02/05/2026
āØ 1 year in Business āØ
Iād like to take a moment to reintroduce myself!
Hi there, my name is Lorena and Iām an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP) here in WindsorāEssex.
Itās officially been 1 year since I opened my doors & started my practice. This past year has grounded me and taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I feel incredibly grateful for both the personal and professional growth that has come with stepping into this work.
As I reflect on my first year in practice, here are a few lessons I have learned:
šLess is more.
Thereās a common challenge practitioners can face in the clinical space: giving the patient what they want versus what they truly need. More treatment in a session isnāt always better. Overtreating can dysregulate the nervous system and create additional challenges. Approaching care with the mindset that less is more allows the body to better receive and integrate change. A little at a time truly goes a long way.ļæ½
šMy worth is not measured by outcomes.
Early on, I struggled when patients didnāt progress the way I hoped they would. It took a toll on my internal dialogue & self-image, I felt like I wasnāt doing good enough. Iāve since learned to separate my value as a humanāand as a practitionerāfrom results. Every body heals differently, on its own timeline, and that process is not a reflection of my worth nor should it be.
šNo two people are ever the same.
Even when symptoms look identical, the story behind them never is. Two people can come in with chronic headaches, yet their root causes can be entirely differentāshaped by structure, life history, stress, mindset, and so much more. Treatment must always reflect the individual, not just the symptom.
Iām endlessly grateful for every person who has trusted me with their care, and for the lessons this work continues to teach me. Hereās to continued learning, growth, and honoring the bodyās innate wisdom.
š¦“ Cheers to another year of osteopathy!
