Your first appointment

Your first visit

Osteopathy

This will last approximately one hour and will consist of an initial discussion about your condition, and examination and the first treatment.

 The initial 20-30 minute discussion of your case history gives you the opportunity to describe your condition and its development, what affects it and what helps it. Sometimes people find it useful to make some notes about their condition and bring them along to the 1st appointment.

The initial examination usually requires the removal of clothing (leaving on your underwear). This allows for an osteopathic examination of your spine and posture in addition to other areas of your physiology.  Reflex tests and your blood pressure may also be taken if considered necessary. This will then be followed by a 'hands on' osteopathic evaluation of your body to evaluate areas of good and less good health of the tissues.

On subsequent visits removal of clothing is not normally required.

The combination of the history taking and examination enables your osteopath to make a diagnosis of your condition and the best way to give effective treatment.  Your condition and treatment will be discussed with you and appropriate advice given as to pain managment, exercises, posture, best activities etc. etc. as appropriate for your condition.

Do I need a chaperone?

If you would feel more comfortable bringing along a friend or relative, that is perfectly acceptable. Most patients prefer to come on thier own, preferring the confidentiality of a one to one consultation. As an adult it is up to you to make this decision. When treating children under the age of majority (16 years of age) it is preferred if a parent or guardian be present.

NLP & Life Coaching

NLP and Life Coaching appointments last approximately one to one and a half hours.

Initially we discuss your current situation and where you wish your life to go, what successes and directions you wish to be developing. Aspects which you feel may be 'holding you back' will also be looked at and evaluated.

Following this discussion a variety of approaches will be used to 'breakthough' these old barriers which have been restricting you and your life. Old patterns and ways of thinking which have been holding you back and preventing you from moving forward, can be comfortably helped so that you can become more of the person you have always wanted to be.

Please call 01539 728444 if you wish to discuss your situation in full condfidentiality before choosing to make an appointment.