OSTEOPATHY with Dianna Harvey Kummer

Different types of osteopathy

Osteopathy addresses physical strains and injuries, at the same time it works with the central nervous system (the control centre for the wholle body) so although it has not been proven with clinical trials so far, many patients report benefits such as:
- a calming effect on heart rate (good for stress);
- improved digestion (parents often report improvement in babies and children and IBS sufferers often report beneficial changes);
- reduced inflammation and swelling in the joints and elsewhere.

It is an extremely effective yet gentle approach and may be used in a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, from birth to old age. (See Common Problems)

There are two types of osteopathy. Both use the same osteopathic principles of the self-healing mechanism of the body.

i) Structural Osteopathy uses techniques which are more robust (mobilisation, use of pressure points, soft tissue techniques and joint manipulation ('clicking').

ii) Cranial Osteopathy is a much more subtle approach but again works with the body's remarkable ability to self correct. Despite the word cranial this technique applies to the whole body because the practitioner is aware of the connections from the head to everywhere else.

Dianna is an expert in her field and uses an integrated approach.