About
Kathrine
Kathrine offers comprehensive manual osteopathy, massage therapy and structural integration treatment in the comfort of her home and on Tuesday at Fredericton Naturopathic Clinic. During a session she will address restricted, inhibited tissue and habitual patterns, and so will often ask you to participate by breathing into these areas, doing specific small movements and changing into different positions to receive the work. Each person is the culmination of the uniqueness of their body, personality and life experiences. As such, each person will have their own experience of the work. Kathrine's goal is to establish a good understanding of workable pressure and goals for each client. It is important that each client feels comfortable with communicating their needs.
Kathrine offers services in both English and French.
With 30 years of experience in hands-on therapeutic care, Kathrine Walker brings extensive knowledge, a deep respect for the human body, and a lifelong commitment to learning to her practice in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Kathrine has maintained a full-time practice as a Registered Massage Therapist since 1996. In 2000, she became a Certified Rolf Method/Structural Integration Practitioner following her training in Boulder, Colorado and Kauai, Hawaii. She completed advanced Structural Integration training in Walpole, Maine in 2014, and went on to pursue a five-year program in manual osteopathy at the College des Études Ostéopathiques in Halifax, receiving her diploma in 2022. She is a licensed member of the College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick and the College of Osteopathy of New Brunswick.
Her ongoing professional development reflects a particular interest in the relationship between the body, pain, movement, and overall well-being. Over the past decade, she has pursued additional training in chronic pelvic pain, cranial nerve mobilization, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), mindfulness, and pain reprocessing therapy. Her final research project and presentation in manual osteopathy focused on idiopathic chronic pelvic pain, deepening her exploration of the complexities of how chronic pain can restrict a person's quality of life.
Kathrine’s approach to therapeutic work is deeply personal and grounded in a holistic understanding of health. Her interest in hands-on care began early in life and was shaped by her own experience recovering from a back injury and living with chronic pain during her youth. Through her experiences with Rolf Method work, holistic bodywork approaches, mindful movement practices, and naturopathy, she came to appreciate the interconnectedness of body, mind, and lived experience. These experiences continue to inform her approach to care, which recognizes that well-being involves more than addressing physical symptoms; it also means listening to each person's unique experience and considering the many factors that influence how we feel, move, and live.
Beyond her practice, Kathrine finds inspiration and balance in nature, cycling, hiking, art, music, and time spent with loved ones. These interests reflect her appreciation for movement, creativity, and the many dimensions of human well-being.
For Kathrine, therapeutic work is an ongoing process of learning, listening, and working collaboratively with people to support a more comfortable and connected relationship with their bodies.
SERVICES
Manual Osteopathy
A whole-body approach to movement and well-being
The body is an interconnected system. Our ability to move, breathe and respond to physical demands depends on the coordinated function of our joints, muscles, connective tissues and nervous system.
Manual osteopathy is a hands-on approach to improving movement, reducing discomfort and supporting physical function. Rather than focusing solely on the area where symptoms occur, it considers how different parts of the body work together.
Treatment is tailored to each individual's needs, health history and goals.
What happens during a session?
Each session begins with a discussion of your symptoms, health history, and goals. Assessment of relevant movement patterns, joint mobility and soft tissues helps to determine an appropriate treatment approach.
Treatment may combine gentle techniques with more direct mobilization or soft-tissue work, depending on your needs and preferences. Where appropriate, recommendations for movement, exercise or activity modification can help support progress between appointments.
How does Manual Osteopathy work?
Manual osteopathy combines hands-on assessment with techniques designed to address musculoskeletal discomfort, stiffness and movement restrictions.
Treatment may include soft-tissue techniques, joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, myofascial approaches, visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy. These methods can help reduce discomfort, improve mobility and support more comfortable movement.
Would Manual Osteopathy benefit me?
Manual osteopathy may be helpful for people experiencing:
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Back and neck discomfort.
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TMJ and headaches
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Joint stiffness or restricted movement.
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Muscle tension and movement-related pain.
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Discomfort associated with repetitive activities or sustained postures.
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Movement difficulties following injury, surgery, birth or inactivity.
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A desire to move more comfortably during work, exercise and everyday life.
Suitability depends on individual circumstances, and persistent or unexplained symptoms may require further medical assessment.
SERVICES
ROLF Method Structural Integration
A fascial whole-body approach to movement and well-being
This is a hands-on physical therapy which manipulates the fascial web of the body in order to restore vitality and functionality to the whole person.
This method was developed by Ida P. Rolf, a Ph.D biochemist, during the 30’s-60’s in the USA. Through touch and movement education, this holistic approach takes place over the course of a series of ten sessions during which the practitioner hones in on areas of habitual patterns of restriction and injury, works to release them and promote healing, and assists realignment in the web of muscle, bone and connective tissue of the body.
What happens during a session?
During a typical session, the practitioner will begin by assessing the client’s structure and body dynamics to determine where the structure is holding restriction. Flat feet or high arches, vargus knees or valgus knees, hip rotations, tilts and leg length discrepancies, spinal curvatures such as scoliosis or sway back, shoulder placement, head rotations or tilt weave into a web of strain which thickens soft tissues and moves the body away from its balanced alignment with gravity. Once the pattern of strain is determined, the sessions will be designed through the Rolf Method process to bring the pattern of strain into balance.
How does ROLF Method Structural Integration work?
Rolf Method Structural Integration places its focus on restoring the healthy quality of fascial tissue. Fascial tissues are sheets of biological fabric that hold the body together in a net. Without this, our body would fall to the ground in a puddle. Fascia connects muscle to bone (tendons), bone to bone (ligaments), and covers organs and bone (periosteum). Even the cartilage of joints is continuous fascia.
By balancing the body’s tensional fluid system (fascia) and integrating connectedness, Rolf Method reclaims the inherent vitality of the body, thus teaching each person how to move efficiently and fluidly. The practitioner works to alleviate restrictions in fascial tissue and educate movement, releasing tension and chronic pains. By instilling good and healthy posture, the process tangibly changes the client’s relationship to gravity, promoting healing and enriching one’s range of movement, strength and flexibility.
Would ROLF Method Structural Integration help me?
Structural Integration is a successful therapy in addressing issues of chronic pain, restricted movement and maladaptive posture. From sports related injuries to recovery from surgery, from child birth or motor vehicle accident rehabilitation to repetitive strain, Rolf Method Structural Integration can promote healing in every situation where the body is restricted in its natural, dynamic movement. By freeing up the body’s fascial web and musculature and educating more alignment between the body's major segments, the therapy helps bring about overall vitality and flexibility and renews one’s connection to their core.
What to Expect
It is important that you feel comfortable with the treatment you receive. During a session Kathrine will address restricted, inhibited tissue and habitual patterns, and so she will often ask you to participate by breathing into these areas, doing specific small movements, and changing into different positions to receive the work. Each person is the culmination of the uniqueness of their body, personality and life experiences. As such, each person will have their own experience of the work. Kathrine's intention is to establish a good understanding of workable pressure and goals for each client. It is important that each client feels comfortable with communicating their needs during every aspect of their treatment.
Kathrine offers services in both English and French.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is my session?
The initial session is approximately 75 minutes long, subsequent sessions will be 60 minutes long. During the first session you will be asked to fill out an online health intake and consent form.
How much should I eat or drink beforehand?
A litre of water the day before and having at least some water the day of your session. Also, be mindful to eat lightly before a session because a full stomach can cause discomfort.
What should I wear?
At the beginning of every session Kathrine will assess your structure by asking you to stand, sit, walk or do certain movements. Seeing the structure ensures a clear assessment and treatment for clients. During a session Kathrine may have you in several different positions to receive work. It is important, therefore, to be dressed appropriately to receive the work.
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Men are to wear underwear or underwear with exercise stretchy/ loose fitting shorts or a bathing suit.
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Women are to wear underwear and bra or exercise stretchy/ loose fitting shorts. A camisole can be worn if comfort requires.
Where should I park?
There is free parking available in front of the house.
Is the session covered under my insurance plan?
Kathrine is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick and the College of Osteopaths of New Brunswick; therefore, if you have coverage under massage therapy or osteopathy on your insurance plan you should get reimbursement. Some plans require a doctor’s referral and so you will have to check with your provider.
Schedule Your Visit
A Note About Locations
Kathrine sees patients at one of two locations depending on the day of the week.
For sessions that take place in Kathrine's home practice, she shares her home with her dog and two cats. Efforts are made to keep animals away from the therapy area, however an allergy free environment is not guaranteed. In addition, stairs lead up to the entrance and down into the therapy practice. If you require a more accessible location, Kathrine offers services at Fredericton Naturopathic Clinic which is accessible with plenty of parking.
Monday + Wednesday to Friday
Home Practice
26 Beaconsfield Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H2
Tuesday
Fredericton Naturopathic Clinic
85 Woodside Lane, Unit E Fredericton, NB E3C 2R9
Book an Appointment
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Fees [HST Included]
Initial Assessment
75 minutes, $175
Osteo/SI/Massage
60 minutes, $145
Osteo/SI/Massage
45 minutes, $125
24 hour Cancellation Fee $75
