Dr. Haley Lehtola
Wild Qi
410 W Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA, 93023-2444
Dr. Haley Lehtola, DO, is a licensed physician and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who practices hands-on osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and primary care for people of all ages from newborns to geriatrics. She approaches patients as a whole unit of mind, body, and spirit and uses OMM to help restore the body’s innate ability to heal. In addition to completing medical school, Dr. Lehtola received her bachelors in nutritional science and metabolism from UC Berkeley and is a registered yoga teacher. She believes that the best care comes from combining evidence-based Western medicine with intuitive and individualized Eastern medicine practices.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) This is a 60 minute appointment to obtain a comprehensive health history and osteopathic physical exam. Areas of somatic dysfunction will be identified and treated with hands-on manual treatments. What are some benefits of OMM? - Pain relief: can be used to treat a wide variety of common conditions, including headaches, arthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries to name a few - Improved mobility: increases range of motion Faster recovery: may speed up healing after surgery, injury, or illness - Supports whole-body health: improves circulation, nerve function, and lymphatic flow - Prenatal and pediatric support: helps with pregnancy-related discomfort, colic, ear infections, difficulties with breast feeding Below are a few examples of OMM techniques: - Balanced ligamentous tension addresses the ligaments supporting a joint - Counterstrain can help relieve pain in specific tender points - Myofascial release addresses tension in fascia High velocity/low amplitude aims to improve range of motion of joints - Lymphatic techniques help to encourage lymphatic flow - Muscle energy technique can help with muscle relaxation and increased range of motion