Osteopathic Treatment & Fees
Osteopathic Treatment
A number of treatment methods might be used depending on the problem. Treatment can include specific soft-tissue massage and stretch. This could include work onto muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The mobility of joints can also be improved using a variety of articulation, traction and osteopathic manipulation techniques where appropriate.
A treatment session is also likely to include advice on how to manage your symptoms and move forward into the longer-term. This is commonly in the form of advice on relieving pain, on exercises and postural care.
Treatment is often gentle and rarely painful. It is quite common to experience some stiffness or soreness following a treatment session. This is a similar feeling to having an exercise workout, it commonly lasts 24 to 48 hours. Some people feel tired after their session, so consider this alongside your other commitments when you book your appointment.
What to expect at your osteopathic consultation
- Your initial visit to Rivermead Osteopaths will last 45-60 minutes.
- A medical case history will be taken, followed by an assessment of position and movement.
- For this, you will be asked to remove some of your clothing (relevant to the area being examined). Please feel free to bring some shorts or leggings to change into if you feel more comfortable wearing these in the session.
- A diagnosis will then be made and a treatment plan discussed. Please ask questions.
- As long as it is appropriate, and you are happy to proceed, as much treatment as possible is carried out in the first visit.
- Standard follow-up sessions are 30 minutes long. These consist of catch-up, re-examination, treatment and advice as appropriate.
- If for any reason you feel uncomfortable attending the session alone, it is your right to bring a family member or friend with you.
Treatment Costs
Initial consultation / treatment
- Appointment is for a osteopathic and / or laser therapy consultation / treatment
- Session time: 45-60 minutes
FOLLOW-UP OSTEOPATHIC SESSION
- Session time: up to 30 minutes
FOLLOW-UP OSTEOPATHIC SESSION
- Session time: up to 45 minutes
FOLLOW-UP OSTEOPATHIC SESSION
- Session time: up to 60 minutes
LASER THERAPY SESSION
- Session time: up to 30 minutes
There will be an additional cost to your treatment price of £10 if you add laser therapy to your follow-up osteopathic treatment sessions.
If you need to cancel your appointment. Please give at least 24 hours notice. Otherwise the session fee will be charged.
Treatment packages now available
Osteopathic Treatment Sessions
1 initial consultation (45-60 minutes) and 5 follow up visits (up to 30 minutes) are £306 (total price if purchased individually is £340).
Laser Therapy Treatment Sessions
1 initial consultation (45-60 minutes) and 5 follow-up visits (up to 30 minutes) are £351 (total price if purchased individually is £390).
If purchasing a treatment package, please note
- Additional sessions of any treatment approach can be purchased separately if required.
- All sessions need to be used within 6 months from the date of purchase and the laser sessions will need to be used in the shorter-term alongside the treatment protocol for this method.
- The appointment lengths stated are the total time you should expect to be in the clinic room.
A free of charge pre-assessment is required for all pilates sessions.
Mat-work Pilates Sessions
- One-to-one in clinic sessions: £50
- Session time: 60 minutes
- Please get in touch for current class times and availability.
Pilates for lower back pain classes
- Classes run in a separate location.
- The cost of these is £60 for a 6-week block.
Pilates for menopause classes
- Classes run in a separate location.
- These cost £72 for a 6-week block