OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL PRACTITIONER
VERENA KÖNIG, D.O. MP, D.O. Sc
We now have an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner working at our clinic. Verena Koenig (D.O.M.P/M.Sc. Exercise Physiology) finished the six year program in April 2019. Verena was born and raised in Austria. Work, travel and mountaineering brought her to the Yukon/Alaska and now, to Squamish.
Biography
Born and raised in a tucked away little village in Upper Austria called Liebenstein, I was taught the power of nature, plants and foraging at an early age.
I graduated from the German Sports University in 2008 from a Masters of Science in Physiology and Rehabilitation (I am accredited and certified in Canada). Part of my school career involved extensive research in exercise and cancer. I was about to pursue a PhD program.. but travelling in Canada's west and north landed me a position with the City of Whitehorse, Yukon where I became a permanent resident and lived for 8 years.
I knew I wanted to deepen my knowledge in manual therapy beyond my extensive rehabilitation and physiology education. During my schooling I worked within the Yukon Territorial Government for Health and Social Services, Care and Community branch, where I applied my knowledge of Rehabilitation and Prevention in varied pathologies (Chronic Disease, Neurological Disease, Cardiac Disease). Osteopathy was a profession I always was exposed to growing up. Fascinated by the deep knowledge of the muskolo skeletal system, the organs, the cranio-sacral complex, the nervous system and fluid flow, I was excited to start my schooling within the Canadian School of Osteopathic Manual Practice in Vancouver in 2013.
Since day one I was practicing as a student in a clinic in Whitehorse to apply my knowledge immediately. I have completed the five year course work in 2018 and I defended my thesis in April 2019, to obtain my DOMP. Interested by what Osteopathy can give to a person, I am researching how Osteopathic Manual Therapy can help people who are diagnosed with PTSD and who have symptoms of PTSD.
I have a passion for finding the cause of what is preventing the person to express its true self and health. I have worked with newborns, infants, athletes, office-enthusiasts, adults, youth... Osteopathy really has no limit on who it can help.
Fluid Motion Clinic of Osteopathy (North Vancouver)
https://fluidmotionosteo.janeapp.com/
WEBSITE: verenakoenig.com
Osteopathy is a Gentle and Effective Treatment To Improve Your Health
Osteopathy is a safe and effective patient centred manual therapy which works in combination with the individuals own homeostatic mechanisms to help restore balance and optimal health. It works with the understanding that the way the body is able to function is inseparable from the way it is structured.
All aspects of the body must work together to maintain health and the osteopathic approach is able to address the person as a whole to improve not only structure and therefore function but overall health and wellbeing. Osteopathic Practitioners support the body’s ability to restore and maintain health by using skilled palpation and manual techniques to influence muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissue, circulation and internal organs. The World Health Organization, in its 2010 report on Osteopathy, recognized osteopathy as distinct from other healthcare professions that utilize manual techniques, such as physiotherapy and chiropractic, despite some overlap in the techniques and interventions employed.
Osteopathic Practitioners treat people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. If you are experiencing pain or dysfunction, or want to take preventative measures to improve your health, Osteopathy can help.
Osteopathic Practitioners can help if you are experiencing problems such as:
Neck and back pain and tension
Headaches
Sleep or energy issues
Sports injuries
Concussion
Injuries from car accidents
Repetitive strain injuries
Joint or muscle pain
Digestive, respiratory or menstrual problems
Pre and post-natal support
Jaw dysfunction
Osteopathy is drug and surgery free. It optimizes the body’s ability to heal itself and achieve balance. Benefits include:
Pain relief
Increased range of motion
Increased circulation
Trauma healing
Hormonal balance
Decreased stress and tension
Improved posture
The Art and Science of Osteopathy
Osteopathic Practitioners respect the contribution of mind, body, and spirit to health. The founder of Osteopathy, A.T. Still, developed the concept of the “Triune Man”. He maintained that “Man is composed of Matter, Movement and Spirit”.
Osteopathic Practitioners are extensively trained in the human sciences, the interrelationships of all bodily systems and the art of assisting alignment, organic function, neurovascular health, and circulation of all body fluids. Our approach is unique because we combine a detailed knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with the philosophy of osteopathic healthcare. We aim to find the root cause of your pain and not just treat the symptoms.
Osteopathic Practitioners view the body as a whole functioning unit. Osteopathic practitioners appreciate that the body has the potential to heal itself, and we are trained to assist in optimizing this potential using a wide variety of manual techniques. We focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs work with each other.
We Respect Our Patients
We’re in this together. We value the relationship we have with each of our patients. We take the time to understand the challenges and the unique combination of symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and health goals of our patients. We understand that physical problems can be caused by emotional stress and strain, and we work to help you find the source of your problem. We value the art of listening with presence, and view patients as a unique individual with their own story.