What is Osteopathy?
The American Osteopathic Association holds the following tenets:
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The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit.
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The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance.
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Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
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Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
Starting the first week of osteopathic medical school, osteopathic physicians learn how to diagnose and treat people with our hands. This happens in parallel to the usual medical school courses of anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, etc. Our board-certified physicians are licensed by the Oregon Medical Board. We bring the whole -person approach to everyone we see. We can order further testing or referrals as necessary.
What can a patient expect?
At your initial visit, your physician will discuss your symptoms, as well as your pertinent medical and surgical history. We will perform a structural exam and begin treating right away. Some people feel an immediate improvement, although many notice an improvement later in the day or the next day as the body integrates the changes we’ve made. For an acute issue, you may see significant improvement after one visit. For more chronic conditions, we will work on a longer-term treatment plan, often including home exercises.
We encourage patients to wear comfortable clothes suitable for hands-on manipulation and movement.
OUR DOCTORS
Brian Moreaux, DO
Dr. Brian Moreaux earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in 2015. He completed medical residency in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment at the Wright Center/Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center in Portland, Oregon. In 2018, he joined Osteopathic Consultants.
Dr Moreaux uses Osteopathic techniques that range from subtle cranial Osteopathy through myofascial release, balanced ligamentous tension, counter-strain, muscle energy, to High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) thrust technique, Dr. Moreaux has additional training in sports medicine and Integrative medicine.
He is board-certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the American Association of Osteopathy (AAO) and Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO).
Dan Sengenberger, DO
Dr. Dan was introduced to osteopathy while a pre-med student in Portland. He graduated from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. After serving 8 years on active duty as a Naval Officer (including deployment to Afghanistan) , he joined La Clinica in Medford as a family physician. He provided osteopathic treatments to patients from all walks of life. After 9 years, he knew it was time to expand into full-time osteopathic medicine, joining the practice in 2022.
His motto is, "I'll see anyone for anything." He is particularly interested in cranial osteopathy, following the philosophies of Drs. Rollin Becker and James Jealous. For certain cases, he can also offer trigger point injections ("dry needling") or steroid joint injections.
Mick Juarez, DO
Dr. Juarez is completing his residency training at Michigan State University and will be joining our practice summer 2024.
OUR STAFF
Momo
Momo (pronounced "mo-mo") is our scheduler and handles patient check ins/phone calls, as well as processing claims in our front office.
Momo joined the practice fall of 2020 after moving from Pennsylvania with extensive background working for renowned global companies.
She and her children (one human, one dog, one tortoise, one turtle and several fish) live in Ashland. Momo spends her time tending to her vast collection of house plants and enjoys visiting local wineries in her spare time.
Chorizo, with hopes and dreams, was hired to be our office security dog on his arrival.
However, you will generally find him snoring throughout the day instead.
He is a 14-year-young Affenpinscher male and loves his mom, brother and french fries.
Rhochelle
Our office manager is Rhochelle Kuropat. Rhochelle was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, moving to southern Oregon 25+ years ago.
She and her husband put down roots and raised their family here. She joined Osteopathic Consultants in 1999 and is the "stabilizer" who keeps our office on track.
Outside of work, she is Ya-Ya to her twin grandsons who are 5 and keep her more than busy! She also enjoys growing flowers and veggies in her garden.
CONTACT US
New patients require a referral
We are currently booking several months out for new patients
541-482-0342
Telephones open Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm
850 Siskiyou Blvd, Suite 7
Ashland, OR 97520
Fax 541-482-6986
From Siskiyou Blvd, turn south up Beach St, park behind Siskiyou Plaza (the brown building).
Elevator available from the Siskiyou Blvd front entrance