Total Health Athletic Therapy

Athletic therapists do not just treat high level athletes. They are experts in the area of orthopaedic injuries. This includes both acute and chronic injuries (sprains, strains, spine injuries, tendinopathies etc.) as well as postural problems, post-surgical conditions including joint replacements, and pain conditions the source of which is unknown.

One common question our clients ask is what the difference is between an athletic therapist and a physiotherapist. Visit our athletic therapy page for a comprehensive answer.

At Total Health, Alison treats a wide range of individuals from younger athletes to musicians, office workers to seniors. Whether your injury is acute, such as a sprain or strain, or chronic, as in the case of long term back or neck pain, you'll benefit from one-on-one care centered on you and your needs and goals. Prepare to be surprised by the difference from other treatment modalities and practitioners you may have tried.

As both a certified athletic therapist and student of manual osteopathy, Alison treats both acute and chronic conditions holistically. Your treatment will include comprehensive and ongoing assessment of your condition, manual therapy including myofascial release, massage, joint manipulation and other techniques, and appropriate prescription of rehabilitative exercise. Alison's treatment approach recognizes that all aspects of the body work together to maintain optimum function and she incorporates this understanding into both her assessments and treatments.

In the fall of 2020, Alison began her studies in manual osteopathy when she entered the Canadian School of Osteopathy. Now approximately half way through her studies Alison's practice has evolved to incorporate the philosophies and approaches she is learning in order to better help her patients.

Osteopathy as defined on the Canadian School of Osteopathy's website as a "natural manual therapy which aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalance. To achieve this goal the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation and works with the position, mobility and quality of the tissues.” Osteopathic techniques include joint manipulation, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, muscle energy technique, and many more.

The following list is not meant to be comprehensive but to provide examples of conditions that Alison works with. If you do not see your condition or injury on this least please do not hesitate to ask whether treatment at Total Health would be appropriate!

• Sport injury
• Sprains/Strains
• Tendinopathies (tendinitis)
• Bursitis
• Acute injuries/conditions
• Chronic injuries/conditions
• Post fracture
• Post surgery (including joint replacements)
• Post motor vehicle accident
• Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury
• Craniosacral work
• TMJ/Jaw dysfunction (including intra-oral work)
• SI (sacro-iliac) joint dysfunction
• Low back pain, back pain, neck pain or dysfunction
• Spinal dysfunction
• Foot, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand pain or dysfunction
• Thoracic/rib cage pain or dysfunction
• Multiple complaints