Frequently asked questions
What is Osteopathy?
What is Acupuncture?
What can you expect from your first visit?
The first visit is about to get to know you a bit more.
That includes questions about chief complain, recent and past medical history, family medical history, past and recent treatment, coping strategies and goals.
This is followed by a physical exam related to your complains/ symptoms.
After we established a treatment plan, and you have signed the consent form, we can move on to your first treatment.
How long are the treatments ?
First initial assessment and treatment
Acupuncture 60 min
Osteopathy 60 min
Follow-up Acupuncture/ Osteopathy 30 min,
45 min or
60 min
(depending on your needs)
First initial assessment and treatment
Acupuncture 60 min
Osteopathy 60 min
Follow-up Acupuncture/ Osteopathy 30 min,
45 min or
60 min
(depending on your needs)
What should you wear?
Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing, preferable tank tops, sports bras and shorts.
Sometimes it is necessary to remove clothing in order to access the right acupuncture point or to apply osteopathic treatment direct to the skin.
You will be appropriately covered at all times.
Is the treatment covered by insurance?
Most private Insurance companies cover Osteopathy and Acupuncture, e.g. Blue Cross, Manulife, Great West life (Acupuncture only). Please contact your insurance before the treatment to make sure you get reimbursed.
A list of Insurers who accept CM-Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture for reimbursement is available upon request.
Direct billing is also available for certain insurance plans (Acupuncture only).
Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing, preferable tank tops, sports bras and shorts.
Sometimes it is necessary to remove clothing in order to access the right acupuncture point or to apply osteopathic treatment direct to the skin.
You will be appropriately covered at all times.
Is the treatment covered by insurance?
Most private Insurance companies cover Osteopathy and Acupuncture, e.g. Blue Cross, Manulife, Great West life (Acupuncture only). Please contact your insurance before the treatment to make sure you get reimbursed.
A list of Insurers who accept CM-Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture for reimbursement is available upon request.
Direct billing is also available for certain insurance plans (Acupuncture only).
If you have more specific questions or need more information, please use the contact form.