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  • I have had a shoulder injury for 20 years. I have done physio, massage, acupuncture and nothing was working and I had given up. I got a flyer in the mail for Osteopath treatment and decided to give it a try. After seeing Rick twice my shoulder has never felt so good. I look forward to continuing my treatment. Rick is professional and honest.

  • I visited Rick Miller for treatment on my shoulder. I have had it worked on by various practitioners for many years. In just one treatment he made an enormous improvement. I would highly recommend giving him a chance to help others.

  • eeeaasy 10/10. i honestly told everyone i know with any pain that they need to see him after my first session. he’s very knowledgeable & respectful and i immediately feel improvements after seeing him. gentle & effective. i cannot recommend him enough


  • Rick is always prompt and professional. I’ve always walked away feeling the immediate effect of the treatment, and would highly recommend to anyone who needs some work done.

  • Rick is a very professional & knowledgeable osteopath!

    I was looking for a local osteopath in Fernie to treat my lower back from a work related injury that occurred more than 28 years ago. I am so happy that I found Rick!

  • I had a TMJ problem and, in just two sessions, he completely solved it. The effect of his hands is immediate, I felt relief right away. Highly recommended!

  • Excellent service, Rick is super professional and knowledgeable. You should try it too!

Get to know your practitioner

Rick Miller MOMsc received his diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. He is registered with OSTCAN, which means you can bill your insurance provider, if they cover Osteopathic Manual Therapy.

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FAQs

  • Classical osteopathy is a gentle hands-on approach to healthcare that focuses on restoring the body's natural ability to heal itself by addressing structural and functional imbalances between the soft tissues of the body and the joints’ capacity for motion.

    Treatment aims to free up restriction in soft tissues that would otherwise restrict your nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatic structures from restoring health and balance to all the structures of your body.

    Over the course of treatments, changes are introduced to your motion capabilities through gentle hands on techniques.

    Time is given time between sessions for your body to adapt to these changes.

    The subsequent treatment involves assessing the body again, to see what presents itself, given the prior treatment, as well as any events that may have changed your bodys motion capabilities.

  • Osteopathy treats restrictions within the body tissues that limit joint motion and flow of blood, lymph and nerve signals.

  • The first treatment involves a review of health history, a brief conversation about patient and practitioner expectations, and a short introduction to treatment. We will also discuss a treatment plan and decide on future appointment dates.

  • Yes

  • It likely does. Here is a list of insurers who provide coverage

    Currently, Manual Osteopathic Therapists are recognized by the following insurance companies:


    • Alberta Blue Cross
    • Canada Benefit Providers
    • Chambers of Commerce Insurance
    • CINUP
    • ClaimSecure
    • ClaimXchange
    • Desjardin Insurance
    • Equitable Life
    • Empire Life
    • Greenshield
    • Group Health
    • Group Medical Services (GMS)
    • Group Source
    • Industrial Alliance
    • Johnson Inc.
    • Johnston Group
    • Manion
    • Manitoba Blue Cross
    • Manulife
    • Maximum Benefit
    • Medavie Blue Cross
    • NexenRX
    • Pacific Blue Cross
    • People Corporation
    • Saskatchewan Blue Cross
    • Simply Benefits
    • SSQ
    • Sunlife
    • The Co-Operators *

The Philosophy

of

Osteopathic Manual Therapy

is derived from the following principles

“The body is a dynamic unit of function, in mind body and spirit”

“The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing and health maintenance..”

“Structure and Function are related”