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Body Mechanix looks to provide the very best in multi-disciplinary practice; offering award-winning, highly experienced and enthusiastic professionals working with evidence-based practice.

Be prepared to provide your previous medical or surgical history. If they are relevant and to hand please bring MRI/scan reports and a list of current medications.

When bringing a newborn for initial consultation, we encourage parents to bring discharge notes and baby’s ‘Red Book’ (Personal Child Health Record) to help assist in case history taking.

It is most likely your osteopath or sports therapist will ask you to undress to your underwear so they can examine and treat thoroughly.  With this in mind, modest underwear or even a pair of shorts is appropriate. For ladies receiving massage, your practitioner may ask for your consent to undo your bra to enable a deeper and more comfortable treatment.

Our quick and easy online booking system will allow you to make the appropriate appointment at your convenience. In the case of an emergency or short notice appointment, please all the clinic on 01582 945900.

No, osteopaths can assess and treat without referral from a doctor, however, some health insurers require a doctors referral before they authorise the cover of fees.  With this in mind, it is advised patients speak with their health insurance before booking to confirm what is required.  Should patients have further queries we are happy to take calls and offer further information or advice.

Complex obstetric patients and those undergoing active Cancer treatment may require doctors consent prior to osteopathic and massage treatment.  Please speak with your practitioner should you have an unusual or complicated presentation.

The number of treatments will vary depending on the problem and individual. After a thorough assessment, the practitioner will discuss their treatment plan for the rehabilitation process and the number of treatments likely required. 

Once symptoms have resolved it may be that your practitioner advises maintenance treatment to help keep symptoms at bay and ensure you remain in peak physical condition and avoid an acute flare up of symptoms.

Treatment duration depends on your diagnosis, the severity of your impairments, your past medical history, and other factors.  Regular re-evaluations at intermittent periods during the treatment plan will take place to assess your progress and help achieve your goals.

Please call the clinic to ascertain whether your specific insurance provider wiill cover the treatment you require.

Please call your specific therapist 24hours prior to your scheduled appointment to reschedule or cancel an appointment. Failure to do so will incur a cancellation fee.

All patients are entitled to have a chaperone in attendance during their treatment. If this is something you would like, please let the clinic know prior to the appointment so we can arrange this for you.

 

Yes. Paediatric osteopathy uses gentle, age-appropriate techniques designed specifically for babies, children and teenagers. Our practitioners adapt every assessment and treatment to your child’s age, stage of development and individual needs, ensuring they remain comfortable throughout their appointment.

Absolutely. Parents and carers are encouraged to stay with their child throughout the consultation and treatment. We want both you and your child to feel relaxed, informed and supported during every visit.

Children of all ages can be assessed, from newborn babies through to teenagers. Every treatment is adapted to suit your child’s age, development and individual needs.

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