What about COVID-19?

Under the direction of Public Health and the Department of Health and Wellness, osteopaths in NS have been granted approval to reopen their clinics as of June 5, 2020.

Osteopathic care must adhere to specific criteria to ensure public health and safety. These include but are not limited to things like:

  • enhanced cleaning protocols and record keeping
  • daily self screening by the osteopath
  • screening clients shortly before their appointment day and again on arrival
  • use of non-medical masks by both osteopath and clients
  • respecting social distancing when possible
  • a COVID related consent form, reminding clients that osteopathic manual practitioners are not physicians, and that serious medical concerns require medical attention

Please note, your scheduled treatment must be cancelled if either you or I experience any symptoms of illness on the day of your appointment.

For more information, please refer to the Nova Scotia coronavirus webpage.

Online Booking is back!

I am delighted to finally be near the end of my COVID-19 cancellation rescheduling marathon.

The transfer of digital records from my Hennessey account to my Truro Osteopathy account has gone smoothly, which I think should mean that existing clients can login as before.

Please note that there are COVID-19 safety measures still in place, as required by Public Health (these are not at my discretion), and carefully read the instructions you receive about your appointment.

Opening soon – Tackling rescheduling

The Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths received confirmation yesterday afternoon that their reopening plan/criteria were approved by the NS Chief Medical Officer. As we collectively move toward reopening, I have been wrestling with trying to find the most timely and fair way to reschedule everyone who needs care and had their appointments cancelled by the pandemic.

To that end, if you would like to be rescheduled, please fill out this form (click link to go to form).

I plan to reopen gradually starting on June 11 (I do need some time now that we have the approved reopening plan to ensure that I am equipped and organized to follow all the necessary protocols).

Currently in wait mode

It has been a long lonely road while we collectively battle COVID-19.

First, I want to express continued gratitude to our first responders, our medical community and all those in the front lines who have kept us safe, cared for our health, and kept us nourished.

The NS government recently announced that unregulated health professions could begin reopening as early as June 5, if they were ready. At this moment, to my knowledge, the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths has not yet received approval from the Chief Medical Officer on the association’s re-opening plan.

I am anxious to get back to work helping to relieve suffering in this beautiful community… stay tuned!