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Beautiful Nature

EVERGREEN
Osteopathic Manipulation Center

Welcome

Providing personalized massage therapy and gentle soft-tissue bodywork to clients in the Denver, Colorado area, with a focus on relieving muscle tension, promoting relaxation, and supporting overall well-being.

Located in the beautiful heart of Evergreen, Colorado, our center is dedicated to supporting your comfort and well-being through personalized massage therapy and gentle soft-tissue bodywork.

We believe in approaching each individual as a whole, recognizing the connection between physical comfort, relaxation, and overall wellness.

Through thoughtful, individualized massage techniques focused on muscles and connective tissue, our goal is to help ease muscle tension, encourage relaxation, and support a greater sense of ease and well-being.

Meet Lisa Dauphinais
Practitioner:
Background, Philosophy and Education.

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SERVICES 

Our Approach to Personalized Bodywork

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Every session is tailored to your individual needs, comfort, and wellness goals.

Before beginning, Lisa takes time to discuss your preferences, areas of muscle tension, and relevant health history to create a personalized massage therapy experience.

Sessions may incorporate gentle massage and soft-tissue techniques designed to encourage relaxation, ease muscular tension, and support overall well-being.

Our approach emphasizes attentive care, comfort, and respect for each individual's needs.

Cranial Approach

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Soft Tissue

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Visceral 

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Biodynamics

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OroFascial Therapy

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Digestion

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                                                                                   Your First Appointment

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Your first appointment lasts approximately 75 minutes, allowing time for a personalized consultation and massage therapy session.

During your visit, we will:

  • Discuss your health history and wellness goals — Review relevant health information, areas of muscular tension, personal preferences, and any precautions that may affect your massage session.

  • Understand your individual needs — Discuss areas of discomfort, everyday activities, and your preferences for pressure and massage techniques.

  • Explore areas of muscular tension — With your consent, use gentle touch to identify areas of soft-tissue tightness and determine your comfort level.

  • Provide personalized massage therapy — Use gentle massage and soft-tissue techniques tailored to your needs, comfort, and relaxation goals.

Our goal is to create a welcoming, professional environment where you feel comfortable, listened to, and supported throughout your session.

All personal health information is handled with care and in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

Osteopathy
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   WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY

Understanding Osteopathy: Its Origins and International Differences in Education

Meet Andrew Taylor Still D.O.: Founder of Osteopathy, 1894, Kirksville, MO.

The Philosophy and History of Osteopathy

Osteopathy was founded in the United States in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, a physician and surgeon. His approach emphasized the relationship between the body's structure and function and the importance of considering the body as an interconnected whole.
Rooted in a detailed understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, traditional osteopathic manual practice emphasizes the use of skilled palpation and hands-on techniques to assess movement, tissue tension, and structural relationships.
This philosophy recognizes the interconnected nature of muscles, fascia, joints, and other anatomical structures, with an emphasis on mobility, balance, and overall well-being.
Osteopathic traditions have evolved differently around the world, reflecting distinct educational pathways, professional standards, and healthcare regulations.
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Canadian and European Osteopathic Traditions

In Canada and many European countries, osteopathic manual practitioners follow a professional educational pathway distinct from that of American osteopathic physicians.

Depending on the country, institution, and program:

  • Practitioners may graduate with a Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O., D.O.M.P., or equivalent).

  • Education may involve several years of specialized study, with some programs extending five to seven years.

  • Training commonly emphasizes anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, palpation, and manual techniques.

  • Traditional osteopathic education may include structural, visceral, cranial, and fascial approaches.

  • Nonphysician osteopathic practitioners do not qualify as medical doctors solely through this training and do not receive medical prescribing or surgical privileges from their osteopathic diploma.

Osteopathy in the United States

In the United States, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who complete medical school and postgraduate medical training.

American osteopathic physicians are qualified to diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, and practice medicine, including surgery when appropriately trained.

Although both traditions share historical foundations, American osteopathic medicine and international nonphysician osteopathic manual practice differ in their education, regulation, and legal scope.

Contact

Contact Info

Phone

323-794-4667

Email
Address

29029 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Suite 307

Evergreen, Colorado

USA, 80439

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