What happens during a consultation?

A complete history of the patient, taking into account:

• the symptoms described by the client
• links between different systems
• the consequences of various events (birth, trauma, surgery, illness, etc.)
• the client’s various health problems and history

Osteopathic assessment of tissue mobility and physiological rhythms including: observation, inspection, palpation by:

• postural tests
• muscular, articular vertebral, visceral, and craniosacral palpatory and dynamic tests

Synthesize the data to determine priorities, the cause(s) of the problem and draw up an intervention plan.

The intervention plan is established according to the specific osteopathic methodology, depending on the state of health, age, and vitality of each patient.

Gentle, specific manoeuvres are performed to restore mobility and motility to body tissues at the myofascial, spinal, and visceral levels.

Functional reassessment of the organism locally, regionally, and globally during the intervention.

Explanations are provided to the patient of what has been done, and for what purpose.

Lifestyle advice and appropriate exercises can be given to optimize the results of the consultation.