Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) available at H.I.P!
Alexis Hinrichsen, D.O. Dr. Alexis Hinrichsen DO, board-certified pediatrician at H.I.P., offers OMT appointments at H.I.P every Wednesday. What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)? OMT involves the use of gentle, hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat areas of restricted movement or function in the muscles, joints, ligaments, fascia, and bones. Treatment is individualized and based on a knowledge of human anatomy and how different structures in the body are connected to one another. The goal of osteopathic treatments is to improve motion, function, and promote the body’s ability to self-heal and regulate. Who practices OMT? Osteopathic physicians (DOs), who have equivalent medical training to MDs in the U.S., are trained in OMT while in medical school and are licensed to practice OMT. Dr. Alexis also completed an additional fellowship year of training in OMT. What conditions can OMT be used to treat? Infant latching/sucking difficulties Torticollis and head shape abnormalities, such as flattening Reflux, colic, digestive problems Constipation Ear or sinus infections Breathing (including asthma ) Poor sleep Sensory processing or concentration challenges Sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal pain Headaches or migraines Concussions Trauma (injury, difficult birth) Please reach out to the front desk office if you would like more information, or would like to schedule a visit for your child to be evaluated and treated with OMT. For additional information on OMT, please also visit: https://cranialacademy.org/patients/about-osteopathy/ Visits with Dr. Hinrichsen will be billed through your insurance plan, if applicable. We work with all major insurance companies, however it is parent responsibility to make sure Dr. Hinrichsen is considered "in-network" at our specific location with your insurance plan. The best way to verify this info is to use the provider finder tool on your insurance company's website or to call them directly. Her visits are billed like other “sick visits” plus an osteopathic manipulative treatment, and may go toward your deductible (if you have one and have not met it yet). To schedule, call our front desk at 720.583.4470 option 1 |