Your Osteopath

Julien received his Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (D.O.M.P.) from the Osteopathic College of Provence in France in 2008, after completing a rigorous 6-year training program. With over 15 years of experience, he brings a holistic approach to treating patients, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms and conditions.

Expertise and Techniques

Julien employs a wide range of techniques tailored to each patient's unique needs, making his treatments beneficial for various conditions. His areas of expertise include:

Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Prenatal and Postnatal Care
Pediatric Osteopathy
Geriatric Osteopathy

Specialties

Julien has a special interest in treating athletes, leveraging his personal experience as a triathlete and hockey player. He understands the demands placed on athletes' bodies and provides specialized care for injury prevention, maintenance, and recovery. Additionally, Julien works extensively with pregnant women, infants, children, and seniors, addressing their specific needs with compassion and expertise.

Common Conditions Treated

Julien's practice focuses on treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including but not limited to:

Neck Pain (Acute and Chronic)
Back Pain (Acute and Chronic)
Lower Back Pain (Acute and Chronic)
Neuralgia (Arnold, Cervical Brachial, Sciatica)
Shoulder Pain
Elbow Pain (Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow)
Wrist Pain (Sprains, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Knee Pain (Sprains, Iliotibial Band Syndrome)
Ankle Pain
Digestive Disorders
Migraines and Headaches

Multilingual Practice

Julien is fluent in both French and English, ensuring a comfortable and effective communication experience for patients from diverse backgrounds. Whether you're an athlete seeking specialized care, a parent looking for pediatric osteopathy, or an individual seeking relief from musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, Julien Rives is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based osteopathic treatments.

FOR WHOM?

Sportifs

Athletes

Osteopathy for Peak Athletic Performance

As an athlete, your body is the engine that powers your performance. However, the demands of training and competition can lead to imbalances, restrictions, and injuries that hold you back. Osteopathy manual therapy offers a solution by taking a holistic approach to optimizing your body's function.

Key Benefits for Athletes

Injury Prevention and Recovery

Osteopathy addresses the root causes of musculoskeletal issues, reducing injury risk and facilitating faster healing.

Enhanced Performance

By improving mobility, flexibility, and movement efficiency, osteopathy can increase your power, speed, and agility.
Improved Circulation and Healing

Osteopathic techniques promote better circulation, aiding in recovery and the body's natural healing processes.
Stress and Tension Relief

Gentle manipulations help relieve physical and mental stress, promoting a balanced state of mind and body.
Personalized Treatment

Osteopaths create tailored treatment plans based on your unique biomechanics and athletic goals.

Whether you're a professional or recreational athlete, osteopathy manual therapy can be a game-changer. By addressing imbalances and optimizing your body's function, you can unlock your full athletic potential and perform at your best.

Nourissons

Infants

Gentle Healing for Little Ones: Osteopathy for Infants

In the delicate first months and years of life, an infant's body is rapidly growing and developing. During this crucial time, even minor imbalances or restrictions can have lasting impacts on their physical and neurological development. Osteopathy offers a safe, gentle, and effective approach to addressing these issues and supporting your baby's overall well-being.

Benefits of Osteopathy for Infants

Relief from Birth Trauma

The birthing process can be physically demanding for both mother and baby. Osteopathic techniques can help release tensions and strains resulting from difficult births, breech presentations, or the use of forceps or vacuum extraction.
Improved Breastfeeding

Restrictions in the jaw, neck, or cranial areas can make it difficult for infants to latch and feed properly. Osteopathy can alleviate these issues, promoting more comfortable and efficient breastfeeding.
Colic and Digestive Support

Gentle osteopathic manipulations can help relieve discomfort associated with colic, constipation, and other digestive issues common in infants.
Neurological Development

Osteopathy can address restrictions in the cranial bones and membranes, ensuring proper drainage of cerebrospinal fluid and supporting optimal neurological development.
Improved Sleep and Relaxation

By releasing tensions and promoting overall balance, osteopathic treatments can help infants sleep better and achieve a more relaxed state.

Osteopathy for infants involves gentle, non-invasive techniques specifically tailored to their delicate bodies. Osteopaths use their highly trained sense of touch to identify and address areas of restriction or imbalance, working with the body's natural ability to self-regulate and heal.Give your little one the best start in life by incorporating osteopathy into their care routine. With its focus on whole-body health and gentle approach, osteopathy can support your infant's optimal growth, development, and overall well-being.

Femmes enceintes

Pregnant women

The Benefits of Osteopathy for Pregnancy

Osteopathy is a gentle, non-invasive form of manual therapy that can provide numerous benefits for expectant mothers. During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through tremendous changes to accommodate the growing baby. This can often lead to aches, pains, and discomfort in various areas of the body. Osteopathic treatment can help alleviate these issues and promote overall well-being for both the mother and the developing fetus.

Relief from Pregnancy-Related Discomfort

One of the primary advantages of osteopathy during pregnancy is its ability to provide relief from common pregnancy-related discomforts. Osteopathic techniques can help address issues such as:

Lower back pain
Pelvic girdle pain
Sciatica
Headaches and migraines
Muscle tension and cramps

By gently manipulating the muscles, joints, and soft tissues, osteopaths can improve mobility, reduce strain, and promote better alignment, ultimately alleviating discomfort and improving overall comfort levels.

Preparation for Labor and Delivery

Osteopathic treatment can also help prepare the body for the demands of labor and delivery. Osteopaths can work on ensuring proper alignment of the pelvis and surrounding structures. This can facilitate an easier and more efficient labor process, potentially reducing the risk of complications and the need for interventions.

Improved Posture and Mobility

As the baby grows, the added weight and changes in the body's center of gravity can lead to postural imbalances and restricted mobility. Osteopathic techniques can help correct these imbalances, improve posture, and enhance overall mobility, making it easier for expectant mothers to move around and perform daily activities with greater ease and comfort.

Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Pregnancy can be a time of heightened stress and anxiety for many women. Osteopathic treatment incorporates gentle massage techniques that can promote relaxation and reduce stress levels. This can have a positive impact on both the mother's and the baby's well-being, contributing to a healthier and more enjoyable pregnancy experience.Osteopathy is a safe and effective complementary therapy that can provide numerous benefits for pregnant women. By addressing physical discomforts, optimizing the body's alignment, and promoting relaxation, osteopathy can contribute to a more comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy journey.

Adolescents

Teenagers

The Benefits of Osteopathy for Teenagers

As teenagers go through rapid growth and development, their bodies can experience a variety of aches, pains and imbalances. Osteopathy is a holistic, non-invasive form of manual therapy that can help address many common issues faced by teens.

Improved Posture and Alignment

Poor posture from activities like carrying heavy backpacks, slouching over phones/computers, and sports can lead to muscle imbalances and spinal misalignments. Osteopathic treatment helps correct these imbalances, improving posture and reducing strain on the musculoskeletal system.

Relief from Growing Pains

The rapid growth spurts of adolescence can cause muscle tightness and joint stiffness, resulting in aches and pains. Osteopathic techniques gently stretch and mobilize the muscles and joints, providing relief from growing pains.

Enhanced Sports Performance

For teenage athletes, osteopathy can improve flexibility, mobility and recovery from injuries. Treatments help ensure proper biomechanics and body alignment for optimal performance and reduced risk of sports-related injuries.

Management of Headaches and Other Pains

Teens today face high stress from academics, social pressures and technology use. Osteopathy addresses musculoskeletal issues that may contribute to tension headaches, neck/back pain and other pains.

Improved Sleep and Relaxation

The gentle, hands-on techniques of osteopathy promote relaxation of the nervous system and release of muscle tension. This can improve sleep quality and an overall sense of calmness for better health.With its whole-body approach, osteopathy is an ideal therapy for keeping teenagers' bodies balanced and functioning at their best during these crucial years of development.

Adultes

Adults

The Benefits of Osteopathy for Adults

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system and its relationship to overall health and wellbeing. While often associated with treating children, osteopathy can provide numerous benefits for adults as well. Here are some key advantages:

Relieve Chronic Pain

One of the primary benefits of osteopathy is its ability to alleviate chronic pain conditions like back pain, neck pain, headaches/migraines, and joint pain. Through gentle manipulation, stretching, and massage, osteopaths can reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and promote proper alignment - all of which can help manage and prevent pain.

Improve Posture and Movement

Poor posture from sitting at a desk, driving, or other activities can lead to muscle imbalances and dysfunctional movement patterns over time. Osteopaths use techniques to restore proper biomechanics, increase flexibility, and retrain the body's neuromuscular system. This can enhance posture, gait, and overall ease of movement.

Support Injury Recovery

Whether recovering from a sports injury, accident, or surgery, osteopathy can be very beneficial. Osteopathic treatment helps reduce scar tissue formation, regain strength and range of motion, and get you back to full function. It is an excellent complement to physical therapy.

Boost Overall Health

By taking a whole-body approach, osteopathy doesn't just treat localized issues. Techniques like cranial osteopathy, visceral manipulation, and lymphatic drainage can improve circulation, digestion, respiratory function, and the body's ability to self-regulate and heal.

Preventative Care

In addition to treating existing conditions, many adults receive regular osteopathic treatments as preventative care. This can help avoid pain, injuries, and other issues before they develop by keeping the musculoskeletal system balanced and optimized.With its focus on manual, non-invasive techniques, osteopathy is a safe and effective treatment option for adults of all ages. If you are dealing with pain, mobility issues, or simply want to improve your overall health, consider adding osteopathy to your wellness routine.

Seniors

The Benefits of Osteopathy for Seniors

As we age, our bodies go through natural changes that can lead to aches, pains, and reduced mobility. Osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on therapy that can help seniors manage these issues and improve their overall wellbeing. Here are some key benefits of osteopathy for the senior population:

Improved Mobility and Flexibility

With gentle manipulations and stretching, osteopaths can increase joint mobility and range of motion. This can make everyday activities like getting dressed, walking, and reaching easier for seniors.

Pain Relief

Osteopathy aims to reduce pain by releasing tension, improving circulation, and realigning the musculoskeletal system. Seniors often find relief from chronic issues like arthritis, back pain, and headaches.

Better Balance and Posture

Proper alignment promoted by osteopathic treatment can enhance balance, coordination, and posture in older adults. This reduces the risk of falls and related injuries.

Increased Energy Levels

By optimizing the body's ability to self-regulate and heal, osteopathy can boost energy levels in seniors. Many report feeling more vibrant after treatment.

Holistic, Drug-Free Approach

Osteopathy is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy focused on allowing the body to heal itself naturally. This gentle approach is ideal for aging patients.Osteopathy can be an excellent complementary therapy for seniors seeking to stay active, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall quality of life as they age. Book an appointment today to experience the benefits!