About Steffie Payraudeau

Osteopathy

Since 2015, I have been a graduate of the Sutherland Osteopathic College, following a 5-year course in accordance with current legislation. I started by practicing as a replacement and assistant to stay close to more experienced colleagues.

It is since 2017 that I started practicing individually, in Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie. I place importance on communication with my colleagues in paramedical and medical professions to best support patients in their health journey.

In 2018, I went to India to train in HATHA YOGA. I had already been practicing it since 2014. This practice is therapeutic in India (a branch of Ayurvedic medicine). I deepened my knowledge of the philosophy behind it, which also takes into account the entirety of the practitioner.

Throughout my training, I paid particular attention to the world of early childhood and maternity. During my fourth year of study, I had the opportunity to do an internship with a midwife. Then, I completed my osteopathy internships with colleagues receiving many newborns and pregnant women. I am very sensitive and competent in welcoming and following up during maternity and the growth of children.

What led me to be an Osteopath

The need to understand the functioning of the healthy human body and to accompany patients in awakening their healing system. Understanding the natural laws of the body to set them in motion.

Taking care of the patient in their entirety is essential for me. In addition to being passionate about anatomy and physiology, I place great importance on the human psyche. This impacts physical health just as physical health can impact the psyche. I therefore offer particular interest in exchanges during sessions.

Based on the principle that everything we need can be found in nature. Depending on the needs of each person, I like to offer simple, natural, and adapted advice that can accompany you to promote full health.

« Finding health should be the goal of the doctor. Anyone can find disease. »

Philosophie de l’ostéopathie,2003, p.31 STILL A.T.

What is my practice?

The consultation begins with an interview to understand the reason for your presence and to learn about your medical history. It is important to rule out a disorder requiring prior medical consultation. In which case, I may not take charge if it is the responsibility of the medical profession and not mine.

My practice is gentle; I use structural techniques (which "crack") only if necessary, but almost never. There are always other methods just as effective and less invasive to achieve the same result.

My practice is tissue and visceral, focusing on the cranial system from which the entire body regulates itself.

I adapt the techniques on a case-by-case basis.

At the end of the consultation, I like to share, if necessary, simple advice so that my patients can be actors in their well-being.

Currently, many health insurance companies cover, in whole or in part, osteopathy consultations. I therefore provide you with a consultation certificate so that you can access this coverage.