Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

Hi,
Have been offered a place on a course to retrain as an Osteopath here in the UK.

Is there much demand for Osteopaths in Canada? and is the UK qualification recognised in Canada??

Thanks

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

I don't believe that Osteopathy is recognised at all in Canada. Leastways not this side of the country.

EDIT: After a simple google, it appears I'm 100% wrong on BC. Lookee here:

http://www.osteopathybc.ca/

and here: http://www.osteopathic.ca/

and lets hope the training includes how to search for information on the internet eh!

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

There is probably quite good demand for osteopaths in BC today, particularly in Whistler.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

If I might borrow from Oakvillian....

http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...4&d=1229440010

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

Chiropractic is far more widespread. Until I read this thread I never even knew there were any osteopaths in BC. It's not covered under MSP so people would have to pay or maybe use private medical insurance.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

Hi
Where I live (Victoria BC) there is one Osteopath. I see him fairly regularly at the moment as I have a problem hip. As said before Chiropractors are more the norm. But, if you get refered to an Osteopath from your GP (like I did) then it is covered by MSP, which was a big difference from the Uk where I had to pay a lot to see one.
Just letting you know my experience.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

I find it bizarre that OP physiotherapy isn't covered by health insurance but chiropractice and osteopathy are.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

Physio's covered in BC.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

I suspect it depends on your health insurance. Mine (Great West Life) covers Physio, Osteo, Chiro and Massage to $500 total in any on year period. $500 doesn't go that far though.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

Services Not Covered by MSP (In BC)

MSP does not provide coverage for the following:

• services that are deemed to be not medically required, such as cosmetic surgery;
• dental services, except as outlined under benefits;
• routine eye examinations for persons 19 to 64 years of age;
• eyeglasses, hearing aids, and other equipment or appliances;
• prescription drugs (see PharmaCare);
• chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, physical therapy and non-surgical podiatry services (except for MSP beneficiaries with premium assistance status);
• preventive services and screening tests not supported by evidence of medical effectiveness (for example, routine annual "complete" physical examinations, whole body CT scans, prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests);
• services of counsellors or psychologists;
• medical examinations, certificates or tests required for:
  • driving a motor vehicle
  • employment
  • life insurance
  • school or university
  • recreational and sporting activities
  • immigration purposes

Some services get a contribution from MSP for those on premium assistance. Physiotherapy is not covered by MSP either.

Extended health cover may include some of these services.

Re: Is there a demand for Osteopaths in BC??
 

Give these a call/email, they may be able to point you in the right direction:
www.theenglishosteopaths.com
they're based in Calgary, not many osteo's in ALberta, something like 5.