
Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (Osteopathy BC)
Born and raised in Italy, Francesca moved to Canada at 39 to start a new life. On October 1st , 2018, she became a registered physiotherapist in Canada and is am now able to take care of her patients to her best.
Francesca's intervention is about:
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Poor posture correction: scoliosis, flat feet, crossed-legs, forward head posture, rounded shoulders…
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Joint and muscle pain relief
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Pre and post surgical rehab
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Sport injuries: muscle strains and tightness, joint sprains, dislocations and so on
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Degenerative disease, as osteoarthritis in lower back, neck and hip.
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Nerve involvement: sciatic pain, tingling and numbness in your arms, carpal tunnel
How?
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Passive myo-fascial release/massage
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Passive/active/assisted joint mobs and manipulations
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Global Postural Rehabilitation (Souchard method)
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Home exercise program tailored for you
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Kinesiotape application
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Education on ergonomics (environment changes to enhance your function)
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Pool rehab tips
Also, Francesca graduated in 2010 as an Osteopathic Practitioner.
She is able to assist in the healing of several diseases related to the:
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Musculo-skeletal system as well as visceral issues: digestive and respiratory problems (asthma, allergies, constipation and painful abdominal spasms)
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Scar tissue treatment
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Sinusitis
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Headaches
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Sleep or energy issue (with cranio-sacral techniques)
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Jaw dysfunction
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Pre- and post-natal support and preparation to labour
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Hormonal imbalances
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Immune system boost
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Newborns problems (colics, regurgitation)
Thanks to being simultaneously a physiotherapist, (Western Medicine) and an osteopathic practitioner (holistic and alternative medicine), Francesca considers her patients’ concerns from two points of view!
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Member, College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia
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Member, Canadian Physiotherapy Association
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Member, Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
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Member, OsteopathyBC, Canada