3 Best Manual Osteopaths in Halifax, NS

"Alanna Kinsman is an osteopath and registered massage therapist. She is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths (NSAO) and the Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS). Alanna Kinsman is continuously studying to provide her patients with the best up-to-date care. After completing her massage therapy training in 2013 at ICT Northumberland College, she has completed 5 years of training at Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques-Halifax Campus and a thesis investigating the understanding and application of intention in osteopathic clinical practice in 2021. Alanna enjoys working with patients towards their therapeutic goals and providing patient-centred education to aid in rehabilitation. She practices at the Beech Street Health Centre. Beech Street Health Centre is a multi-disciplinary health clinic offering osteopathy, acupuncture, massage therapy, pelvic health, physiotherapy and psychological counselling in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their treatment philosophy and approach help patients achieve health promotion and preventive health, working with people to promote optimal long-term health and vitality. They also take a rehabilitative focus for people recovering from injury and illness to restore optimal health.

"Jocelyn Glover is the owner of the Halifax Osteopathic Health Centre and graduated from the osteopathy program at the Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques. Jocelyn is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths and the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners. Combined with her BSc Kinesiology and BSc Applied Human Nutrition, Jocelyn has over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, injury management, and manual therapy. She has postgraduate certificates in obstetrics, chronic pain management, and manual manipulation. She specializes in using osteopathic manual treatment to address women’s health issues, such as pelvic floor and bladder rehabilitation, chronic pelvic pain, pre and post-natal health needs, and fertility issues. Jocelyn has given presentations and workshops at osteopathic conferences on using osteopathic manual treatment to address GI dysfunctions such as gut dysbiosis, IBS, and acid reflux, and the relationship with the Gut-Brain Axis. Halifax Osteopathic Health Centre has been promoting health in its community since 2003. The clinic is wheelchair accessible.

"Sarah Taggart obtained her B.Sc. in Neuroscience as her first degree from Dalhousie University. Her keen interest in human anatomy, physiology, and psychology, combined with a passion for enhancing health and wellness, led her to study osteopathy. Sarah then earned a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) in London, UK. She holds professional memberships in the General Osteopathic Council (United Kingdom), the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths, and the Ontario Association of Osteopaths. Sarah aims to enhance each patient’s health and well-being by identifying the factors that are influencing the individual’s capacity to adapt and function in their environment. Sarah practices at the One to One Wellness Centre. One to One Wellness Centre's multi-disciplinary approach offers physiotherapy, psychology, osteopathic manual therapy, massage therapy, and nurse practitioner services in Halifax.