About
Mochi is a 3lb female Pomeranian, part of our Animal Assisted Therapy program. She can be requested to be present during home visit treatment as a complementary therapy provider.
Research has found that pet therapy can alleviate pain, reduce stress, improve overall cardiovascular and psychological health to people of all ages with a wide range of health problems.
Mochi
Therapy Animal
Miyuki has a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from the University of the State of Sao Paulo (UNESP) where she held two research scholarships. She later specialized in Osteopathy and Manual therapy at Instituto Docusse de Osteopatia e Terapia Manual in Sao Paulo, Brazil and post-graduated with a Master Degree in Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy (former University College of Osteopathy) in London, UK. In addition, Miyuki is a certified Pilates Instructor and regularly attends courses and conferences to provide the most updated service to her patients.
With more than 10 years of research and practice, Miyuki is known for treating complex patients that do not respond to conventional treatment.
Her treatment approach focuses on identifying and treating the cause of a symptom, preventing injuries and maintaining overall health.
Miyuki can provide treatments in both English and Portuguese languages.
Patricia Miyuki Hirai
MSc Ost, DO (UK), BSc (Hons), PT (Brazil)
Specialties
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Myofascial Release Techniques
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Visceral Therapy
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Extremity and Spinal Join Mobilization/Manipulation
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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Neuro-motor control and stimulation
Education
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Master of Science Osteopathy (Pre-Registration)
The British School of Osteopathy, London, United Kingdom
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Specializing in Structural, Visceral, Cranial Osteopathy and Manual therapy
Instituto Docusse de Osteopatia e Terapia Manual, São Paulo
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Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) – Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
Registrations & Memberships
UK General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
Canada (OsteopathyBC)
Brazil Conselho Regional Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional (Crefito-3)
