ABOUT OSTEOPATHY SASSEN
Osteopathy Sassen's practice is located in Amstelveen and Badhoevedorp. We also offer home visits in the Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Badhoevedorp area. Since 2014, I have been working diligently to improve and maintain the health of my clients. Do you have complaints like neck pain, back pain, tailbone complaints, abdominal complaints, headaches, migraines, pregnancy complaints, transitional complaints or burnout complaints? Or does your baby have sleep problems, preferred posture, crying fits, intestinal cramps or reflux? Then you have come to the right place at Osteopathy Sassen. You are most welcome!
ANNE-MARIE SASSEN
In 2014, I graduated as an osteopath from the International Academy of Osteopathy in Zeist. Since then, I have been working as an osteopath. Before that, I worked as a physiotherapist. Over the years, it has become clear to me that the area where the complaint manifests itself is not necessarily the cause. I have found my passion in osteopathy: "Namely, to search for your health together with you".
Besides treating adults, I also treat children and babies. I also focus on small pelvic area problems (bowel, bladder, fertility, scar treatment, pregnancies).
I work with great passion and constantly keep developing myself by attending courses. Since June 2015, Osteopathy Sassen has opened its doors. I strive for high quality and pay particular attention to the person I treat. The days I work in the practice are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Happy to welcome you!
Training
Family constellations, 2021
Panta Rhei Osteopathy in children, 2019-2021
Perinatal psychology with Terence Dowling DO, 2018-2019
Systemic work Stephan Hausner, 2019
Migraine, 2018
Integrated techniques with Frank de Bakker in children, 2017
Integrated techniques with Frank de Bakker, 2016-2017
Embryo in motion, the embryo within us with Jaap van der Wal, 2016
Uro-gyneacological complaints, 2015
Thyroid disorders, 2015
Nutrition, 2015
OUR WORKING METHOD
What to expect during your first visit:
An osteopathic consultation will always start with an interview to accurately identify the complaints. This will include discussing past complaints and injuries and your health in general.
The history is followed by a physical examination focusing on the mobility of the spine, joints, skull, muscles, organs and nervous system. These palpations, mobility tests and neurological tests are necessary to locate and assess pain and/or movement restrictions. This means that the osteopath performs manipulations on the body, usually in places other than where the complaint is located. It is common for patients to undress down to their underwear. This allows your osteopath to fully examine the complaint. If you prefer to keep shorts or shirts on, this is usually not a problem as long as it does not restrict your movement (freedom of movement).
If X-rays, CT or MRI scans have been taken in hospital, we may ask you to request a copy of these from the hospital. If the osteopath thinks additional examination is needed, he/she will discuss this with you.
Based on the information obtained, the diagnosis will be made. Following his/her findings, the osteopath will discuss the following with you:
- Diagnosis: what disorder, movement restriction or condition underlies your symptoms.
- Explanation of treatment plan: what treatment will be applied and how often.
- Forecast: what to expect for the future.
- Advice on your posture, lifestyle, diet and doing exercises.
In most cases, treatment is also started during the first consultation. In total, the first consultation lasts 45 minutes. If the osteopath is unable to help you, he/she always tries to give advice on what you might benefit from.
What to expect at your follow-up consultation:
A follow-up consultation lasts 45 minutes. Any questions and the reaction to the previous treatment will be gone through and the osteopath will affect the movement restrictions found on examination. Depending on the findings, the osteopath will make corrections. There are several techniques an osteopath can use during a treatment. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the cause, the age and the health and sensitivity of the patient, a technique is chosen. The osteopath also gives advice on posture, exercises, sports and nutrition.
Treatment frequency
The frequency of treatment is significantly lower than that of other treatment methods, as the body needs time to adjust to the new gains in movement. The osteopath does not cure, but removes the blockages that stand in the way of healing. You may experience an aggravation of the complaint after treatment. New balance is created in the body and this is usually not without protest. The period between treatments can vary from 1 week to 2 months. The body needs this time to achieve a new balance.
Within 3 treatments, a reaction should be noticeable. If this is not the case, there is no point in further treatment. Often, 4 to 6 treatments are sufficient. One treatment lasts 45 minutes.
No referral needed
You do not need a GP referral for osteopathy treatment.
In the interests of treatment, it may be of interest to the osteopath to know certain examination data. In such a case, the GP will be contacted.
Research shows that severe reactions are rare. About half of patients experience a mild or moderate reaction to treatment. These reactions are caused by stimulation of painful and irritated tissue. You can best compare this to the stiffness and sensitivity that often occurs after unusual physical exertion. It is not always possible to say in advance exactly how someone will react to a treatment. A reaction can consist of more pain, but also, for example, fatigue or muscle pain. Some people feel a little lightheaded, others feel immediate relief. A reaction usually disappears after 1 to 2 days.
It is recommended to take it easy after treatment. Do keep moving but do not do heavy lifting, sit for long periods of time (such as while driving a car, using a computer, reading) or do housework (such as vacuuming, cleaning windows) or exercise. You are also advised to drink plenty of water after treatment. If you are worried about the reaction or want to know what you can do about it, feel free to call the practice. The osteopath can then give you an explanation. If you wish, you can also send your osteopath a message via the contact page.
Your osteopath is likely to use many different treatment methods during your treatment. The person, age and complaint are always taken into account to choose the most effective and comfortable techniques. This is always decided in consultation with you.
Safety of osteopathic treatment
Osteopathy is a safe method of treatment. During the general examination, if necessary, the osteopath performs specific safety tests to rule out issues and techniques.
The osteopath treats with gentle techniques, both in adults and children. Double-folding your baby or cracking vertebrae in children is not part of the osteopathic method.
Research in 2006 by Hayes and all. on the safety of osteopathy treatment in infants and children shows that osteopathy is a safe treatment method.
Reference: Hayes NM, Bezilla TA. Incidence of iatrogenesis associated with osteopathic manipulative treatment of pediatric patients. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2006 Oct;106(10):605-8
Multidisciplinary cooperation
In practice, we try to get the best possible result from treatment. In doing so, we cooperate a lot with other medical and paramedical disciplines. Including GPs, specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, haptonomists, lactation consultants and baby consultants.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Dutch Register of Osteopathy (NRO) monitors the quality of training and the quality of the osteopath's professional practice. (LINK http://osteopathie-nro.nl)
The Dutch Association for Osteopathy (NVO) promotes the interests of osteopathy in the Netherlands. The organisation advocates for scientific recognition of osteopathy. (LINK http://www.osteopathie.nl)
Osteopathy Sassen is both registered with the NRO and NVO.
The practice has enclosed treatment rooms, ensuring your privacy. The osteopath keeps a record of your medical and administrative data in order to be able to carry out your treatment in the best possible way. The Personal Data Protection Act applies to this registration. The osteopath will handle your data with care. The osteopath may not pass on data to third parties without your permission.
The General Data Protection Regulation (AVG) procedure describes how the requirements of the AVG are met within Osteopathy Sassen. This law is applicable as of 25 May 2018.
Controller:
Within the practice, there is only one controller (the owner) and there are no other processors of personal data.
Capturing personal data:
There are two situations within the company where personal data is recorded:
- For the purpose of administration.
This includes: name, address, phone number, email and date of birth.
Purpose: This data is used to send the invoice to the patient by email. Resource: the osteopathy software package Crossuite and accounting.
- For the purpose of medical records.
The medical record contains the, according to the AVG, special category of personal data. The processing of this special category of personal data is not prohibited for healthcare professionals when the processing is necessary for the proper treatment of the person concerned or the management of professional practice. First, this concerns the information as requested in the intake form and involves data about the patient's health. This information is provided by the patient himself. Secondly, the file contains the consultation reports.
Purpose: To provide proper treatment, involving the preparation of the examination and treatment plan and its adjustment. Under the Medical Treatment Agreement Act (WGBO), healthcare providers are obliged to keep medical records. Resource: intake form and consultation reports, stored in osteopathy software package Crossuite.
Sharing with third parties:
The medical record is not shared with third parties (GP, health insurer, etc.) unless the patient has given permission.
Medical record retention period:
Practices are required to keep patients' medical records for 15 years 'or as much longer as follows from the care of proper care'. For minors, the retention period starts from the eighteenth year of life. Medical records of deceased patients must be kept for another 15 years after the last change in the record.
Patient privacy rights:
Patient privacy rights are listed both on the website under Privacy Statement and in the appointment confirmation.
Privacy statement:
During the first consultation you will be asked for your name and address, your complaint and medical history. Your data are covered by professional secrecy and will not be disclosed to other third parties (GP, health insurer, etc) unless you have given your consent. Your medical file will be kept for 15 years in accordance with the law. You have the right to inspect your medical file and the right to request correction or deletion of your personal data.
References:
General Data Protection Regulation manual: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/sites/default/files/atoms/files/handleidingalgemeneverordeninggegevensbescherming.pdf
Complaints and disputes Wkkgz. If you have any questions about the complaints and disputes procedure, please contact the NRO secretariat. (LINK www.osteopathie-nro.nl). The secretariat does not deal with the substance of the complaint but refers directly to the complaints officer and/or the appropriate commission.
NRO Secretariat
Janssonius Avenue 32
3528 AJ Utrecht
Tel: 030 - 3040015
[email protected]
