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From injured to healthy
PainPain or disease is an expression of underlying dysfunction or restriction
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CauseA restriction can occur in any system; muscular, skeletal, hormonal, fluid or neural
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ReliefManual osteopathy is a hands on, drug free treatment method which alleviates restrictions and pain
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Stephania Humphrey
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Phase 1 Care: Traditional Manual OsteopathySessions In Redwood City/Woodside, CAManual osteopaths use a gentle, hands on approach to palpate the body and help patient's discover the root cause of their pain or illness. We call Phase 1 care the first step into understanding what your symptoms is about and what can be done for it. Manual osteopaths help and assist patients recover from acute and chronic physical injuries, traumatic brain injury, chronic inflammatory conditions, neuro-degenerative illness, navigate emotionally challenging situations and support their patients during periods of change and transformation. Please email contact@b-wellcollective.com to schedule an appointment with a manual osteopath at the practice.
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Phase 2 Care: Physical ReconditioningUnderstand How Your Body Moves & the Fuel it NeedsEliminating and preventing chronic pain requires what we call, phase 2 care. Phase 2 constitutes of physical reconditioning care. This includes strength and movement therapy such as physical therapy, muscular reconditioning or pilates. First, learn your movement patterns (both functional and genetic) then learn how to change the movement patterns through a supervised neuro-muscular reconditioning approach. Strength, endurance, mobility and pain are measured in these sessions over a 3-6 month period until a new baseline of health (no pain, better mobility, strength and endurance) is established and can be maintained independently.
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Manual osteopathy is traditionally a manual art, whereby assessing and treating the body with hands on techniques. It seeks to address underlying causative stress, how? Osteopaths will document your in-depth medical history and complete a comprehensive structural assessment. Hands on treatment combines soft muscle work, gentle adjustments, trigger point release, myofascial stretching and osteopathic cranial techniques to relieve pain holistically.
Why Manual Osteopathy?
One Whole UnitThe body is one integrated unit of mind, body and spirit. The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms, having the inherent capacity to defend (immunity), repair and remodel itself. Structure and function are therefore reciprocally interrelated.
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Complementary CareAlternative medicine offers approaches to health care that are complementary to or integrative with conventional Western medicine. Helping relieve acute or chronic Injuries, improve athletic performance, rehabilitation pre or post surgery are all within a manual osteopath's scope of practice.
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For the Whole FamilyProviding an alternative, gentle hands on form of manual therapy for the whole family, from pediatric to geriatric care. Manual osteopathy can offer insights and relief from your injury, condition and symptoms, no matter what age you are.
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What people say
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I've had shoulder pain and impingement for over a decade. As a competitive athlete, I've always just pushed through it. Last year I was told surgery may be in my future, so I decided to proactively take my recovery further than traditional physical therapy. I was referred to Steph through a friend that sang her praises. In my first appt, she quickly uncovered imbalances throughout my musculature that were directly affecting my performance and helped correct other nagging neck pain that I'd overlooked because of my shoulder. I'll definitely be following up with Steph!
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Stephania is an absolute gem. She knows what she is doing and is highly professional. She is personable, cares for her patients and goes the extra mile to assist when she can. It’s a mistake not to take her services. I had no prior experience with Osteopathy, but Steph's techniques are incredibly gentle yet extremely effective. You've made me a believer in Osteopathy!
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I was involved in a hit and run accident while riding my bicycle two year ago. My body never been the same since the accident. And believe me I try everything under the sun and moon back. Until I met Stephania you're blessing. Stephania only work with me for 5 weeks and I say I'm almost back to 100. I never thought I can feel normal again its been two hard years not only physically, but mentally. Within the first session I can feel the difference. I believe not only she know her craft, but she have healing power. It's a gift that you can not teach and she really care about your well being. Thank you for all the energy!!
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5 stars! Being a yoga instructor and health coach I am very in tune with my health needs. I am also very picky as to who I want to work on my body. I love Steph's gentle, caring approach. She is very intuitive and is able to find small imbalances within the body to correct with treatment and corrective exercises. She's the best!
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Steph understands the body so well. If I have a pain, she assesses the possible causes, and then explains why. If I have a diagnosis from a specialist or reports, she takes the time to go through it with me to help me clarify what's going on and what to do about. Her work is exceptional, I always feel better after each session.
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My neck and I wish to give Stephania Humphrey an enthusiastic two thumbs up. I love her bodywork. She is a remarkable person to be offering this sensitive osteopathic treatment. As a highly trained bodyworker myself, I know really good work when I receive it. Stephania’s touch is incredibly intuitive. Her energy is a delight to be around as well. I trust her and have benefitted greatly from the sessions I have received. If you are having any structural, postural, or soft tissue issues, I recommend Stephania enthusiastically.
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I just wanted to thank you in general for helping me with so many different aspects on my journey through this pain and recovery. You have been immensely helpful to me. Your caring touch and passion for wanting for help people speaks volumes for who you are as a practitioner and as a human being. Keep up the great work!
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