Question 1

What should I expect on my first visit?

Accepted Answer

On arrival you will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire and our consent and data protection forms.
 
Your first appointment will start with an initial medical case history being taken by your Osteopath.
 
Once we have discussed your symptoms and you are happy to consent to examination your Osteopath will carry out a series of physical examinations relevant to your presentation, this may involve movements and feeling problematic areas.
 
Once your Osteopath has explained what their provisional diagnosis is they will formulate an appropriate personal treatment plan with you. This will be followed by treatment and in some instances, exercises for you to do at home.

Question 2

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Loose fitting or stretch clothing that allows for a good range of movement. In some circumstances, with your consent, your Osteopath may ask that you remove appropriate items of clothing to carry out examinations or particular treatments.

Question 3

What are the costs of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment Costs:
 
- Osteopathy £67
- Osteopathy (Babies and children under 13) £62
- Deep Tissue / Sports Massage (one hour) £70
- Women's Health Treatment £78
- Mummy MOT Initial appointment (one hour) £140
- Mummy MOT follow up appointment £88

All fees are payable to the clinic at the time of treatment by debit/credit card or in cash.

Question 4

Will my medical insurance cover the cost of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Our practitioners are registered with most medical insurers. Please consult your insurance provider prior to attending the clinic.
 
Any insurance excess not covered by your medical insurer should be paid to the clinic at the time of treatment.

Question 5

How many treatments will I need?

Accepted Answer

The number of treatments required will be dependant on the nature of your symptoms. Some acute instances may only require a small number of treatments. Chronic conditions may require more treatments with a complementing exercise plan to follow up.

Question 6

How are Osteopaths regulated/registered?

Accepted Answer

All of our osteopaths are regulated and registered with the General Osteopathic Council.