Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment that emphasizes the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues). Osteopathy is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on the connection between the body’s structure and how it functions. Osteopathic treatment aims to restore the body’s natural ability to heal by addressing musculoskeletal imbalances and restrictions through manual techniques.

Your first appointment will involve the osteopath taking your case history, listening to your concerns, and trying to establish a diagnosis. Physical examination is part of this process, where the Osteopath will feel parts of your body to work out what may be wrong and whether or not it can be helped to be more healthy. We always try to treat patients on their first appointment; in some simple cases one treatment may be enough to solve the problem. Advice is often given about health-related issues, with the aim of helping the patient to look after themselves and prevent recurrences or other problems.

Osteopathic treatment is not usually painful. Sometimes people feel some minor discomfort for up to 24 hours, but more often people find the treatment relaxing, and feel calm after a treatment. Sometimes Osteopaths release spinal and other joints, making a small click. This is not usually painful, and often improves mobility. If you don’t like the idea of such manipulations please inform your Osteopath. We will only do things with your consent.

We always try to help people in as few visits as possible. The amount of treatment required is tailored to each individual. Some may have chronic or recurrent conditions that might need preventative or maintenance treatment to help them to be healthy and pain free, while others might be treated in one or two sessions.

Loose clothing is best, though the Osteopaths can work through most thin items. Some patients choose to undress to their underware, however this is not always necessary. It is important that patients feel relaxed during treatment.

All osteopaths have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council by law. The council will only register osteopaths that have been fully trained with a four or five year degree or masters degree course in osteopathy. Osteopaths have to comply with annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in order to maintain their registration.

Most people visit an osteopath as a private patient and pay for their treatment.

Our charges are as follows:
In-Person Consultation:£140
Online Consultation: £99

(these include a full case history, examination, and treatment).

We accept all major credit and debit cards.

Many private health insurance policies provide cover for osteopathic treatment. It may be possible to claim for a course of treatment but you should check in advance with your insurance company before seeking osteopathic treatment, in order to confirm the available level of cover and whether you will need to have a referral from your GP or a specialist.

Many musculoskeletal problems benefit from carrying out specific stretches or other exercises which your practitioner will recommend to you. They will show how to perform them correctly and advise you on the appropriate frequency and duration.

You may also want to consider making changes to your home or office setup, your mattress and pillow, or anything else which affects your body mechanics, all of which your practitioner will be happy to advise you on.

You can book an appointment easily using our online system. Simply choose an empty appointment time, and book and pay online. We look forward to seeing you!