Question 1

What are your safety measures re: COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Each patient needs to bring his/her own mask (optional). The practitioner will wear a mask during the session if the patient is more comfortable. 
Washing of hands/ use of disinfectant gel for patient and practitioner before/after the appointment.
There will be fewer appointments per day as surfaces will be cleaned/disinfected between each patient.
One person per visit, or 1 parent accompanying a child.
Obviously new linen for each patient.
Required rescheduling of appointments if you (or someone you have been in contact with) have: fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, or if waiting for Covid test results.
Payment is preferred by Interac or e-transfer. The receipt will be emailed.

Question 2

Is Dileep Korah an osteopath or a naturopath?

Accepted Answer

He is trained as an osteopath and a naturopath, and the two approaches complement each other. Please note that he is not a medical doctor and therefore you will not receive a diagnosis or medical treatment.

Question 3

What should I bring to the session?

Accepted Answer

First appointment: email or bring your completed intake form.
 
Bring only what you need: a mask (optional), shorts/leggings, sports bra, or modest underwear so that I can better assess your spinal column.
 
Naturopath appointments: ALSO bring your current prescriptions, supplements, and a copy of your most recent blood tests from your doctor (if available).

Question 4

Do I need a referral?

Accepted Answer

No you do not need a referral for an osteopath or naturopath appointment at Aylmer Ostéo ND.

Question 5

What about payment and insurance?

Accepted Answer

Aylmer Ostéo ND accepts email money transfers to: AylmerOsteoND@gmail.com 
or Interac or cash/cheques (not credit cards).

Receipts will be provided for you to submit to your insurance company.
Direct billing is available for: Medavie Blue Cross, RCMP, and VAC.
 
Dileep Korah is a professional member of:
     Osteopath
	Socato (The Canadian Society for the Tradition of Osteopathy)
	RITMA Osteopaths Association
     Naturopath
	Quebec Association of Naturopathic Medicine (QANM)
	Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP)

Thus if you have osteopath and naturopath coverage, you can maximize your benefits by booking both types of appointments.

Question 6

What is the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A food allergy is an immediate reaction to a food that can cause an anaphylactic reaction such as swelling or constricted airways. A food sensitivity is a delayed reaction that could contribute to poor digestion, headaches, fatigue etc. Food sensitivity testing is available.

Question 7

What tests are available?

Accepted Answer

Food Sensitivity Tests 
Enhanced (211 foods + Candida)
Basic (101 foods + Candida)
Vegetarian (166 foods + Candida)

SIBO breath test 
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth

Salivary Hormone Tests 
Female Panel (cortisol x 2, progesterone, testosterone, estradiol, DHEA-S)
Male Panel (cortisol x 2, testosterone, estradiol, DHEA-S)
Adrenal Panel (cortisol x 4, DHEA-S)

Hair Testing 
Hair minerals + toxins

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