Question 1

What are your safety measures re: COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

1. 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. 
2. Washing of hands/ use of disinfectant gel for patient and practitioner before/after the appointment.
3. There will be fewer appointments per day as surfaces will be cleaned/disinfected between each patient.
4. One person per visit, or 1 parent accompanying a child.
5. Obviously new linen for each patient.
6. 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.
7. 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.(https://www.aylmerosteond.com/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 (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 (https://socato.ca/)(The Canadian Society for the Tradition of Osteopathy)
	RITMA Osteopaths Association(https://www.ritma.ca/osteopathy.php)
     Naturopath
	Quebec Association of Naturopathic Medicine (QANM)(https://qanm.org/)
	Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP)(https://www.vtanp.com/)

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

https://vimeo.com/285515545

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.(https://rmalab.com/test/rma-fst-igg-food-sensitivity-test/?myProvince=other)(https://rmalab.com/test/rma-fst-igg-food-sensitivity-test/?myProvince=other)

Question 7

What tests are available?

Accepted Answer

Food Sensitivity Tests (https://rmalab.com/test/rma-fst-igg-food-sensitivity-test/?myProvince=other)
Enhanced (211 foods + Candida)
Basic (101 foods + Candida)
Vegetarian (166 foods + Candida)

SIBO breath test (https://sibo.ca/faq/)
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth

Salivary Hormone Tests (https://rmalab.com/test/hormone-health/?myProvince=other)
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 (https://www.canaltlabs.com/hairmineralanalysis)
Hair minerals + toxins

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