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What happens on a typical first visit ? Your details and medical history (any previous operations, medication you are taking, any health problems) will be taken and we will explore your immediate reason for your visit. We will ask what your symptoms are and when they began. You will then be examined and we will run through various procedures to make an assessment of how best to treat you. At this stage we rule out any unusual symptoms, which would make treatment unsuitable. If this is the case you will be referred back to your GP. |
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Do I have to remove clothing ? We are very sensitive to patient's modesty and provide towels. There is absolutely no need for you to be fully exposed during treatment. We want our patients to be relaxed, not self-conscious. Treatments can usually take place wearing loose clothing ; a T-shirt and track suit bottoms are ideal. |
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Is it painful ? Treatment should not involve any pain. There may be a reaction to treatment for 24 to 36 hours as the tissues adapt. There is often an increase in blood flow through the tissue and this may cause some discomfort. This is similar to post exercise stiffness.
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By cash or cheque only, please. |
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When do I pay ? No pre-payment. Simply pay at the end of your session. |
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Do you offer discounts on multiple sessions ? No. For the simple reason that if we offered a discount on, say, 5 sessions, it may only take 3 to solve your problem. |
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Do you accept payment through medical insurance ? All major medical insurers are accepted, (AXA PPP, BUPA), but you will have to pay up front. We will provide a receipt so they can reimburse you. You may be required to see your GP for a referral in advance.
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Do I need a follow up appointment ? The majority of conditions settle quickly. It is prudent to follow a course of treatment. Once you have recovered you may be happy to leave it be - or you may wish to return at a later date for a "Top Up" - especially if the problem has been long standing. |
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How long will the treatment take ? There can be no exact prognosis. It depends entirely on the severity of the condition. |
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What happens if I can't make an appointment ? Please try to give 24 hours notice. We understand that there may be circumstances outwith your control, but please be aware that repeat cancellations may result in a £25 cancellation fee. This is entirely discretionary. However, this does not mean that if you miss an appointment that a cancellation fee will be levied automatically.
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Are you qualified for this ? Yes. With the General Osteopathic Council. Practitioners have to be registered and can not call themselves an Osteopath if not registered. |
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Are you employed by Napiers ? No, self employed using Napiers premises.
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Do I need a referral from a GP to visit you ? No, you can either drop into the clinic to request an appointment or call the clinic on 0141 339 5859. (If in the event, you can't get through to the clinic, you can request an appointment via the contact form. Leave your contact number and email address and we will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time. We do request that you do try to call before doing this.) * PLEASE NOTE : The exception is if you wish to claim your treatment back through a medical insurer. You may need a referral from your GP in this instance. |
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I'm off work because of the pain and discomfort I'm in. Do I have to go to my GP to get a sick note? No, we can provide these. |
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I'm a blood donor, how will acupuncture affect this ? Will they accept my blood after acupuncture ? Yes, they will - we provide certificates for the blood donor service. All needles used are single use, sealed and sterilised disposable needles.
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What is Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) ? Click here for information on CST. |
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Do you treat children ? We treat children aged 10 and over. |
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Is it safe to treat a woman when she is Pregnant? It is safe to treat a woman through the course of her pregnancy. Treatment can often make life a lot more bearable throughout the course of pregnancy, where spells of backache, sciatica and other niggling pains are often experienced.
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