FAQ

When visiting a manual osteopath for the first time, it is normal to feel unsure of what to expect. The following information will explain what happens and answer any questions you may have.
At the start of your first appointment, you will fill an intake forms and sign consent for osteopathy treatment, and then, your manual osteopath will ask you questions about your medical history and lifestyle, as well as any symptoms you may be experiencing. This is very important as it will help him to make an accurate decision for the treatment. Your manual osteopath will write down what you tell him in your records. These will be treated as confidential.
He will need as well to examine the area(s) of your body causing discomfort. Sometimes the cause of the problem may be in a different area to the pain, (For example, pain in your lower arm may be linked to the nerves in your neck) so he may need to examine your whole body. he will need to feel for any tightness in the muscles and stiffness in the joints and may need to touch these areas to identify problems. He will explain what he is doing as he goes along. If you are uncomfortable with any part of this, you have the right to ask him to stop at any stage.

At the start of your first appointment, your manual osteopath will ask you questions about your medical history and lifestyle, as well as any symptoms you may be experiencing. This is very important as it will help him to make an accurate decision for the treatment.

Your manual osteopath will write down what you tell him in your records. These will be treated as confidential. He will need as well to examine the area(s) of your body causing discomfort. Sometimes the cause of the problem may be in a different area to the pain, (For example, pain in your lower arm may be linked to the nerves in your neck) so he may need to examine your whole body. he will need to feel for any tightness in the muscles and stiffness in the joints and may need to touch these areas to identify problems. He will explain what he is doing as he goes along. If you are uncomfortable with any part of this, you have the right to ask him to stop at any stage.

Your manual osteopath will NOT ask you to remove any clothing, but we suggest wearing comfortable clothing, such as loose pants, shorts and a t-shirt, or any cloths that will enable your manual osteopath to work effectively, and stretch your muscles and mobilize your bones and joints.

Your manual osteopath will discuss a treatment plan with you. This may or may not involve further visits for manual therapy, a range of gentle hands on techniques that focus on releasing tension, stretching muscles and mobilising joints, together with exercises that you can do at home to help you relieve or manage your pain, keep active and maintain the best of health. He will discuss everything with you and ask for your consent to begin treatment.

Osteopathic treatment is usually a very gentle process and manual osteopaths work very hard to make treatment as painless as possible, but you may experience some discomfort during and after treatment. Your manual osteopath will warn you if he thinks that the technique that he is about to use is likely to be uncomfortable and will stop if you tell him that you are feeling too much pressure or discomfort.

Following treatment you may experience some mild soreness in the area of their body that was treated, this will normally go away within 48 hours.

Manual Osteopathic Treatments are not covered by OHIP Unfortunately, But most insurance companies do offer osteopathic coverage. Upon payment, a receipt will be issued to you that you can then submit to your insurance company for reimbursements.

We can Direct Bill Green Shield and Blue Cross Insurance companies.

No, you don’t need a referral from your doctor and feel free to call us directly to book your first appointment.

People often have bad posture. It can happen for several reasons from pregnancy to driving or work strain. Osteopathy might help no matter what causes your back to hunch and your shoulders to slouch by:

• Treating any underlying problems,
• Assessment of postural habits,
• Postural education and training.
• Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques.
• Joint mobilisation.
• Corrective exercises and movements to improve flexibility, strength and posture

• Sport injuries, car accidents trauma.
• Low back pain, sciatica, disc herniations
• Osteoarthritis and Scoliosis
• Shoulder problems, elbow, wrist pain.
• Tendonitis (Tennis/Golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff tear) and Bursitis
• Tension headaches and migraines, concussion
• TMJ (jaw) dysfunctions
• Strains and sprains (especially of the neck and back)
• Hip, knee, ankle, foot pain, Plantar Fasciitis.
• Digestive problems (constipation, reflux)
• Postural problems

• Osteopathy is truly “wholistic”. We never lose sight of the whole body and we treat the root cause of your problem and the structures that are affected.
• Osteopathy uses many different therapeutic approaches which make the treatment more powerful.
• Osteopathy works with your own energy. We work with the vitality or the energy that is present within you without using any force. The gentle palpation itself begins the treatment as your body begins to feel safe and relaxed. We really listen to what your body is telling us and where it is asking for help.
• We are extensively trained in manual techniques to treat muscles,
  fascia, joints, organs, and nerves. Osteopathy has a unique methodology through a study of anatomy, physiology, and the interrelationships of all bodily systems. We calm the central nervous system, improve circulation of fluids, and assist your immune system.
  It is not just about the bones, Osteopathy goes deeper.