Electra Health is pleased to offer exceptional osteopathic treatments to the downtown Vancouver community. Our osteopathic practitioners seek to restore the optimal functioning of your body through the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of various conditions.
Osteopathy is unique in its approach: because our Vancouver osteopaths see every system – digestive, digestive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, etc. – of the body as working together, when one method isn’t working well, it affects other parts of your body.
And so, what you see in your body (back pain, knee pain, TMJ, eczema, anxiety, etc.) is often a symptom of a more significant issue. Osteopaths identify your symptoms and then look for their root causes – acting as a treatment and prevention!
Our osteopathic practitioners are renowned in their field. Trained in France, they bring an unparalleled amount ofof experience, education and knowledge to the treatment room. With us, you can trust to receivehighly personalized care to get you feeling your best, fast.
An added bonus? At Electra Health, we know that a multidisciplinary approach – combining complementary therapies – yields the best chances for recovery, prevention and maintenance – no matter the condition. If you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the results you wanted, try us. Our therapists can work together with each other to give you a rcomprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plan to get you back – and stay – feeling your best!
At Electra Health, our practitioners dedicated to providing our patients with the highest and most effective quality of care. We deliver personalized treatment with effective results to each of our patients.
Our multidisciplinary approach to treatment is what sets us apart. If you've tried everything and haven't seen the results you want, our therapists can recommend a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plan to get you back - and stay - feeling your best!
In a first consultation, an Osteopathic Practitioner will compile a full case history of the patient’s symptoms, as well as information about their lifestyle and diet.
Osteopathic practitioners are trained to examine areas of the body using a highly developed sense of touch, called palpation, to determine conditions and identify the body’s points of weakness or excessive strain. Osteopathic Practitioners also observe the patient doing some simple movements to facilitate evaluation.
The patient will usually be asked to remove some of their clothing near the area of the body to be examined to allow postural assessment. If it would make you feel more comfortable, please bring a loose fitting top and shorts with you.
The Osteopathic practitioner will discuss the most appropriate treatment plan with the patient, estimating the likely number of sessions needed to treat the patient’s condition effectively (usually 4 – 6 treatments at weekly intervals but this can vary from patient to patient depending on to what degree the problem is chronic or acute). If the condition is unlikely to respond to Osteopathic treatment, the patient will be advised on how to seek further care.
Osteopathy is a ‘package’ of care that includes skilled mobilizing and manipulative techniques, reinforced by guidance on healthy lifestyle and exercise. The key to this is the aim of the Osteopathic practitioner to establish the sound patient-practitioner partnership necessary for ensuring quality care.
Electra Health’s downtown Vancouver Osteopathic Practitioners treat a variety of common conditions including:
– Sports injuries
– Acute and chronic spinal pain
– Headaches
– Migraines
– TMJ disorders
– Asthma
– Disc injuries
– Digestive problems: IBS, constipation, acid reflux etc.
– Anxiety
– Osteoarthritis
– Joint pain
– Repetitive strain injuries
– Postural complaints
– Whiplash and accident trauma
And much, much more.
Everyone from infants ages 0 and up, to their grandparents. Osteopathic care is chosen by many women who wish to relieve pain caused by weight and posture changes during and after pregnancy. Older children often benefit from Osteopathic treatment of a wide range of common complaints such as sinus and postural problems. For older patients, Osteopathic treatment offers the option of drug-free pain relief, eases the physical wear and tear associated with aging, and can improve mobility and reduce inflammation, all of which enhance overall quality of life and independence.
Professional athletes and amateur sports enthusiasts alike turn to Osteopathic care to treat strains or injuries resulting from sporting activities. Osteopathy can contribute to enhanced performance and facilitate the achievement of long term training goals – alleviating the symptoms of injury, preventing recurrence and assisting rehabilitation.
If you are unsure whether Osteopathic care is suitable for you please contact our reception team to put you in touch with one of our practitioners, and they will be happy to advise you accordingly.
Ven RalMarch 9, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used to go to Electra Health for treatments by Elli, a marvellous experience lasting a couple of years. However, Elli moved to a different location. I consider myself fortunate twice over since I was lucky enough to sign for a massage by Igor. Well, I wouldn't call it simply a massage because it wouldn't done a justice to the all encompassing feeling of well-being. Igor's tremendous knowledge and experience is only one side of the story. He is professional and warm, polite and kind and in combination with his skills to treat your body with knowledge and respect you are guaranteed to feel like a new-born. My sincere thanks to Igor for making my back and my muscles feeling younger than my years. Diane NhanMarch 6, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had two RMT sessions (in summer 2024) with Alexander L to treat sciatica symptoms and am very grateful and relieved to have been under the caring hands of this professional. Alexander’s communication is very clear and calming, and I felt that he was attentive at all times. Highly recommend, thank you Alexander for the compassionate and effective treatment! UPDATE March 2025 - I was experiencing some recent back stiffness and decided to try an RMT appointment with Cole as I understand him to be a back and sciatica specialist. My session with Cole was unbelievably helpful and productive. Cole used his expertise to help me determine the likely causes of my recent symptoms and how to address them at home and on a daily basis. And his actual techniques in terms of the massage therapy were unlike anything I have previously experienced at any other clinic; I felt that Cole was truly targeting my body’s needs and not just running through a massage routine. I highly recommend both Cole and Alexander as RMTs and feel fortunate that both are available to clients in Vancouver. beatriz zabalaFebruary 27, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 800% recommendable! Impossible to get a better experience! J VFebruary 14, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole was absolutely wonderful - he was able to explain how and why each technique worked, and really got into trouble spots to increase mobility and reduce pain. Crystal PreciousFebruary 13, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently had an acupuncture session with Jessie von Sacken and had to come make a point of leaving a review because I'm honestly astonished by the results. I've had acupuncture for my anger & perimenopausal symptoms before but I didn't get the sense that it was actually helping much. After this session, however, I had a notable sense of calm and well being, and for the next week leading up to my period, my symptoms seemed less intense than usual. It honestly just felt like the tense "stagnancy" of my body bracing itself had been coaxed to soften. I'll be back asap. VithushaFebruary 8, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Slava is a phenomenal massage therapist and he is well-versed. The experience was walked through all the way. He communicated the game plan, checked in on my comfort, and paid careful attention to my stiff points. I highly recommend booking with him, it will be worth the results! SheelzJanuary 31, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm absolutely thrilled with my sessions under Alex L. (Sasha) care. Sasha quickly showed me simple stretching exercises as well for home use. I noticed a huge difference right after my second session. I never skip a session with Sasha —he's an amazing rehabilitator. Highly recommended!