Frequently Asked Questions

Can I direct bill my treatment? 

 

Many health insurance plans offer coverage for certain types of massage therapy, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments. Review your insurance policy for coverage details and requirements (like a doctor’s referral). Unfortunately, for most insurance companies you will need to submit your receipt and be reimbursed for your osteopathy treatment. Direct billing is not an option. Most massage and chiropractic can be direct billed.

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Do I need a Doctor's referral? 

 

No. You do not need a doctor’s referral to get Manual Therapy. That said, some insurance companies require a doctor’s referral to cover appointments. Review your individual insurance provider for details.

 

Are treatments painful?

 

There are many different types of treatments and everyone’s pain threshold is different. Your Massage/ Manual Osteopathic Therapist will work with you to discuss your preferences and goals from treatment. If you want a relaxing, gentle massage, your massage therapist would be happy to adjust their pressure accordingly. Manual Osteopathy should not be painful, typically treatment is just as relaxing as a massage.

 

Is Manual Osteopathy good for any age?

 

Yes, manual osteopathy is suitable for individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. It can address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues at any life stage. Our youngest client was 5 days old, our oldest client was 96 and we have had every age in between. 

 

Can I have Manual Therapy if I'm pregnant?

 

Yes, Manual Osteopathy, Massage and Chiropractic can be safe and beneficial during pregnancy. It can help alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort and promote relaxation. Check out our therapists that specialize in pre and post pregnancy as well.

 

Does Osteopathy only deal with bones?

 

Osteo’ is often immediately thought of as having to do with bone. However, in this instance the founder of Osteopathy (Andrew Taylor Still) was making reference to an older meaning of the word referring to ‘structure’, wanting to evoke the idea of all structures of the body, not just the bones.

The ‘pathy’ has often been misinterpreted to mean disease, where in this instance the use of the suffix 'pathos', or ‘suffering’.

Therefore, “Osteopathy”, taking the nuanced uses of ‘osteo’ + ‘pathy’ into consideration, gives us a term which conveys the idea of suffering of the structures of the body. Osteopaths have traditionally viewed dysfunction in the structures of the body as the root cause of disease and ill health.

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