Frequently asked questions

Appointment scheduling will be done through Jane. Once Julia's account is ready, you'll be able to book your session and complete the necessary forms online. The booking link will be added here.

Your first visit is a 60-minute appointment. Julia takes a full history covering your medical background and your physical, mental and emotional circumstances, then does a head-to-toe assessment. That includes hands-on palpation of joints, muscles, bones and fascia. She'll explain what she finds, suggest a treatment plan, and start treatment with the time that's left.

Comfortable, stretchy clothing such as sport or yoga pants works best. It lets Julia see your posture and move your joints freely during the assessment.

Most of the work is gentle. Stretching tight muscles and joints, or firm work on fascial adhesions, can be briefly uncomfortable. Tell Julia if anything feels like too much and she'll adjust. Some people feel a little sore for a day or so afterwards, much like after a good workout.

It depends on you, and Julia will discuss how often and for how long at your first visit. Many people notice a difference after about three weekly sessions, then come back every few weeks for maintenance.

No. Manual osteopaths assess and treat many conditions that cause pain and dysfunction, but they don't diagnose or prescribe. Julia uses your history, a visual assessment, musculoskeletal tests and hands-on palpation to find the likely source of pain and build a plan. For a diagnosis or anything urgent, please see your doctor.

Treatment combines several osteopathic approaches with both gentle and firm pressure: articular mobilization, myofascial release, spinal manipulation, muscle energy techniques, light tissue stretching, craniosacral therapy, moving and static cupping, and Gua Sha. Julia tailors the mix to you.

Appointments are 25, 40 or 60 minutes. Your first visit is a 60-minute initial appointment, return clients are seen for 40 minutes, and a shorter 25-minute session is also available.

An initial appointment is 60 minutes and costs $144 plus HST. Return clients are seen for 40 minutes at $111 plus HST, and a 25-minute session is $66 plus HST.

Many extended health plans cover manual osteopathy. The clinic bills most major Ontario insurers directly through TELUS Health eClaims (Industrial Alliance is not available). Coverage depends on your plan, so check with your insurer that Julia is an approved provider before your visit.

The clinic accepts cash, cheque and e-transfer. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.

You'll find us inside No9. North Clinic at 322 McDonnel St. Unit 1, on the corner of Reid and McDonnel in Peterborough. The clinic is fully wheelchair accessible, and there's plenty of free parking in the plaza.

Yes. Refer a new client and you'll receive 10% off a future treatment. Please confirm with the clinic when you book.