Osteopathy for EU institution staff in Brussels
A native English-speaking osteopath next to the EU Quarter, practising since 2002. Commission, Council, Parliament and agency staff come here every week — for the consultation, and for the RCAM/JSIS attestation done right.
An osteopath who knows the EU paperwork
If you work at the European Commission, the Council, the Parliament, the EEAS or one of the agencies, two things matter: being treated in English, and an attestation the RCAM/JSIS will actually accept. The practice sits in Etterbeek (1040), a short hop from the EU Quarter — 15 minutes from Schuman, 5 minutes' walk from Montgomery on metro lines 1 and 5. Neil Ingram has practised in Brussels since 2002 and sees EU staff and their dependants daily, so the reimbursement flow is routine here, not something figured out on the spot.
A short hop from the EU Quarter
From the Berlaymont, Justus Lipsius or the Parliament, the practice is a few minutes by metro, bike or on foot.
By metro from Schuman
On foot or by bike
What we treat
The most common patient: a desk-bound professional juggling back-to-back meetings, long screen hours and the odd mission to Strasbourg or Luxembourg.
Neck & shoulder pain
Upper-trap tension, neck stiffness and interscapular pain from long hours at the screen and in meetings.
Lower-back pain & sciatica
Low back pain from prolonged sitting, sciatica, stiffness after long flights for missions.
Tension headaches
End-of-day headaches, cervicogenic headaches and stress-related musculoskeletal tension.
Mouse elbow / wrist
Elbow and wrist tendinopathies linked to intensive typing and mouse use.
TMJ & jaw
Bruxism and stress-related jaw tension — common during high-stakes work peaks.
Mission recovery
Jet lag, a back that seized up after Brussels–Strasbourg, disrupted sleep — reset sessions.
Reimbursed through the RCAM / JSIS
JSIS is the English name for the RCAM — the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme that covers staff of the EU institutions and their dependants, instead of a Belgian mutualité.
Staff of the European Commission, Parliament, Council, EEAS and the EU agencies are covered by the RCAM/JSIS. Osteopathy is reimbursable, and it's a process we handle daily — but a few conditions apply, and the figures change each year, so treat the rates below as a guide and confirm the current ceiling with the PMO.
- A doctor's prescription is needed before the first session for the costs to be reimbursable (typically worded "ostéopathie 5 séances"). You don't need it to be seen — only to claim.
- RCAM/JSIS reimburses osteopathy under non-scheduled benefits / alternative medicine. Rates are typically 80–85% of costs, capped at a per-session ceiling that varies by year.
- Submit the attestation Neil provides, your prescription and the receipt to the PMO via the JSIS Online portal.
- If your prescription runs out (e.g. after 5 sessions), ask your GP for a renewal before booking the next series.
Specific rates change each year — check the current PMO General Implementing Provisions or your HR contact for the latest ceiling. Full details: insurance & reimbursement guide.
The attestation, done right
After every session you leave with the paperwork the PMO expects — no chasing, no reformatting.
Attestation each visit
A Belgian-format attestation de soins d'ostéopathie after every session, matching the format the PMO expects for JSIS claims.
Receipt included
A clear receipt for the €70 fee to submit alongside your attestation and prescription.
You submit to PMO
Upload the attestation, prescription and receipt via JSIS Online. We're happy to talk you through it on a first visit.
- Same price — first visit & follow-up
- Adults & children
- RCAM/JSIS attestation included
- No cancellation fees
- 24/7 online booking
€70 flat, attestation included
One price whether it's your first visit or a follow-up. You pay €70 at the session and leave with the Belgian-format attestation and receipt for your RCAM/JSIS claim. With a valid prescription, RCAM/JSIS typically reimburses 80–85% of the cost, capped per session — so most of the fee comes back.
- RCAM / JSIS (EU institutions) — typically 80–85% with a per-session cap; requires a doctor's prescription before the first session.
- Belgian mutualités — partial reimbursement through complementary plans, attestation compatible.
- DKV, AXA International, Cigna, Allianz — usually covered, plan-dependent.
Full details and current figures: insurance & reimbursement guide.
Book your appointment online
€70 per session · 45 minutes · RCAM/JSIS attestation included · no cancellation fees
📅 Book nowAbout Neil Ingram
Neil Ingram, BSc Osteopathy (UK), is a registered osteopath in Belgium and a member of the UPOB-BVBO and GNRPO. He has been practising in Brussels since 2002 and works in English and French — you set your preference when you book, and the whole session runs in that language. More about Neil →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a prescription to see an osteopath as EU staff?
Not to be treated — Belgian law allows direct access to osteopaths, so you can book and be seen without any referral. For RCAM/JSIS reimbursement, you do need a doctor's prescription before the first session for the costs to be reimbursable. You don't need it in hand to come in; you can be seen first and claim once you have it.
How much does RCAM/JSIS reimburse for osteopathy?
RCAM/JSIS reimburses osteopathy under non-scheduled benefits / alternative medicine. Rates are typically 80–85% of costs, capped at a per-session ceiling that varies by year. Specific rates change annually — check the current PMO General Implementing Provisions or your HR contact for the latest ceiling.
What do I submit to claim?
Submit the Belgian-format attestation Neil provides after each session, together with your doctor's prescription and the receipt, to the PMO via the JSIS Online portal.
Can I come on a lunch break?
Yes — the session is 45 minutes and the practice is a short hop from the EU Quarter. With travel, allow about 1h15 in total.