Treatments or portions of treatments are covered under most extended health care plans. Please check with your insurance provider to see if your plan includes Osteopathy coverage. You will be required to pay after each treatment, once you have paid in full, a receipt will be issued which you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement.

No, In Canada, Manual Osteopathic Practitioners are not doctors.

Osteopathy was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in Kirksville, Missouri in the late 1800s.

This varies from patient to patient and throughout the treatment process. Your practitioner will let you know when to come back each for another visit. After your first visit, your practitioner will want to see you 1-2 weeks after to see how your body responded to the first treatment. It is recommended to book your follow-up when you book your initial to ensure you get another appointment promptly.

Acute cases require shorter duration of treatment but more frequently. Usually weekly appointments. Chronic cases require longer duration with less frequency. Usually every 2-3 weeks. Each individual is unique and will need a different dosage of treatment. This will be discussed in your initial treatment.

Non-restrictive clothing, athletic wear or loose fitting. Please avoid jeans, thick sweaters and hoods, jewellery, etc. Your practitioner needs to move your body through ranges of motion that should not be restricted by clothing. Restrictive clothing can limit where we can work during treatment.

Your first appointment is 50-60 minutes. In this time, we will go over your health history, answer any questions you have, then assess and treat your body. Follow-ups can be either 30 minutes or 45 minutes. 30 minutes is usually sufficient if you have just one acute issue, or need a quick check-in. If your case is more complex, or if cranial work is required, a 45 minute session is required.

Treatments are generally relaxing and pain-free. Your practitioner will assess and treat in different positions. Rhythmic, gentle movement is used to appeal to the nervous system.

This is your time to take it easy. Drink lots of water and eat nutritious meals. Although it may not immediately feel like it, your body has undergone numerous changes during the treatment and will need to be rested in order to continue its job of healing itself. You should allow your body 24-48 hours to take on treatment, this means no heavy lifting or vigorous exercise. A light walk to integrate treatment is recommended.