Deirdre Byrne
Deirdre Byrne graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, with honours, in Physiotherapy, from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. In 1998, Deirdre started her own private physiotherapy practice – Deirdre Byrne Physiotherapist and in 2008, opened the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre with business partner Caryn Seniscal. Deirdre regularly attends courses to keep abreast of current advances in evidence-based practice. Post-graduate studies are as follows:
- Certificant of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) in 1994
- Registered acupuncturist (R Ac.) by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (CTCMA) in 2000
- Certificant and instructor of Gunns IMS (CGIMS) in 1998
- Successfully completed osteopathic studies and exams with the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO) in Toronto in 2002, and is currently writing a thesis
- Chronic pain and misalignments
- TMJ or jaw dysfunction
- Chronic pelvic pain and dysfunction
- Athletes, weekend warriors, and clients involved in the performing arts.
Caryn Seniscal
Caryn Seniscal received a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, DO(MP), in 2004 from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. The title of Caryn’s thesis is, “A comparison of selected osteopathic treatment and relaxation exercises for patients with headaches.” An article based on the thesis research, co-authored by Caryn, was published in September, 2006 in the internationally renowned Headache Journal. Caryn is an active member of the Society for the Promotion of Manual Practice Osteopathy in British Columbia. Caryn became a Registered Massage Therapist in 1988, graduating from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, Ontario. She practiced as a massage therapist for 16 years. Caryn taught anatomy and treatment techniques at Sutherland-Chan and acted as a Student Clinic Supervisor from 1988-92. In 2004-2005, Caryn was an assistant teacher in courses on craniosacral therapy and myofascial techniques at Sheridan College in Toronto and the Ontario Medical Education Corporation.
Continuing education is a priority for Caryn. She is passionate about personal growth and healing and meditates daily. Areas of special interest would include:
- Painful structural or myofascial dysfunction
- TMJ (jaw) dysfunction, neck and head pain
- Athletic injuries
- Digestive difficulties
Sarah Stranan
Sarah Stranan is an Australian trained Osteopathic Practitioner who completed her 5-year double bachelor degree in Osteopathic Science at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Sarah is an active member of the Society for the Promotion of Manual Practice Osteopathy (SPMPO website: www.osteopathybc.ca) in British Columbia.
Sarah has a history in international level competitive sport which is how she first became interested in musculoskeletal medicine and osteopathy. She is interested in treating athletes of all levels.
Sarah is also involved in the osteopathic treatment of pregnant women and newborns. She believes Osteopathic treatment is beneficial in the healthy maintenance of the musculoskeletal system as it goes through the changes of pregnancy and in the recovery from labour.
Sarah is interested in treating all ages and a multitude of different conditions. She gives exercise prescriptions that help facilitate the treatment and focus on self-management.
Anie Rodier
A Francophone, born in Quebec, Anie Rodier is happy to offer osteopathic treatments in French or English. She completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and worked for several years in that field. Feeling limited in her therapeutic intervention she sought answers in osteopathy. The philosophy and concepts of osteopathy, as taught by the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO), fulfilled her two passions of art and health, and allows her now to intervene at a deeper level to help her clients.Anie has a holistic vision combining osteopathy with her occupational therapy experience. She is a graduate of the CCO and is currently writing her thesis. She deeply believes in the mind-body connection. One of her primary concerns is to help people feel better in their body and soul, to help them express their true nature, realise their full potential and fully live their lives. With her caring, intuition and knowledge she manages to assist others to reach an improved state of health.