Gentle, effective body therapy that teaches your nervous system it's safe to let go—so chronic pain, injuries, and tension can finally release.
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The Approach
ORTHO = Straight/Upright/Correct | BIO = Life | NOMY = The Study Of
Ortho-Bionomy is an Osteopathic-based form of body therapy that works with your body, not against it. By gently replicating your body's preferred postures and using subtle movement, we activate self-correcting reflexes that promote healing and natural alignment.
Unlike aggressive manipulation or deep tissue work, Ortho-Bionomy is safe, gentle, and comfortable. It's effective enough for newborns and powerful enough to resolve chronic pain that hasn't responded to anything else.
"Injury or disease result from what I call 'misunderstanding'. Ortho-Bionomy brings understanding to the person, so that he or she may respond appropriately, rather than by habit or fear."
— Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, D.O. (Developer of Ortho-Bionomy)
Ortho-Bionomy is often called "the Homeopathy of Bodywork" because both share the same core principles:
During a session, you remain fully clothed. I acknowledge your areas of discomfort and ask for your feedback to ensure the work is comfortable. The gentle movements and subtle pressure result in deep relaxation and loosening of tight muscles around restricted areas. Your body's self-correcting reflexes naturally bring structure and energy back into alignment.
What We Address
Whether you're dealing with a recent injury or pain you've carried for decades, Ortho-Bionomy helps your body remember its natural patterns of balance and wellness.
Back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines
Whiplash, concussions, sports injuries, post-operative recovery
Frozen shoulder, TMJ discomfort, knee injuries, carpal tunnel
Scoliosis, postural imbalances, sciatica
Shock and trauma release, stored tension from accidents
Pregnancy support, postpartum recovery
Physical manifestations of stress, chronic tension patterns
Golf/tennis elbow, rib problems, and many other ailments
What to Expect
Through Ortho-Bionomy, your body is literally learning, so the cumulative results tend to be long-lasting. Although one or two sessions may relieve specific symptoms, for chronic problems several sessions over time may be necessary to release the body's adaptive reactions and re-educate it to more natural and healthier responses.
Real Results
About twenty years ago I was severely injured in a work accident crushing one arm and nearly ripping my other arm off. Before I met Liv I thought I was having a good day if my pain was an 8 or 9 on a scale of 1-10. Since I met Liv and began her treatments, my pain has decreased to average around a 4 out of 10. After 20 years of trying every kind of pain relief I could find and having little to no improvement, Liv gave me my life back. Liv truly is my angel!
For 10 months I suffered from acute pain in my leg, which was assumed to be sciatica. I went from working out 5 times per week to barely being able to walk. I tried massage, osteopathy, physiotherapy, and acupuncture—all of which offered NO pain relief whatsoever. After 3 sessions of this relaxing, gentle treatment, the pain was gone, and almost a year later, I am still pain free.
Liv took my very painful frozen shoulder that no other therapy was helping and brought it back to 100% after only a few treatments. I was initially skeptical, but I was so desperate to find relief. Her "release without force" approach has provided me with the most profound results.
Book a session and experience what happens when your body remembers it's safe to let go.
In-person body therapy sessions are available in Calgary only.
Serving Calgary, Cochrane, and Airdrie areas.
Questions? Email me at liv@livlightful.com