Gassmann Annick (Biel/Bienne)

Osteopathy is a holistic method that uses the hands for diagnosis and therapy. The most important principles are the functioning of the human body as a unit, its ability to self-regulate and self-heal, and the interaction of structure and function.

The goal of osteopathic treatment is to correct limitations in the mobility of structures and tissues, thereby restoring physical and mental well-being.

Osteopathy achieves this through: a very differentiated diagnosis of structural dysfunctions and mobility restrictions and their effects by means of clinical and osteopathic examination methods recognition of the dysfunction pattern a correction by means of gentle manual techniques that the osteopath selects from a variety of methods - individual needs of the patient. Osteopathy includes work on all body structures: bones skeleton, muscles, fascia, internal organs, skull, etc.

The prerequisite for this is an accurate basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, as well as extensive long-term training in palpatory skills. To provide the most comprehensive care possible for patients, osteopaths work closely with other medical specialties.