Holistic therapy and integrative health with manual osteopathy and RMT
Experience personalized care to enhance your wellness journey.
Scott Spulnick DOMP, RMT
Meet Scott
Treatment Experience:
What is Osteopathy?
Scott's journey into health and wellness began early. Facing his own challenges, including a stint in a back brace at 14, he developed a deep-rooted passion to help others achieve optimal health. This personal experience fueled his belief that physical recovery starts with mindset.
A life marked by an active lifestyle, engaging in a range of sports from ultimate frisbee to snowboarding, taught Scott the importance of overcoming physical challenges. His initial foray into the world of health as a personal trainer allowed him to inspire others and deepen his understanding of self-care.
Seeking to expand his knowledge, Scott pursued and completed the RMT program in Vancouver BC, quickly transitioning to an instructor role at his alma mater. Though initially set on a path to physiotherapy, a serendipitous encounter with osteopathy altered his course. In osteopathy, Scott found a practice that resonated with his holistic therapy approach and a deep desire to understand the unique complexities of each individual.
Today, serving Downtown Vancouver BC, Scott blends his rich history and comprehensive educational background to craft personalized treatments. Each session with Scott is tailored to the individual, reflecting his commitment to integrative health, restoring function and enhancing wellbeing.
What is Osteopathy?
Treatment Experience:
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a holistic therapy and integrative health approach to healthcare that emphasizes the interrelationship between the body's structure and function. It aims to improve health and wellbeing by treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Treatment Experience:
Treatment Experience:
Treatment Experience:
Manual osteopathy involves a range of hands-on techniques designed to restore balance and promote healing in the body. During a session, the practitioner uses gentle yet effective pressure and movements, focusing on the joints, muscles, and spine. Patients are often required to partially disrobe to underwear, sports bra, or shorts, depending on their comfort level, to allow the practitioner unimpeded access to the areas needing treatment.
Techniques Employed
Techniques Employed
Treatment Experience:
Soft Tissue Manipulation: This involves stretching and massaging the muscles to relieve tension and improve blood circulation.
Osteopathic Articulation: A technique where joints are moved through their natural range of motion to improve mobility and reduce stiffness.
Cranial Osteopathy: Gentle manipulations of the skull that help alleviate stress and pain, particularly effective in treating headaches and migraines.
Visceral Manipulation: Focuses on the internal organs, gently moving them to improve their functioning and overall health.
Potential Benefits
Techniques Employed
Is it right for me?
Manual osteopathy can offer numerous benefits, including:
- Pain relief, particularly for chronic conditions like lower back pain, neck pain, and arthritis.
- Improved mobility and range of motion.
- Enhanced blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
- Reduction in stress and anxiety, promoting overall well-being.
Is it right for me?
Techniques Employed
Is it right for me?
For those looking for a non-invasive and holistic approach to healthcare in downtown Vancouver, manual osteopathy is an excellent option. It does not rely on medication or surgery, making it a safe choice for many, including pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. Furthermore, it treats the body as a unified system, not just focusing on the symptoms but addressing the root causes of discomfort and imbalance.
Manual osteopathy is a holistic therapy and offers a unique, gentle, and effective approach to pain relief and healing, tailored to the individual's needs, making it a valuable option for anyone seeking comprehensive and natural healthcare solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help our patients better understand what to expect during their treatment and how to prepare for their appointments.
About Flow State
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Flow State therapeutics, we believe that healthcare should be focused on the individual, not the disease. Our philosophy is centred around treating each patient as a unique individual, with their own set of physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Our Services
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
We offer a variety of osteopathic treatments and services, including spinal manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation. Our goal is to provide our patients with the tools they need to achieve optimal health and wellness.
Our Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Approach
We provide a unique opportunity to not only provide an Osteopathic manual therapy treatment but also offer an RMT treatment using an osteopathic perspective. This unique approach differs from traditional massage therapy appearance and involves significant movement and testing to accurately identify the true cause of dysfunction.