Frequently asked questions

During your initial consultation, we take the time to discuss your symptoms, medical history and any previous treatments. This is followed by a physical examination that considers the body as a whole, rather than focusing solely on the area where you experience symptoms.

The examination is preferably carried out in your underwear, allowing me to properly assess your posture, movement and areas of tension throughout the body.

Based on our conversation and the examination, I will discuss my findings with you, and together we will decide which treatment approach is most appropriate.

A regular initial osteopathy consultation takes 60 minutes. During this appointment, we take the time to discuss your symptoms and medical history, carry out a physical examination and, where appropriate, provide an initial treatment.

A follow-up consultation usually takes 45 minutes. During this appointment, we review your progress and continue treatment based on your symptoms and recovery.

Separate appointments are available for babies and children. An initial consultation for babies and children takes 45 minutes, while a follow-up consultation usually takes 30 minutes. For adults and teenagers, a regular initial or follow-up consultation is generally recommended to allow sufficient time for discussing symptoms, examination and treatment.

During the examination, it is important that I can properly assess your posture, movement and areas of tension throughout the body. For this reason, the examination is preferably carried out in your underwear.

If you feel uncomfortable with this, you are welcome to wear comfortable sportswear, such as shorts and a sports top or vest. The most important thing is that you can move freely and that I can carry out a thorough examination.

Osteopathic treatment is generally not painful. I usually work with gentle, controlled techniques tailored to your body and physical capacity.

Some techniques may feel sensitive, particularly in areas where there is considerable tension. You can always let me know how you feel during treatment so that I can adjust the techniques accordingly.

After treatment, you may temporarily feel tired, sore or tender. These effects usually resolve on their own.

The number of treatments varies from person to person and depends on your symptoms, how long you have been experiencing them and how your body responds to treatment.

In most cases, a noticeable change or improvement should occur within approximately four treatments. If this is not the case, we will review your progress together. We will then discuss whether osteopathy is still appropriate or whether further investigation or consultation with your GP may be beneficial.

After an osteopathic treatment, it is advisable to give your body some time to respond. I generally recommend avoiding intense exercise or strenuous training on the day of treatment.

Gentle movement, such as walking or easy cycling, is usually fine. In most cases, you can gradually return to training the following day, depending on how your body responds and what we have discussed during your consultation.

For athletes, I always tailor this advice to their symptoms, physical demands and current training or competition schedule.

Yes, this is possible. Your body may respond to osteopathic treatment in different ways. Sometimes you may immediately notice greater relaxation or improved mobility, but your symptoms may also temporarily increase.

For example, you may feel tired, sore, stiff or more sensitive than usual. These effects are generally short-lived and often resolve within a few days.

If you are unsure about your response to treatment, or if your symptoms become significantly worse or change in nature, please feel free to get in touch.

Osteopathic treatment is often fully or partially reimbursed through supplementary health insurance in the Netherlands. The amount covered varies depending on your insurance provider and policy.

As osteopathy is not covered by the Dutch basic health insurance package, reimbursement through supplementary insurance is not subject to the mandatory deductible (eigen risico). This deductible only applies to healthcare covered by the basic insurance package.

Please check your insurance policy or contact your health insurance provider beforehand. You can also find an overview of current reimbursement options by insurance provider on Independer.

No. Osteopathy is not covered by the Dutch basic health insurance package, but may be reimbursed through supplementary health insurance. 

Therefore, any reimbursement for osteopathic treatment does not count towards your mandatory deductible (eigen risico). This deductible only applies to healthcare covered by the basic insurance package.

Yes, after each treatment, you will receive a detailed invoice that you can submit to your health insurance provider.

Osteo Elout is registered with the Dutch Register of Osteopathy (Nederlands Register voor Osteopathie, NRO). Depending on your supplementary health insurance policy, osteopathic treatment may therefore be fully or partially reimbursed.

Your invoice includes the information required by your health insurance provider, such as your name, date of birth, treatment date, consultation type and my practice and registration details. Please check your insurance policy beforehand to find out what reimbursement is available.

After each treatment, you will receive an invoice by email. Please make your payment by bank transfer within 14 days of the invoice date, quoting the invoice number as your payment reference.

You can submit the invoice to your health insurance provider yourself. Payment is therefore made directly to Osteo Elout, and any reimbursement will subsequently be paid to you by your insurance provider.

Yes, babies are welcome at Osteo Elout. Osteopathic treatment for babies is carried out using gentle, careful techniques that are fully adapted to your baby's age, development and physical capacity.

I assess your baby as a whole and always explain my findings clearly to parents. If I notice any signs that require medical investigation, I will advise you to contact your GP or child health clinic.

Yes, children are also welcome at Osteo Elout. Examples of reasons for visiting include recurring physical complaints, abdominal discomfort, headaches, posture-related complaints or sports-related symptoms.

The assessment and treatment are always adapted to your child's age, development and physical capacity.

For children aged 13 and under, please select an Initial consultation for babies and children or a Follow-up consultation for Babies and Children when booking. From the age of 14, please book a regular appointment: Initial osteopathy consultation or Follow-up consultation.

Parents may visit an osteopath with their baby or child for concerns such as restlessness, a preferred head position, excessive arching of the back, feeding difficulties, abdominal cramps or asymmetry in posture and movement.

Yes, you are welcome at Osteo Elout both during and after pregnancy. During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes, including hormonal changes, a growing abdomen, changes in posture and increased physical demands. After giving birth, your body may also need time to recover.

I assess mobility and tension in areas such as the pelvis, lower back, abdomen, diaphragm and chest, as well as your breathing. Treatment is always gentle and carefully adapted to your individual circumstances, stage of pregnancy and physical capacity.

If you experience sudden symptoms, bleeding, fever, sudden severe pain, dizziness, shortness of breath or reduced fetal movements, always contact your midwife, GP or gynaecologist first.