Taylor Still in the late 1800’s. It is based upon the principles of natural law, stating that all natural materials (our bodies included) are governed by their structure.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
As OMPs, our goal is to balance the lines of tension affecting the structural framework of the body. By doing so, we free up the pathways within which our nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels travel. Once treatment is applied, the body begins to integrate the changes made and communication within and between bodily systems is readjusted to normal conditions. This allows the body to self-heal & self-regulate, two terms which reflect a myriad of beautifully intricate processes present in the body.
Osteopathy is a manual therapy that combines philosophy, creativity, and science. This art form is unique as it allows the practitioner to approach each individual with a tailored treatment plan, focusing on their specific needs as it relates to their anatomy. If you are interested in learning more about osteopathy, please click on the link below and we will be able to answer any questions you may have.