Life in Motion Osteopathy

Fantastic experience: I love working with both Thomas and Marjorie. They’re incredibly experienced, professional, and great at what they do. I wish I could give them more than five stars.

Fantastic experience: Thomas Smith is truly an outstanding osteopath. I have visited him multiple times for two different medical concerns, and in each scenario, he provided careful, compassionate care that genuinely improved my health and well-being . Thomas takes the time to get to know you personally, understanding both your medical history and current situation. His genuine interest in your well-being sets him apart from others in his field . During every appointment, Thomas walks you through each step of your treatment, clearly explaining what he will do while always checking in on how you are feeling . If anything is uncomfortable, he immediately adjusts his approach, ensuring you receive personalized, effective care. This attention to detail builds has built trust and confidence, and I always leave his office feeling listened to, cared for, and supported . Because of his outstanding expertise and bedside manner, I’ve recommended Thomas to many friends; each one has seen him regularly and shares my deep appreciation for finding a practitioner who truly cares . Thank you, Thomas, for everything you do, your commitment to patients makes a real difference.

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough great things about Life In Motion, Thomas and MJ - I've been a patient for over a year now and have seen huge improvements in my health and vitality since I started treatment with Life in Motion. Finally, I am not in constant pain and am able to exercise again thanks to their help. They are both incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, professional and caring. I am so grateful to have found them.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had chronic back pain for years and tried just about everything. Thomas Smith DOMP, BSc. Kin. was the first to really take a holistic look at my body and approach things differently. It doesn’t always feel like he’s “doing much” in the moment, but the results have been clear. My lower back pain has eased, my gait has improved, and he uncovered an underlying issue that’s now being addressed with other medical professionals. After feeling stuck for so long, I’m finally seeing real progress. Grateful to have found him.

Fantastic experience: You don’t meet people like Thomas very often. I am so grateful to have come across him and have been seeing him regularly for the past couple years for different things - from physical injuries to nervous system disregulation, and a wide array of things in between. I am always in awe as to how deeply he is able to read what is happening internally, and the subtle but amazingly powerful care that he is able to tune the body with. A deeply gifted osteopath, I highly recommend him to everyone and trust him completely for all things related to health and well being, whether it be physical, energetic or emotional.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is an incredible practitioner. She brings a wealth of knowledge beyond her practice of osteopathy to treat individuals and their specific needs. I’ve been seeing her for years and could not recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Thomas Smith is one of the great gifts of Canada, sincerely. He is a cut above all other practitioners. He is so humble and so stunningly effective. I don't want to write a positive review because I don't want to compete with other people for appointments! But if there were a sixth star, I would give him that.

Fantastic experience: Both Majorie, physio and Thomas osteo are great. I see both of them for my neck and lower back and they are both really good and their techniques are gentle soft but yet effective. I never knew gentle manipulations can help my whiplash and curved lumbar so much.

Fantastic experience: Thanks Thomas for the help with my headache. You are always so thorough. I sneezed today and it didn't hurt and I went for a jog and didn't get a migraine. :-)

Fantastic experience: Could not rate Marjorie more highly if I tried. I've been going about a year to her and I've seen such improvements through her gentle manipulations. I trust no one near my neck and body but her. She's also a ridiculously lovely person. Thanks for everything!

Fantastic experience: I risk raving about Marjorie, as it can already be tough to get an appointment with her at times, ha! She helped immensely when I hurt my back, and profoundly moved me when she analyzed everything, right down to my feet and emphasized how "every toe counts." I'm deeply impressed by Marjorie's care, attention to detail, knowledge, and effectiveness. Her training as both an osteopath and a physio makes her incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and wise. She recommended a balance disk for my chair and an online movement program that have both been game changers. I'm just so grateful that a friend recommended her to me that I had to do the same for you.

Fantastic experience: Thomas is an incredible osteopath and a talented professional. Honestly, just a really great guy that can help with any kind of dysfunction you may be struggling with or as preventive maintenance from future problems. 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Thomas! He is so knowledgable and great at explaining things, has a calm energy and is extremely welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is very good and skillful at her profession. She provides great care for her clients and is very compassionate. She has helped me a great deal.

Fantastic experience: My family and I have been going to see Marjorie for a few years now, and we cannot say enough positive things about our experiences. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warmth and professionalism, which immediately puts you at ease. Marjorie is a true expert in their field. She took the time to listen attentively to our concerns and thoroughly assessed our conditions. Her extensive knowledge and experience in osteopathy are evident during each session. We wholeheartedly recommend Marjorie to anyone seeking osteopathic care. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to improve your overall health, you'll find the highest level of care and professionalism here. We are grateful for the positive impact that these treatments have had on our lives and hope.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is one of the best therapist that I have come across. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She never rushes her clients and takes the time to listen to her clients and pays attention to each detail. She shares her knowledge and resources with her clients to help them. I am very thankful to my sister who recommended Marjorie to me.

Fantastic experience: I feel very grateful to have found an Osteopath like Thomas. Someone who works from a place of intuition and deep listening, in order to find ways to best help his clients. I have no doubt of his genuine interest in the healing process, which makes him truly kind and compassionate. In combination with his knowledge I have been able to continue to recover from past injuries, I look forward to continuing my journey of healing under his care.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Thomas for treatments for almost one year. I am a woman in the midst of perimenopause and initially sought out Thomas to help with physical pains, largely in my feet. What I found was that my whole nervous system was very relaxed at the end of our sessions. Thomas is very gentle, intuitive and professional. He is curious about the workings of each person and is very compassionate and knowledgeable. He validates the normalcy of what is going on in the body which sets my mind at ease. I have learned a lot about my own body and it's ability to heal itself. Thomas has helped me with pain, digestion, hormones and mobility. I highly recommend Thomas to help with anything that is going on for your body, inside or out.

Fantastic experience: Thomas is the real deal. I first went to see him when I was really struggling with lower back pain. I've always been hesitant to go to a Chiropractor because I'm very sensitive to sudden adjustments. I loved his gentle and intuitive approach. After one session, I had immediate relief and now I see him regularly to help keep my body in alignment and prevent future issues. He's incredibly kind and professional and I always feel great when I walk out of his office. Would highly recommend him!!

Fantastic experience: Thomas is a kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable osteopathic practitioner. In each session I feel welcomed and heard as he always takes the time to listen to my concerns. Through a gentle and effective approach, Thomas has unraveled the root cause of different acute and chronic conditions which has left me feeling immense relief. After each session I have noticed significant and long-term improvements to both my physical health and overall well-being. After several positive experiences with Thomas, I have highly recommended him to many friends seeking treatment for unresolved conditions and pains.

Fantastic experience: I’m so glad I found Thomas! He’s made such a difference for me in just a couple of appointments. It feels like he just magically knows how to help, very cool.

Fantastic experience: I'm grateful for the care and attention that Thomas gives to aches and pains, and he's always willing to fit you in when the pains are worse than usual! I have recommended him to others, and will continue to do so.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to see Thomas for about a year now and am very happy with the progress he has made in decreasing my headaches. He is always so kind and empathic, and always makes sure you are comfortable throughout the appointment.

Fantastic experience: Thomas is very attentive in his intake process to help best treat you. I am amazed at my results post-injury and will continue to see him for sessions to maintain and better understand my body. Thank you for holding a safe space for me Thomas.

Fantastic experience: My mind & body feels 100% better after a treatment with Thomas

Fantastic experience: Thomas Smith has been my therapist for years. I am quite picky when it comes to who I trust for this kind of work. He’s knowledgable and attuned with the highest level of therapeutic care. He is dedicated to finding all possible solutions to what ails you employing his strong intellectual and sensorial skills. I highly recommend his work. Don’t wait or wonder whether to book with him as everyone I have recommended to him has been thrilled by their results.

Fantastic experience: Thomas came highly recommended by a professional in a related field and I’m so grateful to have found him. After 6+ years of TMJ/hip pain, this is the most effective treatment I’ve had (and I’ve done lots of physio, chiro, RMT and needling - none of which I need anymore). I didn’t think I could be this relaxed, balanced and pain free again… I feel like my body is “upgraded” after each appointment! Thomas has a unique talent for assessing where primary issues lie in the body. Our first treatment he worked on my pallet and I felt tension release that had bothered me all day every day for years. I can’t believe it’s just gone (and holding 3 months later). Family members have even remarked I look different, w/ jaw, eyes and face more at ease and symmetrical (now that my muscles can finally relax!). I can’t say enough good things and highly recommend booking with Thomas!

Fantastic experience: Thomas is an incredible practitioner! I receive regularly massage and acupuncture but I find osteopathy not only the most enjoyable but the most beneficial! Thomas is very patient, thorough, knowledgeable and easy to talk to you! I look forward to each treatment with him. I was getting numbness in my hand due to work and osteopathy is the only therapy that helped! i highly recommend Thomas :)

Fantastic experience: Thomas is amazing! Its not typical to see someome with his skill still accepting new patients. Ive been seeing him for a few years now for everything from musculoskeletal dysfunction to intestinal issues and everything in between. Thomas is caring and empathetic and ensures your issues are thoroughly addressed. Each session i leave feeling better than i thought i could. Ive also referred many family and friends and they've all had the same experience. I feel very fortunate to have found him.

Fantastic experience: I am new to osteopathy and Thomas Smith was recommended by my hairdresser and then all the staff chimed in to agree with the benefits of osteopathy by Smith. I have old injuries that cause chronic pain in my feet and hips along with sleep issues. I have a hectic life style and headspace and he has been able to successfully get me into a homeostasis mode before I leave his office, and that alone I am happy with, but he is able to accomplish so much more. Smith works holistically and attempts to rectify all the challenges I struggle with. His knowledge of various techniques seems endless and he was even able to remind me of a few childhood injuries that I had forgotten. He takes the time to explain as he works as well as answer all of my inquiries. I didn’t realize how much pain I was living with and attempting to ignore and my sleep has improved greatly. I highly recommend this very intuitive practitioner.

Fantastic experience: Fixed me up great!

Fantastic experience: I was excited to have found Marjorie's professional physiotherapy services a number of years ago in Calgary for a knee injury that I have left go too long. She was in the neighbourhood so that was an extra bonus. I found her to be most caring and expert in her knowledge and approach to my injury. Working with her was encouraging for my recovery. I appreciated how she provided the visual printed exercises for me to do and the care she took in each of my sessions. Given I had left my injury go a bit long, she was able to effectively in a timely manner help with it such that its never been a problem since. I would highly recommend Marjorie for her thorough knowledge in working with one's well-being and physical healing. I will miss her here in Calgary and at the same time I am so excited to recommend her professional expertise and practice to others in her new home of Vancouver.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is incredibly thorough in her initial assessment, explaining things in a manner that I would understand. It helped me understand what is really going on in my body. After the assessment she also treated what she found out, along with providing me some simple exercises to help promote healing of my injuries. One of the best treatments I've recieved from any physiotherapist or osteopath or even RMT. Highly recommend her and her clinic!

Fantastic experience: I went to see Marjorie as I was experiencing pain in my hips and lower back. She took the time to listen and came up with a treatment plan for me that really worked. I continue to use the plan today and have remained pain free. Thank you Marjorie!

Fantastic experience: Really great osteopathic practioner. I would highly recommend Tom! He did a thorough job assessing my shoulder injury and helped with my hip issues and dizziness. Felt way more balanced and centered afterward.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie’s understanding of her craft is second to none! I had knee surgery that became infected; Marjorie worked with me to help gain back mobility in my knee, throughout the treatment she rapidly diagnosed the issues and treated them accordingly. Her work is simply fantastic!

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend! I had a nagging knee issue for several months and decided I should actually DO something about it. I saw Marjorie who treated not just my knee, but my whole body since everything is connected. Relief was had immediately after my first appointment. I went a few more times for maintenance. Great experience!

Fantastic experience: I had the good fortune of working with Majorie after a car accident that was complicated by the fact that I was pregnant at the time. There are not enough good things to say at Majorie's healing skills - I can say that two years after the accident I am experiencing almost no linger effects. She is a scientific physiotherapist with outstanding understanding of anatomy and physical functioning and she pairs that with training in osteopathy for a combination of skills that is truly exceptional. I recommend working with her without any hesitations!

Fantastic experience: After 2 years of non-stop pain on my wrist, and multiple visits to chiro, massage therapy and physio, I almost gave up on the chances of my wrist going back to normal. A friend of mine recommended me to go see Marjorie and I decided to reach out and set an appointment, because why not?. Best decision ever. In only a couple appointments with Marjorie I was able to get rid of the bother and pain on my wrist, her knowledge of the human body, osteopathy and great sense of humor had me coming back for more, even with the slightest of pains. She was able to target the root of the problem rather that treating the exact spot where I felt the pain. I’ve seen many professionals for many injuries through my fitness journey, and Marjorie is by far the only one that has brought me the results I needed. I’ve never felt better and stronger! I wish I could give 6 starts but unfortunately it doesn’t let me! 6/5!

Fantastic experience: There are honestly not strong enough words to say how highly I recommend Marjorie! If I could give 10 stars I would. I was in a car accident and after 2 years of struggling to find relief through other ineffective methods I found Marjorie - the healing and relief started immediately. I often say she is MAGIC - because her work is so gentle but so HEALING. However, it's not magic, it's knowledge, excellence in practice, caring, and dedication that she brings to her work and every person she serves. She explains what is happening, how everything is connected, and what you can do for yourself to heal and get stronger. Her treatment is calm, effective and empowering. GO SEE HER - you will be so glad you did.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is truly incredible. I've never been to a health professional as amazing as her. She makes you feel relaxed and comfortable and truly cares so much about her patients. She is very keen to understand the true issues and not just address the symptoms. She is incredibly helpful and provides great insights and understanding to her patients. She is truly focused on your health and wellness. Marjorie’s combination of Physiotherapy and Osteopathy give her a variety of techniques and skills to diagnose and treat any issue. I leave her office feeling better every time and focused on actions I can take to improve. It's been two months and I can't find anyone that can replace her in Calgary!

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is the best physiotherapist I have ever gone to. She took the time to get to the real problem using her very diverse skill set and training. She is successfully blending osteopathic practice and physiotherapy to identify root cause. She is a fun and light person which makes treatment fun to go to. It was super easy to book an appointment through her website and the direct billing makes claiming on benefit super convenient!!

Fantastic experience: I injured my hip and lower back from martial arts training. Had been dealing with searing pain on and off. My physiotherapist doesn't work weekends and I thought I would give Applied Health a try last week. Marjorie, the owner of the clinic, was very welcoming and attentive. Asked detailed questions regarding my health history and got right to work. She was very thorough in her assessment and appreciated her explanation of her findings. To my surprise, no needles or machines were used during my session! I also appreciated her answering the many questions I had during the treatment since she treats differently from the physios I see. At the end of the session, she had fixed my back and gave me homework to keep hip in good shape. Happy to report that I haven't felt my back pain since. Thanks so much, Marjorie!

Fantastic experience: Marjorie has treated me for lower back pain, she uses her physiotherapy experience and osteopathy training to give me the best treatment specific to my needs. She is easily located in Kitsalano, Vancouver and her energy and clinic space is calm and welcoming. She also direct bills to insurance which is a huge bonus!

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is the best of the best. I spent years rehabbing various injuries, bouncing around from practitioner to practitioner and never fully getting to the root cause of pain. I found Marjorie after my fiancé went for treatment with her and was reluctant to try yet another practitioner, quite frankly I had given up on my body ever feeling good again. THANKFULLY I was not stubborn and went. Marjorie truly cares about her patients and wants to help them get to a pain free life. I am very grateful to have been treated by her as I am now finally on a sustainable path of recovery. I honestly cannot say enough how awesome Marjorie is! Go see her right now!

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is fantastic. I first saw her generally as a physiotherapist to help with acute back pain and hip-mobility issues, and learned quickly that her osteopathic approach added a unique element to treatment that I could not receive elsewhere. Marjorie is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and extremely well-studied in her practice. Not only did she provide in-session manual therapy that resulted in immediate pain relief, but she tailored rehabilitation programs to my issues and lifestyle that have produced on-going and long-term results.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie fixed an 11 year neck injury, released my diaphram, put my spine back in place in 3 spots, released the dural tension in my face and adjusted my shoulders in a non invasive way all in one visit. She sent me home with easy passive exercises to make me strong again! She is so smart, gentle and approachable, let her fix you!

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is a miracle worker. She worked with me on my MVA claim for a year. She was able to identify what the underlying cause of my injuries were. She not only get parts of my body moving that hadn't moved in years but relieved tension that I didn't even know I had but was contributing to my pain. Because of Marjorie's work, I have less anxiety, less body pain and my horse back riding has greatly improved. I had accepted that I would always hurt. Marjorie has shown me that I don't have to be in pain.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie was my introduction to osteopathic medicine. I ended up dropping chiro and other modalities in place of her services. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this type of therapy and I had excellent results in treating back pain and other areas of dysfunction. I highly recommend anyone experiencing any form of musculoskeletal issues to get in touch with her. Let her work her magic to feel better in the most gentle way possible.

Fantastic experience: Marjorie is the best!! Knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about her work and healing her patients. She was able to diagnose my injury exactly, which was later confirmed by doctors with an MRI.

Fantastic experience: I recommend Marjorie to everyone! I suffered a shoulder injury at the end of 2017, and after hopping between a couple of practitioners, Marjorie was able to help me get pain-free. She looks at health holistically, and understands that pain in one place can be rooted elsewhere in the body. She is truly focused on making sure her patients are healthy, and doesn't rest on quick-fixes but helps encourage healthy movement patterns and habits.

Fantastic experience: 8 years ago I injured my back at work. I spent 7 years going through treatments with other therapists with no result. I was referred to Marjorie mid 2018. After the first treatment I noticed huge results. I proceeded to go until she left for Vancouver. In that time frame Marjorie changes my life, you have no idea how awesome it feels to get out of bed in the morning pain free. Doing the simple tasks like putting on shoes used to prevent me from even leaving the house, now I can do all of these pain free. She got me back to the gym and back on the path to getting in shape. I owe my new healthy lifestyle to Marjorie’s approach to treatment. She did what sports doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapist couldn’t do. Pain free period. I highly recommend Marjorie to anyone.