What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is an independent, holistic form of medicine in which diagnosis and treatment are performed exclusively with the hands. It was developed over 150 years ago by the American physician Andrew Taylor Still. At the heart of its philosophy lies the assumption that the body forms an inseparable unit. All structures, from bones and muscles to organs and the nervous system, are interconnected via a fine network of connective tissue called fascia.

According to this view, healthy bodily function is only guaranteed when the mobility of all structures and the flow of bodily fluids (blood, lymph) are unimpeded. Dysfunction in one area can therefore manifest as pain or discomfort in a completely different part of the body. The goal of osteopathic treatment is to find and resolve the cause of these dysfunctions in order to activate the body's own self-healing powers and restore harmony within the system.

The treatment session typically lasts about one hour. Depending on the type and duration of your symptoms, 3 to 6 treatments are often necessary to achieve lasting improvement.

This is how an osteopathic treatment proceeds:

Treatment always begins with a detailed consultation. During this consultation, your current symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle will be discussed to obtain a comprehensive picture of your health.

This is followed by the assessment: Through inspection (visual evaluation of your posture and movement) and palpation (feeling with the hands), movement restrictions, tensions, and blockages in various body regions are evaluated. The entire body is examined from head to toe.

The subsequent treatment involves gentle manual techniques. Through targeted mobilizations, stretches, and pressure on tissues, joints, muscles, and fascia, any blockages found are released. This activates your body's self-healing powers to achieve lasting relief from your symptoms.

The BAO quality standard:

The profession of osteopath is not legally protected in Germany/EU. To guarantee you the highest quality and safety, I completed my training according to the strict guidelines of the German Federal Association of Osteopaths (BAO). BAO-certified training ensures a sound, long-term, and scientifically based qualification comprising over 1,350 hours of instruction. This allows you to be confident that your treatments are performed at a recognized and professional level. Please note that the treatments offered here are based on my certified 5-year training in Germany and are solely for health promotion and prevention.