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About Karie

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Therapist

Karie Johnston

Karie graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO- Toronto) in 1997. Before running her own clinic, Karie was a critical care nurse for 15 years in burn units in Edmonton, AB. and Toronto, ON. Karie started her Craniosacral Therapy training with the Upledger Institute in 1990 before enrolling in CCO in 1993. Karie provides treatment for all age groups, from newborns to elderly seniors.

The gentle nature of Cranioscaral Therapy addresses numerous conditions, from infant colic to migraines to stress- related muscle tension for self-care.

Experience

  • University of Alberta Hospital, Burns and Plastic Surgery

  • Wellesley Hospital Burn Unit, Toronto

  • Osteopathy Clinic, Toronto

  • Riverside Massage Therapy and Wellness Clinic, Fergus

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Philosophy

Karie's focus is on balancing the autonomic nervous system utilizing the principles of cranial osteopathy which corrects abnormal tensions found in the structures of the cranium, sacrum, and spine.

Treatments are gentle and relaxing and her clients appreciate her passion for teaching them how their body works and what they can do to help themselves through home-based care.

While there are many conditions that may benefit from Craniosacral Therapy, some of the more frequent issues Karie treats include migraine headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, temporomandibular dysfunction, neck and shoulder pain. Karie has a particular interest in post-concussive syndromes and can develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address the symptoms of her clients for the best self-care.

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Credentials

  • Craniosacral Therapy 1 & 2 (CST) - Upledger Institute

  • Somatoemotional Release - Upledger Institute

  • Pediatric CST - Upledger Institute

  • Myofascial Release - Upledger Institute

  • Neuromuscular Integration and Structural Alignment (NISA)

  • Breathing Pattern Disorders

  • Hypnosis for Pain Management

  • Critical Care Certification, Burns and Plastic Surgery