Does osteopathic treatment hurt?

No, treatment itself in skilled hands should be painless. If your muscles are very inflamed or you are in acute pain we try to make handling you as gentle as possible. We are usually able to relieve acute pain quite quickly.

I work on a boat and am only here for 3 days, can you do anything?

Yes, as long as we know that we have a short time we can see you daily, when we do this we discuss with you our treatment plan which will include acupuncture methods rather than deep soft tissue to your muscles, so that you are not too inflammed for treatment the following day.

Am I too old or my baby too young for osteopathic treatment?

Age is not a barrier to receiving osteopathic treatment & treatment is specifically adapted to your individual needs.
Rachael started a charity whereby local children and babies can get free osteopathic treatment, see osteo06.fr for details

What would my doctor say?

Our clinics are now very well established and we work very well with our local doctors.. However if you do have an underlying medical condition there are some osteopathic techniques that can harm you, this is why an osteopath will always take a full medical case history on you first visit - and again if more than six months have elapsed between treatments. We record all patient notes on the computer and can email your notes detailing all treatments you have had, direct to you or to your next osteopath if you are in transit so that you, the patient, will receive a continuous health care from all your health practitioners.

Is it 'rembourseé' covered by the social security?

No, it has the status of 'non-conventionné, increasingly however almot all 'Mutuelles' top up insurance policies allow for a certain amount per year for osteopathic treatment - check with your insurer direct.
We have found that all International insurances such as BUPA Intl and Yacht Insurances cover our fees 100%

Are there any side effects with treatment?

Side effects are generally very rare; you might experience some tiredness / soreness for a few days afterwards but this will subside quickly. Osteopathy is a very safe & effective form of treatment & most patients feel substantially better for it.

Is osteopathy still classified as "alternative medicine"?

In the UK a recent Parliamentary Report described osteopathy "as a distinct system of manual medicine within its own right". It is now totally mainstream. In France it is considered as a 'médicin douce' however the French are in the process of bringing the recognition and status of the profession of osteopathy in line with the rest of Europe.

Is osteopathy officially recognised?

Yes, since March 2007 French law recognises and protects the name 'osteopath'. This ensures that all those who use the name will have been recognised as safe practitioners. This process of registration will be completed soon and all names of recognised osteopaths will be available from the Prèfecture. All osteopaths working here are FULLY recognised by the state, plus are members of the French Register of Osteopaths.