how we work together

Your care begins with a 90-minute initial consultation, designed to help me understand your full health picture and identify the most supportive path forward.

During this time, we will:

  • Review your comprehensive health history

  • Explore your current physical, emotional, and lifestyle patterns

  • Determine whether a home cleanse or other specific interventions may be beneficial and when to begin

You will also receive individualized recommendations, which may include:

  • Self-massage techniques

  • Guidance on preparing nourishing foods using supportive herbs and spices

  • A breath practice tailored to your needs

  • Gentle stretches or movement to support integration and healing

Follow-up sessions may be in person or through telehealth, depending on your needs and preferences.

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Modalities I May Use With You as a Client

  • Osteopathic Manual Medicine

    I use my hands to guide structural balance, improve fluid movement, calm the nervous system, and support whole-body healing. My training has been from a traditional biodynamic framework and may be direct or indirect which may include:

    Articulatory technique

    Muscle Energy

    Strain/Counterstrain

    Facilitated Positional Release

    Myofascial Release

    Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)

    Still Technique

    Osteopathy in the Cranial Field

    To augment treatment I may introduce the Percussion Hammer or dry needling

  • Ayurvedic Medicine & Therapies

    Ayurveda offers a holistic, constitution-based framework for restoring balance using diet, herbs, lifestyle, and sensory therapies.

    Ayurvedic Consultation & Lifestyle Plan
    Individualized recommendations based on your constitution and current imbalances

    Abhyanga
    A warm oil massage using herb-infused oils to improve circulation, nourish tissues, and calm the nervous system. Often followed by heat therapy using steam or warm blankets.

    Shirodhara
    A deeply calming treatment involving a steady stream of warm oil over the forehead. Helps ease anxiety, insomnia, and emotional tension. Includes facial and scalp Marma point activation.

    Marma Therapy
    is an ancient Ayurvedic healing art that stimulates 107 vital energy points (Marmas) on the body, similar to acupressure but gentler.  The Marmas are junctions where muscles, nerves, bones, and joints meet, and by using precise touch, pressure will move blocked prana (life energy), detoxify, relieve pain, balance emotions, and promote deep relaxation and overall rejuvenation. May include essential oils or tuning forks.

  • Japanese Acupuncture & Eastern Modalities

    Grounded in the principles of 5 Elements and the flow of Qi, this palpation based system supports vitality through subtle and powerful interventions.

    Acupuncture using extremely fine needles and Teishin (non-penetrating tools)

    Moxibustion, a warming therapy applied to acupuncture points

    Cupping to enhance circulation and release tension

    Shiatsu, a form of therapeutic pressure-point massage

    These methods work with the energy meridians to regulate body systems—similar to Prana in the Ayurvedic tradition.

    I am trained in Integrative Structural Acupuncture that follows Kiiko Matsumoto style.

Our Services

  • Your wellness journey starts here.

    An Osteopathic and Integrative Ayurvedic Wellness Consultation is an in-depth holistic approach to well-being. It provides guidance, practices, and tools to reduce stress and live a vibrant and healthy lifestyle. 

    During this 90-minute session we will:

    • Identify the root causes of your symptoms

    • Discuss how to best align your lifestyle to balance any acute and/ or chronic health conditions 

    • Determine the specific interventions that may be most beneficial for your health moving forward

    • Co-create your personalized wellness plan

    This appointment can be done online over zoom, by phone, or in person.

    Session Price: $290

    Session Price for newborns to age 12: $170 for 45 minutes

    Please talk to me if you are a couple or family for a group rate

  • These sessions are designed to support your ongoing journey by checking in on your progress, adjusting your wellness plan as needed, and answering any questions that arise along the way. We can address changes in your herbal formulas, dietary shifts, supplement use, or other health concerns as they evolve.

    Follow-up appointments are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us. This can be in person or by telehealth and does not include OMT, acupuncture or an Ayurvedic treatment.

    Follow-up appointment pricing:

    • 45-minute session – $125

    • 30-minute session – $95

    • 15-minute session – $50

  • Japanese style acupuncture is a healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves gently inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body. This stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, helps restore balance, and supports the flow of vital energy, or qi. Acupuncture is commonly used to reduce pain, relieve stress, improve digestion, support emotional well-being, and promote overall health.

    Acupuncture services are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Session Price: : $180 for 60 minutes

  • Through Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, Doctors of Osteopathic medicine use their hands to diagnose illness and injury and encourage your body’s natural tendency toward self-healing.

    OMT can help patients of all ages and backgrounds. Although it is often used to treat muscle pain, it can also help provide relief for asthma, migraines and babies with trouble with latching or ear infections.

    Osteopathic manipulative treatments are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Session Price: $180 for 60 minutes

    Session price for newborn to age 12 : $90 for 30 minutes

  • This gentle, empowering Ayurvedic cleanse helps clear toxins, support digestive balance, and boost immunity—offering a fresh start and lifelong tools for clarity, vitality, and well-being.

    This package includes:

    • One 60-minute initial cleanse consultation
      Review your health history and determine the optimal timing for your Ayurvedic home cleanse. You'll receive personalized guidance to ensure the process aligns with your individual needs.

    • Comprehensive Home Cleanse Guidebook
      Step-by-step instructions for your cleanse, including:

      • How to prepare and follow a kitchari-based diet

      • Self-massage techniques and recommended oils or herbs

      • Suggested yoga asana and meditation practices to support the process

    • Two 15-minute check-ins
      Ongoing support via prompt email correspondence or scheduled phone calls during or after your cleanse.

    • One follow-up consultation
      A supportive session during or after your cleanse to check in on your physical and emotional well-being, answer questions, and adjust your routine if needed.

    Home Cleanse Packages are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Package Price: $280

  • This consultation is for returning Home Cleanse clients who wish to deepen or refresh their Home Ayurvedic Cleanse. Together, we’ll review your current state, adapt your protocol to the present season of your life, and offer personalized guidance to support your next cleanse.

    Home Cleanse Refresh Sessions are available to all clients who have completed an initial Home Cleanse with us.

    Session Price: $95 for 45 minutes

  • Panchakarma is an ancient Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy designed to cleanse the body of accumulated toxins (known as ama) and restore balance to an individual's unique constitution (doshas). The term literally translates from Sanskrit as "five actions" or "five procedures".  Panchakarma is traditionally offered in the spring and fall.

    • Purvakarma (Preparation): This initial phase prepares the body to release toxins through internal and external oil application (Snehana) and induced sweating (Swedana), along with a light, easy-to-digest diet.

      • Warm oil treatment, known as Abhyanga is offered with the right oil for the individual and followed by steam/svedana. $180 Usually done in a series, so 3 for $510

      • Shirodara- for soothing the mind and body- a gentle slow stream of oil is poured over the forehead especially the “third eye” is pacifying for Vata and can be modified for Pitta predominant people. Must be an established patient and have a full consult. first. $190 or 3 for $550

      • Steam/Svedana -Helps reduce Vata (stiffness, dryness, coldness). Melts Kapha (congestion, heaviness) Relieves muscle tension. Opens pores and enhances detoxification.Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage. Reduces pain and joint stiffness. Enhances absorption of herbal oils. Calms nervous system when done properly

    • Pradhanakarma (Main Treatment): This phase comprises one or more of the five main cleansing procedures, selected based on the individual's specific needs and imbalances.

    • Paschatkarma (Post-Treatment Care): This final, crucial phase focuses on gradually reintroducing a normal diet and lifestyle, including rejuvenation therapies (Rasayana) and gentle activities like yoga and meditation to help the body rebuild strength and maintain balance. 

    Each treatment is personalized to your unique needs and goals, unfolding in a carefully designed sequence that supports deep, lasting healing. Panchakarma requires a minimum five-day commitment and offers a profound mind-body reset with long-term benefits. Our packages include support during your in-home practices and your personal cleanse.

    Your experience begins in a warm, tranquil space where care is tailored to your dosha, including tea service, and a consultation. This peaceful setting allows you to release stress, restore balance, and deepen your healing journey through authentic traditional therapies. Treatment supports stress reduction, detoxification, and rejuvenation of the whole being—body, mind and spirit.

    These packages are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us. Packages are available as a single day, weekend, or multi-day series. 5 Elements Osteopathy for Family Wellness has no onsite lodging, but we can share suggestions for nearby lodging options if you are traveling from out of town for treatment.

    Available Packages

    The Whole Being Renewal Package

    An Ayurvedic consultation must be performed first.

    A treatment intended to support your pure, natural essence. This package combines mind calming treatments like the pouring of warm oils across your forehead (Shirodara), and before this, a warm oil lymphatic massage (Abhyanga) and an herbal steam bath (Svedana). Once the body feels grounded and peaceful, Marma Therapy will bring lightness to your emotions. This package is designed to take your entire being into a state of blissful harmony. 

    Session price: $325 for a three hour session

    The Five Gates Treatment

    Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch are all portals to healing. Your senses are your gateway to the world, and this package is designed to purify, balance, and nourish your entire sensory system. Through a medley of ancient Ayurvedic spa therapies—silk-glove touch, warm oil pouring, aromatic herbs, and revitalizing body scrubs. You’ll awaken the eyes, ears, nose, taste, and skin, leaving you feeling balanced, grounded and revitalized.

    Session price: $390 for a three hour session

    Ayurvedic Radiance Ritual (VPK)

    This luxurious rejuvenation treatment nourishes the body at a deep, cellular level while supporting skin health and nervous system balance. Rooted in traditional Ayurvedic protocols, it combines herbal bolus therapy, marma facial care, botanical masks, gentle exfoliation, silk-glove massage, medicinal mud, herbal steam, and warm oil massage to promote detoxification, renewal, and natural radiance.

     Session price: $425 for a four hour session

  • I offer gentle, supportive care for families—especially newborns, young children, and birth givers. My approach is rooted in compassion, connection, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique needs during these early stages of life. This care is especially beneficial during the postpartum period, during developmental transitions, or when your child needs additional physical or emotional support.

    Services available for children newborn to age 12:

    • Initial Consultation
      45-minute session to assess your child’s needs and begin treatment
      $170

    • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments
      30-minute session
      $90

    Services available for Birth Giver and Newborn:

    • Birth Giver & Newborn Infant Care Package
      A nourishing two hour in-home session including a warm oil treatment for the birth giver and guided infant massage instructions (infant Abhyanga) for your newborn. An initial consultation is not required to book this service.
      $230

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FAQs

  • My practice is grounded in the principles of holistic and integrative medicine. I believe true healing addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of each person. By blending modern medical knowledge with traditional healing practices, I offer individualized, whole-person care.

  • I’m committed to creating a collaborative and empowering environment. I focus on treating the root causes of illness—not just symptoms—and support long-term wellness through lifestyle changes, self-care strategies, and shared decision-making.

  • I offer a range of classes focused on self-care and holistic wellness, including:

    • How to adjust your routine with the seasons

    • Developing daily and evening routines

    • Self-massage techniques

    • Mindful movement and breath-focused practices

    • Meditation and mindfulness

    • Seasonal meal planning and constitution balancing

  • Yes, telehealth consultations and follow-up visits are available as needed. These can be a convenient option for ongoing care and check-ins.

  • No, I am not a primary care provider. You will still need to maintain a relationship with a primary care doctor. I’m happy to collaborate with your provider as needed to support your overall care.

  • Office hours for osteopathy, acupuncture, yoga, and abhyanga vary based on need. I offer flexible scheduling to accommodate individual care plans. Please reach out to find a time that works for you.

  • Yes! I enjoy working with newborns, birth givers and children. Here are the services I offer for newborns and children up to age 12:

    • Initial consultation: $170 for a 45 minute session

    • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments: $90 for a 30 minute session

    • Birth Giver & Newborn Infant Care Package: $230 for a nourishing two-hour in-home session including a warm oil treatment for the birth giver and guided infant massage instructions (infant Abhyanga) for your newborn. An initial consultation is not required to book this service.

  • Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who complete a four-year osteopathic medical school, followed by internship and residency training, often alongside MDs. DOs practice in all medical specialties and are trained in conventional medicine and surgery, just like MDs.

    In addition, DOs receive 200–500 hours of specialized training in manual diagnosis and treatment. This training emphasizes identifying and treating structural imbalances in the body to support natural healing. While MDs often focus on treating specific symptoms, DOs take a holistic approach, aiming to understand and address the root causes of dysfunction by working with the body’s own healing mechanisms.

  • The primary difference lies in the training and licensure of the practitioner:

    • Cranial Osteopathy is practiced by licensed Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) who have completed medical school, hospital-based residency training, and extensive post-graduate education in osteopathic techniques, including cranial work.

    • Cranio-Sacral Therapy is typically performed by non-physicians such as massage therapists or physical therapists, who may receive significantly less training.

    Cranial Osteopathy—also called "Osteopathy in the Cranial Field"—is deeply rooted in osteopathic medical principles and physician-level understanding of anatomy and physiology.

  • The most significant differences are in education, training, and treatment philosophy:

    • Osteopathic Physicians (DOs) are licensed medical doctors who complete four years of medical school, 1–6 years of residency, and ongoing continuing medical education. They are trained in both standard medical care and osteopathic manual techniques.

    • Chiropractors are licensed healthcare providers but not physicians, and they do not complete hospital-based residency programs.

    In terms of philosophy:

    • Chiropractic care often focuses on spinal alignment and vertebral adjustments.

    • Osteopathy views the body as an integrated whole, addressing bones, muscles, fascia, nerves, and fluids to support optimal structure and function. Osteopaths aim to facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal by treating underlying causes, not just symptoms.

  • No, I do not accept private health insurance or MaineCare. This allows me to avoid the administrative burden and reduced reimbursement rates associated with insurance, helping me maintain a sustainable, high-quality private practice.

  • Yes, in many cases insurance providers will reimburse you for out-of-network care. I can provide a superbill at the time of your visit, which you can submit to your insurer. Check with your insurance company before seeking care to confirm your policy allows this.

  • Full payment is required by the start of your scheduled appointment.

    • If you cancel 48 hours or more before your appointment, you will be charged a $30 cancellation fee.

    • If you cancel 24 hours or less before your appointment, you are responsible for the full cost of the appointment.

  • Yes, I offer house calls based on individual need. Please inquire for availability.

  • I accept cash, Venmo, Zelle, and credit cards through my electronic medical record system.

  • I am sometimes able to offer sliding scale prices to those who would otherwise not be able to access care at my regular rate. Please reach out to inquire if sliding scale openings are currently available.

  • You may reach out at JosieConte@drjosieconte.com to schedule a free fifteen minute consultation.

Patient Testimonials

  • Dr. Conte provides incredible comprehensive and compassionate care.

    “Dr Conte provides incredible comprehensive and compassionate care. She helps her patients identify multiple non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage their chronic pain. She gets to know her patients personally and supports them in achieving their goals for improving their health and quality of life.”

  • Dr. Conte, as always, was very compassionate and enthusiastic in her approach to care.

    “Dr. Conte, as always, was very compassionate and enthusiastic in her approach to care.She is very thorough and skilled in her assessment and delivery of treatment interventions. She has helped me to establish a multidimensional approach to managing my chronic pain without the use and reliance of prescription pain medication. She is an excellent educator and I highly respect and regard her.”

  • I was thrilled with the care I received by Dr. Conte.

    “I was thrilled with the care I received by Dr. Conte. She took great care to listen carefully to all of my concerns and health issues. She gave me great advice on how to proceed and made me feel cared about. I'm grateful for all the time she took to help me.”