Frequently Asked Questions

No medical referral is required to book an appointment at the clinic. If you have group insurance, check whether your plan has any specific requirements for reimbursement.

An osteopathic care session costs $130 CAD, including taxes. A Corpus Vitals biometric assessment costs $200 CAD, including taxes. Payment is accepted in cash or by Interac e-Transfer. For osteopathic care, a receipt for insurance purposes is emailed on the day of your visit.

Coverage depends on your plan. Reimbursement percentages and limits per visit or per year may vary. Contact your insurer before your first appointment to confirm your coverage and any requirements.

Wear comfortable, flexible clothing that allows you to move easily. Some techniques can be performed over clothing; assessment of certain areas may require closer-fitting clothing or more direct access. Your comfort and privacy remain a priority. Please ask questions or mention any position or technique that feels uncomfortable.

Early improvement and fuller recovery are not the same thing. Some people notice changes in pain or mobility quickly, while others progress more gradually. The duration of the problem, the tissues involved, daily activities and your individual response all play a role.

There is no single number of visits that suits everyone. Progress is reviewed using pain, mobility, sleep, daily activities and the frequency of flare-ups. If there is no meaningful improvement after about six visits, Michel reassesses the situation and may recommend further medical assessment when appropriate.

A previous treatment that did not meet your expectations does not determine how you will respond to another approach. Michel begins with a new assessment and selects manual techniques according to the findings. There is no guarantee of results. If your condition does not progress as expected, the plan is reviewed and another professional may be recommended.

Let Michel know about any new or worsening symptoms. A significant, unusual, persistent or worsening reaction should not automatically be considered normal. Contact the clinic to discuss whether reassessment is needed.

Seek emergency assessment if back or leg pain is accompanied by new numbness around the genitals or anus, difficulty passing urine, or loss of bladder or bowel control. These symptoms require urgent medical attention rather than a routine osteopathic appointment.