THE AARK CLINIC - WHITSTABLE
Whitstable Yoga & Wellbeing Centre. 83 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4HQ
01227 314 001
Getting to the Clinic
The Aark Clinic in Whitstable is conveniently located and well positioned in Whitstable Town Centre.
It can be found in The Whitstable Yoga & Wellbeing Centre on Canterbury Road. WYWC has some FREE PARKING facilities and is in a prime location for local transport links.
BY CAR: The Wellbeing Centre has a small Car Park, providing FREE parking with a small number of bays. Parking at The Wellbeing Centre is not guaranteed. Further parking can be found on nearby roads that have on-street parking.
BY BUS: Travelling by Bus could not be simpler as the Bus stops outside the building.
BY TRAIN: The Aark Clinic is situated 10 minutes walk from Whitstable Train Station.
FINDING US
When you get to Whitstable Yoga & Wellbeing Centre you will walk to the rear of the building. You will see a sign for the 'Wellbeing Centre' and some stairs. The Clinic is accessed via the flight of stairs.
- The Aark Clinic -
Whitstable Yoga & Wellbeing Centre
83 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4HQ
ACCESS & DoorBELL
The clinic can only be Accessed via a flight of stairs. The Stairs have good grip and a good handrail however, please ensure that you are able to manage a flight of stairs before attending your appointment. When you reach the top of the stairs, you will need to ring the bell so you can be buzzed into the waiting area.
It will likely be Room 1 - However.. please check the notice board to see which room Lloyd is working in on the day of your appointment.
WAITING AREA
Once you have been buzzed into the Wellbeing Centre, take a seat in the waiting area. Lloyd may be in with another patient if you arrive a little early for your appointment. He will come to get you from the waiting area when he is ready for you. It is advised that you arrive around 5 mins before your appointment.
CONSULTATION & TREATMENT
The Consultation & Treatment will commence in the privacy of the Treatment Room. The Wellbeing Centre has toilet facilities which patients may use.
Patient modesty is of the utmost importance at The Aark Clinic. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your appointment. You will never be asked to strip down to underwear. There may be times where top layers of clothing may need to be removed. When necessary, the use of towels can be used to protect patient modesty.
We recommend wearing clothing that is easy to move around in and comfortable. If this is not possible, we have plenty of experience working through all manner of clothing.
Appointment Cancellation & Rescheduling
We ask for 24 Hours Notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment but please give as much notice as you can if you are unable to attend your appointment. Appointments rescheduled or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are subject to be charged.
Osteopaths are trained to assess the presenting complaint, and make clinical diagnosis. They use this to offer Patients treatment options that their training, experience & clinical judgement indicates will offer the best care & results to Patients.
Your Osteopath will give you a clear explanation of their diagnosis and discuss a treatment plan that is suitable for you, which may include lifestyle changes. They will explain the benefits and risks of the treatment they are recommending during the appointment and will gain your informed consent.
It may require more than one visit before your problem is resolved. The Osteopath will review your progress at each subsequent visit and seek consent to any changes to your treatment plan.
INFORMED CONSENT & RISKS
Informed Consent means Understanding the Risks and giving Consent to Treatment.
Most people are familiar with side effects & risks associated to Medications, Operations, Aesthetic procedures and some other common Medical procedures but some people may not be aware Osteopathy also comes with some side effects & potential Risks. It is important for all Patients to enter into treatment knowingly and with consent.
Your Osteopath will let you know why they feel the Treatment plan is the best course of action, they will explain associated risks vs benefits and then it will be your choice as to whether you would like to move forward with each and every part of the treatment.
Mild adverse reactions to Osteopathic treatment are very common. This can include things like muscle soreness, minor bruising etc that may last a few days. Moderate adverse effects can occur. These may last longer than a few days but do not require medical treatment. Serious adverse reactions to Osteopathic treatment are extremely rare but unfortunately can happen.
This is discussed within the appointment.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS…
(BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER TREATMENT)
Before - If you have not yet had Osteopathy and have any concerns or questions regarding treatment the first step is to call us. A quick call with the Osteopath prior to treatment or a full telephone appointment may be necessary.
During - Your Osteopath will explain what they are doing and will always ask permission to treat you (known as consent). Ask questions at any time, if you are unsure of what you have been told or if you have any concerns.
After - Due to the physical nature of the treatment, it is not unusual to feel soreness in the first 24-48 hours after your treatment. Your Osteopath will explain any likely reactions that may occur. If you have any concerns, it is important to contact the Osteopath and ask their advice.
TREATMENT APPROACH
