A variety of osteopathic approaches to treatment may be used including:

- Soft tissue therapy

- Manipulation and adjustment

- Lymphatic drainage

- Myofascial and counterstrain release

- Cranial osteopathy

- Visceral osteopathy

Normally adults are examined and then treated in their underwear. However, treatment may also be carried out in clothes if preferred. Babies and children are treated in clothes after initial examination, and only in the presence of a parent or appointed adult.