Osteopathic manipulation is very safe! Because of muscle and posture changes, post-treatment soreness may be experienced for 24-48 hours after the treatment. Many find improvement 1-3 days following the treatment.

Acupuncture is also very safe! Post-treatment soreness is also a possibility, along with tiredness for 24 hours following the treatment. Acupuncture needles are non-cutting needles, but because the skin barrier is broken there is a very rare chance of infection or bleeding at the site.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and chiropractic care both use hands-on techniques to treat musculoskeletal issues, but differ in scope, philosophy, and training. OMT is practiced by osteopathic physicians (DOs), who are fully licensed medical doctors trained to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. Rooted in the osteopathic philosophy, OMT emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself, the interrelationship of structure and function, and the importance of treating the body as an integrated whole. DOs use a wide range of gentle techniques and often integrate OMT with conventional medical care. Chiropractors (DCs), while also licensed, focus primarily on spinal alignment and nervous system function using high-velocity thrusts, and typically do not prescribe medications or perform surgery.

Response to osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture is based off of the chronicity and type of illness your body experiences. Longer exposure to trauma or illness usually requires more treatment than acute injuries. Treatment response with either modality increases with each appointment as muscle imbalances, posture, and metabolic processes respond to the treatments. Response also depends on personal integration of exercises and life-style recommendations provided at the appointment, tailored specifically to your needs.

Often, patients see a positive response for a duration of:

1st treatment: 1 day-1 week

2nd/3rd treatment: 1 week-several weeks

4+ treatments: Several weeks to months

An individualized treatment plan will be created with you at your first visit to meet your health goals. Follow-up appointments can vary from 1 week to as needed based on your needs.

Dr. Stull is not a participating provider in any insurance network, including medicaid or medicare. You will be provided a superbill that can be submitted for possible reimbursement to your insurance provider or HSA. HSA cards are accepted at the time of booking.

The amount of reimbursement received will depend on the policy and insurance company. Reimbursement varies from full reimbursements, partial reimbursements, or counting towards a yearly deductible. 

Dr. Stull is not currently taking any primary care patients. She will utilize her family medicine training by discussing your medical history and current medication use to build a holistic treatment plan to address your musculoskeletal concerns.