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Deirdre Byrne

Osteopathy

Registered Physiotherapist

Registered Acupuncturist

 

About Deirdre

Deirdre graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Physiotherapy, from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. In 1998, Deirdre opened a private physiotherapy practice and in 2008, co-founded the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre. Deirdre regularly attends courses to keep abreast of current advances in osteopathy, physiotherapy and acupuncture.

Post-graduate studies are:

  • Certificant of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) - 1994

  • Registered acupuncturist (R Ac.) by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (CTCMA) - 2000

  • Certificant and instructor of Gunns IMS (CGIMS) - 1998

  • Successfully completed osteopathic studies and exams with the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO) in Toronto – 2002, thesis-writing

  • Studying injection therapies with the Society of Acupoint Injection Therapies (SAIT) – acu-point and intramuscular injections for myofascial pain. (2012-2017)

  • Studied Discover Physio series/Integrated Systems Model (ISM) with Diane Lee and LJ Lee 2012

  • Completed basic, advanced and masters levels in Perineural Injection Therapies (PIT) - a cutaneous nerve therapy - with Dr. John Lyftogt MD  2013-2017.

  • Studying Primitive Reflex Integration Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) - 2015 onwards

  • Ongoing study in the treatment of cranium, brain, cranial nerves, nervous system and gut - Upledger Institute, Barral Institute.

  • Ongoing study with the Chikly Institute -   brain curriculum, eyes, reflexes, joints.

  • Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) with Dr. Carolyn Mc Makin - 2023.

  • Unwinding the Acupuncture Meridians with Craniosacral Therapy - 2022 ongoing.

Deirdre’s practice is a blend of osteopathy, physiotherapy and needle-based techniques and she has extensive experience treating a wide variety of conditions. Treatments aim to realign, and connect to more optimal ways of moving with exercise prescription to correct muscle imbalances. Her practice spans all ages from newborns to older adults.

Her special interests are:

  • Chronic pain and misalignments

  • TMJ, jaw dysfunction

  • Chronic pelvic pain, dysfunction, incontinence, tailbone issues

  • Athletes, weekend warriors, and clients involved in the performing arts

Deirdre dabbles in a little bit of this and that on the seawall, lake or on the mountain being generally active with her family.   She is a big fan of pilates, and spends the year waiting for ski season to come around.

Winner of "Best Physiotherapist 2009" in Georgia Straight.

Deirdre is an active member of the Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) and ACTMA. She issues physiotherapy and acupuncture receipts.

Client Testimonials

Hip arthritis and chronic pain:

“My first visit to Deirdre Byrne was for sleeping difficulties due to arthritic pain in my hips. I was a candidate for a hip replacement at the age of 43, and was taking prescription pain medication to get through day to day activities. After 2 sessions with Deirdre using a combination of Gunns IMS, osteopathy and physical therapy techniques, I discontinued the pain medications. My sleeping improved and I resumed downhill skiing and regular workouts. I became a regular patient of Deirdre’s and delayed a hip replacement for 6 years. New technological advances allowed me to get a hip resurfacing procedure which preserves more bone and allows for a normal replacement when it ultimately wears out. Thanks to Deirdre, my quality of life improved and I delayed a major joint replacement until better options were invented, tested and proven.”

-Kyle H.

Pelvic floor pain, prolapse and incontinence:

“ I was referred to Deirdre Byrne at the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre because of pelvic floor pain, a grade 2 uterine prolapse and stress incontinence. Deirdre was very compassionate and knowledgeable and took time to explain things to me. I experienced significant pain relief after just one treatment. Over time I benefited greatly from the pelvic floor work and the exercises she prescribed. I have been experiencing pain in my hip and down my leg that I had not realized were related and that has improved as well. I am now able to stand more upright and no longer have a “crumpled, compressed, accordian” feeling in my torso. I continue to see Deirdre to address fibromyalgia symptoms and a whiplash injury and am so grateful for the progress I am making.”

-Ivy C.