Olivier Pelletier
- Orthopedic manual therapy for joint pain and mobility.
- Osteopathic manual techniques to restore structural balance.
- Sports myofascial therapy for athletic performance and recovery.
- Structural integration to reduce fascial restrictions and tension.
- Injury assessment and hands-on treatment for chronic pain.
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Whole Health Associates
1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 312, Suite 312, Washington, DC, 20036-3902
Olivier Pelletier is a highly skilled licensed massage therapist and the founder of CORE Kinetic, a specialized manual therapy approach that blends orthopedic and osteopathic techniques to relieve pain, restore mobility, and support long-term structural balance. He is licensed in both the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. Originally from Troyes, in the Champagne region of France, Olivier’s path into manual therapy has been shaped by extensive international training and decades of hands-on clinical experience. In 1999, he trained at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand, before completing advanced studies in Sports Myofascial Therapy and Structural Integration under George P. Kousaleos, founder of the CORE Institute in Tallahassee, Florida. He has also trained in injury assessment and treatment with Dr. Ben Benjamin of the Benjamin Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Olivier is currently completing an intensive three-year osteopathic manual therapy program with renowned UK osteopath John Gibbons. Olivier works with a wide range of patients, from professional and recreational athletes seeking improved performance to individuals managing chronic pain, injury recovery, or movement limitations. His thoughtful, precise approach is focused on addressing the root causes of dysfunction—helping patients return to ease of movement, reduced pain, and improved quality of life. In addition to his clinical work, Olivier holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate. He was a regional vice champion and competed in the 1993 French National Fighting Championships in Paris—an experience that continues to inform his deep understanding of biomechanics, resilience, and the demands placed on the body.
Developed by Olivier Pelletier, LMT, CORE Kinetic Bodywork is a full-body deep tissue massage approach to myofascial therapy used for relaxation, and/or health maintenance and injury prevention. Treatment is usually scheduled on a regular basis to reduce general muscular tension build-up, increase blood circulation and decrease stress in the body. A valid credit card is required to secure the appointment. We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for cancellation or rescheduling. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed appointments will be subject to the full appointment fee.