Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during my first appointment?
Your first visit includes a detailed conversation about your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and health goals. We’ll then do a movement and structural assessment to understand how your body functions as a whole. Osteopathic treatment follows right away, using gentle hands-on techniques tailored to your needs. Following treatment, we will summarize findings and a discuss a treatment plan based upon your current state and future needs and goals.
What should I wear?
Wear soft, comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily. Leggings, joggers, or shorts and a t-shirt are ideal. Avoid jeans, tank tops, hoodies, dresses/skirts or anything restrictive.
Will I be sore after treatment?
Some people feel lighter and more relaxed right away, while others experience mild soreness or fatigue within the first 24-48 hours. This is a normal part of the healing process as your body adjusts and integrates the treatment. Gentle movement and hydration can help ease any temporary discomfort.
How many sessions will I need?
For osteopathy or craniosacral treatment, many people feel improvement within 3–5 sessions. Chronic or long-standing concerns are a good match for our pain reprocessing therapy program which is 10 sessions spread over 5 months.
What is the difference between osteopathy and massage therapy?
Massage primarily focuses on soft tissue and muscle relaxation. Osteopathy, while including soft-tissue work, also looks at the body’s entire structure, alignment, and how different systems (musculoskeletal, circulatory, nervous, and visceral) interact. The goal is to restore balance and mobility so your body can self-regulate more effectively.
Is osteopathy covered by insurance?
Extended health insurance plans in Ontario offer coverage for Osteopathic Manual Therapy provided by members of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Practitioners (OAO). Please check your specific plan for details. Receipts are provided after each session for submission.*Note that Preventative Care & Transformative Health Coaching sessions are not covered by extended insurance plans
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapist’s day that could have been filled by another client. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Clients who provide less than 48 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged the full price of the treatment fee.