Mélanie, an orthotherapist here to listen to you
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Orthotherapy, a therapeutic approach that uses movement, touch and targeted exercises to restore the body's functional balance.
The overall goal is to restore optimal bodily function, reduce pain, and promote a better quality of life, all while avoiding invasive treatments. It is often used for back pain, joint problems, muscle imbalances, and even as a complement to rehabilitation after an injury.
Driven by a passion for care, Mélanie has been supporting each individual with compassion for 14 years, adopting a holistic and personalized approach. As the center's director, she is committed to providing the best possible experience for her clients. She combines technical expertise with attentive listening to meet the specific needs of each person in osteopathy, massage therapy, physiotherapy, or orthotherapy.
In practice, an orthotherapist typically works on:
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Posture – identifying and correcting misalignments that can cause pain or tension.
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The movement – teaching exercises that strengthen stabilizing muscles, improve joint mobility and prevent injuries.
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Myofascial release – applying pressure or stretching techniques to release tension in connective tissues (fascia).
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Breathing – incorporating breathing patterns that support better oxygenation and relax the nervous system.
A must-do at home!
Functional breathing allows the body to release the muscular tension we accumulate during our daily activities. Over time, we develop a body structure with hyper-contracted muscles. This posture limits our ability to breathe fully and reduces our overall energy.
Keeping your rib cage immobile can lead to pain between the shoulder blades or in the lower back, excessively tense legs, reduced venous return to the heart, and limited pelvic movement. Regularly practicing functional breathing (a few times a week) will restore flexibility to your stiff muscles.
✔ Can be done at home
✔ General muscle relaxation
✔ Positive influence on anxiety symptoms
✔ Helps the circulatory system by reducing chronic muscle contraction
✔ Excellent complement to orthotherapy sessions
✔ The more you practice it, the deeper and more lasting the effects.
✔ Helps raise awareness of chronic muscle contractions
