Thoughtful practitioners. Individual approaches. Shared space.
Meet Ally
Ally Fanning (BScKin, RMT, OMP) is a Manual Osteopathic practitioner whose approach to care blends movement science and hands-on therapy to support mobility, balance and the body’s natural ability to heal.
She has particular interests in scar mobilization, visceral manipulation, and cranial-sacral therapy. Ally enjoys helping people better understand and reconnect with their bodies.
Outside the clinic, Ally enjoys coaching, staying active outdoors, and spending time at the cottage with her family, her animals, and her many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Contact: agfosteopathy@gmail.com
Meet Brandon
Brandon Roach (BScKin, OMP) is a Manual Osteopathic practitioner dedicated to helping people move better and feel their best. His approach combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with a holistic view of health, recognizing the interconnected nature of the body to support mobility, recovery and long-term wellbeing.
His particular interests include visceral manipulation - particularly in the treatment of digestive conditions - as well as, cranial-sacral therapy and the treatment of sports-related injuries.
Outside of the clinic, Brandon enjoys staying active, exploring the outdoors with his partner and their dog Jasper, and spending time with friends and family.
Contact: brandonroachosteopathy@gmail.com
Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths (Manual Practice) Members’ Statement:
We are members in good standing of the the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths (NSAO).
As a member of the NSAO, we are not an Osteopathic Physician, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, formerly Doctor of Osteopathy), nor do we practice Osteopathic Medicine.
In Nova Scotia, Osteopathic Manual Practice is not regulated by the government, however, the NSAO is actively seeking government regulation to protect the public and our profession.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners are not members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
Osteopathic Services
Initial Assessment
Your first visit is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand your health history, current concerns and overall body function.
This session includes a detailed conversation followed by a full-body osteopathic evaluation and hands-on treatment. Care is tailored to your individual needs, with a focus on identifying underlying patterns contributing to pain, tension or dysfunction.
If you are new to osteopathic care, it is often recommended to book 1-2 follow-up treatments within the first few weeks to help establish momentum and support lasting change.
Follow-Up Treatment
Follow-up treatments are designed to build on your initial assessment and continue supporting your body’s progress.
These sessions focus on reassessing changes, addressing ongoing concerns and refining treatment based on how your body has responded. Osteopathic care is dynamic, and each visit is adapted to meet you where you are at that time,
Regular treatments can help improve mobility, reduce pain, and support long-term function and resilience.
Pediatric Treatment
Pediatric osteopathic care offers a gentle, hands-on approach to support your child’s comfort, movement, and overall well-being.
Treatment is tailored to each child using light, non-invasive techniques that respect their developing body. Sessions are calm, supportive, and adapted to your child’s needs and temperament.
Care may be helpful for a variety of concerns including tension patterns, feeding or digestive challenges, sleep difficulties, and general growth and development.
PLEASE NOTE: Direct billing is not available.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach to health care that focuses on supporting the body’s natural ability to adapt, recover and function well. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, osteopathic care considers how the body’s structure and health systems work together to influence overall health.
Through careful assessment and precise manual techniques, practitioners work to improve mobility within tissues and joints, support circulation, and restore balance within the body.
Osteopathic care is individualized and aims to address the underlying contributors to discomfort or restriction while supporting long-term health and resilience.
What can osteopathy help with?
back and neck pain
headaches and jaw tension
postural strain
sports injuries
scar tissue restrictions
digestive discomfort
pregnancy-related discomfort
pediatric concerns
AND MUCH MORE
