Read our FAQs for all information on our osteopathy and mummy MOT services. Need to ask a question? Contact us here.
Where is the Oliver Wellbeing practice?
How can I book and pay?
Use our handling online booking system, or if you prefer to talk to someone, contact us here.
We accept card, cash and BACS payments at the time of your appointment.
What happens in an Osteopathy appointment?
The initial appointment is normally up to 1 hour long. We will ask a range of questions about your presenting complaint, your general health and previous medical history. (Some of these questions may not seem relevant to your area of pain but they give us a really good picture of you!)
Observation and Assessment where we test, look at how your body is moving and discuss with you a working diagosis putting together all of our findings and treatment plan.
Treatment plans will include a combination of hands on techniques as well as advice post treatment so that you are fully supported through your journey. Hands on techniques involve a combination articulation of joints, osteopathic manipulation techniques, cranial osteopathy and soft tissue release techniques.
Please note that consent will be discussed and asked for throughout the treatment and can be withdrawn at any time throughout the treatment.
After the treatment, your practitioner will give advice as appropriate to each patients unique presentation e.g. exercise advice, lifestyle changes, cold or hot treatment advice or possible onward referral where appropriate etc.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No. You can book in directly with an osteopath without a GP referral.
How can Osteopathy help?
Osteopaths see a wide range of patients from birth to 100+ with different symptoms and areas of discomfort from
- Low back pain
- Headaches/migraines
- Pregnancy related pain such as pelvic girdle pain/symphysis pubis and ligament pain and many more.
- Nerve pain
- Tendinitis
- Sports injuries in all ages
- Frozen shoulder
- Wrist and hand pain
- Ankle or foot pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Colicky or unsettled baby’s/infants
- Post tongue tie release
- Digestive issues
- Osgood Schlatter’s
- Arthritis
- Post surgery
- Postpartum and women’s health concerns
- Able to support patients with fibromyalgia, hypermobility syndromes or other inflammatory conditions.
- Many more!
If you would like to know if we can help you please don’t hesitate to get in touch directly at info@oliverwellbeing.co.uk
What training do Osteopaths have?
Osteopaths are required to complete a full four year Integrated Master’s Degree as well as an additional 30 hours of training each year once graduated. This can include further training in pre and postnatal osteopathy & treatments, further diagnostic training, learning and exploring technique suitable for all conditions as well as expanding our knowledge to ensure patients the best level of support.
Our osteopaths have graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone with an Integrated Masters Degree & Diploma of Osteopathy. We are all fully insured and registered with the General Osteopathic Council.
What should I wear to an osteopath appointment?
One part of the Osteopathy appointment is the observation and examination section, this part allows us to see how your body is holding itself, how it is moving and how the rest of the body is functioning around the area(s) of discomfort that you have discussed with us during the case history.
In order to best see how our bodies are functioning and compensating we ask patients to undress down to their underwear. You are welcome to bring a pair of shorts or a vest in with you. We have a discrete changing area within the treatment room for you to change in.
For some of our patients this may be the a rare occasion for someone to see your skin and therefore we do observe for any skin changes, mole changes or anything we feel may need to be checked or referred to a specialist for. This will always be discussed with you during the session.
Some of our patients prefer not to undress at all which is absolutely fine – please let your practitioner know either prior to the appointment or when you arrive. In these cases we ask that patients wear leggings or loose fitting clothes that comfortable and easy to move in. We may ask to lift up part of the clothing to examine an area we feel may be beneficial. This allows us to use our treatment techniques whilst keeping you comfortable.
Jeans or denim are not advised for treatment as they are restrictive and uncomfortable to move in!!
Are you insured?
Yes. All of the Osteopath’s at Oliver Wellbeing are fully insured and members of the Institute of Osteopathy. All Osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council who are the Osteopathic governing body.
Can I claim back the cost of my appointment?
Yes. A majority of health insurance companies will accept Osteopathy and so you can claim back part or all of your payments. Please inform your practitioner at the time of booking if you will be claiming back through insurance to ensure it will be. Unfortunately at this time we are not able to accept AXA PPP insurance.
