Saltash Osteopathy Appointments
At Saltash Osteopathy Clinic we are pleased to offer a variety of appointment types tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or looking for support during pregnancy, we are here to provide you with personalised care.
Our appointment options include initial consultations for thorough assessments, follow-up sessions for ongoing treatment, and specialised appointments focusing on specific concerns such as sports injuries or prenatal care. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on holistic healing, we aim to empower you on your journey to optimal health and well-being. Book your appointment today and take the first step towards a pain-free and active lifestyle. Your health is our priority.
Your first Visit
Your first consultation with us will take 1 hour.
Patient Information
We will discuss your medical history and current complaints, work and leisure activities as part of a thorough case history.
Please bring a note of your current medications if you find it easier!
Detailed Examination
We may request you remove outer clothing so your area of pain can be examined. You are always welcome to bring a chaperone or sportswear to change into.
Immediate Symptom Relief
Administer treatment during the first visit, along with a personalized plan estimating the number of sessions needed for effective relief.
Versatile Treatment Techniques
Utilise various techniques such as soft-tissue massage, joint manipulation, stretching, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound, taping and acupuncture, all tailored to your specific condition.
Root Cause Investigation
Continue treatment beyond symptom locations to identify and address the root cause of pain, preventing future recurrence.
Preventive care and education
Ensuring that all contributing factors which resulted in your pain are addressed and that you are aware of how to prevent future problems.
Fee Structure
Follow-up consultations
Payment is settled at the end of your session by cash, cheque or card payments.
Please give at least 24 hours notice for a cancellation or the full appointment fee will be payable.
Opening Times
If you are in ACUTE PAIN we will do our best to offer you an appointment within 24 hours.
Our opening times are as follows:
Home Visits
If you are in too much pain to come an osteopathy clinic we can come to your home. We cover all of Saltash and most of the out-lying villages.
Osteopath Home Visits: Things to Consider
If you need prescription pain killers you will need to call out a doctor
If your pain is so severe that you cannot move at all, or cannot be touched, it may be better to call a doctor or an ambulance. If you are unsure, please call the clinic and we will be happy to advise you on your best course of action
To examine and treat you safely, you may need to be partially undressed. If you feel uncomfortable with this you are welcome to have a chaperone present and you can wear shorts and a vest top.
Not all osteopathic treatment modalities may be available, depending on the suitability of home environment.
Osteopath Home Visits: The Benefits
Osteopaths are trained to diagnosis and ‘Will tell you what is causing your symptoms’.
It is usually safe to give treatment that helps relieve your symptoms
The journey to the clinic could make your symptoms worse
