I studied at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, an intensive 4.5 year full-time program of academic and clinical education that exceeds the World Health Organization’s top standard of training. With over 1500 supervised hands-on training, and 4200 hours of class time, this principles-based education has taught me how to assess and treat the human body as a collective, functional unit, all while nurturing an intimate understanding of anatomy and physiology down to the finest detail.

I work to understand what is going on with your body so I can identify the root cause of your discomfort and address it. My approach is gentle and aims to appeal to the nervous system while being efficient and effective. The result is that your body benefits from improved alignment as we restore the balance of tension on your bony structure. With improved alignment, your nerve and blood supply are able to function better and your body can continue to do what it was designed to do: self-heal and self-regulate.

I believe in the healing power of movement for body, mind and spirit. Before training in osteopathy, I enjoyed a career as a professional dancer, dance teacher and Pilates instructor.

I was born in Nelson, BC where I have lived on and off over the years. I also spent many years in Montreal (Tiotià:ke) and near the (Tenàgàdino Zibi- Gatineau River) in Quebec. I am fluent in French and English. It has been a long-term project of mine to lay my roots back in the Kootenays and I am thrilled to be in Nelson, offering osteopathic treatment in a building that my father restored in the 1980s, on the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa and Sinixt nations.

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Megan has dedicated herself to training in some of the most highly regarded, often cutting edge techniques recognized within the health and performance fields.

She is unique in her knowledge and approach, working with the body as 3-dimensional & interconnected through fascia as well as muscles, following the tensegrity approach to bring about a harmonious balance which allows for the utmost health & function.

The exercise therapy she uses addresses the complex interconnectivity of the body as a whole. Helping with recovery from injury, chronic pain, injury prevention, perinatal rehab, performance, as well as better awareness and overall functional health.

With over 18 years experience as a trained pilates and movement instructor Megan utilizes a range of anatomically based tools, methods and approaches with training in, but not limited to Pilates, ELDOA, Hypopressives, and Myofascial stretching.

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Shana MacDonald provides a unique blend of Relational Somatic Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, Therapeutic Counselling, Integrative Energy Healing, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Her practice is a holistic, trauma-informed approach that focuses on somatic (body) processing; nervous system regulation and re-patterning; and building a healthier relationship to self. In the session, she helps you slow down and listen, finding new ways to connect to your body, develop understanding of your subconscious responses, and release stress.

These sessions help you come into relationship with yourself in new ways. By taking the time to be with what is present, you will gain awareness of yourself and move forward from a place of connection and strength.

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Amanda Papailhau, RMT, is a graduate of Kootenay Colombia College of Massage Therapy in Nelson. Her background in Contemporary dance enhances her understanding of the function and subtle expressions of movement in the human body.

Amanda Papailhau, RMT, is a graduate of Kootenay Colombia College of Massage Therapy in Nelson. H... Read More