Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is based on principles of the body’s self-healing powers, the relationship between structure and function and the unity of body, mind and spirit. So, the osteopath is like a watchmaker, finely tuning a mechanism, except that the mechanism is alive and has feelings and relationships that affect it. We take a tailored, whole person approach, considering all aspects of a person’s life history and unique physiology, to arrive at a diagnosis and personalised health improvement plan.
In discussion with the patient we then agree a management plan that may include manual therapy (hands-on treatment tailored to your needs and safety considerations), exercise, health and lifestyle advice. If necessary we can refer you onwards to your GP or another healthcare professional.
All osteopaths are highly trained (4 year degree course) and registered with our professional regulator, the General Osteopathic Council. We are required to keep our skills up to date with continuing professional development.
Back pain
Headaches
Sciatic pain
Leg & arm pain
Arthritic pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Minor sports injuries
What conditions do you treat?
Osteopathy can help people of all ages from newborn to senior citizens, including pregnant women, children, sports people, those with persistent pain (e.g. arthritis, hypermobility), to support recovery from injury and to prevent future health problems.
A holistic approach
One of our key osteopathic concepts is that if the structure of the body has been impaired, then it is unable to function efficiently.
To determine the cause of the problem, an osteopath will carry out a thorough assessment, examining the structure of the body, by observing a patient’s posture and mobility, and then using the appropriate hands-on techniques to improve its function and thus returning the body to a state of optimal health.
This form of assessment is the great strength of the osteopathic profession, as it takes into account all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle and history, in order to treat the cause of the condition, not just the symptoms of it. We work in partnership with our patients.
The initial consultation takes an hour, which provides us with the opportunity to listen and consider issues that may seem unrelated, yet are crucial to a patient’s wellbeing.
As part of the care plan we may discuss exercise and lifestyle advice, Patients are encouraged to discuss any questions about their symptoms or recovery with their osteopath who will provide a source of ongoing support and direction as required.
Prices
Initial Appointment - New Patients -up to 60 minutes
£80 – Glynis, Ailis
£70 – Jane, Mary, David
30 min Follow up Appointments
£65 – Glynis, Ailis
£60 – Jane, Mary, David
60 min Follow up Appointments
£120 – Glynis, Ailis
£110 – Jane, Mary, David
Mum & Baby Appointments
£110 – 90 mins appointment
£100 – 60 mins appointment
Book your appointment online
Call us
0131 557 2211
23 Eyre Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5EX
Opening hours
Monday – Wednesday 8.30 am – 7 pm
Thursday & Friday 9 am – 7 pm
Email us
info@eyreplaceosteopath.co.uk