The Osteo Connection

Self-care is healthcare and as therapists if we don’t take of ourselves, how are we supposed to take care of others?  We often talk about creating routines to help mitigate stress and take care of our bodies, but in this episode, we're going to go even deeper. Tune in as Kevin shares his personal healing journey and his recent experience with Constellation therapy.   CONNECT WITH US Watch our Mast...

After a little hiatus, we’re back with a new episode of The Osteo Connection! Over the last several weeks we’ve been busy teaching another live round of our MBO program.  The beauty of the MBO is that it’s a deep dive into self-reflection to understand why you are where you’re at in practice, then we incorporate simple systems, steps and support to get to where you want to go. It’s been an incredi...

Jeff Bezos has famously said “Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.” What would your patients say if you asked them to describe you?  Have you ever stopped to think about what energy you are bringing into your practice? This week we talk about how branding is your key to authentically defining and positioning yourself and your clinic to become a magnet for your...

It’s three months out, where are you at? Are you stuck, feeling afraid to move forward? Going through the motions of your practice? Facing struggles and feeling like your professional life is a grind? If you have a vision for yourself personally and professionally and you're looking to grow and change and evolve into into something else, you’ll want to listen to this episode! The MBO winter semest...

As an Osteopath, we evaluate our clients and take baseline parameters. Why? So we can demonstrate the effectiveness of our treatment/care plan and have objective measures for both you the therapist and your client. Why would it be any different in running a successful practice? When was the last time you checked your numbers? Catch this week's episode to learn why knowing your numbers sets you up...

What are your practice options when you graduate? Whether joining an existing clinic, going solo or purchasing a clinic, you have multiple options depending on what stage of your career you’re in or which environment fuels you. In this episode, we discuss the different types of practice you can have and what some of the pros and cons for each are.   Psssst…The MBO winter semester is now open for r...

We just came back from Hamilton, Ontario where we had the opportunity to speak at the Integration 2023 Canadian Osteopathy Symposium. We met some great people, listened to amazing speakers and shared our passion. Tune in to today’s episode for a recap of the weekend’s events! Psssst…The MBO winter semester is now open for registration! Your MBO bridges the gap between your formal education and rea...

If you knew what you did could help people, why would you keep it to yourself? In this week’s episode, we talk about understanding who we are as practitioners and matching that to specific groups in our community. We share how we approached community outreach in the beginning stages of our practice and some of the ways we continue to support them now that we have a steady client flow.   JOIN US AT...

This week we talk about our experience doing the 75hard challenge (we’re more than half way through!). We also discuss what the impact of moving from Summer to Fall can have on our practice, our patients and on ourselves and how incorporating new routines based on the change of season can be helpful.   JOIN US AT INTEGRATION 2023 Live In-Person Symposium When: October 22nd, 2023 Where: Mohawk Coll...

This week we sit down with Catherine Cabral-Marotta as she shares her journey to becoming an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and the exciting launch of Ontario’s first Honours Bachelor of Science – Osteopathy program.   ABOUT CATHERINE, BSC HK, BSc Ost, Dip SIM, Dip MT Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning...

We all have the capacity to buffer stress, but when we aren’t taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally, our threshold lowers. One event at work, or at home might just set you over the edge. In this episode, we talk about what to do when sh$! hits the fan, but more importantly how to prevent your stress buffer from getting too low using three steps:  Bring awareness Investigat...

It’s so important to have a consistent routine so that you take charge of your day and aren’t just reacting to the events and external factors that come up throughout the day. As well as having a routine to reset and rebalance your energy between clients so that you enter every session prepared and ready to give your patient all the energy they deserve and to ensure that you show up as the best ve...

Today we talk about the number one thing that stops most people from moving forward in their business…taking action!  We talk a lot about your vision for your business and life, but without action, none of this can happen. Today we touch on these big questions: What are the things that get in the way of taking action? What are the things that are affecting you with your decision-making? What happe...

This week we sit down with Osteopath and Integration 2023 Speaker, Geneviève Zizzo. Geneviève shares her journey of starting her practice, getting into alignment, what success looks like to her and a whole lot more! ABOUT GENEVIÈVE As an Osteopathic Practitioner and clinic owner, Geneviève uses her understanding of the human body and her passion for living life to the fullest to empower others to...

We are so excited to be speaking at Integration 2023 - The Canadian Osteopathy Symposium in October! In this episode, we sit down with Symposium creator and organizer, Sharmila Kulkarni.  Sharmila shares what inspired her to create the symposium, why building community for Osteopaths is important to her and her goal for sharing the expertise of Canadian Osteopaths and raising the profile of the pr...

We all do it…avoid looking at things that need our attention whether it’s out of fear or not knowing what to do. This week we talk about some of the things most practitioners avoid in their business and share how you can gather the courage to look at them and streamline processes that bring you further ahead in your practice. We talk about: Being open to change Taking the time to reflect and becom...

The concept of these 3 E’s is something we have spoken about on our podcast before. When you have a new client enter your treatment room, this is your time to shine! This is where you make them feel like they have come to the right place to resolve their issue and make them wonder how they ever went to another therapist before that didn’t follow the 3 E’s philosophy.   ENGAGE with your client by m...

As therapists, we often get caught up in caring for others and forgetting to care for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about  Catching yourself when aren’t in the habit of taking time for self-care. Resetting yourself between patients. Optimizing yourself just like you teach your patients to. The importance of rest and relaxation and time away from the office. And taking the time to acknowledge...

If you’ve been listening in on the last few weeks, you’ve heard us say time and again that the best communicators have the best practices. This week we continue with our communication series as we talk about ways in which you can improve your listening skills.  Honing your listening skills will help you interpret the signs and words your patients are using so that you can share your knowledge and...

93% of communication is nonverbal. Both a blessing and a curse of our trade is that we tend to observe how people move, hold themselves, and speak all the time, even outside of our offices. All these cues are keys to getting a good reading of where a person is at, how they’re living, and what they’re currently going through. In today’s episode, we share how you can use these non-verbal cues to cre...

We’ve said it before, the best communicators have the best practices. This week’s episode is part of our Communication Series. We discuss the four questions every client has when they walk into your office for the first time: What’s wrong with me? Can you help me? How long will it take? How much will it cost? The more easily you can answer these questions, the faster you will build trust and good...

This week we dive into how to manage your schedule to make sure you always have a consistent flow of clients. We look at: Having foresight in the community you live in and your patients The lifecycle of your patient (phases of care) Seasonal activities Creating content and marketing to attract the people you want to serve CONNECT WITH US Watch our Masterclass where we show you a behind-the-scenes...

The best communicators have the best practices and one of the ways to grow your practice is to get out into the community and share your expertise. In this episode, we talk about giving back to your community by sharing your knowledge and helping people who are looking for answers that the modern-day allopathic model might not be providing them. Spending time getting to know the people in your com...

Have you ever found yourself comparing your current situation to others around you, and things seem 'greener'? We’re constantly bombarded with the idea that there’s always something better, but a lot of that is just filters that create an illusion of “better”. The truth is that the grass is only truly greener where you water it.  In this episode, we talk about that moment you might have when you’r...

Do you ever have trouble breaking down the wall of communication or connecting with a new client? In this episode, Kevin, Jason, and Sean share their 4 step formula for building instant rapport and establishing a meaningful connection with new clients.  You’ll be surprised how simple it is!   CONNECT WITH US Watch our Masterclass where we show you a behind-the-scenes look at our top 3 business str...