What is osteopathy

For your body to work well, its structure must also work well. Osteopaths work to restore your body to a state of balance.  We use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. 

Osteopathic treatment involves us using our hands to perform gentle and non invasive techniques, which include gentle cranial work, joint manipulation, stretching and massage. All treatment is based on the well understood principles of osteopathy that were established by the founder of osteopathy, AT Still in 1874. 

I have a broad approach to treatment selecting the most appropriate techniques for each individual enabling me to focus on their precise needs. In addition to the initial relief of symptoms, I aim to identify and reduce the influence of factors that might be responsible for maintaining any problem. I may also provide you with advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery and promote health.

What can be treated?

Osteopathy can benefit everyone, of all ages. It is well known for relieving specific symptoms but it is also a great way of keeping your body working optimally.

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Cranial osteopathy

This is a gentle form that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head. Cranial osteopathy is suitable for all patients.

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Your first treatment

There is nothing to worry about when visiting an osteopath. 

Here I describe what to expect from a typical first treatment.

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