What IS the cost of visiting a Chiropractor in Barcelona?
If you are considering visiting a chiropractic center here in Barcelona, especially if you have a significant issue, the price per session is a consideration.
There are a few systems chiropractors tend to use for payments. Some use a yearly fee, or monthly fee, which can help reduce the cost, but involves more commitment. Other chiropractors, like myself, have a basic pay-per-visit system.
The average price of a chiropractic visit in Barcelona seems to be about 40 euros a session, but the First Visit prices (which usually include a full examination to evaluate your spine, but may or may not include treatment) vary enormously and usually sits in the range of 60 to 100 euros. In some clinics, x-rays are required for every patient, which adds to the cost. (I prefer to evaluate each patient for their need of x-rays. If you are responding to treatment, I pefer to avoid this additional cost.)
If the standard price per session is not within your budget, consider the BCC College of Chiropractic’s student clinic in Sarrià, whose prices are considerably lower. (See below)
Chiropractic Fees with Stefan at Sarrià Quiropràctica:
The fees at Sarrià Quiropràctica are simple. The first visit is 60 euros and any subsequent session is 40 euros. (Though I often have a special on the first visit to encourage people to make the first step towards a healthier spine)
The first visit, which involves a history/consultation, a full examination, an explanation of results AND treatment (duration 40 minutes) is 60 euros. (This is equal to, or below, the average price of the first visit for a chiropractor in Barcelona.) In this first visit you are told how many sessions you would need to reach spinal health. This will vary depending on the anatomy of your spine, any damage your spine may have, and how long you have had your problem. There are no obligations to continue.
The following sessions, which involve re-evaluation, treatment, advice, and exercises so that you can help your process are 40 euros (about the average for chiropractic care in Barcelona).
For those who are looking for a cheaper alternative, the Barcelona Chiropractic Center, a student clinic where senior students work under the supervision of Chiropractic experts, is a great option. Prices are less than half the standard prices in Barcelona and the clinic is based in Sarrià, just down the road!
Health Insurance for Chiropractic in Barcelona.
Does health insurance cover chiropractic in Spain? Unlike the States or Australia for example, there are few insurance companies that cover chiropractic in Barcelona, and it is not covered by the national health service. If you can claim your chiropractic care, I can provide an official receipt.
More on what happens in the first visit here.
Stefan Becker
Sarrià Quiropràctica