Osteopathic manual therapy at The LAB is a manual therapy approach designed to support your body’s natural ability to heal and regulate itself. By focusing on how structure affects function, our osteopathic manual practitioners address the root causes of pain, restriction, and dysfunction. Not just the symptoms.
Using hands-on techniques rooted in functional anatomy, we work with the body’s systems (bones, muscles, fascia, organs, and fluid pathways) to restore optimal alignment and movement. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, postural imbalances, or sport-specific stress, our goal is to help your body work better as a whole.
What Makes Osteopathic Therapy at The LAB Different
Our osteopathic therapy sessions are backed by a sports-minded, team-based environment. Many of our practitioners have athletic backgrounds and understand firsthand the urgency of returning to movement, sport, and an active life.
Once we’ve helped restore mobility and reduce tension, we don’t stop there. At The LAB, osteopathy is integrated into a broader recovery and performance strategy. We can guide you toward physiotherapy or personal training as the next step in your care, so you’re not just feeling better, but moving better for the long haul.
We also invest in specialized equipment to ensure your experience is exceptional. Our advanced treatment tables are designed for patient comfort and allow for the application of precise, effective techniques. It’s care that feels good and works hard for your body.
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathic therapy is a science-based manual therapy that focuses on aligning the body’s structure, including muscles, joints, fascia, ligaments, and organs, to improve function and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners don’t see themselves as healers, but as facilitators of health. By using hands-on techniques to optimize how the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems function (often referred to as NAVL: nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatics), we create the conditions for your body to restore balance and perform at its best.
What Osteopathic Care Can Help With
Osteopathic therapy is a versatile therapy that can help manage and relieve a wide range of concerns, including:
- Chronic pain and muscle tension
- Headaches and migraines
- Postural issues
- Digestive discomfort
- Stress-related tension
- Pregnancy-related changes and discomfort
- Sports injuries and performance plateaus
- Joint stiffness or reduced range of motion
- Post-operative recovery support
Whether you’re in recovery mode, dealing with a lingering issue, or simply not feeling like your body is working the way it should, osteopathy offers a gentle yet powerful way to reset and reconnect.
Meet Our Osteopathic Manual Practitioners
Our practitioners bring both clinical skill and a performance-driven mindset. Each member of the team is passionate about helping people return to the activities they love, whether that’s high-level sport, parenting without pain, or simply living with more comfort and ease.
I’ve been exposed to and seen a lot of chiros throughout my time as a professional athlete. I can honestly say that the team at The Lab is not only the best in the biz when it comes to knowledge and treatment, but who they are as people and the relationships they build with their clients is unmatched. They’ve been a game changer
- CHAD OWENS
CFL MVP 2012, Grey Cup Champion 2x (2009, 2012), CFL Record for most all-purpose yards in a season (2012)
Dr. Gomes and the team at the Lab was instrumental in getting my body right in the offseason. His knowledge and treatment style set him apart. Would highly recommend to any athlete.
- Casey Cizikas
C for the New York Islanders
