About Osteopathic Medicine

What is a DO?

A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is a physician who completes four years of medical school and hospital based residency training, the same as an MD. DOs have full practice rights in all US states

What’s the difference between a DO and an MD?

Both complete equivalent medical training. Osteopathic medical schools include additional coursework in osteopathic principles and hands on treatment techniques (osteopathic manual medicine), which DOs can choose to use in practice.

What is osteopathic manual medicine (OMM)?
OMM is hands on treatment used by osteopathic physicians to identify and address areas of strain or limited mobility. Techniques are gentle and individualized to your comfort.

How is this different than chiropractic care?

Osteopathic physicians have full medical training and can diagnose and treat the full range of medical conditions. OMM is one tool within a comprehensive medical evaluation. Chiropractors are not physicians and do not have medical training

Appointments

How do I schedule?
Book an Appointment

What happens at the appointment?
Your initial appointment includes a focused health history exam, a brief non-invasive structural assessment exam and OMM treatment.

What should I wear?
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You remain fully clothed for the entietreatment.

Is soreness normal after treatment?
You may feel mild muscle soreness or fatigue for a day or two, similar to what you might experience after a workout or massage. This typically resolves quickly.

What are your hours?
Saturdays and Sundays 9am–4pm, Select Monday mornings 8–11am

What’s your cancellation policy?
Cancel or reschedule with at least 24 business hours notice. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full fee.

Fees and Insurance

How much do appointments cost?
$300 for a 50-minute appointment, due at time of service.

What payment methods do you accept?
Credit cards, HSA cards, and FSA cards.

Can I get reimbursed by insurance?
Possibly. Many patients submit for out-of-network reimbursement. After your visit, I provide an itemized superbill with diagnosis and procedure codes that you can submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement depends on your plan’s out-of-network benefits.

What do I need to know about possible reimbursement by my insurance?
Do I have out-of-network benefits?

What percentage is reimbursed?

What is my out-of-network deductible, and has it been met?

Is a referral required?

What’s a superbill?
A detailed receipt that includes my credentials and NPI number, diagnosis codes (ICD-10), procedure codes (CPT), and charges. You submit this to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.