45: Understanding Osteopathic Medicine with Dr. Sibyl Knight

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne invite Dr. Sibyl Knight, a doctor of osteopathic medicine based in Monterey, California, to discuss the nature and benefits of osteopathic medicine. Dr. Knight explains the key differences between osteopathic medicine and traditional medicine, elaborating on the holistic approach osteopaths take toward treatment. She covers various topics including the role of osteopathic manipulations in alleviating pregnancy discomfort, aiding patients' postpartum recovery, and supporting breastfeeding. Dr. Knight also reveals the treatment techniques applicable for babies and their significance. 

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

00:17 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:07 Introducing Dr. Sybil Knight

01:35 Understanding Osteopathic Medicine

03:06 Differences between Osteopathy and Chiropractic

04:39 Experiences with Osteopathic Medicine

05:15 Benefits of Osteopathy for Pregnant Women

13:16 Osteopathy for Babies and Children

28:32 Osteopathy and Breastfeeding

34:25 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

35:39 Sponsorship and Additional Resources

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More about Dr. Knight:

Dr. Knight has had an interest in musculoskeletal medicine ever since she did a Yoga Teacher Training prior to medical school.

When she went to medical school she immediately fell in love with Osteopathic Manipulation as a way to treat the body with the hands. Throughout her training she has constantly been amazed at the power of this modality to treat everyone from the elderly to newborns. Dr. Knight found osteopathic manipulation particularly helpful during her pregnancy and throughout the growth of her children. Osteopathic Manipulation has really allowed her children to thrive and she hopes to someday have every newborn receive treatment shortly after they are born.

She has a special interest in Breastfeeding Medicine and helping infants and toddlers who have latch issues with breastfeeding.

Find an osteopathic doctor near you: americanacademyofosteopathy.com

Find Sibyl’s practice on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theosteopathicway/?hl=en

Find Sibyl’s website here: TheOsteopathicWay.com

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