Ernest Geid is a Canadian Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, he is the owner and founder of “Osteopathy First”, he has a vast hands-on clinical experience in Osteoarticular Techniques, Myofacial Release and Cranial Therapy.
Ernest hold a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP). He is delivering Osteopathy Techniques using Multi-Modal Approach and European Style Osteopathy.
Ernest is an International Medical Doctor with Rheumatology degree, in addition, he holds a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from National University of Medical Sciences in Spain.
Recently he finished 2 years diploma of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Pediatric CST & 2 years diploma of Holistic Nutrition in CSNN.
Ernest strongly believe in the 4 principles of Osteopathy:
• Each body's structure supports the body's functions. If a structure is out of place, the body will not function at its best.
• The natural flow of the body's fluids — lymphatic, vascular and neurological — must be preserved and maintained.
• The human body is the sum of its parts. Its physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive systems work in harmony.
• When the body has no restrictions, it has the inherent ability to heal itself.
Ernest as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner identify, assess, and treat the body's structures and rhythms using a gentle, hands-on approach. This fundamental technique is called osteopathic palpation.
Osteopathic palpation is what makes osteopathy different from other forms of therapy. Ernest use seven major treatment techniques in his practice:
• Cranial Therapy is the gentlest osteopathic technique, and it requires the most experience to use effectively.
• OMT which is Gentle Articulations and Mobilizations that involves gently moving 2 joint surfaces. Many patients find this technique less forceful than joint manipulations.
• Myofascial Release Therapy with the main goal to stretch and loosen the fascia.
• Soft-tissue Stretching Techniques to release muscle tension.
• Neuromuscular release techniques, also called trigger point myotherapy.
• Lymphatic Drainage Techniques that improve circulation throughout body and enhance the immune system
• Visceral Manipulation in which most patients treated feel only gentle pressure, but the corrections are enough to improve the mobility of an organ, improve blood flow, and help the organ function more effectively
Ernest has a Professional Membership in the following Osteopathy Associations:
1. National Manual Osteopathic Society (NMOS) - http://nmos.ca/
2. College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO) - https://manuaIosteopaths.org