No. Your osteopath will make sure they can help you before they start any treatment. They’ll also refer you for further examinations or to another healthcare professional if necessary. Your osteopath won’t treat you unless they’re sure of the diagnosis. That said, it’s always a good idea to discuss health issues and concerns with your GP.

You’ll need a doctor’s referral if you’re paying for treatment through your health insurance.

Most osteopaths in Europe train for four to five years. They usually graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree or a Masters degree (M. Ost.). Some Osteopaths choose to study further in order to increase their knowledge about an area of interest, to contribute to research or to teach.

No. Osteopathy is a separate system of manual medicine, distinct from other healthcare professions.

No. Osteopathy and physiotherapy are different professions. In Europe, some professionals are qualified in both. However, they usually choose to practice only one of them.

No. Osteopaths have a very thorough knowledge of bones, joints and ligaments, but they don’t focus on one area of the body. They look at the big picture. In other words, they look at your mind, bones, muscles, ligaments and organs and how they interact. This is why osteopathic treatment can be very helpful in conditions that affect your skeleton and muscles.

Osteopaths try to be as gentle as possible while treating patients. And they constantly ask for feedback to make sure you’re comfortable. You may experience some discomfort when your osteopath is working on a problematic area. However, this is usually very tolerable. Some soreness after a session is normal, and should get better after 48 hours.

Our clinic is located in Ta’-Xbiex, opposite the entrance to the Gala Supermarket, in Triq Giorgio Mitrovich. 

At the bottom of each section of this website you can find a location map. By clicking on it, you will be able to get directions to the clinic.

It depends on the type of session (if it is a first visit or a follow-up). The duration usually ranges between half an hour and 45 minutes. Osteopathy treatments can be booked up to one hour, depending on the patient’s specific condition.

Osteopathy and physiotherapy treatments can be claimed with insurance, depending on your specific plan. Just bear in mind that most insurances request a referral from a GP, so ideally you should have your insurance form filled in by your family doctor as well.