FAQ

Manual Osteopathy is something everyone can benefit from. It treats conditions from birth injuries to supporting palliative care. Children to the elderly can participate in this form of manual therapy and will find it advantageous. 

Manual Osteopathy is covered by many extended health care insurers. To know if you are covered, please check with your insurance provider.

Loose, light, stretchy clothing is the best for treatment, such as lightweight pyjamas. If the spine requires evaluation, you may be asked to wear a yoga bra and form fitting shorts or men asked to remove their shirt momentarily. Each client's comfort will be the first consideration and we will work with you. Towels and blankets are always available during the session to make sure you are warm and to make it an comfortable experience. 

Because each condition may vary in its presentation and severity, this is a difficult question to answer. Recent conditions often resolve quickly but issues that have been long standing or are severe will take longer to see the results. 

We can discuss your concerns  when you come in, so feel free to ask about this. 

Manual Osteopathy is very compatible with other forms of therapy such as : massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, athletic therapy and occupational therapy, to name a few. Your wellbeing is important so we do suggest to check in with the therapist if you plan to have another form of therapy on the same day.  

Manual Osteopathy has been helpful treating a variety of conditions.To name a few:

• Chronic Neck and Back pain
• Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Joint pain
• Sciatica and Scoliosis 
• Concussions, Vertigo and Whiplash
• Migraines and Headaches
• Ear congestion and infections
• Tinnitus and TMJ dysfunction
• Frozen Shoulder and Rotator Cuff injuries
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Insomnia and Stress disorders
• Post Operative Scars
• Abdominal and Bladder pain
• GERD and Digestive disorders
• Dysmenorrhea and Cysts
• Endometriosis and Fibroids 
• Pregnancy and Post Partum support
• Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints