Not sure what service to choose? Start with how you’d like to feel – every treatment is adapted to you.
Osteopathic Pain & Stress Reduction
Osteopathic Pain & Stress Reduction is ideal for anyone experiencing pain, stiffness, or tension that limits daily comfort or movement. It can help people recovering from injuries, those with ongoing back, neck, or joint pain, and anyone dealing with postural strain from work, exercise or stress. Many also find osteopathy helpful for headaches, digestive discomfort, or fatigue linked to muscle and joint tension, and many other health conditions.
If you’re looking for gentle, hands-on care that considers factors that may be contributing to pain and tension, and supports your body’s comfort and movement, Osteopathic Pain & Stress Reduction offers a safe and effective path toward lasting relief and improved wellbeing.
Osteopathic Wellness
Osteopathic Wellness is for anyone looking for a whole-body approach to maintaining comfortable movement, mobility and general wellbeing. You don’t need to have a particular injury or pain to benefit from taking time to look after how your body is moving and feeling.
Treatment uses gentle, hands-on techniques adapted to you, with a focus on easing tension, supporting joint mobility and helping the body feel more comfortable and relaxed. It can be particularly valuable for active individuals such as gym-goers, those with a physcially active schedule and those of us as we get older, when maintaining good movement, body confidence and independence becomes increasingly important.
Prices
60 minutes – In-clinic appointment = $150
60 minutes – Mobile appointment = $165
90 minutes – In-clinic appointment = $180
90 minutes – Mobile appointment = $195
Discount Booklets
Block of 4x 60 minutes – In-clinic or Mobile appointments = $560
Block of 4x 90 minutes – In-clinic or Mobile appointments = $700
Osteopathic-Massage
120-minute appointment
Helping you relax, move freely and reconnect with your body.
Osteopathic-Massage is a two-part treatment combining therapeutic massage and soft-tissue work with Manual Osteopathy.
The first half of the session focuses on easing muscular tension and helping the body settle through therapeutic massage using oils or balms. The second half transitions into a fully clothed Manual Osteopathy treatment tailored to how your body is feeling and moving that day.
It’s designed for people who want the benefits of a longer, unhurried treatment combining deep relaxation with focused hands-on care.
During the massage portion, you’ll be professionally draped and only the area being treated will be exposed. For the Manual Osteopathy portion, you’ll be fully clothed, so loose, comfortable clothing is recommended.
What to Expect
Phase One – Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage and soft-tissue techniques are used to help ease muscular tension, encourage relaxation and prepare the body for the second part of the treatment.
Max may draw on techniques from Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, sports massage, fascia work, Shiatsu and other therapeutic bodywork approaches depending on your needs.
Phase Two – Manual Osteopathy
The remainder of the session is carried out fully clothed.
Manual Osteopathy may include gentle joint, soft-tissue, fascial and Shiatsu-inspired techniques, selected according to your assessment, comfort and treatment goals.
Every session is individually tailored to you.
Relax more deeply.
Move more comfortably.
Reconnect with your body.
Is this treatment right for me?
Osteopathic-Massage may be a good choice if you:
- experience muscular tension or stiffness
- feel physically stressed or fatigued
- would like to improve comfort and mobility
- are recovering from exercise or a physically demanding schedule
- prefer a longer, slower-paced treatment
- want to combine therapeutic care with deep relaxation
It can also be a particularly comfortable introduction for someone who is new to Manual Osteopathy and would like time to relax before moving into the osteopathic part of the treatment.
Why Two Phases?
Starting with therapeutic massage gives the body time to settle before moving into more focused osteopathic treatment.
The two approaches complement one another: the first phase emphasises relaxation and soft-tissue care, while the second focuses more specifically on movement, restriction and whole-body function.
Price
120 minutes in-clinic appointments – $230
120 minutes mobile appointments – $250
Booklet of 4x 120 minutes – $880
Manual Osteopathy + Hot Stone Massage
120-minute appointment
A two-hour treatment combining the warmth and relaxation of hot stone massage with the precision and individualized approach of Manual Osteopathy.
The session begins with therapeutic hot stone massage to help settle the body, soften muscular tension and encourage relaxation. This is followed by a tailored Manual Osteopathy treatment using gentle hands-on techniques to address areas of restriction, stiffness and reduced mobility.
It is designed for people who want both deep relaxation and focused therapeutic care within one unhurried treatment.
Especially suited to: persistent tension • back, neck and shoulder discomfort • restricted movement • stress-related muscular tension • stiffness • general aches • whole-body comfort and wellbeing
Helping you relax, move more freely and feel more at home in your body.
120 minutes in-clinic appointments – $250
Hot Stones service is only available at the Ithaca Wellness clinic on Baker Drive, Coquitlam
Osteopathy and Therapeutic Bodywork Are Not Just for Pain Relief
You don’t need to be experiencing pain or injury to benefit from treatment.
Many clients book sessions simply to relax, reduce stress, release tension, and support their overall wellbeing. Through a combination of osteopathic techniques, therapeutic bodywork, and gentle hands-on treatment, sessions can help improve mobility, circulation, flexibility, and nervous system regulation.
While many people associate relaxation treatments with massage, clients are often surprised by how deeply calming and restorative osteopathic treatment can feel. For some, regular sessions become an important part of maintaining their health, managing stress, and feeling their best.
Whether you’re seeking relief from a specific issue or simply looking to restore balance and recharge, treatments are tailored to support your individual goals and wellbeing.
Preparing for Your Home Visit
Very little preparation is required on your part.
Your therapist will bring a portable treatment table, stool, and any equipment needed for the session, including hygiene and sanitation supplies where appropriate.
All you need to do is ensure there is a suitable space available for treatment and wear comfortable clothing.
Appointments in Your Home Space – Requirements
A spare room, living room, family room, or other quiet space is usually ideal.
The portable treatment table measures approximately 6 feet by 3 feet and requires some additional space around it so the therapist can move comfortably during treatment.
For the best experience, the room should be:
- Quiet and free from interruptions
- Well-lit
- Comfortably warm
- Reasonably ventilated
A warm environment helps the body relax and allows muscles and tissues to respond more comfortably to treatment.
What Should I Wear?
Osteopathic treatments are performed fully clothed, so please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy movement.
Suitable clothing includes:
- Yoga wear
- Athletic or gym clothing
- T-shirts
- Sweatpants
- Leggings
- Shorts
Please avoid:
- Jeans or denim clothing
- Tight or restrictive garments
- Belts
- Skirts or dresses
No oils or lotions are used during treatment.
What Should I Wear for Osteopthic-Massage?
During the first part of the session, you’ll be professionally draped while the areas being treated are exposed one at a time. For the second phase you’ll be treated fully clothed, so loose, comfortable clothing is recommended.
Extended Benefits Insurance Submissions
Ithaca Wellness does not provide direct billing service to insurance companies at this time. Payment for treatment is due at the time of your appointment.
We provide full receipts and clinical notes required for patients to submit their own extended benefits insurance claims after their treatment. Not all insurance companies accept manual osteopathy at this time.
Ithaca Wellness accepts no responsibility for accepted or denied extended benefits insurance claims.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OMP) and Bodywork Therapists are not permitted by Canadian law to give medical diagnoses. OMP is a gentle physical therapy that aims to help with pain management and relaxation of the nervous system. For medical diagnoses it is always advisable to seek the advice of your family doctor.
Conditions Treated
More information on specific conditions that Manual Osteopathy & Therapeutic Bodywork can help with can be found here.
MAX’S LOCATIONS FOR MANUAL OSTEOPATHY & THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK
COQUITLAM – PORT MOODY – TRI-CITIES
ITHACA WELLNESS CLINIC COQUITLAM OR MOBILE CONCIERGE SERVICE
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