Beth Clarke Osteopathy

About

Dr Still, the founder of Osteopathy, said the Osteopaths role is to "find the health". Our primary therapeutic tool is our hands. Our hands have been trained to feel or "palpate" the health in the patient. We monitor changes in tissue texture and function as we find a point of balance, homeostasis or "neutral". From here, we listen deeply and quietly and allow the health to express itself. Changes in the patient's breathing, freedom of movement, feelings of ease and space in the whole person may emerge. Warmth and a sense of deep relaxation may be felt by the patient. All these are indicators that health is present.