Caryn Seniscal received a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, DOMP, in 2004 from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. The title of Caryn’s thesis is, “A comparison of selected osteopathic treatment and relaxation exercises for patients with headaches.” An article based on the thesis research, co-authored by Caryn, was published in the Headache Journal in September, 2006. Caryn is an active member of osteopathybc.ca.
Caryn practiced for years as a Registered Massage Therapist in Toronto and taught courses at the Sutherland-Chan School. In 2006, she moved to Vancouver and soon after, co-founded the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre.
Always keen to increase her knowledge and skills, Caryn is currently studying Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy with James Jealous. She is also studying with the Barral and Upledger Institute taking advanced courses in Visceral Manipulation and the treatment of nerves.
Areas of special interest:
Painful structural or myofascial dysfunction
TMJ (jaw) problems, neck and head pain
Digestive difficulties
Treating musicians and artists
Caryn likes to use all the different treatment approaches used in manual osteopathy: gentle structural work, craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation because they all support each other to achieve the best and most efficient therapeutic effect.
Caryn is also a jazz singer, currently performing in Vancouver as ‘Caryn Slade.’ She is passionate about Osteopathy, singing, fitness, meditation and trees.
Caryn is an active member of Osteopathy BC and issues an Osteopathy Receipt.
Payment options for Caryn are: e-transfer, cheque or cash.
Caryn Seniscal received a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, DOMP, in 2004 from the Canadian...
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Carolyne Abrams received her Diploma in Osteopathy in 1990 from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy in London, UK.
Graduate studies included a Diploma in Pediatric Osteopathy as well as many courses in Cranial Osteopathy. Carolyne’s practice is based on 3 main principles:
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Your body is an integrated whole.
Thus, disharmony in any part of your body will affect all parts of your body to a greater or lesser degree.
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Your body has the capacity to heal.
Every body can heal. I work with you to maximize your own healing capacity.
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You are more than your physical body.
My treatments address both how your emotional, mental, and spiritual health interacts with and influences your physical body and how your physical body interacts with and influences your emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
Carolyne enjoys treating patients of all ages: from newborns to elders.
Areas of special interest are:
Musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
Brain injuries – concussion, stroke
Facial/TMJ issues - braces
Pregnancy issues - pre-partum and post-partum
Baby health - feeding difficulties, colic
Older children - sports injuries, general health
Addressing symptoms of unknown origin
Carolyne Abrams is an active member of Osteopathy BC and issues an Osteopathy Receipt.
Payment options for Carolyne are: e-transfer, cheque, cash or credit card.
Carolyne Abrams received her Diploma in Osteopathy in 1990 from the British College of Naturopath...
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Johannes is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He completed his five-year Degree in Osteopathy in 2012 at CEESO Lyon, a leading school of osteopathy in France. Before moving to Canada, he practiced at several osteopathic clinics in France. His special interest is in treating infants, pregnant and post-partum women, office workers, mountain athletes and musicians.
Johannes uses a range of techniques including gentle joint mobilization, muscle energy technique, visceral and cranial myofascial release, with the goal of releasing, realigning and balancing the body and its’ functions.
Johannes certified as a Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) practitioner in 2017 and was involved in the development of this therapeutic approach in France. DNS was developed by Dr. Pavel Kolar of the Prague School of Rehabilitation. It focuses on improving posture and movement patterns. The approach is based on recovering the optimal posture and movement patterns that are established in early childhood. These patterns can become compromised through life and work habits, trauma, athletic injuries and aging. The end-result can be long-lasting mechanical imbalances which can eventually end in acute pain. DNS addresses the origin of pain by helping to restore original movement patterns. This results in better posture and alignment, and more efficient movement.
Osteopathy and DNS are complementary approaches and can benefit patients across a range of ages and physical abilities, as the goal is to prevent the onset of pain and improve functional ability.
Johannes spends his free time in the mountains, running, rock climbing, ski touring, mountaineering, and is happy to call British Columbia home since 2016.
Johannes is an active member of Osteopathy BC and he issues an Osteopathy receipt.
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Johannes is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He completed his five-year Degree in Osteopathy i...
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Deirdre graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Physiotherapy, from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. In 1998, Deirdre opened a private physiotherapy practice and in 2008, co-founded the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre. Deirdre regularly attends courses to keep abreast of current advances in osteopathy, physiotherapy and acupuncture.
Post-graduate studies are:
Certificant of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) - 1994
Registered acupuncturist (R Ac.) by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (CTCMA) - 2000
Certificant and instructor of Gunns IMS (CGIMS) - 1998
Successfully completed osteopathic studies and exams with the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO) in Toronto – 2002, thesis-writing
Studying injection therapies with the Society of Acupoint Injection Therapies (SAIT) – acu-point and intramuscular injections for myofascial pain. (2012-2017)
Studied Discover Physio series/Integrated Systems Model (ISM) with Diane Lee and LJ Lee 2012
Completed basic, advanced and masters levels in Perineural Injection Therapies (PIT) - a cutaneous nerve therapy - with Dr. John Lyftogt MD 2013-2017.
Studying Primitive Reflex Integration Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) - 2015 onwards
Ongoing study in the treatment of cranium, brain, cranial nerves, nervous system and gut - Upledger Institute, Barral Institute.
Ongoing study with the Chikly Institute - brain curriculum, eyes, reflexes, joints.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) with Dr. Carolyn Mc Makin - 2023.
Unwinding the Acupuncture Meridians with Craniosacral Therapy - 2022 ongoing.
Deirdre’s practice is a blend of osteopathy, physiotherapy and needle-based techniques and she has extensive experience treating a wide variety of conditions. Treatments aim to realign, and connect to more optimal ways of moving with exercise prescription to correct muscle imbalances. Her practice spans all ages from newborns to older adults.
Her special interests are:
Chronic pain and misalignments
TMJ, jaw dysfunction
Chronic pelvic pain, dysfunction, incontinence, tailbone issues
Athletes, weekend warriors, and clients involved in the performing arts
Deirdre dabbles in a little bit of this and that on the seawall, lake or on the mountain being generally active with her family. She is a big fan of pilates, and spends the year waiting for ski season to come around.
Winner of “Best Physiotherapist 2009” in Georgia Straight.
Deirdre is an active member of the Physiotherapy Association of BC and she issues a Physiotherapy receipt.
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Deirdre graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Physiotherapy, from the ...
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Kristen graduated with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the four year program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Vancouver in 2023. After personally experiencing the tremendous benefits of osteopathy for chronic hip pain, she knew she wanted to become an osteopathic practitioner. Kristen has also practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver since 2014. She truly loves her work and finds anatomy and physiology endlessly fascinating. Her passion for helping others and her love of learning drives her to constantly strive to be a better health care provider.
Kristen has experience treating a wide variety of conditions and injuries, tailoring your treatment to your individual needs. Using a combination of joint mobilization, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, visceral and craniosacral techniques, the goal of Kristen’s treatment is to encourage self-regulation within the body, reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve function.
Kristen loves walking, yoga, riding her bike, and learning how to dance in her roller skates!
Kristen is an active member of Osteopathy BC. Selecting an Osteopathy Treatment will issue an osteopathy receipt.
**Kristen is also an active member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC. Selecting a Registered Massage Therapy treatment will issue an RMT receipt. **
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Kristen graduated with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the four year program at the...
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Danaé completed her Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the Institute of Osteopathy of Rennes (France) in 2018. Her thesis’ title was “tissue adhesions linked to tattoos and their repercussions on the spine”
Her career began on a small French island in the Indian Ocean, home to one of France’s largest maternity wards. During this time, Danaé collaborated closely with midwives and physiotherapists, which deepened her interest in pediatric osteopathy and supporting women throughout pregnancy. In 2020, pursuing her passion in women’s health, she took postgraduate studies in pediatric osteopathy in Paris.
Danaé also specializes in addressing ENT issues, such as jaw tension, chronic headaches, and sinusitis. She is experienced in visceral manipulation to help digestive issues. Additionally, she has supported athletes at events like the Indian Ocean Olympic Games and the 24H du Mans.
Outside of the clinic, Danaé is active in board sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. She also enjoys painting, allowing her creativity to flow. Coming from an island, she has a love for the ocean and underwaterexploration. She deeply cherishes the beauty of nature and the vibrant experiences it offers.
Danae is a member of Osteopathy BC. She is known for her gentle and attentive approach and she looks forward to helping you enhance your wellness.
Danae issues an Osteopathy Receipt
Danaé completed her Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the Institute of Osteopathy of Rennes (Fra...
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Annabel Mackenzie qualified as a Registered Shiatsu Therapist in 1990. She issues a Shiatsu Receipt (RST).
In 1994 she began her apprenticeship in Manual Therapy and Osteopathic techniques, earning her BI-Diplomate in 2013. This is the highest level of certification given by Jean Pierre Barral DO, Alain Croibier DO, and the Barral Institute.
In 2006 Annabel became the Canadian member of the International Barral Institute teaching team. She has translated eight osteopathic textbooks from the original French into English.
In Annabel’s experience patients rarely come for treatment at the first sign of a pain or mobility issue. The body has a great ability to withstand and recover and from such events as trauma, whiplash, and even surgery The progression of a problem can remain imperceptible as long as compensation is possible.
Patients commonly attribute an acute complaint to a recent event.
However, once symptoms arise, evaluation is the most important part of treatment. The job of the therapist is to discover areas of greatest restriction, that are not always at the same location as the main complaint. An old ankle sprain can be the underlying cause of chronic hip pain. Headache or neck pain can be due to a fall long ago on the tailbone.
Annabel uses gentle specifically directed manual forces to relieve pain and restore resiliency. The musculoskeletal container, as well as the delicate intelligent contents (organs, circulatory and nervous systems) are both important in resolving problems and restoring vital health and mobility.
Annabel is an active member of the STA (Shiatsu Therapy Association of British Columbia) and the AOBTA(American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia).
Payment options for Annabel are: e-transfer, cheque or cash.
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Annabel Mackenzie qualified as a Registered Shiatsu Therapist in 1990. She issues a Shiatsu Recei...
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Florent successfully completed his studies in a 5 year full time programme in 2014 at the Osteopathic Institute of Toulouse in France, earning him a Diplômé en Ostéopathie with honors (DOMP). The title of Florent’s thesis was “Semiology of osteopathic asynchrony with a stabilometric approach” for which he received an honourable mention. After graduation he practiced as an osteopath in the Toulouse region in France, until he relocated to beautiful British Columbia in 2023.
Ever curious and committed to enhancing his skills, Florent studied extensively after graduation in diverse areas such as somato-emotional therapy, pediatrics, gynecology, posturology, and micro-nutrition. He pursued specialized courses on the somato-emotional system and stress management, with an emphasis on depression and anxiety. He furthered his studies in physiology and embryology to truly understand the human form.
Florent has extensive experience working with pregnant women, babies and through all stages of life. He can help with health challenges like digestion, chronic pain, vestibular issues, dizziness and tinnitus. He has worked with and written articles on insomnia and hypersomnia and is involved in research in chronic low back pain.
Outside of the clinic, Florent is interested in beekeeping and making honey. He enjoys an active lifestyle at CrossFit, playing soccer, running and hiking, and loves being in nature in the mountains.
Florent is a dedicated Osteopathic Practitioner with a strong academic background, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a holistic perspective to health. He has a personable, caring approach which he brings to the osteopathic table to help empower his clients.
Florent is an active member of Osteopathy BC and issues an Osteopathy receipt.
Florent successfully completed his studies in a 5 year full time programme in 2014 at the Osteopa...
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