Integrative Manual Therapy

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Integrative manual therapy consists of a combination of functional and structural forms of rehabilitation that stem directly from osteopathic medicine (treatment of the musculoskeletal system). The basic concept behind integrative manual therapy dictates that no part of the body functions independentl, without being affected by its other parts. Therefore, integrative manual therapy sees the need to treat the entire body, not only the area of pain and the symptoms that are directly-related to a clients condition.

Integrative manual therapy was developed by a doctor and physical therapist by the name of Sharon Weiselfish-Giammatteo. Her treatment method is based on the philosophy that the body is a self-healing organism. So instead of having a doctor treat a patient's symptoms, Dr. Wiselfish-Giammatteo decided that given adequate time the body would give cues and eventually heal itself. Therefore, integrative manual therapy gives patients the resources to heal themselves, with the professional help of an integrative manual therapist.

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