FAQs
FAQ's
If you wish to have someone present during your treatment, you are welcome to bring a friend or relative.
Undergraduate osteopathy students can follow a four-year full time or five year part-time course that involves combining academic work, technique classes and over 1000 hours of clinical practise. Osteopaths will qualify with a Masters degree in osteopathy MOst, BSc (Hons), Bachelors in osteopathy BOst. Prior to this a DO (diploma in osteopathy) was awarded but has now been overpassed university awarded degrees.
After graduating osteopaths are required to do 30 hours of CPD (continual professional development) each year. This can consist of self-study, attending workshops, courses or seminars. This ensures we are kept up to date with current research, treatment protocols and techniques.
The number of treatments varies depending on the conditions and the person being treated. We aim to keep appointments to a minimum. We look to see if treatment is making a change. We may recommend long term maintenance treatments are regular intervals, depending on the individual and their lifestyle; this could range from once a month to once every six months.
Some techniques may cause some discomfort during treatment. We, of course, try to keep this to a minimum. We will tell you what to expect, and do let us know if you are in pain. You may feel a little sore after treatment; this is a healthy and normal reaction.
If privately paying for your treatment, you do not have to see your GP first. However, some insurance companies require you to get referred from your GP first.
We do have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Late cancellation or no show appointments will be charged in full. If you need to cancel an appointment for any reason, please contact us as soon as possible via email or call 0203 488 9377
We work with many insurers please contact us to find out more. To name a few- AXA, Bupa-Global, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, WPA, Healix.
Mummy Mot FAQ's
It is recommended that women have an initial assessment after their six to eight weeks GP check, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues.
During your assessment we will ask you to perform a series of basic movements like bending forward and squatting, so we can see how you move. Make sure that you are wearing comfortable clothes that are flexible and easy to move around in. Your assessment includes an internal pelvic floor examination and you will be required to remove the bottom half of your clothing. You will be asked to sign a consent form or give a verbal agreement before the examination takes place. We are here to listen, assess and deliver to you a working diagnosis alongside a recovery plan. I you have any questions or additional needs, just call the clinic or email. [email protected]
Your assessment includes an internal pelvic floor examination and you will be required to remove the bottom half of your clothing. You will be asked to sign a consent form or give verbal agreement before the examination takes place.
It is preferred that you make arrangements for childcare during your appointment. However we understand that this may be difficult and we can make exceptions if leaving them is impossible, just call the clinic or email [email protected] to discuss your needs.