Manual Osteopathy
A manual osteopathy treatment with Zarko means realigning the body's tissue in a gentle, noninvasive way in order to rid the body of the stresses which are the original cause of pain.
A Manual Osteopathy treatment is done with clothes on. We recommend clients bring comfortable clothes such as sportswear. During a treatment you can expect:
Zarko is trained in the four primary modalities of Manual Osteopathy:
A manual osteopathy treatment with Zarko means realigning the body's tissue in a gentle, noninvasive way in order to rid the body of the stresses which are the original cause of pain.
A Manual Osteopathy treatment is done with clothes on. We recommend clients bring comfortable clothes such as sportswear. During a treatment you can expect:
- A full assessment of your overall health
- Hands-on therapy with interactive movement which could include gentle twisting, pushing, turning or stretching
- A continual conversation about your specific issue(s)
- Lasting results with few sessions
Zarko is trained in the four primary modalities of Manual Osteopathy:
- Bone and joint alignment: pain can be the result of a bone or joint coming out of its normal alignment. Zarko uses a gentle technique called Lensen™ to guide it back to place. There is no snapping or sudden movement. It's a gentle and effective technique. Common bone and joint issues are found in the hips, neck, or ribs.
- Soft tissue treatment: soft tissue or "fascial" treatment works at a deep level to treat the whole chain of tissue. Oftentimes pain shows up further from the original source than you'd think. Fascial treatment can unlock chains of tissue and is known to provide immense relief from issues like tennis elbow, TMJ, carpel-tunnel, or knee pain.
- Craniosacral therapy: craniosacral deals with the cranium, the sacrum, and the spinal column. Our brains are housed within a dural tube, which encloses and protects our brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral therapy frees up anything that is restricting the dural tube, as well as the nerves which exit the spine. It's great for a variety of issues, some of which include insomnia, head aches, stress, spinal cord injuries, or fibromyalgia.
- Visceral treatment: "viscera" means "organs". Visceral treatment includes moving the organs and the connective tissue that surrounds them in order to restore their normal function. Common issues visceral can treat are digestive problems, abdominal cramps, IBS, or fertility problems.
Massage Therapy
As an experienced therapist, Zarko tailors each massage treatment to a client's needs. He is skilled at locating the root causes of pain so clients walk away with a sense of lightness and wellbeing. His massage style is mindful and deliberate. Zarko's massage therapy specializations are:
- Deep tissue treatment
- Therapeutic or relaxation massage with a focus on stress release
- Sports injury / rehabilitative
- pre and post natal
As an experienced therapist, Zarko tailors each massage treatment to a client's needs. He is skilled at locating the root causes of pain so clients walk away with a sense of lightness and wellbeing. His massage style is mindful and deliberate. Zarko's massage therapy specializations are:
- Deep tissue treatment
- Therapeutic or relaxation massage with a focus on stress release
- Sports injury / rehabilitative
- pre and post natal
Yoga Therapy
Shelley offers one-on-one yoga classes that are based on your skill level, physiology, injuries, and personal goals. For Unity clients who've received massage or manual osteopathy, Shelley and Zarko work together to build a custom plan including home care stretches.
Shelley offers one-on-one yoga classes that are based on your skill level, physiology, injuries, and personal goals. For Unity clients who've received massage or manual osteopathy, Shelley and Zarko work together to build a custom plan including home care stretches.
- Tailored, one-hour yoga class
- Includes all equipment (mat, blocks, strap)
- Based on skill and client preference; yoga styles vary between hatha, yin, and vinyasa flow
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Did you know? Manual osteopathy and massage therapy are covered by almost all benefit plans in Alberta.
We're a small operation so we do not do direct billing at this time, but we email receipts with insurance information so you can submit your appointments for reimbursement.
We accept all major credit cards, cash, and e-transfer (no debit at this time). Rates shown above do not include gst.
We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Contact us.
We're a small operation so we do not do direct billing at this time, but we email receipts with insurance information so you can submit your appointments for reimbursement.
We accept all major credit cards, cash, and e-transfer (no debit at this time). Rates shown above do not include gst.
We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Contact us.
