Physiotherapy

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Who is Marzana C. Bates?

Marzana is a registered physiotherapist, advanced myofascial release (MFR) and craniosacral therapy (CST) practitioner and who has been providing exceptional holistic, hands-on treatment in Thunder Bay for over 34 years. Women’s pelvic and breast care treatment rounds out her practice so she is able to offer treatment for the whole body. Her wisdom, years of clinical experience, passion for healing and commitment to supporting each client through their healing process makes her approach to physical care empowering and enlightening.

What type of conditions does she treat?

Marzana is passionate about working with clients who are eager to inquire, learn and engage with the challenges their body and life may be presenting. If you are tired of the repetitive pattern of daily headaches, jaw pain, a back that “goes out” every few months, midback, shoulder or arm pain by noon each day after working on the computer, low back, pelvic or leg pain, and if you are looking to do more than just “put out the fire” of another flare up, if you know where every bathroom is in town and you can’t go for a walk without needing to squat in the bush, working with Marzana will provide you with the opportunity to recognize areas of weakness and release old holding patterns and chronic tensions that are no longer helpful. If you are experience concussion-like symptoms including brain fog, memory problems, word finding difficulties, sensitivity to light, and fatigue, craniosacral therapy has proven to be an effective treatment in addressing the root of the problem, thus reducing the severity of symptoms and improving function.

If you are ready to make a commitment to yourself to:

1. increase your awareness,
2. do the prescribed exercises and
3. be supported through hands-on treatment

then, treatment by Marzana at the Charis Centre may be a good fit for you.

What is Marzana’s approach to treatment?

As an advanced MFR and CST practitioner, Marzana takes a whole-body approach to assessment and treatment. Training in the John F Barnes Myofascial Release approach and Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute has shaped her career. Both of these paradigms have at their foundation an understanding that the body is a system of incredible intelligence and we have access to levels of healing and health that may not be in our conscious awareness. Treatment is a joint endeavor, with both therapist and client being involved in the process of freeing up restrictions in the connective tissue system of the body. For optimal results and lasting changes to be affected, it is vital for the client to engage in their treatment sessions and healing process to the best of their ability. Everyday issues such as headaches, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome, pelvic pain and loss of mobility often share a common denominator – unrecognized myofascial restrictions which do not show up on investigations such as x-rays, MRI, and CT scans. Injuries, poor posture, pelvic imbalances and/or emotional trauma can produce restrictions and symptoms that are far reaching and sometimes seemingly unconnected. Marzana is known for conducting very thorough assessments, looking at lines of tension throughout the body and the possible relationship between various areas of imbalance. Following the assessment, clinical findings are clearly communicated, goals are set and a treatment plan is established. Treatments sessions, which are either 60 or 30 minutes, allows time to address each area of concern.

What types of treatment does she offer?

Treatment typically consists of blending any number of the following techniques: Craniosacral therapy, Myofascial Release, Unwinding and Rebounding, myo/gyno-fascial release, posture corrections, acupuncture, joint mobilizations, education regarding breathing and holding patterns, techniques to increase awareness of what your body needs and education regarding self-management and elimination of symptoms. Craniosacral therapy and myofascial release incorporate a mind/body/spirit philosophy, aware that your life story exists in all the cells of the body. Deepening your understanding of what your body is “asking for”, allows you to address those needs, thus decreasing pain, increasing function and promoting a more balanced harmonious life. As a Women’s Health Physiotherapist, treatment for pelvic issues such as pain, urgency and incontinence are addressed with gentleness and an approach to education which leaves women hopeful and empowered. Fibrocystic breast changes are addressed with education about breast tissue release.

You can count on Marzana to...

Provide you her undivided attention during your treatment session, communicate clearly about your physical status and proposed treatment and support your efforts in becoming independent in resolving/managing your symptoms as quickly as possible.

Contact Marzana

For further information or to book an appointment Call (807) 622 4774

Mission statement of
Marzana C. Bates:

To facilitate balance, healing and wholeness
through the practice of Physical Therapy.