At the beginning of the appointment we will have an initial discussion. I will ask you questions about your medical history, current symptoms, injuries, lifestyle, and any specific concerns you have. This will help me understand your condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
I will assess your posture, range of motion and evaluate the mobility and alignment of different joints and tissues in your body. I will also palpate various areas to identify tenderness, muscle tightness, or structural abnormalities. I will share with you my findings and proceed with the treatment.
The techniques I use are gentle, safe, precise and efficient. During the treatment I will explain to you what is happening with your body and how we will deal with it.
Mutual understanding with my patients is crucial for me. That’s why I always explain everything clearly and in detail.
Important to note: the exact procedures and techniques used during an osteopathic appointment may vary and depend on the specific needs of each individual patient. No two appointments are exactly the same. I tailor the treatment to your condition and goals, promoting a comprehensive approach to your health.
Important to note: the exact procedures and techniques used during an osteopathic appointment may vary and depend on the specific needs of each individual patient. No two appointments are exactly the same. I tailor the treatment to your condition and goals, promoting a comprehensive approach to your health.
I provide my patients with recommendations and advice to support the recovery. This could include exercises, postural guidance, or ergonomic adjustments.
As an osteopath, my goal is to assist women in smoothly and gently adapting to the various postural changes that occur as their baby grows.
Throughout the pregnancy, where the body undergoes significant transformations, I aim to provide support, aiding women on their journey to childbirth and preparing their bodies for the labor process.
The most common issues I help with are:
As an osteopath, I focus on gentle and personalized care to aid in physical recovery after giving birth. Whether it is addressing post-birth discomfort, assisting with nursing postures, or promoting overall well-being, my goal is to help women reclaim comfort and vitality during this transformative time.
After the labor, I help with:
Osteopathic treatment for newborns, babies, and children is very gentle and can help resolve or manage a variety of issues that may arise from the birthing process, developmental stages, or specific conditions.
I commonly help with:
After 8 years of full-time studying I obtained my degree in osteopathy. I graduated from The Pavlov First State Medical University of St.-Petersburg and North-Western State Medical University (Osteopathic residency/St. Petersburg Institute of Osteopathy) with a degree of physician (MD, medical doctor) and doctor of osteopathy (D.O.).
In 2021, I relocated to The Netherlands and successfully completed the recognition process for my osteopathic diploma, obtaining registration in the Dutch Register for Osteopathy (NRO, Nederlands Register voor Osteopathie).
After the graduation I continuously keep deepening my knowledge through postgraduate programs and seminars. This fundamental education provides me with sufficient expertise to сarry out my work with newborns, infants, pregnant women and professional athletes.
The treatment is always individualised.
There are no scripts or protocols in the osteopathic treatment. They can’t exist because each body is unique and carries its own story and physical problems.
As an osteopath, I underwent comprehensive training to ensure understanding the body's anatomy and physiology and can provide treatment safely. All of the osteopathic techniques I use are tailored to the individual patient's needs, ensuring that the techniques used are appropriate and safe for them.
I regularly undertake ongoing training and professional development, ensuring that I stay updated on the latest research and most efficient approaches.
Osteopathic techniques are very gentle, but precise and efficient, because they are targeted to a specific area or structure. It’s like tuning up a musical instrument and I admire this “conversation” with the body.
The number of osteopathic appointments a person needs varies based on:
Some examples:
Acute Conditions: conditions that have a sudden onset, like a muscle strain, or a sudden minor back pain. Typically, acute conditions may require 1-3 treatments with an interval of 10 to 45 days.
Chronic Conditions: long-standing problems that may have been present for months or even years, like chronic back pain, repetitive strain injuries, chronic headaches. Chronic conditions usually require more treatments over a longer period of time. The number of treatments can vary widely, from a few to some over several months. Usually it requires 3-5 treatments with an interval of 14 to 60 days in between. The frequency of treatments often starts higher and then reduces as the condition improves.
Maintenance or preventative treatment: some people like to continue seeing an osteopath even after their initial complaint was resolved. This is to maintain good well-being and high quality of life, prevent recurrence of a condition, or address minor issues before they become major ones. The frequency of these visits is highly variable. Some people may choose to see an osteopath every 2 months, while others might need only 1 preventive appointment a year.
In all cases, I re-evaluate the patient at each appointment and adjust the treatment plan based on the patient's current needs. It is also essential for the patient to communicate their feelings, concerns, and any changes they notice to their osteopath. Therefore, I always start my follow-up appointments with questions as well as an initial one, specifically asking about every complaint of my patient and if there were any new injuries or specific life factors that could have made an input on their condition.
Most health insurance companies reimburse the osteopathic treatment partly/fully, depending on the conditions of your additional package (aanvullende verzekering), provided that the treatment is carried out by a registered osteopath. Please check the conditions of your insurance policy.
I’m affiliated to the Dutch Register of Osteopathy (Nederlands Register voor Osteopathie, NRO). I also have a registration in Vektis system (AGB register) — it’s a national identification register in healthcare, an implementing organization of the health insurers in the Netherlands. Therefore, I meet the requirements for compensation for an osteopathic treatment by health insurance.
You can find me there using this information:
AGB code practice: 90092686
AGB code personal: 90116244
NRO reg. nr: 10472
My name is Anastasiia Kuligina and my company name is “Osteop.Art”.
Osteopathy is part of primary health care. Therefore, you don’t need a note or referral from a GP. A referral is also not required for your health insurer to provide the reimbursement.
The fixed price for an appointment is €140,-.
If your insurance covers the osteopathic treatments, you can request a reimbursement.
You may cancel an appointment up to 24 hours prior to your appointment taking place and get a full refund. An appointment cannot be canceled or rescheduled if it's less than 24 hours before the start
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