Osteopathic medicine represents the alternative nonsurgical treatment option for patients with back pain.
Osteopathic doctors believe that the body is a unified whole and that mobilization of many of its components (especially the musculoskeletal system) fosters natural processes of self-regulation and self-healing. Treatments may decrease low back pain by mobilizing joints in the lumbar spine through manipulations (commonly referred to as “adjustments”).
Treatments consist of manual adjustments that are localized and specific and focused on relieving pressures and restrictions.
The practice is based on an extensive understanding of anatomy and physiology and is anchored by four fundamental principles:
1. The body is a complete unit (mind, body, spirit)
2. The body is self-healing and self-regulating
3. The structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) are interrelated on all levels
4. Rational treatment is based on these principles
How does osteopathy work? Imagine tying a string around your finger. After only a short while, the string begins to affect nerve supply, blood supply, and general circulation. If you left that string on for a long period of time, your finger would stop receiving the vital circulation it needs to thrive and the tissue would eventually break down and die.
Initial assessments include a health history intake and a physical assessment, followed by treatment, and are usually about 50 minutes in length. Subsequent treatments are approximately 25 minutes in length. You are not required to undress for Osteopathic sessions, though it is recommended you wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, such as yoga pants/shorts and a tank top/t-shirt/sports bra.
Geneviève Zizzo
MOMSc, Honours BSc, RMT
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner and Clinic Owner
Speciality: Pre- and Post-Natal
About Geneviève
Geneviève opened the original Full Circle Health Network in 2010, which then offered Registered Massage Therapy and later, Classical Osteopathy. In 2014, Full Circle Health Network expanded and opened up in the beautiful Woolen Mill building into a much larger and more elegant space – it was the best move she ever could have made! Since then, Full Circle Health Network has continued to expand its services, attracting some of the best practitioners in Kingston working in the field of complementary healthcare.
Geneviève holds a Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and Gerontology from the University of Waterloo. She has a 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, where she pursued additional training in pre- and post-natal massage care, including high-risk pregnancy care. Clinical experience includes work at the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, ON, where she provided massage in the antenatal and postpartum units. She has taught Clinical Massage Therapy at Trillium College, and previously worked as a fitness instructor specialist (Can-Fit-Pro), “Varsity” Athletic Trainer, and Ergonomic Contractor and Health & Safety Specialist.
Kelly Funchion
OMP, M.OMSc., B.Sc. Kin
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner
Speciality:
About Kelly
with a vast patient population, including acute and chronic injuries, work conditioning, vestibular, chronic
pain and cancer patients, motor vehicle accident and work place injuries.
Kelly believes there is always room for improvement when it comes to health and quality of life. With a passion for helping people and healing, and looking to find a new way of doing so, Kelly discovered
Osteopathy. She attended the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, graduating with her Masters in Practice of Manual Osteopathic Sciences in November 2017. She has put to practice her manual skills since 2015 and loves that Osteopathy offers an all-natural, holistic approach, improving health and function by restoring
motion through the body. With a background in rehabilitative exercise, she can also provide functional home
exercises.
When she is not treating patients, you can find Kelly on a volleyball court, walking her dog Ruby or enjoying
the outdoors.
Treat the Root of BACK PAIN.
Classical OsteopathyAre you suffering from:
Inability to stand straight without having pain or muscle spasms in the lower back?
Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods?
Persistent aching or stiffness?
Osteopathy Helps!
Natural Solution | Drug-Free | Long-Term Relief
Did you know that treatments from Osteopaths are covered by most health insurance plans?
Osteopathy can treat many physical ailments, focusing on manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. It can positively affect the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic symptoms.
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Geneviève Zizzo
MOMSc, Honours BSc, RMT
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner and Clinic Owner
Speciality: Pre- and Post-Natal
Amanda Garrett
M.OMSc.
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner
About Geneviève
Geneviève opened the original Full Circle Health Network in 2010, which then offered Registered Massage Therapy and later, Classical Osteopathy. In 2014, Full Circle Health Network expanded and opened up in the beautiful Woolen Mill building into a much larger and more elegant space – it was the best move she ever could have made! Since then, Full Circle Health Network has continued to expand its services, attracting some of the best practitioners in Kingston working in the field of complementary healthcare.
Geneviève holds a Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and Gerontology from the University of Waterloo. She has a 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, where she pursued additional training in pre- and post-natal massage care, including high-risk pregnancy care. Clinical experience includes work at the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, ON, where she provided massage in the antenatal and postpartum units. She has taught Clinical Massage Therapy at Trillium College, and previously worked as a fitness instructor specialist (Can-Fit-Pro), “Varsity” Athletic Trainer, and Ergonomic Contractor and Health & Safety Specialist.
Kelly Funchion
OMP, M.OMSc., B.Sc. Kin
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner
About Kelly
with a vast patient population, including acute and chronic injuries, work conditioning, vestibular, chronic
pain and cancer patients, motor vehicle accident and work place injuries.
Kelly believes there is always room for improvement when it comes to health and quality of life. With a passion for helping people and healing, and looking to find a new way of doing so, Kelly discovered
Osteopathy. She attended the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, graduating with her Masters in Practice of Manual Osteopathic Sciences in November 2017. She has put to practice her manual skills since 2015 and loves that Osteopathy offers an all-natural, holistic approach, improving health and function by restoring
motion through the body. With a background in rehabilitative exercise, she can also provide functional home
exercises.
When she is not treating patients, you can find Kelly on a volleyball court, walking her dog Ruby or enjoying
the outdoors.
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