Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Alternative Medicine in Vancouver
RMT Gibson Gaelen has dedicated over 25 years to studying the human body's intricate systems, specializing in manual therapy to restore balance and activate innate healing mechanisms. Our practice integrates visceral manipulation, cranial sacral therapy, and neural manipulation to address chronic pain, pediatric conditions, and structural imbalances. With advanced training from institutions like MOCC and direct mentorship under visceral manipulation pioneer Jean-Pierre Barral, we provide evidence-informed treatments tailored to individual needs.Our approach emphasizes gentle, targeted interventions for infants, women, and adults, supported by home exercises to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Through ongoing education and a commitment to holistic care, we empower clients to achieve pain relief, improved mobility, and overall wellness.
Services
Visceral Manipulation
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Pediatric Manual Therapy
Neural Manipulation
Myofascial Release
Women's Health
Infant Massage Instruction
Scar Tissue Treatment
Postural Correction
Lymphatic Drainage
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in manual therapy techniques
- Our practice focuses on evidence-informed pediatric and women's health treatments
- Certified instruction in visceral manipulation directly from developer Jean-Pierre Barral
- Gentle, non-invasive approaches tailored to individual anatomical needs
- Comprehensive home exercise programs to enhance treatment outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Manual Osteopathic Therapist
- Visceral Manipulation
Services
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral manipulation addresses fascial restrictions in internal organs to alleviate chronic pain and improve mobility. This technique treats conditions like IBS, pelvic pain, and post-surgical adhesions by restoring natural organ movement. Practitioners use gentle manual techniques to release tissue restrictions, enhancing bodily function and reducing referred pain.
Pediatric Manual Therapy
Specialized manual therapy for infants addresses birth-related restrictions and developmental issues. This gentle approach resolves breastfeeding difficulties, colic, and structural imbalances through non-invasive techniques. Early intervention helps prevent long-term compensatory patterns while improving comfort and mobility for growing children.
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Cranial sacral therapy uses subtle manipulations to address central nervous system imbalances. This technique treats migraines, TMJ disorders, and stress-related conditions by optimizing cerebrospinal fluid flow. Practitioners employ both light-touch and structural approaches to restore cranial rhythm and alleviate neurological symptoms.
Neural Manipulation
Neural manipulation targets nerve entrapments and fascial restrictions affecting mobility and pain. This technique addresses conditions like sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome by restoring nerve gliding. Practitioners identify and release abnormal nerve tension patterns to improve function and reduce discomfort.
Women's Health
Women's health services address reproductive system imbalances and breast health concerns. This specialized care treats menstrual pain, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding challenges through gentle manual techniques. Treatment focuses on pelvic organ mobility, lymphatic drainage, and structural support for improved overall wellness.
People
Gaelen
Manual Therapist
RMT Gibson Gaelen has practiced manual therapy for over 25 years, specializing in visceral manipulation and pediatric care. With advanced training from MOCC and Jean-Pierre Barral, they combine cranial and neural techniques to treat structural imbalances. Their practice focuses on gentle, evidence-informed interventions for chronic pain and developmental issues.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, visceral restrictions, pediatric developmental issues, nerve entrapments, and women's health concerns using manual therapy techniques.
Do you work with infants?
Yes, we specialize in pediatric manual therapy for birth-related restrictions, feeding difficulties, and developmental asymmetries using gentle techniques.
What is visceral manipulation?
Visceral manipulation releases fascial restrictions in organs to improve mobility and alleviate pain caused by tissue adhesions or organ dysfunction.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment plans vary by condition, but many clients experience improvement within 3-6 sessions combined with home exercises.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
Manual therapy services may be covered under extended health benefits - check with your provider for specific coverage details.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement - most treatments can be performed through light layers.
