Manual Osteopathic Therapy

Manual Osteopathic Therapy (MOT) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that focuses on supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance. Using precise manual techniques, our practitioner assess and release areas of tension or restriction in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues to improve mobility, circulation, and overall function. By looking at the body as an interconnected system, manual osteopathic therapy takes a holistic approach to care, helping to relieve pain, restore movement, and support overall well-being.

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  • At Maliya, Chelsea focuses on identifying and treating restrictions in the body that may be contributing to pain, tension, or reduced mobility. She delivers personalized care, customizing treatments to meet your unique health goals and concerns.

    During a session, Chelsea uses gentle hands-on techniques to assess how the body is moving and functioning. Treatment may involve working with muscles, joints, fascia, and other tissues to help restore movement, reduce strain, and support proper alignment. By addressing the root causes of discomfort rather than only the symptoms, this approach aims to help the body function more efficiently and comfortably.

  • During a session, Chelsea uses gentle hands-on techniques to assess how the body is moving and functioning. Treatment may involve working with muscles, joints, fascia, and other tissues to help restore movement, reduce strain, and support proper alignment.

  • • Helps reduce pain and physical discomfort

    • Improves joint mobility and overall movement

    • Releases muscle tension and tightness

    • Supports better posture and body alignment

    • Promotes improved circulation and lymphatic flow

    • May help with headaches and tension-related symptoms

    • Supports recovery from injuries and physical strain

    • Encourages relaxation and reduces stress in the body

    • Supports the body’s natural healing processes

    • Promotes overall balance and well-being

    • Chiropractic Care: Focuses primarily on the spine and joints, aiming to improve alignment and mobility in these key areas. Treatments often involve targeted adjustments to relieve pain and restore joint function.

    • Manual Osteopathic Therapy: Takes a whole-body approach, addressing muscles, joints, connective tissues, and overall body systems. Practitioners use gentle, hands-on techniques throughout the body to assess movement, release restrictions, and support the body’s natural healing and balance.

    In short: Chiropractic care zeroes in on spinal and joint health, while Manual Osteopathic Therapy considers the whole body to improve function, relieve discomfort, and promote overall well-being.

    • Massage Therapy: Focuses on relieving tension, tightness, and discomfort in the muscles. It’s excellent for relaxation, stress relief, and easing localized pain.

    • Manual Osteopathic Therapy (MOT): Takes a whole-body approach, addressing not just muscles but joints, connective tissues, and overall body systems. MOT aims to restore balance, improve movement, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

    Working Together: MOT and massage complement each other beautifully. Our practitioner can provide either treatment individually or combine them into a customized plan tailored to your needs.

Unsure which service may be the right fit for you or a loved one? Book with one of our Wellness Specialists to discuss the treatment that best suits your needs!

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Chelsea LeClere

RMT, MOT

Our Manual Osteopathic Therapist

Chelsea is a trained as a Manual Osteopathic Therapist from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada since 2024. Her training includes targeted treatments mixing fascial release, Craniosacral therapy, gentle bone manipulation and structural changes, Visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage techniques, and more! This treatment can help with physical and emotional trauma, headaches and migraines, concussions, physical and emotional pain, TMJ, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, insomnia, autoimmune disease, depression, anxiety, ADHD, pregnancy (pre-and post-natal) digestive issues, post and long-COVID conditions, and more!  Chelsea is licensed to practice Manual Osteopathic Therapy in Canada through CMMOTA since 2024.

Chelsea is an empath by nature fueled by a desire to help women and young people of her community with a splash of natural comedy putting everyone who meets her at ease within minutes.

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“Had my first Osteo session with Chelsea and my oh my.. legit feeling like a new person! I never realized how much can be wrong with my body and how if it’s not properly corrected, pain persists. Highly recommend an osteo session with Chelsea!!!”
— A.P.

Insurance and Direct Billing

Many of the services offered at Maliya may be eligible for insurance coverage. Before booking, please review your practitioner’s bio (located at the bottom of their profile) to confirm their designation and if your insurance provider(s) are able to provide coverage.

Please note that we cannot guarantee coverage for any specific service, as eligibility depends on your individual insurance plan/policy. For this reason, we strongly recommend confirming your coverage details directly with your insurance provider prior to booking, including whether your service may be eligible under a Health Care Spending Account.

Once coverage has been confirmed, please contact us to determine whether we are able to direct bill your insurance company or if you will require an invoice receipt to submit for reimbursement.

Manual Osteopathic Therapy is billed under Osteopathic Therapy