Your first appointment: process and prices

What happens at the first appointment?

1. 1

   Conversation

   Your complaints, your history, your questions.

2. 2

   Examination and treatment

   Hands-on osteopathic examination and treatment.

3. 3

   Advice

   If needed, recommendations and exercises for home.

Plan about 50 minutes for adults and 30 to 50 minutes for children. Treatment hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am–2:30 pm, by appointment only. Other times possible by arrangement.

What should I bring?

• a towel
• Clothing: at the first appointment I like to examine you once in your underwear; at later appointments comfortable trousers or leggings and a T-shirt are often enough.
• Existing findings, doctors’ letters or X-rays can be brought along but are not required.
• for children: the yellow children’s health record booklet (U-Heft), for babies also the maternity record (Mutterpass), and a cuddly toy or toy is welcome

How much does a treatment cost?

Osteopathy	Duration	Price
Adults	about 50 minutes	€95
Children, first appointment	30–50 minutes	€95
Children, follow-up appointment	30–50 minutes	€50–95

IHHT	Duration	Price
Single session	about 50 minutes	€65
3-session card	3 × about 50 minutes	€180
5-session card	5 × about 50 minutes	€290
10-session card	10 × about 50 minutes	€550

Does health insurance cover the cost of osteopathy?

You will receive an invoice from me based on the German fee schedule for non-medical practitioners (Gebührenverzeichnis für Heilpraktiker, GebüH). Many statutory health insurers contribute part of the cost as a voluntary extra benefit, often only with a medical certificate. Private health insurance and supplementary insurance reimburse depending on the plan. If possible, please check with your insurer before treatment starts whether it pays something towards the cost or covers it.

A doctor’s visit beforehand is not required. If your insurer asks for a medical certificate for reimbursement, it is best to get it beforehand.

More information (in German): Patient information on health insurers (osteokompass.de)

What applies if I have to cancel an appointment?

You can cancel appointments free of charge by phone, email or WhatsApp up to 24 hours before they start. For appointments that are cancelled later or not kept, I charge a no-show fee of €70, because the appointment is reserved for you.