Osteopathy
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN AN OSTEOPATHY APPOINTMENT
Comprehensive Health Assessment
We review your medical history, health concerns, and lifestyle, along with assessing your range of motion.
Manual Treatment Technique
Treatment may include soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilization, myofascial release, cranial osteopathy, and visceral manipulation.
Personalized
Treatment Plan
Through tailored treatments, patient education, and ongoing support, we empower you to take an active role in your recovery.
Frequently asked questions
What should I expect during my first appointment?
During your first appointment, you’ll receive a comprehensive health assessment, where the practitioner will review your medical history, discuss your current health concerns and evaluate your lifestyle factors. The therapist will also assess your posture and range of motion, followed by gentle manual techniques.
What should I wear for my appointment?
For your appointment, it’s best to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. This will enable the practitioner to perform assessments and treatments effectively.
How does osteopathy fit into Back At It’s approach?
Osteopathy fits seamlessly into Back At It’s integrative model by focusing on the holistic well-being of patients. Practitioners utilize a whole-body approach, assessing how various systems interact and affect each other. Teamwork among diverse healthcare practices aims to promote recovery, relieve pain, and improve overall function, guiding patients toward better health.
MEET YOUR OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL PRACTITIONERs
Osteopath
Peggy Scriber
Osteopath
Samantha Vena
Osteopath
Peggy Scriber
Meet Our Osteopathic Manual Practitioners
Peggy
Osteopath
Clinics: Banff
Peggy is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M.OMSc) and certified member of OSTCAN. Born in Germany, she moved to Banff in 2008 and was drawn to both the mountains and the sense of community. She began her healthcare career as a Registered Massage Therapist before completing four years of full-time osteopathic training at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. She is passionate about supporting the body’s natural ability to heal through a holistic, hands-on approach focused on root causes and lasting results.
Style
Classical, assessment-based osteopathy focused on structure and function. Each treatment is tailored to the body’s needs in the moment, with no two sessions the same.
What do you do for fun?
Trail running, hiking, yoga, and time outdoors in the mountains with family, dogs, and her bunny.
What made you decide to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner?
My interest in osteopathy came from wanting to understand the body more deeply. Personal experiences with chronic illness in my family and my son’s health journey led me to a system focused on structure, function, and self-healing.
Peggy
Osteopath
Clinics: Banff
Peggy is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M.OMSc) and certified member of OSTCAN. Born in Germany, she moved to Banff in 2008 and was drawn to both the mountains and the sense of community. She began her healthcare career as a Registered Massage Therapist before completing four years of full-time osteopathic training at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. She is passionate about supporting the body’s natural ability to heal through a holistic, hands-on approach focused on root causes and lasting results.
Style
Classical, assessment-based osteopathy focused on structure and function. Each treatment is tailored to the body’s needs in the moment, with no two sessions the same.
What do you do for fun?
Trail running, hiking, yoga, and time outdoors in the mountains with family, dogs, and her bunny.
What made you decide to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner?
My interest in osteopathy came from wanting to understand the body more deeply. Personal experiences with chronic illness in my family and my son’s health journey led me to a system focused on structure, function, and self-healing.
Osteopath
Samantha Vena
Samantha
Osteopath
Clinics: Canmore Downtown
Clinics: Banff Bow Valley Trail
Sam is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M.OMSc) and a certified member of OSTCAN. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, completing a four-year program with 4200 hours of education and 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
Style
Patient-centered care focused on identifying root causes of dysfunction rather than symptoms. Treatments vary based on the body’s needs and may include joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, lymphatic drainage, and visceral work to support movement and function.
What do you do for fun?
Spending time in the mountains, long walks with her dog, hiking, and running.
What made you decide to become an Osteopathic Manual Therapist?
I was drawn to osteopathy through my interest in anatomy and holistic health. After experiencing relief from chronic injuries through treatment, I developed a deeper appreciation for the body’s ability to heal when structure and function are supported.
samantha
Osteopath
Clinics: Canmore Downtown
Sam is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M.OMSc) and a certified member of OSTCAN. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, completing a four-year program with 4200 hours of education and 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
Style
Patient-centered care focused on identifying root causes of dysfunction rather than symptoms. Treatments vary based on the body’s needs and may include joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, lymphatic drainage, and visceral work to support movement and function.
What do you do for fun?
Spending time in the mountains, long walks with her dog, hiking, and running.
What made you decide to become an Osteopathic Manual Therapist?
I was drawn to osteopathy through my interest in anatomy and holistic health. After experiencing relief from chronic injuries through treatment, I developed a deeper appreciation for the body’s ability to heal when structure and function are supported.