You have just arrived in Paris, or you have been here for years, and you need an osteopath who speaks your language. This page gathers what patients from abroad ask us most often, then links to each treatment in detail.
Osteopathy in France: what changes for you
- No prescription needed. You book directly with the osteopath, without a referral from a GP.
- Fees. A consultation is 100 €. Pregnancy and infant consultations are 60 €. Shockwave sessions are 60 €.
- Insurance. Osteopathy is not covered by the French Sécurité sociale. You receive a receipt for your mutuelle or international health insurance; most French mutuelles reimburse a few sessions a year.
- Registration. Arnaud Marguin is registered with the UK General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and with the Registre des Ostéopathes de France.
- Languages. Consultations in English, French or Portuguese.
- Booking. Online on Doctolib, or by phone on 01 43 20 19 97. The practice is at 9 rue du Regard, Paris 6, metro Rennes, Saint-Placide or Sèvres-Babylone.
Our treatments, explained
Each page below describes a treatment as we practise it: who it is for, what happens during the session, and what to expect afterwards.
Spinal Decompression: A Non-Surgical Approach to Disc Pain
An overview of neurovertebral spinal decompression therapy, how it works and who can benefit from this non-invasive treatment for disc herniations and sciatica.
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Osteopathic Treatment
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Learn about the common causes and how osteopathic treatment can help restore mobility and reduce pain.
Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Tendinopathies
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and tennis elbow. Learn about the mechanism and protocol.
Osteopathy During Pregnancy: What to Expect
Pregnancy brings significant postural and hormonal changes. Discover how osteopathy can help manage common discomforts throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
Jaw Pain and TMJ Disorders: An Osteopathic Perspective
TMJ disorders affect millions of people. This article explains the link between bruxism, jaw pain and osteopathic treatment options.
Sports Osteopathy: Optimising Performance and Recovery
How osteopathy can help athletes manage injuries, prevent recurrence and optimise their recovery between training sessions and competitions.
Cranial Osteopathy: A Gentle Approach for All Ages
An introduction to cranial osteopathy, its applications for adults and infants, and what to expect during a cranial osteopathic consultation.
Infant Osteopathy: When to Consult for Your Baby
Common reasons to consult a paediatric osteopath for your newborn, including plagiocephaly, colic, torticollis and feeding difficulties.
Neck Pain and Cervicalgia: Causes and Treatment
Chronic neck pain is increasingly common in the digital age. Learn about contributing factors and how osteopathy addresses cervical dysfunction.
Bruxism: Why You Clench Your Jaw and How to Stop
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can lead to headaches, jaw pain and dental damage. Discover the osteopathic approach to managing bruxism.
Book an appointment
📍 Osteopathy practice
9 Rue du Regard, 75006 Paris
🚇 Metro: Saint-Placide / Rennes / Sèvres-Babylone
A first consultation does not commit you to any treatment plan. We take stock, I examine you, and we decide the next step together.
For a quick slot, calling is the simplest.
Coming from far away? Call before you travel, so we can check together that the trip is worth it.
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Important information
The information on this page is for informational purposes only.
It does not replace a medical consultation.