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ANDREW TAYLOR STILL, MD
the founder of osteopathy 
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About Osteopathy |
Treatment
What to Expect in a Visit
We recommend 3 treatment sessions before evaluating for improvement, but many people will improve after 1-2 treatments.
What to Expect in a Visit
- Initial Visit: 30 televisit to obtain history
- Treatment: 30 minute appointment on a different day with hands on osteopathic manipulation with or without other therapies.
- Follow up appointment: Occurs in 1-2 weeks depending on acuity of the problem(s) being treated, and lasts 20-30 minutes which includes a shorter evaluation followed by hands on treatment.
- What to bring: Wear loose comfortable clothing.
- After Treatment: Drink plenty of water.
We recommend 3 treatment sessions before evaluating for improvement, but many people will improve after 1-2 treatments.
About Dr Thomas
Dr. Thomas is an osteopathic physician trained in family medicine.
Dr. Thomas is an osteopathic physician trained in family medicine.
- The Practice Podcast, by DT Grant (me), released on Spotify August 2024-present
- Classical Indian Astrology studies 2020-2025
- Pending: Flor de Lirio, Healing Retreat in Costa Rica
- Pending: Manos Medical Center in Costa Rica
- Harvard Acupuncture for physicians, 2009-2010
- Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residency, 2006-2009
- University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001-2006
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Anatomy Teaching Fellowship, 2003 & 2006
- Yoga Teacher Training with Kofi Busia, 2008
- 4th annual Nutrition and Health with Andrew Weil, 2007
- Introduction to Ayurveda with Vasant Lad, 2003
- Yoga studies with Sharat Aurora (India), Kofi Busia, Tias Little, Seanne Corn, Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Richard Freeman, Patricia Walden, John Friend, Jawahar Bangera (Mexico), 1996-present
- Women’s Herb Workshop with Deb Soule, Avena botanicals, 1998
- Bowdoin College, Spanish and Biology, 1997
Osteopathy
OsteopathyAbout Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a branch of western medicine founded in the late 1800’s by Andrew Taylor Still, MD. He created a series of hands on treatment techniques to bring balance back to the body. His theory was that our bodies have the ability to heal themselves when in balance. Therefore, he and his followers created techniques to restore balance allowing for self-healing. |
ConditionsConditions Treated
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PrinciplesFour tenets of Osteopathy
· The body is a unit of mind, body, and spirit. · The body has its own self healing and self regulatory capability. · Structure and function are interrelated. · Treatment is based on the above principles. |
TreatmentTreatment approaches
· HVLA (high velocity low amplitude) A direct technique using a “high velocity, low amplitude” thrust to improve motion in areas of dysfunction · Counterstrain Using an understanding of the anatomical attachments of muscles, ligaments, and fascia in the body to position a person in a way that allows for a spontaneous release of tense areas or tenderpoints · Balanced Ligamentous Tension Using anatomy to find a point of balanced tension within the anatomical and physiological barriers in order to allow for a release of a strain pattern · Facilitated Positional Release Positioning a person in a way that decreases tissue and joint tension then applying an activating force to allow for a release · Cranial Osteopathy Treatment based on the existence of the following: inherent motility of the brain and spinal cord, mobility between the sacrum and ilia, mobility of the cranial bones, movement of cerebral spinal fluid, mobility of intraspinal and intracranial membranes · Muscle Energy A technique where patients actively use their muscles guided by a practitioner to improve strength and flexibily as well as release strains · Articulatory Technique Using gentle repetitive forces to increase range of motion within a joint |