1. What is Classical Osteopathy?
Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) is a hands-on treatment that emphasizes the structure/function relationship of the body. This therapy follows the principle that the body has the ability to self-heal and self-regulate.
Osteopathic treatment is a safe and effective way of treating the body by focusing on facilitating healthy movement of joints and tissues through non-invasive manual therapy, helping to free up the framework of the body. Treatments are provided over the clothing. By working with the interrelated systems and functions of the human body, manual osteopathic therapy can help the body to return to normal health so it can self-heal and self-regulate.
Classically trained Manual Osteopathic Therapists who have been trained at Tier 1 schools have studied advanced levels of anatomy and physiology, usually over the course of 4 years (4200 hours) which included 1000 hours of supervised clinical training at a public clinic.
2. What can I expect during a session?
Your first session will begin with an overview of your health history, as well as a postural assessment, and biomechanical analysis. We will then discuss how Osteopathic Manual Therapy can be applied to your unique situation and create an individualized treatment plan. Subsequent visits require less assessment and an increased amount of specific work. Treatments involve mild participation from the patient.
3. How can Osteopathic Manual Therapy help me? Osteopathic Manual Therapy can help improve the body’s structural function which will allow it to operate and heal more efficiently. By improving the inter-relationship of the multiple systems in the body it can help many conditions such as:
4. How much does an appointment cost?
The cost for an initial visit with Cathy is $95 and then $70 for subsequent visits (initial pricing effective April 1, 2026)
5. Is Osteopathic Manual Therapy covered under private insurance?
It is covered under most insurance providers. Please check you policy for HR department for more details. (WSIB does not typically cover costs of any osteopathic care in Ontario.)
6. How long are appointment times?
An initial visit takes about 45 minutes and a regular treatment can last anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. The length of the treatment depends on a variety of factors including age, lifestyle, past experience of injuries, trauma, etc. and in NOT a set length of time like massage therapy.
7. What should I wear to an appointment?
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allow you to move easily. Avoid clothing with hoods, extra layers, clasps or buckles. Shoes, eyeglasses and jewelry such as watches and necklaces will be removed prior to treatment.
8. WHY CHOOSE OSTEOPATHY??
I recommend osteopathic treatments to any of my clients who want to move better in their body, improve mechanical dysfunctions they are feeling when they move, and who want to help their body's overall ability to self-regulate and self-heal. I believe a body that moves well, is better at staying healthy and well is all its systems. Movement is good medicine for the body.
Please email Cathy at CathyCogghe@gmail.com for further information.
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