The Method

The Flow Session

You’ve done the physiotherapy. The massage. The chiropractic care.

And you still don’t feel like yourself.

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what is it exactly?

The Flow session combines osteopathic manual treatment with targeted Pilates at every appointment – not as two separate things, but as one integrated session designed to create lasting change.

You know your body doesn’t feel quite right. You just haven’t found someone who can explain why.

You have put in the work – seeing different practitioners and attempting stretching and strength programs on your own, but nothing seems to stick longer than a few days.

Maybe it’s postpartum. Maybe it’s years of sitting, maybe it’s adapting to years of stress held in your hips, neck or jaw. Maybe you’ve been told that everything looks fine on paper, but you don’t feel fine.

You’re not making it up – your body is asking for something more integrated than 30 minutes with a new practitioner every few months. 

The problem with most treatment:

It stops too soon.

What you’ve probably experienced:

✓ Post-treatment you’ve been told to go home and rest.

✓ Temporary relief, then back to square one a few days later.

✓ No connection between the hands-on work and how your body actually moves.

What’s actually missing:

✓ A practitioner that treats and adds in movement within the same session.

✓ Movement that reinforces what was just restored.

✓ Long-term change – not symptom management.

Healing doesn’t have to take forever.

But it does have to be intentional.

I need this!

Meet Lorissa Gilmore

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Lorissa has spent 15+ years studying how bodies move, and why they get stuck. The Flow session is the smarter path – reinforcing the osteopathic manual treatment with specific movement and exercises post-treatment, before old patterns reassert themselves. This is how lasting change happens. 

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About the Flow Method

The Flow Session combines osteopathic manual treatment with targeted Pilates — not as two separate things, but as one integrated session designed to create lasting change.

Treated & Moving — Same Session

MOST TREATMENT STOPS TOO SOON. THE FLOW SESSION ADDS TARGETED MOVEMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDS-ON WORK — BEFORE OLD PATTERNS CAN REASSERT THEMSELVES.

Built on 15+ Years of Study

LORISSA HAS SPENT OVER 15 YEARS STUDYING HOW BODIES MOVE — AND WHY THEY GET STUCK. EVERY SESSION IS BUILT ON THAT FOUNDATION.

Customized to You, Every Time


NO GENERIC PROGRAMS. YOUR PILATES MOVEMENT IS CHOSEN BASED ON YOUR OSTEOPATHIC ASSESSMENT THAT DAY — SPECIFIC TO WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS RIGHT NOW.

Change That Lasts




THREE TO FIVE SESSIONS IS TYPICALLY ENOUGH TO SEE REAL, MEASURABLE CHANGE. THIS IS HOW LASTING CHANGE HAPPENS — NOT SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT.

What happens in a Flow session

Initial Session

A full one-hour appointment with a comprehensive review of health history. Lorissa will assess and work with your movement patterns and restrictions – building the foundation for everything that follows. Customized treatment and movement specific to you.

Follow-up sessions

Part-osteopathic treatment, part targeted Pilates – integrated throughout. Each session builds on the last, with a personalized movement plan to continue between appointments.

60 Minutes per session

@ Coven Health Collective

Price per session $150 + applicable taxes

Kind Words

  • "I have been doing Pilates for many years now and Lorissa's personalized approach has really helped all areas of my life."

    Because she is a lifelong learner, she is always adding new things to her portfolio which translates to me as a client. I love that she knows me and my body so well that even over a Zoom call, she can give me the workout that I need. I always come away from a session feeling longer, moving better and mentally fresher!
    -A.A.

  • "Working with Lorissa has allowed me to stay healthy, active and participate fully in life."

    This includes daily walks, tennis, strenuous hikes,and returning to golf after 20 years. I feel confident in trying new activities and have found that I am more resilient and heal faster when I do over exert myself....like trying to wake surf in my 6th decade :-).

    -J.P.

  • "I have been working with Lorissa Gilmore for several years. "

    What a delight to be able to connect with someone who is as passionate about Pilates as I am!

    Lorissa is knowledgeable and patient. She always listens and ensures that I am practicing correctly and safely. One of her many gifts is that she succeeds in both challenging and inspiring me, ensuring that I work as hard and as mindfully as my body will allow. As a result, my flexibility and strength are at an all-time high. She is a special lady and a gifted teacher!

    - C.L.

  • "I have been active most of my life and, as I age, I want to continue to move and maintain my strength and mobility!" Item

    I came to know Lorissa through a good friend and working with her has been the best experience.

    Lorissa is very aware of individual restrictions such as bad backs, hips and knees and tailors all her workouts to fit any limitations and to challenge the body. I hope to work with Lorissa for many years to come and am very thankful that our paths crossed when they did.

    -S.A.

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Mornings are filling up

Lorissa works mornings only – availability is intentionally limited. If you’ve been sitting on this, now is a good time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Osteopathy is a gentle approach to manual therapy, based on 4 principles:

    • The body works as a unit

    • Structure and function are inter-related

    • The body is self-regulating and self-healing

    • Treatment takes into account the previous 3 principles.

    Osteopathic treatment seeks out the root cause, rather than symptoms. It involves bones, joints, connective and soft tissues; it also considers how all body systems work together to maintain and restore health. 

  • Osteopathic manual therapy can help address: 

    Back and neck pain, headaches, stress-related issues, digestive issues, TMJ, sports injuries, joint pain.

  • Wear loose comfortable clothing that will allow for movement. (Please avoid wearing dresses/skirts/jeans).

  • Your initial visit will include a comprehensive intake and health history. Treatment is customized to each individual and may include a combination of osteoarticulations, myofascial remodelling, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation and/or lymphatic drainage. If you’ve chosen the Flow session, specific Pilates programming will follow treatment.

  • By starting with an osteopathic manual assessment your Pilates movement portion of your session will be based on your assessment results – resulting in targeted exercises chosen to enhance and compliment the osteopathic manual treatment. Reassessment at the end of the session ensures that measurable change has occurred.

  • This depends on how long the problem has been present – chronic issues may require more appointments than newer injuries/concerns. Generally, most people feel and see change in 3-5 sessions, allowing enough time to determine if osteopathic manual therapy is effective for you.

  • Osteopathic manual therapy is covered by most extended health plans. We suggest checking with your insurance provider prior to booking.

  • This combination Osteopathy + Pilates session is split 50:50 between the two modalities. Please note that only the Osteopathy portion is billable under Extended Health Care plans, Pilates is billed separately and is not eligible for extended health coverage. (Pilates may be eligible to be covered under a Health Spending account). Two receipts will be provided.

  • 24-hour notice is required from the client for any change or cancellation to avoid full session fee being charged.

  • Flow Sessions and Osteopathy sessions are held at Coven Health Collective, located in the Mission area at 1020, 2424 4 Street SW.

    Osteopathy-only sessions are held within Envy Beauty Lab & Laser, located at 103 - 7004 Macleod Trl SE.