What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual therapy for functional disorders. It is a science, an art and a philosophy of health care. It is based on the concept that the body is a whole. It follows that health depends on the functional balance of all its structures.
As a complementary medicine, it focuses not only on physical symptoms, but also on the patient's lifestyle, habits and overall state of health. Its specificity lies in the precise osteopathic diagnosis of body dysfunctions and loss of mobility, and the application of appropriate manual techniques to remedy them.
Osteopathy is a health profession recognized and protected in Switzerland by an HES master's degree.
Osteopaths are highly qualified primary care therapists. Using safe and effective manual techniques, osteopaths diagnose, treat and relieve pain and disorders of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, joints and associated tissues) and its relationships with other body systems.
Osteopathic treatment covers a wide range of indications, for patients of all ages and physical conditions.