ABOUT JENNIFER SPAK,
FOUNDER, DOMP,RMT,CYI
(she/her)
Jennifer is a highly experienced Manual Osteopath (DOMP) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) specializing in fascial tissue dysfunctions for Pediatrics and Adults. She works in private care at her clinic Livewell Myofascial Release.
She believes in using a combined treatment approach to facilitate balanced healing. Treatment focuses include both short- and long-term goals, ensuring that patients receive the tools needed to reduce the re occurrence of an injury or facilitate proper development. She works along side her team of therapists that she regularly collaborates with to ensure that the highest skill and best practices are being applied to each client.
In her off time she enjoys spending her time with her husband and daughter in the outdoors where she is a long distance kayaker and cross country skier.
Jennifer has been practicing since 2001 and has reached Expert level in the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release curriculum. Jennifer believes in continual learning and has additionally trained in the following areas:
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Fascial Distortion Model (created by Stephan Typaldos D.O.)
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Women's Pelvic Health Myofascial Release (Lori Zeltwanger PT, Adv. Release Seminars)
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Women's Health (Pelvic Floor, Viscera & Breast health) (John F. Barnes MFR.com)
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Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger D.O.,& Anatomy of Trauma)
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Neuromuscular Integration and Structural Alignment (NISA)
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Visceral Manipulation, level 1-4. (Jean-Pierre Barral D.O.),
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Visceral Pediatrics (Jean-Pierre Barral. D.O)
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Listening Level 1- Visceral Manipulation (Jean-Pierre Barral D.O)
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Upledger D.O)
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Muscle Energy Technique (Greenman's D.O.)
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Certified Yin Yoga instructor. (CYI)
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Oral Function Assessment/treatment in Pediatrics (Diane Bahr SLP)
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Brain Highways- Primitive Reflex Assessment & Integration
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Explain Pain –Evidence based Pain science (NOI group)
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A Manual Approach to suck/swallow/breath mechanism in Infants (Miranda Clayton D.O)
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The Unsettled Baby- Osteopathic approach to Nervous and Musculoskeletal dysfunctions (Miranda Clayton D.O)
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (Barbara Greene OMT)
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Neural Manipulation (Barral D.O)
ASSISTING PARENTS WITH
Musculoskeletal & Pediatric Conditions
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Difficulties in breast feeding due to structural issues (mild to severe)
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Milestone delays/difficulties
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Tongue, Lip-tied or Buccal tied (TOTs)
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Oral Myofunctional Therapy
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Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction (TMD).
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Torticollis and Plagiocephaly (flattened head)
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Digestive issues (gas, constipation, colic),
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Acid Reflux (GERD, Silent)
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Hip Dysplasia
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Soft tissue injuries
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Birthing injuries (fractures, shoulder dystocia)
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Neurological conditions (Low/high tone, Cerebral Palsy. brachial plexus injuries)
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Unsettled baby
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Treatment Specialties
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Fascial Tissue dysfunctions
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Pre and post pregnancy care
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Pelvic pain, Pelvic torsions and imbalances
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External gynecological conditions
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Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
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Pubic symphysis dysfunction (PSD)
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Breast health
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Digestive and Visceral Dysfunctions
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Chronic/Complex Pain
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Connective tissue disorders (EDS etc)
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