FAQ'S

No, it is not necessary to have a doctor referral.

No, it is not necessary to have a doctor referral.

Group health insurance (extended health) benefits, which are paid by private health insurance companies, often include the services provided by Osteopathic Manual Practitioners who are OAO members. Please contact your benefits administrator for information about your group plan, benefits and limitations with respect to coverage for the services of an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. If coverage is important to you, we strongly recommend you check this before booking your consultation.

Group health insurance (extended health) benefits, which are paid by private health insurance companies, often include the services provided by Osteopathic Manual Practitioners who are OAO members. Please contact your benefits administrator for information about your group plan, benefits and limitations with respect to coverage for the services of an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. If coverage is important to you, we strongly recommend you check this before booking your consultation.

Get in touch! We will happily advise you on whether Osteopathy is appropriate. If Osteopathy isn’t the right fit, we will happily point you to the type of care that is.

Get in touch! We will happily advise you on whether Osteopathy is appropriate. If Osteopathy isn’t the right fit, we will happily point you to the type of care that is.

It is sometimes very useful for assessment and/or treatment to be able to see the relevant joints clearly (e.g. the spine). Undressing is kept to a minimum and you will not be requested to do anything you are uncomfortable with.

Gym clothing or similar is usually adequate (e.g. a sports top and gym shorts - please bring your own). This is because the material is thin enough and flexible enough to allow for effective Osteopathic techniques. Examples of restrictive clothing which are unsuitable are thick shirts/sweaters and jeans. Changing on site is possible if needed.

It is sometimes very useful for assessment and/or treatment to be able to see the relevant joints clearly (e.g. the spine). Undressing is kept to a minimum and you will not be requested to do anything you are uncomfortable with.

Gym clothing or similar is usually adequate (e.g. a sports top and gym shorts - please bring your own). This is because the material is thin enough and flexible enough to allow for effective Osteopathic techniques. Examples of restrictive clothing which are unsuitable are thick shirts/sweaters and jeans. Changing on site is possible if needed.

“Osteopathic Manual Practitioners” have extensive training in manual osteopathic practice. They assess and treat patients using an osteopathic philosophy and manual techniques only. Our OMPs are members of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO).

“Osteopaths” are osteopathic physicians, which is a medical profession regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

“Osteopathic Manual Practitioners” have extensive training in manual osteopathic practice. They assess and treat patients using an osteopathic philosophy and manual techniques only. Our OMPs are members of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO).

“Osteopaths” are osteopathic physicians, which is a medical profession regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OMP) do not tend to 'prescribe' a set number of treatments, but will assess at each appointment the impact that has been made and adjust accordingly.

In most cases, following an in depth assessment, your OMP will be able to give you an estimate of how long you might expect symptoms to last or how long you may need treatment for. We find that the second appointment allows us to better gauge how your body responds to the treatment.

Some patients only require one or two appointments before going away with a condition happily resolved. Other patients may require more regular treatment for long-term pain or chronic conditions. Most of our patients find value in popping in for intermittent check ups and ‘maintenance’ treatments as a preventative measure.

In general, we aim to make a significant difference within 6 treatments. We are always aiming to get you back to a point where no treatment/intervention (other than looking after yourself!) is required. We work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure that you are getting the right care for your condition.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OMP) do not tend to 'prescribe' a set number of treatments, but will assess at each appointment the impact that has been made and adjust accordingly.

In most cases, following an in depth assessment, your OMP will be able to give you an estimate of how long you might expect symptoms to last or how long you may need treatment for. We find that the second appointment allows us to better gauge how your body responds to the treatment.

Some patients only require one or two appointments before going away with a condition happily resolved. Other patients may require more regular treatment for long-term pain or chronic conditions. Most of our patients find value in popping in for intermittent check ups and ‘maintenance’ treatments as a preventative measure.

In general, we aim to make a significant difference within 6 treatments. We are always aiming to get you back to a point where no treatment/intervention (other than looking after yourself!) is required. We work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure that you are getting the right care for your condition.

Although a lot of techniques we use can look similar to that used by other manual therapists, Osteopathy has its own philosophy and the treatment style is different. It is mostly centred on gentle but effective manual therapy and education about how to manage any issues you may have. You can learn more about Osteopathy and Osteopathic principles here.

Although a lot of techniques we use can look similar to that used by other manual therapists, Osteopathy has its own philosophy and the treatment style is different. It is mostly centred on gentle but effective manual therapy and education about how to manage any issues you may have. You can learn more about Osteopathy and Osteopathic principles here.

It is always fine to bring a friend or family member with you to chaperone. This can be particularly useful if you need someone to help you communicate clearly (e.g. due to English being a second language).

It is always fine to bring a friend or family member with you to chaperone. This can be particularly useful if you need someone to help you communicate clearly (e.g. due to English being a second language).

Our osteopathic manual practitioners have completed a full-time four year Master of Osteopathy degree at the University College of Osteopathy (formerly known as the British School of Osteopathy). This includes at least 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice and passing clinical examinations. The training consists of in-depth education in anatomy, physiology and palpation as well as clinical examination and treatment for professional practice.

Our osteopathic manual practitioners have completed a full-time four year Master of Osteopathy degree at the University College of Osteopathy (formerly known as the British School of Osteopathy). This includes at least 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice and passing clinical examinations. The training consists of in-depth education in anatomy, physiology and palpation as well as clinical examination and treatment for professional practice.

Yes, we treat children of all ages. Hania Mastroddi is an osteopathic manual practitioner with a postgraduate certificate in specialist pediatric osteopathic practice. Please note that children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.

Yes, we treat children of all ages. Hania Mastroddi is an osteopathic manual practitioner with a postgraduate certificate in specialist pediatric osteopathic practice. Please note that children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.

Osteopathy is not yet regulated in Ontario. Our osteopathic manual practitioners are however committed to maintaining the highest quality of care, have extensive training and are members of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO). They are overseas members of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) who regulate Osteopathy in the UK.

Osteopathy is not yet regulated in Ontario. Our osteopathic manual practitioners are however committed to maintaining the highest quality of care, have extensive training and are members of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO). They are overseas members of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) who regulate Osteopathy in the UK.