Services
- Osteopathy
- Cranial Osteopathy
- Integrative Manual Therapy
- Nutritional Guidance & Supplements
- Detoxification
- Diagnostic testing
- Educational Workshops and talks
Osteopathic physicians address most health conditions the same way. With their hands. The value of a “hands-on” healing approach is universally accepted. Through their highly refined sense of touch, these skilled healers can many times revisit a patient’s entire health history by touching just one part of the body. This highly trained hands-on approach allows Osteopaths the ability to feel the “living anatomy” of each patient and help restore these systems to balance. And Dr. Johnston is no exception. With the precision of a scientist and physician, along with the deep compassion and sensitivity of a healer, Dr. Johnston is able to detect the slightest misalignment of a bone or joint, which then in turn loosens up a tight jaw, for example, which has caused a patient to suffer from chronic headaches for what seems like an eternity.
Osteopaths perform treatments by gently easing and adjusting the flow and rhythm of fluids, lightly manipulating with just the right amount of pressure the muscles, tissues, bones and joints of the body to return it to its natural state of optimal function. Osteopaths are trained to access the flow of cerebrospinal fluid throughout the body to determine if there is a restriction of its motion caused by injury or disease. Normalizing the balance and restoring the flow of cerebrospinal fluid throughout the body assists in the removal of injury patterns or disease processes. This restricted flow can be treated anywhere it is found in the body. These gentle techniques often ease the patient into a state of deep relaxation, and allow the release of tension and patterns of trauma, to dissolve on a cellular level.
Osteopaths believe and practice under the philosophy that everyone’s body records every injury and trauma into the records of their tissues. Even years later, a seemingly unrelated pain or condition may crop up that is directly connected to something that happened much earlier. By treating the body and its systems as a whole, Osteopaths can often help the body correct not just the current pain or discomfort, but release the original impact of the much earlier event.
Osteopaths incorporate a variety of gentle hands-on methods to address tension, distortions or stress in the function of systems and structures of the body. These treatments incorporate the idea that each part of the body is dependent on all the others. Therefore, if one area is affected, say, an injured shoulder, then the whole body is impacted.
To help the body return to its natural state of health without restriction, an osteopath may apply a variety of techniques in a treatment session. Some of these techniques may include: soft tissue and myofascial release to address tension, adhesions and restrictions in the muscles and fascia; cranial osteopathy which focuses on the rhythm and fluctuation of the central nervous system to treat the whole body; lymphatic drainage to support the flow of lymph and boost the immune system and relieve infections; as well as various stretching techniques and joint movements to improve mobility.
Because each person and each condition is very different, the approach and combination of hands-on techniques may vary. And may vary from session to session. Because Osteopaths “listen” with their hands, they respond to what’s happening with each patient in the present moment, not just what the numbers on their lab tests report. Although one of the great benefits of working with a gifted Osteopath, such as Dr. Johnston, is that he looks at everything, from lab tests, to posture, to motion of fluids in the body, to a person’s emotional state and stress level. Because all of these things matter. Because Osteopathic treatments focus on the whole body, a variety of conditions and health concerns can be treated effectively. Osteopathy is not a “cure” for every condition, as each person is different and responds differently to care.
William Garner Sutherland (1873-1954), was the first Osteopath to discover and develop a system of treatment based on the subtle, but palpable movements of the bones of the cranium and the involuntary rhythmic motion of the central nervous system, which he called the “Primary Respiratory Mechanism.”
Osteopaths who train in Cranial Osteopathy, such as Dr. Johnston, can adjust this primary respiratory mechanism to initiate a healing response. They can place their hands on any part of the body to affect a change in this system. Treatment can also involve light touch and manipulation of the bones of the skull and cradling of the sacrum to free movement of bones and soft tissues. Restoring optimal function to the primary respiratory mechanism can provide a much needed boost to an individual’s natural healing process.
As an additional treatment modality to Osteopathic care, Cranial Osteopathy can help address a variety of health conditions, not limited to pain or trauma to the musculoskeletal system. In addition, Cranial Osteopathy can help relieve respiratory, neurological, developmental, digestive, menstrual and other systemic conditions. For more information on whether your specific needs can be addressed through Osteopathic Care, contact Dr. Johnston’s office at the Osteopathic Wellness Center, 203.438.9915.
Integrative hands-on therapeutic bodywork and massage techniques including CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Fascia Unwinding, Acupressure and Brain Curriculum (Brain Tissue, Nuclei release).
Sessions might also incorporate specialized techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, positional release, passive/active stretching, structural integration, polarity, reflexology and myofascial release, as well as CranioSacral therapy for pediatrics.
Each session is unique depending on the needs of each patient.
Nutritional Guidance & Supplements
Osteopathic Wellness Center offers nutritional guidance because it is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Without proper nutrition, there is not enough energy to make it through the day or to handle the stress of modern lifestyles. Also, health declines without proper nutrition, making the possibility of illness more prevalent.. Nutritional guidance supports the wellness of each person, looking at each individual's lifestyle, activity level, and current health concerns. The proper nutrition can help the body recover faster from injury and illness, boost the immune system, slow the aging process and improve mental clarity and mood, and improve exercise and sports performance, in addition to being necessary for the function and repair of the human body.
in addition to good nutrition, often we recommend fitness programs and nutritional supplements. We don't recomment going out testing various products that vary in quality and accuracy of proper labeling, instead we provide customized nutritional guidance including high quality supplements, to save time and eliminate unecessary expense for our patients.
Detoxification from a nutritional perspective helps to cleanse the body of dietary and enviromental polutants. Our bodies are bombarded on a daily basis with a number of chemicals, toxins, preservatives, and so on that can impede health, promote aging, interfere with normal hormonal balance, disturb sleep, and promote disease. A proper detoxification plan using supplements and dietary guidelines can give you greater energy, clearer skin, stronger digestive health, and better focus. But to get the most out of your detox plan, it is important to work with a trained physician, such as Dr. Johnston, to ensure the program meets your needs and takes into account your unique health requirements and goals.
Currently Western Medical Science provides a variety of highly advanced testing protocols that can help physicians get to the root and cause of a patient's pain or health condition. Combined with a thorough health assessment, results of proper testing, and the time and care spent talking directly with each patient, Dr. Johnston and Dr. Preston both provide a unique holistic approach to devising a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient, that is very much customized to each person, not just their health condition.
Educational Workshops and Talks
At the Osteopathic Wellness Center, the practitioners and staff are committed to providing educational opportunities for patients and guests to learn how to empower themselves in their own healing process. From Reiki classes, to healing circles, to classes on healing with stones and crystals and other natural therapies, a variety of self-healing tools are presented to allow individuals the choice in taking a more active role in their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth and wellbeing. Click here for our current list of classes.
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