Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathic Medicine is a complete, holistic branch of medicine founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor (A.T.) Still, an American physician who practiced in Missouri in the late 1800s. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a set of hands-on techniques used by osteopathic physicians (DOs) to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. In the U.S., DOs (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine), like MDs, are granted the full scope of medical practice including diagnosing all diseases as well as prescribing drugs and performing surgery.
During medical education, osteopathic physicians receive special training in the body’s complex system of muscles, nerves and bones. This advanced training provides them with an understanding of how the body’s systems are connected and how each one affects the others.
What conditions can you treat/what are the benefits?
When treating with OMT, a DO moves a patient’s muscles and joints using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. These treatments can be used to help people of all ages and backgrounds, and treat a wide variety of common ailments, including:
- Back/Neck Pain
- Headaches
- Asthma/COPD
- Common Cold and Flu
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel
- Sports injuries
- Pediatric conditions such as Infantile Colic, poor feeding, plagiocephaly
- Low back pain associated with Pregnancy
- And many more!
What to expect during treatment
Dr. Knight will first obtain a thorough history and physical exam. Then An Osteopathic structural exam will be completed prior to treatment by examining the spine, neck and extremities for areas in your body that have asymmetry of structure, tenderness and range of motion restriction. Using a variety of OMT techniques, your physician will manually correct the mis-aligned areas by applying corrective forces that relieve joint and myofascial restrictions. OMT is safe, gentle and effective for all age groups.
Before Treatment
If possible, please bring any relevant medical records with you prior to your first visit including, lab tests, x rays, and MRIs.
Please wear comfortable clothing (loose, light-weight).
After Treatment
As part of your care plan, you may be provided with home exercises or stretches to work on between visits. While OMT is very gentle, you may experience some soreness during the first 24-48 hours after a treatment. This is normal and part of the healing process. During this time period it is important to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activity for maximum benefit.
If possible, please schedule other treatments such as massage, physical therapy, or acupuncture at least 7 days after your osteopathic appointment to allow your system adequate time to fully respond to each treatment before the next is introduced.
Do you accept insurance?
To provide exceptional personalized care without third parties or carrier interference, we currently do not accept any insurance plans; however, we will provide a detailed receipt, and/or superbill upon request. For those with out-of-network coverage, these can be submitted to Commercial Insurance plans for reimbursement. The amount of reimbursement you receive depends on the insurance company and on your individual plan, and may come in the form of full reimbursement, partial reimbursement, or made towards your yearly deductible. This does not currently apply to Medicare or Medicaid per state and federal laws.
Rates
To promote transparency of medical costs for procedures and visits, we list our current prices below. Our practice is Fee for Service, meaning payment is expected at the time of service for all appointment types. We accept all major credit cards, health savings accounts, cash and checks for payment.
First time visit: 60 minutes $250
Returning patient: 30 minutes $150
For Students with Valid ID we offer $50 off of above rates