Eldoa
ELDOA™ is a precise method of postural exercises developed by French osteopath Guy Voyer D.O. Its aim is to create space within the joints and normalize movement at specific segments. The term stands for Étirement Longitudinaux et Decoaptation Osteo Articulaire. Practically, it involves holding postures for about 60 seconds to engage fascial tension, lengthen tissue, and influence alignment. The result is improved joint mechanics, pain reduction, and better global posture.
Why use Eldoa?
For both clinicians and individuals, ELDOA offers a simple yet highly effective tool. Consistent practice supports joint health, strengthens deep stabilizing muscles, and improves the harmony of connective tissue along the spine and throughout the body. It can be applied in performance, injury prevention, or rehabilitation.
Upcoming Trainings
November 20-23, 2025
The ELDOA of the spine. You will learn all the ELDOA postures from C2 to S1. How to plan a session with a client and how to adapt the postures to your clients.
Taught by Lisa-Marie Farley D.O.
Bilingual course ENG/FR
How it works
ELDOA postures use a combination of myofascial tension and deep muscular activation to create a separating force in the targeted joint. Each exercise is segment-specific—whether for the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine, or peripheral structures such as the hips, ribs, or cranium. Postures are held in an extreme range of motion, which facilitates joint decompression, strengthens stabilizing muscles, and improves neuromyofascial balance.
Benefits
Benefits of Eldoa
Joint Decompression: Increases space in targeted joints, improving mechanics and reducing compressive load.
Postural Correction: Strengthens weak postural chains and restores spinal alignment by utilizing the fascial system globally.
Pain Reduction: Addresses dysfunction at its source, often easing chronic or recurrent pain.
Mobility Gains: Improves range of motion and functional flexibility.
Spinal Disc Health: Supports disc rehydration and nutrient diffusion through creating space.
Balance: Enhances proprioceptive stimulation and optimizes muscle tone.
Practice Eldoa with Lisa-Marie online
For advanced practitioners
Eldoa Sessions (seulement en français*)
A 6-part online series for ELDOA practitionners and students.
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Friday January 9 2-4 pm
Monday February 2 2-4 pm
Monday March 2 2-4pm
Monday March 30 2-4 pm
Monday April 27 2-4 pm
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Ces sessions en ligne de 2 heures offrent un espace pour pratiquer, affiner et intégrer les principes ELDOA avec précision et profondeur.
Chaque rencontre débute par une pratique guidée axée sur la qualité de la mise en tension, l’alignement et le coaching, afin de revisiter les postures clés et d’en perfectionner l’exécution dans un contexte clinique choisi.Nous poursuivrons avec l’explication de la séquence et la mise en place d'applications cliniques — explorant les principes, les compensations fréquentes et les façons d’intégrer les ELDOA dans différents contextes : thérapie manuelle, performance sportive ou rééducation.
L’objectif : vous aider à incarner le travail à travers votre propre pratique et à enrichir votre compréhension pour guider vos clients avec justesse, confiance et intention.
Ces sessions sont réservées aux praticiens ayant complété au minimum la formation ELDOA 1-2 (combinaison), ou la formation ELDOA et EMF à l’Académie Sutherland d’Ostéopathie du Québec.
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À la carte
(Register for each session separately at 79$/session
All sessions
Monthly fee of 64$/session charged monthly for 6 months
November 20-23, 2025
The ELDOA of the spine. You will learn all the ELDOA postures from C2 to S1. How to plan a session with a client and how to adapt the postures to your clients.
Taught by Lisa-Marie Farley D.O.
Bilingual course ENG/FR