Sébastien Bonvin
DemoOstéopathie Bonvin
- 4.7(3)
- Lausanne
- Languages: fr · en · de
OsteopathyFascia therapyCraniosacral therapy
EMRASCA
- Price
- CHF 60–140
- Next appointment
- Available Thu, 15 Oct
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment. Osteopaths use touch to find areas of restricted movement and tension, and treat them with techniques ranging from very gentle to firmer. They look at the body as a whole rather than only at the painful spot.
- therapists
- 16
- per session
- CHF 100–120
- session length
- 45–60 min
Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor first. Emergency: 144
Origin and approach
Osteopathy was founded in the late 19th century by the American doctor Andrew Taylor Still. The basic idea is that the body’s movement and its function are closely linked. There are some studies on techniques for muscles and joints; the ideas behind some techniques, for example on the skull or the internal organs, are scientifically disputed.
What a session is like
Length: 45–60 min- The first conversation covers your symptoms, your medical history and any warning signs.
- Your posture and mobility are then checked and your body is examined by touch, usually in underwear or comfortable clothing.
- Treatment takes place lying down or sitting, using various hands-on techniques.
- At the end you are often given advice on movement or posture in everyday life.
Osteopathy: what is it used for?
- Back pain: some studies show relief, especially for back pain without a clear cause.
- Neck pain and headaches, although the evidence here is limited and mixed.
- Jaw problems and muscle tension; here too the scientific evidence is limited, but many people value the treatment.
- Complaints during pregnancy such as back or pelvic pain, with few reliable findings so far.
How well is the effect supported?
Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Some evidence
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Traditional use
- used, but hardly studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Some evidence
Back pain
Similarly effective to other recommended treatments, such as exercise therapy.
- Limited evidence
Headache
- Limited evidence
Jaw problems
- Limited evidence
Muscle tension
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Limited evidence · 2 more complaints
few or weak studies
- Limited evidence
Neck pain
- Limited evidence
Pregnancy complaints
Therapists: Osteopathy
Praxis Gerber · Physio & Osteo
- 3.5(2)
- Zurich
- Languages: de · en · fr
- Online
PhysiotherapyOsteopathyMedical massage+1ASCAEGK therapist registerBasic insurance (KVG)- Price
- CHF 80–160
- Next appointment
- Available Wed, 14 Oct
- Price
- CHF 60–140
- Next appointment
- Available Fri, 16 Oct
Costs and health insurance
- Basic insurance
- usually not.
- Supplementary insurance
- often 50–80% with EMR- or ASCA-recognised therapists, often up to an annual maximum.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Price per session
- usually CHF 100–120, median CHF 105 (60 minutes, as stated by the practices)
Good to know
- Usually only a few sessions are needed, one or more weeks apart; after two or three appointments, discuss whether anything has changed.
- If your symptoms are new or severe, or you have had an accident, fever, paralysis or numbness, please see a doctor first.
- You may feel sore or tired for a day or two after treatment; serious side effects are rare.
- Osteopathy does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment; costs are usually only covered by supplementary insurance, so check beforehand.
Training and recognition in Switzerland
In Switzerland, osteopathy is regulated under the Health Professions Act (GesBG). Training consists of a bachelor’s and a master’s degree (MSc) at a university of applied sciences, and independent practice requires a cantonal licence. Basic insurance generally does not pay for osteopathy, but many supplementary insurance plans contribute.