Soma Osteopathy and Wellness is a multidisciplinary clinic in Courtenay offering osteopathy, registered massage therapy, prenatal massage, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Foundation Training. Practitioners provide individualized care for concerns such as pain, injury recovery, stress and mobility.
Osteopathic practitioner Lindsay Charron offers treatment in English and French and works with adults and children. The clinic has free parking behind the building, with additional street parking nearby.
Massage (Registered)
- Pregnancy-appropriate positioning and modified massage techniques.
- Applicable approaches may include myofascial release and stretching.
- Intended for uncomplicated pregnancies, typically after the first trimester.
- High-risk pregnancies require a pre-booking accommodation check with the clinic.
Prenatal massage is a therapeutic treatment designed to support the physical changes of pregnancy. Using pregnancy-appropriate positioning and modified techniques, this service may help reduce muscula…
- Promoting client wellness and injury prevention.
- Supporting personal wellness journey through massage.
- Providing hands-on manipulation of soft tissues.
- Addressing muscular, nervous, circulatory system health.
- Utilizing Therapeutic Deep Tissue massage.
- Applying Myofascial Release Techniques.
- Practicing Craniosacral Therapy.
- Improving mobility and body resilience.
Acupuncture
- Japanese-style gentle needling for nervous system regulation.
- Moxibustion and warming therapies for menstrual and menopausal symptoms.
- Cupping, gua sha, and TCM massage for musculoskeletal pain.
- Herbal medicine and classical formulas for digestion and chronic illness.
- TCM approaches for mental health, sleep, and stress relief.
Please book this appointment if you are a new patient.
Osteopathy
- Manual, structural, visceral, and cranial manipulative treatment for balance.
- Soft tissue techniques and soft tissue release to relieve musculoskeletal pain.
- Joint mobilization to restore joint mobility and function.
- Musculoskeletal assessment and whole-body assessment guiding care plans.
- Tailored exercise, stretching, and self-care guidance to support recovery.
Emma is currently away on maternity leave and is unfortunately unable to accept new patients at this time. Lindsay will be covering during Emma’s maternity leave, and we kindly ask that all initial co…
- Cranial and craniosacral manipulative treatment for head and nervous system tensions.
- Visceral osteopathy and manual visceral mobilization for organ-related restrictions.
- Assessment and treatment of concussion-related dysfunction and recovery.
- Breathing pattern disorders addressed with whole-body assessment and manipulative treatment.
- Musculoskeletal assessment with soft tissue techniques and joint mobilization for pain and mobility.
For first-time clients or those returning after some time. This 60-minute session includes assessment and hands-on treatment offered by Irene.
- Assessment and hands-on treatment tailored to your needs.
- Structural, visceral, cranial and myofascial techniques for pain or dysfunction.
- Care for concerns including concussion, whiplash and jaw dysfunction.
For first-time clients or those returning after some time. This 60-minute session includes assessment and hands-on treatment.