ChelseaFC

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

Atlantic Xpat

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!

Souvenir

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

Atlantic Xpat

If I might borrow from Oakvillian....

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

Aviator

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.

buggalugs

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.

fledermaus

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

R I C H

Physio's covered in BC.

Atlantic Xpat

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.

Aviator

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.

Shawn_ldn

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.