A hands-on, holistic approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions that affect the body’s muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

It’s based on the principle that your overall health relies on the smooth, balanced function of the body’s structure — including the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and fascia. When things aren’t moving well, discomfort, tension or pain can follow.

Treatment may involve:

• Soft tissue massage

• Gentle joint mobilisation

• Stretching & muscle energy techniques

• And, where appropriate, joint manipulation

Osteopathy supports people with pain, postural issues, injuries, and restricted movement — aiming not only to relieve symptoms, but to help prevent recurrence by improving how your body functions as a whole.

Osteopaths are fully regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and recognised as Allied Health Professionals by the NHS.

Osteopathy may be suitable if you're experiencing any of the following:

• Back and neck pain

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Sciatica

• Headaches arising from the neck

• Sports injuries

• Frozen shoulder

• Rheumatic pain

• Cramp

• Foot and ankle pain

• Hand, wrist or elbow pain

• Work-related or recreational strains

• Fibromyalgia

• Muscle spasm

It can also support the management of other conditions such as:

• Arthritic conditions (including osteoarthritis of the hip or knee)

• Nerve pain (neuralgia)

• Tennis elbow

• Digestive discomfort

• Circulatory issues

If you're unsure whether osteopathy is right for your concern, feel free to get in touch — I’ll be happy to advise before you book.

Before your appointment, you’ll be asked to complete an online consultation form. This helps me understand your reason for visiting, your medical history, lifestyle and occupation — so we can make the best use of your time in clinic.

At your first session, we’ll review this information together, and I may ask a few additional questions to better understand your symptoms and goals.

This is followed by a physical examination, which may include movement assessments and orthopaedic tests. To examine the area properly, you may be asked to remove certain items of clothing — so please bring shorts or loose, comfortable clothing to change into if needed.

Once the assessment is complete, I’ll explain:

• Your diagnosis

• A personalised treatment plan

• What to expect from your session(s)

Where appropriate, you’ll receive hands-on osteopathic treatment at your first visit. If anything requires further investigation or medical referral, I’ll discuss this with you clearly.

You may feel some mild soreness or discomfort in the treated area for up to 72 hours after treatment — this is a normal response and should ease quickly.