Caryn Seniscal
Osteopathic Practitioner
About Caryn
Caryn Seniscal received a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, DOMP, 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 the Headache Journal in September, 2006.
Caryn practiced for 16 years as a Registered Massage Therapist in Toronto and taught courses at the Sutherland-Chan School. In 2006, she moved to Vancouver and soon after, co-founded the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre.
Always keen to increase her knowledge and skills, Caryn studied Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy with James Jealous. She is also studying with the Barral and Upledger Institute taking advanced courses in Visceral Manipulation and the treatment of nerves.
Areas of special interest:
Painful structural or myofascial dysfunction
TMJ (jaw) problems, neck and head pain
Digestive difficulties
Treating musicians and artists
Caryn likes to use all the different treatment approaches used in manual osteopathy: gentle structural work, craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation because they all support each other to achieve the best therapeutic effect. Lifestyle is important - she is always looking at the big picture and the way everything is connected. Caryn is a kind and compassionate listener.
She is an active member of OsteopathyBC and issues an Osteopathy receipt.
Caryn is studying to be a Clinical Hypnotist to assist and compliment osteopathic treatment.
Caryn is also a jazz singer performing in Vancouver as ‘Caryn Slade.' She is passionate about Osteopathy, singing, fitness, meditation and trees. If you are a jazz fan, check her out on YouTube
Client Testimonials
Facilitation of post-surgical recovery:
“ Recently I underwent open heart surgery where I received a triple bypass procedure. My recovery from this operation was greatly facilitated by treatment with Caryn. I experienced much discomfort in the area of the chest incision as well as in my left leg where incisions were made to extract the saphenous vein. Caryn reduced the swelling in my left leg so I can exercise easier and she released the fascial tension in my chest area all around the scar. She constantly encouraged me and supported me in my rehabilitation. I was all bent over and now I can straighten up and walk normally.”
-Rod W.
Head Trauma:
“ I had almost given up when I was referred to Caryn. I had been in chronic pain from a head trauma and whiplash caused by a motor vehicle accident a number of years ago. I was unable to find relief even though I have seen medical specialists and tried alternative forms of treatments. My treatments with Caryn have made a dramatic difference! Caryn listened so attentively to everything I said and understood my situation. She often sensed the same things in my body that I was feeling. The intensity of my pain is greatly reduced and I’m doing things that I haven’t done in years. I feel like I have found myself again. I feel alive and I have my life back!”
-Patti L.