OSTEOPATHY​
Regulated in France since 2007, osteopathy is a health profession that uses natural, sustainable, and holistic care methods.
"Osteopathy, in a systemic approach, after osteopathic diagnosis, conducts mobilizations and manipulations to treat the osteopathic dysfunctions of the human body.
These mobilizations and manipulations are intended to prevent or remedy the dysfunctions in order to maintain or improve the state of health of the patient ... "
- JORF No. 0289 du décembre 2014. Annexe 1
In short, an osteopath diagnoses and treats many health disorders.
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The human body possesses multiple systems (digestive, cardiovascular, nervous, immune, etc.) that interact to attain homeostasis. All of these systems react not only with one another inside the body, but also with the external environment. The proper functions of these systems can be disrupted by many causes : trauma, stress, poor diet, poor posture, improper movements, or by recognized pathologies.
The osteopathic approach is to take the time to understand the patient. Osteopaths listen and examine in order to better target the cause of symptoms that the patient may experience. "The systemic approach" of osteopathy is defined by acting on these symptoms and functional disorders that can affect the different bodily systems.
Osteopathy is the practice of manually acting on the body's tissue mobility by making precise and adapted gestures to improve the patient's health.
In France, this profession calls for a 5 year degree after attaining a high-school diploma. The osteopath has "a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathologies, enabling them to offer safe care to the public, from infants to seniors." - SFDO
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A BIT OF HISTORY
Osteopathy has a relatively recent history. In the 19th century, Andrew Taylor Still, an American surgeon and doctor discovered that for the body to be in good health, all the systems and parts of the human body must work harmoniously. His goal was to reestablish the body's optimum operation with less surgical, medical, and pharmacological techniques, for at the time these acts were mostly ineffective and sometimes harmful.
Dr. Still quickly gained a reputation and patients came to Kirksville, Missouri from all over the country to be treated by his hands.
In 1892, Dr. Still created the American School of Osteopathy (today the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine). 22 students in osteopathy graduated having the title D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy).
In 1917, one of these students, John Martin Littlejohn, went back home to England to create the first osteopathic school in Europe, the British School of Osteopathy in London. He also founded the Journal of Osteopathy.
In 1950, a graduate of the British School of Osteopathy, Paul Geny, opened the first osteopathic school in France, l'Ecole Française d'Ostéopathie in Paris.
Since then, many osteopathic schools opened in France, regulated and approved by the Minister of Social Affairs, Health, and Women's Rights.
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THE PRIVATE PRACTICE
Elizabeth's office is located at the Pôle Santé Henry Arnault, in Saint Sulpice La Pointe, a town found in the Department of Tarn. Located on the first floor, Elizabeth shares the waiting room with several other health professionals. Just ring the bell and enter and she will be available as soon as possible.
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THE CONSULTATION
Consultations by appointment only
Open Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm
At the office and also home visits
Price: 55 €
Home visits are exclusively reserved for patients physically unable to travel. Mileage allowances are applicable depending on the distance.
A consultation lasts about an hour.
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An examination of the patient's history and also their reason for the consultation,
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A clinical and also an osteopathic examination ,
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The osteopathic treatment,
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A post-treatment assessment and discussion with the patient (to explain what the osteopath did, answer the patient's questions, and to schedule the next appointment if necessary)
The osteopath adapts to their patients. Meaning, that the work of the osteopath takes into account the patient's comfort. Osteopaths use the most appropriate techniques and methods by taking into consideration the age, morphology, and the patient's constraints to achieve a holistic treatment.
MUTUAL
An osteopathic consultation is not covered by your social security, but may be covered by your mutual insurance. Ask your mutual insurance representative about reimbursing osteopathic treatments.
You can review the list of mutual insurances that cover osteopathy on the Syndicat Français des Ostéopathes (SFDO) website.​
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YOUR OSTEOPATH
In 2009, Elizabeth left the city of New Orleans in the United States and started a new life in the Midi-Pyrenees area. She got her degree in July 2016 at L'Institut Toulousain d'Osteopathie, a school accredited by the Minister of Social Affairs, Health and Women's Rights.
She is a member of the Syndicat Français des Ostéopathes (SFDO).
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She is also the osteopath for the Rugby Club Saint Sulpice XV (RCS XV).
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She works as a volunteer with the association Enfant Handicapé Espoir Ostéopathique (EHEO) in Toulouse and in Albi.
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HER COURSEWORK
5-year cursus at L'Institut Toulousain d'Ostéopathie:
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Around 1,000 hours of internships and internal clinic
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Experience and training in pediatric treatment
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Experience and training in posturology
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Experience and training in Osteopathy for Athletes
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Courses and training in Micronutrition
A dissertation was presented at the end of the 5th year to validate the osteopathic degree.
She received high honorable distinction for her dissertation :
Postoperative Osteopathic Treatment Influences in Total Knee Replacements
She worked with Orthopedist Dr. Nicolas NEZRY at the Hospital of Moissac and Castelsarrasin Rehabilitation Center.
With the diploma, Elizabeth bares the title "D.O. T.O." meaning "Dimpômé d'Ostéopathie" (Osteopathic Graduate), "Titre d'Ostéopathe" (Official Title of Osteopath).
CONTACT
ELIZABETH CAZASSUS
THE OFFICE
Pôle Santé Henri Arnault
3 rue Marie Curie
Porte n° 18
81370 SAINT-SULPICE LA POINTE
E-mail : e.cazassus.osteo@gmail.com
Tel : 07 86 87 20 31
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