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Aura Osteopathy Kelowna, BC
Manual Osteopathic Practitioner
Love for Mobility and Mountains

27/10/2026

Tight hips AND a stiff back? Save this one 👀

This supported spinal twist combines an outer hip/glute stretch with rotation through your back and an opening through your chest.

Here’s the setup
▪️ Lie on your side with your top hip and knee bent, resting your knee on a yoga block.
▪️ Keep your bottom leg straight, supported on a foam roller.
▪️ Slowly rotate your chest toward the ceiling, opening your arms while keeping your top knee supported.

The block supports your bent leg as you rotate, while the roller gives your bottom leg somewhere to rest while giving your outer hip a stretch.

Take a few slow breaths, return to your side, then repeat on the other side. Stay within a comfortable range, no forcing your back or shoulders flat, and no pushing through pain.

Move slowly. Breathe. Give yourself room to move. 🤍

Save this one for your next mobility session. If you’re not comfortable with the foam roller addition, don’t use it 😊

, I’ve opened up my schedule at a clinic here now too, and I’m taking new patients!I’m Ciera! 👋 a Manual Osteopathic Pr...
20/10/2026

, I’ve opened up my schedule at a clinic here now too, and I’m taking new patients!

I’m Ciera! 👋 a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner. We help people with aches and pains, injuries, migraines, muscle tension and joint stiffness, full body maintenance, people managing conditions, and more!

My appointments include an assessment, hands on treatment, homework, and more 😊

New to osteopathy? Questions are welcome. Send us and email or give us a call

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It has been a minute! Or 2 months lol! I’d love to apologize for the lack of posts but I have been busy! I GOT ENGAGED, ...
15/10/2026

It has been a minute! Or 2 months lol! I’d love to apologize for the lack of posts but I have been busy! I GOT ENGAGED, been on a few multi-day hikes, flown to Alberta to visit family, both our dogs have had surgery, I’m now practicing out of a couple different clinics, flew to the island for a few days of spa time with my fam. It’s been a ride! Life is goooood, and the posts are gonna pick up again 😊

26/06/2026

Hips, hammies, glutes, low back, abs - hits them all.

16/06/2026

By elevating one foot, you create an uneven base of support that forces your hips and glutes to work harder to maintain control and stability.

This variation can help:
✔️ Increase glute activation
✔️ Challenge pelvic stability
✔️ Improve left-to-right control
✔️ Build hip strength without adding weight
✔️ Expose side-to-side differences

Focus on:
• Driving through both heels
• Keeping your pelvis level
• Squeezing your glutes at the top
• Avoiding excessive arching through your low back

If one side feels noticeably harder than the other, you’ve probably found a weakness worth working on.
Make sure you switch sides! Bringing your feet closer to your body is going to give you more glute activation. And as always- make your you consult with a medical professional prior to rehab type exercises! They’re never a one size fits all!

Before I was a Manual Osteopath, I was a mountain climber 🩵 I tagged the top of MANY big and small mountains. In 2018 I ...
29/05/2026

Before I was a Manual Osteopath, I was a mountain climber 🩵 I tagged the top of MANY big and small mountains. In 2018 I attempted the summit of Everest, and after 52 days I turned around only hours from the summit. No regrets, I developed an infection that was spreading rapidly - in the “death zone” you can’t heal. Long story short I got myself down to camp 2 after talking myself out of falling asleep more times than I could count- assuming I’d never wake if I did. Once at camp two I was heli rescued. It took a few days but eventually I made it to a hospital in Kathmandu where I spent a week recovering. The first night admitted was brutal. I was fevered, blood pressure dropped significantly, and blood clotting. I had lost 100 percent vision in my left eye. And I’m lucky enough to have gained 70% of it back. I was told to prepare myself with the chance that no vision at all may return. My team at that hospital was incredible.

Many of you probably don’t know that about me 🤷‍♀️ it’s one of my favourite chapters- besides you know, the ending, lol. I hope to go back and finish one day 🏔️ ❤️

07/05/2026

This is a more advanced progression for deep core and pelvic control.

The second both legs move together, most people:
• arch through their low back
• lose pelvic control
• brace incorrectly
• compensate through the hip flexors

The goal isn’t how low your legs go.
It’s keeping the core engaged and the pelvis controlled the entire time.

Think:
• slow movement
• controlled breathing
• no rushing
• quality over range

If you feel your low back taking over, regress the movement and rebuild control first.

And as always, get professional help prior to stating any new rehab or exercise for an injury/ailment

06/05/2026

A lot of people think they have a “lower belly problem” when really they struggle with deep core control and pressure management.

Exercises like this challenge:
• deep core activation
• pelvic stability
• coordination between the core and hips
• spinal control while the limbs move independently

The goal isn’t to flatten your stomach by sucking in.
It’s to improve how your core functions.

Slow, controlled movement > rushing through reps

And trust me… these burn way more than they look like they should 😅

With everything injury and rehab related, make sure you get checked out by a professional before trying anything new!

13/04/2026

1.5 months ago I fractured my tibial plateau, tore my meniscus, sprained my ACL, and had multiple bone contusions. I wiped out in a trail race. A step I’ve done THOUSANDS of times in my life.

These are some of the movements I started within days of injury, not to push through pain, but to protect my knee, maintain muscle activation, and restore key movement early. I want to do everything possible to avoid surgery now and in the future. Ontop of the rehab I’ve been doing on my own every day, I’ve also had the best team at . Physio, chiro, laser, compression therapy- you name it, I’m doing it. Every.single.day.

Here’s why each exercise shown mattered for me:

• Heel-elevated extension holds
My heel was supported on a block to let the knee relax into full extension. Regaining extension early is critical, this helps prevent stiffness and loss of range without forcing it aggressively.

• Heel raises
Reinforcing quad control and hip flexor strength while keeping the knee stable. This helps build support without unnecessary joint stress.

• Heel drags
Controlled knee flexion. Slow, intentional movement to restore range without irritating the joint.

• Supported bicycle movements
Light, controlled motion to encourage circulation and coordination without heavy load. This helps reintroduce movement in a very low-risk way. My injured side hip flexors are cranked- I’m working on proper movement with them.

• Quad hip extension
Maintaining glute strength and posterior chain support while minimizing load through the knee.

• Quad squeezes
Simple but essential. Reconnecting to the quad early makes everything else progress smoother. Quad strength basically shuts off after an acute injury.

None of this is random, it is based on my specific injury, symptoms, and how my knee responded day to day.

Important:
This is NOT a rehab plan for you. Knee injuries vary significantly, and doing the wrong thing too early can set you back. If you’re dealing with something similar, get assessed and follow a plan tailored to you.

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