First visit
Your first visit to the osteopath – FAQ
Coming to an osteopath for the first time? This page answers the questions clients ask before their first visit: what happens at the appointment, what to wear, whether you need a referral and whether Kela or insurance covers the treatment.
My clinic is in Metsälä, Helsinki, and I have treated musculoskeletal problems for over 30 years. A warm welcome!
What happens at the appointment?
We start by going through the background of your pain: when the symptoms began, what makes them worse and what eases them, and which treatments you have already tried.
Then I examine and assess the mobility of your joints and spine and your muscles. After a thorough examination, I give targeted treatment to the muscles and joints of the problem areas.
Finally, we go through what is most likely causing your symptoms, and you get suitable exercises to do at home. Book a 60-minute appointment for your first visit so that there is enough time for the examination, treatment and exercises.
Preparation
Before your visit
- Book online, or call or text +358 40 557 3874.
- Wear flexible clothing. You do not need to undress, as the examination and treatment can be done through clothing.
- If you like, bring any previous medical reports and scan results.
- Think in advance about when your symptoms started and what makes them worse or better.
The clinic is on the second floor of the R5 gym. Follow the R5 signs and wait in the waiting area in the hallway – I will come and collect you.
Afterwards
After your visit
Carry on with your day as normal and do your exercises as instructed. Some mild tenderness in the treated area is possible and usually passes within a couple of days.
Follow-up visits are agreed as needed. For an acute problem, 1–3 visits may be enough; for long-lasting problems we typically work through a series of 3–5 visits.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the first visit
Below are answers to the questions asked most often before the first visit.
No. You do not need a doctor’s referral – you can book an appointment directly.
Kela does not reimburse osteopathic treatment. You can pay by bank card, and ePassi and Edenred are also accepted.
Some private health insurance policies cover osteopathic treatment, often on condition that a doctor has prescribed it. Terms vary, so check your own policy before your visit.
You do not need to undress to your underwear – the examination and treatment can be done through clothing. If you like, bring a flexible outfit that is comfortable to move in.
The techniques used are painless. So you can come even if your pain is severe or you wonder whether anyone can even touch you.
Osteopathic treatment costs €94 for 60 minutes. You can book online or by phone. See also the price list.
For an acute problem, 1–3 visits may be enough. For long-lasting problems, a series of 3–5 treatments is typically recommended for lasting results.
Yes. I can explain in plain language what the words in an MRI or X-ray report mean and what they mean for your pain. We can also manage perfectly well without them.
The clinic is in Metsälä at the R5 gym, Läkkisepäntie 11 A, 00620 Helsinki. There are 2-hour parking disc spaces in the yard and on the street. The nearest bus stops are about 150 metres away, and it is about a 5-minute walk from Käpylä station.
You can ask about available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.
Osteopathy in Helsinki – services and prices
Osteopathy
60 min
€94 / hour
Personal trainer
PT / programming
€99 / hour
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
Booking
Book an appointment online
Choose a suitable time from the calendar. If you can’t find a time that suits you, you can ask about other available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
You’re warmly welcome to my clinic at Läkkisepäntie 11 A in Metsälä, Helsinki!
Clinic
How to find us
Osteopath Jerry Ketola
Läkkisepäntie 11 A
00620 Helsinki
The clinic is conveniently located near major junctions in Metsälä, alongside Tuusulantie and close to Käpylä station. It’s about a 15–20 minute drive from both Tikkurila and Leppävaara. My osteopathy practice is situated inside the R5 Athletics & Health gym and wellness facilities. Follow the R5 signs to find the entrance and head to the second floor.