Osteopathy fees and reimbursement in France: what you need to know
How much does an osteopathy session cost, and how much can the patient claim back? Clear fees and reimbursement information help prevent misunderstandings.
Countries covered : France
How much does an osteopathy session cost, and how much can the patient claim back? Knowing how your fees compare and clearly explaining reimbursement helps prevent misunderstandings.
This page reviews fees and coverage in 2026.
The price range for a session
Osteopaths set their own fees. In practice, a session most often costs between €40 and €75, with a national average of around €60. Prices vary according to:
- Location (higher in large cities, particularly Paris).
- The duration and the patient’s profile.
- Specialisation and experience (paediatrics, sport, perinatal care).
These ranges are indicative; adapt them to your area and practice.
Reimbursement: statutory and complementary health insurance
A clear invoice enables the patient to submit a claim to their complementary health insurer.
Setting and displaying your fees clearly
Setting your own fees does not mean there are no rules: patients must know the price before the session, through a notice displayed in the practice and, where relevant, on your website or online booking page. Clearly stated prices and a clear invoice also help build trust.
Explaining reimbursement to the patient
This often raises questions. In one sentence: “The session is not reimbursed by statutory health insurance, but your complementary health insurer may offer an allowance; here is an invoice to send them.”
Further reading
- Osteopathic consultation report: template and outline to download
- Osteopathy session tracking sheet: what to note and template to download
- Informed consent in osteopathy: template
- Delta, session notes and reports for osteopaths
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an osteopathy session cost?
Most often between €40 and €75, with an average of around €60. Osteopaths set their own fees, which vary by city, duration and specialisation.
Is osteopathy reimbursed by French statutory health insurance?
No: it is a non-conventional form of care, with no reimbursement from Assurance Maladie, even with a prescription.
Do complementary health insurers reimburse osteopathy?
Often, through an “alternative medicine” allowance: an annual amount (roughly €30 to €280) or a per-session allowance (€15 to €65, for a limited number of sessions a year).
How does the patient claim reimbursement?
By sending the invoice for the session to their complementary health insurer.
Can osteopaths set their own fees?
Yes. Osteopaths set their own fees, but they must tell patients the price before the session, in particular by displaying it in the practice.
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