Frequently asked questions

If you already have medical findings, X-rays or a referral, please bring them along. If you have any questions or special concerns, feel free to let us know before your appointment so we can respond to your needs in the best possible way.

The practice does not use the direct billing procedure with health insurers. Before reimbursement by the insurer, the invoice amount must first be settled privately. The invoice can then be submitted to the health insurer.

Some private health insurers cover part or even all of the treatment costs. We therefore recommend checking with your insurer in advance whether and to what extent a contribution to the costs is possible.

Yes, fortunately there are usually enough parking spaces available right in front of the practice.

Of course, you can conveniently pay by card. We accept all common credit and debit cards to make the payment process as easy as possible.

The name itself is somewhat misleading. Translated literally, osteopathy means „bone suffering" or „bone disease". In fact, however, osteopathy regards the person as a whole.

The founder of osteopathy, Dr Andrew Taylor Still, developed a system for treating functional disorders in the body. The aim is to support the body in returning to its natural balance and activating its self-healing powers.

Osteopathy is traditionally divided into three areas:

• Parietal osteopathy (joints, muscles and the musculoskeletal system)
• Visceral osteopathy (organs and their mobility)
• Craniosacral osteopathy (skull, spine, sacrum and nervous system)

These areas are not considered separately, but as interconnected components of an overall system.

A session is typically structured into four stages:

1. Case history – Detailed conversation about complaints, injuries, operations, past events and possible connections.
2. Examination – Analysis of relevant body systems using osteopathic and clinical tests.
3. Treatment – Individually adapted osteopathic techniques to treat the identified restrictions.
4. Follow-up – Re-testing, discussion of the changes and, where appropriate, exercises for home and recommendations for further appointments.

The number of sessions required depends on various factors, including the type and duration of the complaints as well as the individual response of the body.

Acute complaints often need only a few appointments. Chronic complaints frequently require several sessions over a longer period.

Typically, a treatment plan comprises around 3 to 6 sessions, held at weekly or fortnightly intervals.

Comfortable, loose clothing that offers sufficient freedom of movement is recommended. Ideal are:

• shorts or loose sportswear
• a T-shirt or tank top
• for women, a sports bra and leggings

Tight jeans, belts or very restrictive clothing should be avoided where possible.

Frequently used techniques include:

• Myofascial techniques to release tension in the connective tissue
• Joint mobilisations and manipulations to improve mobility
• Visceral techniques to support organ function
• Craniosacral techniques to regulate the nervous system
• Lymphatic techniques to promote lymph flow

The selection is always made individually based on the examination.

Osteopathy is generally regarded as a very safe treatment method. Temporarily, the following may occur:

• muscle-soreness-like discomfort
• tiredness or fatigue
• short-term reactions of the body to the treatment

Certain conditions may represent contraindications. It is therefore important to share all relevant health information before the treatment.

The Body Flow Massage is a method developed by Philip Thomsen that combines classic massage elements with intuitive, flowing touch.

The aim is to release physical tension, stimulate the flow of energy and promote deep relaxation.

The term „Flow" describes the continuous, harmonious course of the treatment, in which the movements transition seamlessly into one another.

The Body Flow Massage can have a supportive effect for:

• muscle tension
• stress and inner restlessness
• sleep problems
• headaches and migraines
• rehabilitation after injuries
• lymphatic congestion
• digestive complaints
• circulatory problems

It does not replace medical treatment, but can usefully complement it.

Neo Emotional Release (NER) is a holistic method for releasing emotional blockages.

The method is based on the assumption that unprocessed emotions are stored in the body and can contribute to tension or complaints in the long term.

During a session, body awareness, breathing and targeted therapeutic impulses are used to consciously perceive and release these patterns.

NER is particularly suitable for people who feel emotionally stuck, experience recurring physical complaints or want to build a deeper connection with themselves.