Jaz Ibarra

Doctor of Naprapathy, Osteopathic Practitioner

Jaz Ibarra graduated from the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts (Belgium) and worked as a Sculptor, Illustrator and French and Fine Arts Teacher in Europe, Syria and Mexico for more than 15 years. As an artist, she took great delight in exploring Art Therapy as well as sculpting and illustrating the human anatomy.

Eventually, she realized Manual Therapy was a wonderful fusion between art and health care, and a very efficient tool to heal, recover and feel better. After working as an RMT and Tutor/Instructor at a Massage Therapy College in Calgary, she co-created Postureffect Inc., providing health-related services such as Therapy, Instruction and Anatomical Illustration.

The resonance between her convictions and Osteopathic principles took her to obtain a Diploma & BSc in Osteopathy. Jaz is a pioneer in the field of Aquatic Therapy. The subject of her Doctor of Naprapathy thesis was on the application of Osteopathy-Naprapathy techniques in an aquatic environment. She is the creator of Zero Gravity | Aquatic Therapy.

Jaz has work experience in Francophone, Anglophone, and Spanish-speaking countries. She has been working in Canada in the healthcare field for over 10 years. As a Doctor of Naprapathy, Osteopathic Practitioner, Aquatic Therapist and Movement Therapy instructor, she enjoys using her skills to help her patients and students prevent, heal, recover, feel and move better.

Work Experience

In Victoria, BC, Canada:

Doctor of Naprapathy
Osteopathic Practitioner
Zero Gravity Therapist
Instructor:
- Functional Movement | Tai Chi Therapy at the Parkinson Wellness Projects
- Tai Chi Therapy at Silver Threads Services
- Aquatic Tai Chi
- Mindful Breathing, Posture & Movement Workshops

In Calgary, AB, Canada:

Registered Massage Therapist at Tower Chiropractic and Massage
Massage Therapy Tutor/Instructor at Makami College
Anatomical Illustration

Worldwide:

Aquatic Osteopathy instructor at NUMSS and Synergy CE
Fine Arts teacher and Art Therapy instructor, Services de la Jeunesse, Belgium
Archeological Illustration at University of Liège, Belgium

Academic Experience

Doctor of Naprapathy - USA
BSc in Osteopathy - Spain
DOMP, Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice - Canada
Diploma in Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy - Canada
Études Supérieures des Beaux-Arts - Belgium

Relevant courses and certifications in the field of healthcare:

Neurokinetic Therapy - Level 3
Advanced Fascia Therapy
TPI Golf Therapy - Level 3
ELDOA for golfers
Flow Motion Model
Microcurrent Therapy for scars, soft tissue, and TCM meridians
Reiki Master & TCM Channel Qi Theory
Acupressure & Meridian Massage
Biomagnetic Pair Therapy
Functional Breathing Screen Certification
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Techniques Addressing Respiratory Symptoms of COVID-19
Frontline Perspectives On Treating COVID-19 Patients Using OMM

Languages

Spanish, French, English

Passports

Belgium, Canada, Mexico