There’s a common misconception that Osteopaths only fix bones that are out of place. This misconception came about because Osteopaths have a good reputation and a high success rate in treating bad backs. The reality is osteopathic principles are much deeper and broader than this and can be applied to any condition.

Practitioners at the Littlejohn centre have helped individuals with a wide variety of conditions, illnesses and disorders. These include everyday irritations from colds and allergies, backaches and sports injuries, to serious illnesses like cancer, heart conditions, ulcers, emphysema, muscle and bone disorders and conditions like epilepsy, autism and depression.

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Many people find the Littlejohn centre is an ideal first port of call because practioners use osteopathic principles to focus on the person overall. In doing so, if a practitioner believes your situation or condition is beyond their skill set they will refer to a more appropriate health care practioner.

Though it may not be linguistically correct, it can be useful to think of osteopathy in terms of the word ‘path’. In other words, a system of treatment that follows your symptoms back to their source, so that we can map a course to real and long-term healing.

If you are in acute pain, you may need to be seen several times in one week. In chronic cases you may need weekly or fortnightly treatment for several months or longer. Maintenance is usually spaced at intervals of a month or longer. However, if your lifestyle or job is strenuous you may benefit from more frequent sessions.

Osteopathy works in tune with your specific needs during each session. This means that each treatment lasts for as long as it is needed. It may be 5 minutes or an hour or more. Usually, the treatment session is up to 30 minutes.

Loose fitting clothing for example light tracksuit bottoms and a loose top.

Inappropriate clothing would include tight fitting clothes or office attire for example button up shirts and skirts.

Our base treatment fee is 60 euro for a single consultation, However depending on your condition, concession may be available; for example as part of a family or your condition requires more frequent treatment or if you have financial difficulty.

Osteopathic treatments may be covered by your insurance, please check with your policy holder.

We understand that circumstances may arise that you need to cancel your appointment. To cancel an appointment you need to phone the centre on 089 404 6746 and leave a clear a message including you name, phone number and date and time of your appointment.

EMAILS ARE NOT AN APPROPRIATE WAY TO CANCEL APPOITMENTS

Please note that short notice of cancellation of appointments means that other people on the waiting list and emergency’s may not be seen. Therefor we ask for one full working days notice at a minimum, otherwise we may have to charge full fee. Extenuating circumstances will always be considered.