Foivos Karatzos - M.O.  (Masters in Osteopathy)

Foivos (pronounced Fee-vos) Karatzos grew up in Greece and obtained his 4-year Masters in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy in the UK. A reputable school known for its wide variety of treatment approaches ,including Structural (Dynamic techniques) and Functional (Subtle Techniques)  compared to the majority of the Osteopathic schools. During his degree Foivos also specialised in treating mothers and babies osteopathically.  His dissertation was on craniosacral osteopathy and its benefits on sleep.  He has practised osteopathy for 5 years at various osteopathic and multidisciplinary clinics in Calgary. Foivos combines structural and functional techniques to develop customised treatments and create a safe space for the body to heal.

Before his osteopathic career, Foivos earned a major in computer information systems and studied traditional Chinese medicine specialising in shiatsu, acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, acupuncture, electroacupuncture and aesthetic acupuncture. These skills along with his passion for psychology are interwoven in Foivos’ current practice where applicable.

Foivos is a certified yoga instructor and loves practising acro-yoga, contact improvisation, and animal movement. He uses these movement practices and his own body awareness to develop highly customised healing exercises for patients.

Foivos is inquisitive and keenly sociable. Outside work he enjoys snowboarding, camping, setting team building activities and tinkering and exploring mechanics further with DIY creations in makerspaces.

He is excited to be part of the Balance Point Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine crew and to serve Kelowna.
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